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The First Wayfarer Finds Shelter at Hart's Tavern
Thomas K Barnes, a New Yorker on a walking trip, seeks a night’s rest at Hart's Tavern after a storm. At the counter Jones, who runs the place, notes Barnes’ name and asks about his spring itinerary as the tavern’s rooms and dining area unfold.
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Thomas K. Barnes
New England
Plight
Ives
Barnes
Green Fancy
Hart's
Bath
New York
Jones
Putnam Jones
Mr. Barnes
Mr. Jones
Harlem
Mr. Dillingford
Man Jones
Tie
Joseph