Noel Clayton The Soldier of Words and a Christmas Eve
Noel Clayton, a gaunt 30 year old short story writer, recalls a Christmas Eve when love, loss, and a vanished wife reshaped his life. His friend Jim Courtenay arrives as memories of Pearl Clayton and their child linger, while a small boy named Eric appears at Noel’s door, blurring fiction and reality.
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Noe
Clayton
London
West Country
Jim Courteney
Jim
Noel
Past
Chum
Pearl Clayton
Pearl
Baby
Return of Pearl Brings Noel to Silent Vow
Glad tidings of a past romance unfold as Pearl reappears beside Noel on a cold street night. A dreamlike moment culminates in a quiet reunion as the church bells ring Peace on Earth, and the couple share a kiss, restored in a nameless, tranquil pledge.
As to Santa Claus in modern fairy tale verse
The piece argues against old time fairy tale ideas of Santa Claus. It notes that modern notions replace the traditional image as the character is said to have moved from coming down the chimney to going up the flue.
The Doctor's Wife Bradds on Chapter XX Continued
Isabel faces social peril as Mrs Gilbert tends ailing husband George while a mysterious Captain Morgan letter arrives. Captain Morsan arrives, threatening scandal. Isabel contemplates loyalty, guilt, and possible exposure, as Dr Gilbert’s fever deepens and Pawlikatt is summoned.
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Pawlkatt
Izzie
Pantkatt
Isabel
Mrs. Jeffson
George
Wereela
Eure
Ixghe
Gilbert
Nessbrough Hollow
Morgan
Graybridge Fever Strikes Town as Surgeon Falls Ill
George Olbert proves more than plared out amid Graybridge fever scare. A severe typhoid like fever gripped the meaner inhabitants and nearby villages. The parish surgeon, overworked and chilled, contracted the illness after treating many cases. Mr. Pawlicatt was summoned by Isabel on Monday morning.
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Roland Lansdell
Mordred Priory
George
Mr. Gilbert
Izzie
Pawlkatt
Isabel
George Gilbert
Mr. Lansdell
Gil
Bert
Lile
George Olbert
Graybridge
Mr. Pawlicatt
The Simple Life Debate in Modern Times
A New Orleans Times-Democrat view argues modern life demands time saving conveniences as necessities not luxuries. It contrasts undergrad suites with primitive past living, cites rail travel, mocks the "simple life" advocates, and notes women question Solomon’s wisdom due to his 700 wives.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
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Gh & Home-Cning
Eric
New York News
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Santa Claus
M. E. Braddon
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Tharston
Grimeson
Gilbert Lins
Sealer
Perl
Debe
Tilikive
Boteid Lansell
Jeffson
Bern Toni
Shelles
Dsrkn
Weil
Bart
Piper
Rou
Morsan
Ciapter
Solomon
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