Leaving the convent Ellie Becomes San Francisco Witness
In postwar San Francisco Ellie Venwick leaves the convent to host a social circle led by District Attorney Dingley. She witnesses a murder linked to gambler Martin Rood and identifies Johnny Montgomery as a man seen with a smoking pistol, then must testify while facing a powerful Spanish woman and public scrutiny in a tense trial.
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Eleanora Venwick
San Francisco
Dingley
Ellie
Martin Rood
Johnny Montgomery
Abby
Mr. Dingley
Carlotta Valencay
Arrose
Father
Manuel Gore
Jackson
Montg
Rood
Gan Agate
Gagry
Courtronuw
Johnny Soo Womery
Pepe
Cory
Rodney Montgomery
Mr. Tingley
Carlotta
Dow
Trial at the court with Johnny Montgomery present
In a crowded courtroom the trial of Johnny Montgomery unfolds amid witnesses including Manuel Gora the Mexican bartender and the looming figure of Carlotta. The narrator notes Montgomery’s calm demeanor and Carlotta’s tainted reputation as spectators discuss motive and acquittal.
Courtroom rumors haunt a girl amid family and routines
In the second day in court a narrator recalls overheard stories about Montgom ery and Rod, while trying to resume daily chores. She notes her father's wary stance, observes witness details from the Poodle Dog dinner scene, and follows testimony about Johnny Montgomery and Willie Felton as the trial unfolds.
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Father
Mr. Lingley
Montgomery
Alout Montgomery
Abbi
Abby
Klea
Hata Buen
Limertieie
Baylie
Coum
Tee
Mable
Johnny
Willie Felton
Hallie
Eile
Willie
Johony
Read
Rood
Montgomery Street
Reod
Mr. Jackson
California
Jollamy
Johny
Carlotta Valencia
Lee & Clone
Johnny Mountgomonry
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Kelland
Geloy
Dungley
Manuel Gora
Laon
Mather
Tie
Ike
Goaniah Woman
Mr. Dingter
Freedad
Mr. Montgomery
Rowl