Singing at the EB house ends by a doorbell interruption
LLEX sings around the EB house and notes how love and work press on her. Ellen, entering in haste, questions Elsie about happiness and marriage. The talk turns to credit, labor, and the strain of a life without rest, hinting at a 34th birthday moment for the young woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llex
Thali
Elien
Elsie
Ellen
Alma
John
Sps
Rod
Margaret
Bob
Mos Norris
Mrs. Enos
A Vacation Lesson in Housework and Love
Ellen, a young wife, debates independence and a husband’s load in a small town household drama. She plans a temporary break to test Elsie’s theories but returns to find John injured mending the washing, proving love outlasts theory. Rodney helps, and Ellen reconciles with renewed appreciation for chores and care.
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John
Ellen
Elsie
Eilen
Rodney
Curious Recollections of Love and Labor in Rhode Island
A narrator recalls romantic frictions between Margaret and Robert amid a cluttered domestic scene. Conflicts arise from shifting roles and ambitions, with lingering tensions about home life, courting, and a restless social climate. The text hints at political struggle and assigned duties within a changing era.
A Matter of Choice by Parke Whitney
In a rural Sunday scene, Barlow confronts Enos Norris on a quiet Rhode Island farm hillside. Tense mood shifts as a bantam rooster prompts a swift, brisk chase through a sunlit yard, revealing temperaments and local color in a restrained, period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Margaret
Hilton Farm
Barlow
Norris
Hnos Norris
Enos
Rhode Island
Farm Romance On Porch With Gooseberries And Roosters
A rustic love scene unfolds as Bob and Margaret confess feelings amid war’s aftermath. They discuss a future on a small farm with animals and garden sights, while the elder sister playfully inquires from above.
Betty schemes to wed Bob through family meddling
Betty, Willie, and Corinne swap plans as Bob’s imminent visit and a matrimonial predicament unfold. Betty considers arranging a marriage between Bob and Corinne’s cousin while gossip and family pressure mix with past romances and a flirtatious, chaotic scene.
Wedding Plot Twists and Family Feuds at Party
At a lively gathering Bob defies his mother over marriage to Corinne. Hetty and Willie scheme lightly about weddings, and Bob, after a tense start, relents and declares Corinne a peach as relatives witness a warm, forgiveness filled turning point. Corinne earns mother’s approval as the night ends with new bonds.
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Rob
Willie
Hetty
Bob
Corinne
Sone Prim Jane
Prim
Betty
Engagement Confession Precedes Soldier Wedding Plans
The text describes Abner Anthony Coriine and Betty’s relatives as the couple's prospects unfold. The aunt and uncle hear a confession about a splendid young man and the desire to marry with consent. Engagement is announced, and wedding plans move forward amid hopeful anticipation.
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Coriine
Willis
Betty
Corinne
Otty
Bob
Willie
Wee
The Midnight Escape And The Hidden Wedding Pact
Corinne and Bob slip from a quiet house to catch a midnight train to Boston while plans to marry unfold. Telegrams later reveal Corinne’s marriage to Willie in France and Bob’s vows, as a friend notes the need for discretion and a steady hand. The dialogue threads with playful banter and a hint of scandal as vows shift.
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Willie
Bob
Corinne
France
Lighthouse Rescue Sparks Town Rivalry and Courage
Catherine Barrett, a skilled engineer and lighthouse keeper’s niece, joins a perilous nighttime rescue to save the lighthouse during a storm. The tension between Cath and her father figure over ambition funds a dangerous mission as she mans the engine and helps ferry the doctor to the keeper plagued by fever.
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Catherine
Cath
Thouight
Dovtor
Narvett
Tack
Hatch
Captain Barrett
Island drama and wary vows on Rock Harbor shore
Dan recounts a perilous night aboard the island tower as Captain Barrett and Cathie react to crisis. Captain Barrett jokes, Cathie asserts resolve, and Doctor weighs whether to set a broken limb. Amid illness and risk, a plan for a wedding emerges with lighthearted quarrel and assigned roles. Dustin Stax offers a crypto misfit, while the island community braces for change.
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Cath
Jacelle
Moses
Dan
Natch
Barret
Captain Barrett
Cathie
Chimay
Rogan
Hody
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Toa
By Phil Moore
Ellan
Viste
Elsin
Tam
Bilsie
Jilen
Jane
Norfidun
Herook
Cecil
Jrernt
Cmfort
Tiebert
Sis
Parke Whitney
Wharlow
Chanticleer
Mr. Enos
Bessie
Etty
Daddy
Gramimie
Pax
Ira
Abner Anthony
Boston
Secret Service
Tith
Barrett
Providence
Thode Island
Wight
By Joella, Johnson
Ledegeville
Danny
Rock Harbor
Wall Street
Mr. Dustin Stax
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