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The Dereliction of Alfred Which Turned Out to the Good
A German tale told in English about Eva Horstner a fragile girl confined by illness and her devoted brother Alfred. On a winter afternoon Alfred buys a chair on runners for Eva and vows to guard her on the river ice while teasing encounters with a stranger test his resolve and loyalty. The story follows family love, sacrifice, and the dangers of mischief on the ice.
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Frida Schanz
Mary J. Safford
Springfield Republican
Christ Child
Eva Horstner
Eva
Alfred
Councilor
Horstner
Mother
Snow Queen
Grandmamma
Bis Foe
Lily
Dr. Schafer
Schafer
Fred Schafer
Dr.Schafer