The Other Side of the Door
A child recalls a gray city and blue bay in Mareh with Presidio views and wind smog. The narrator describes fear and mystery, the death of his mother, and a city that hides its full form behind closed houses and fog as the rite of passage begins.
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Mareh
Presidio
Mission
Abby
Five Hills
Memories of a City Child Leaving Home for School
A narrator recalls a San Francisco childhood and early adolescence, describing a glass conservatory, palm garden, and city panorama from a hilltop house. She reflects on moving from cherished home life to Santa Clara convent, the evolving city, debutante sights, family roles, and a sudden glimpse of a graceful Spanish woman across the street.
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Santa Clara
Father
Abby
Hallie Ferguson
Estrella Mendes
Convent
Santalara
Comet
Flane Ferguson
Hallie
Sumner Light Guards
Hiallle
Chiki
Menlo
Verdicts and Reprieve Shake Dark City Trial Scene
In a grim tale, Cromk is condemned and Richart is bashed with a death sentence while the crowd awaits a nocturnal reprieve. The Jenisons, including Mrs Jenison, maneuver to secure a last minute stay of execution for Cronk as the underworld reels. Dick argues for Ernie’s innocence, and a life policy for Ernie surfaces amid tension.
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Halle
Hallie
Johnny Montgomery
Montgomerys
Montgomery
David
Joey
Earole
Oallets
Ernie
St. Joey
Brad
Christine
Jenison
Dick Savage
Erole
Chris
Ison
Jim
Old Isaac's
Erale
Javht
Tiand
Saul
Hey
Chek
Alwars
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Heetuul
Dingley
Mr. Dingler
Rumner Light Guards
Telegraph
Chestnnut
Hetretia
Jehnny Montgomery
Merry Hallie
The
Alin
Jen
Tirtest Cronk
Munmier
Richart
Heck
Mioweloek
Blacky
Joblinat
Plavky
Gorner
Jemison
Tick’ Bay
Kenie
Hrale
Bartow
Lek
Kies
Bua
Dog
Cachbre “Enisons
Bret
George Barr M'Cutcheon
Dodd, Mead & Co