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Aunt Olympia’s political pact with Limpy and friends
Aunt Olympia proposes a three way bargain to send Limpy to elite schools and Washington life while her ward sisters Adele and Helen secure favorable futures. Limpy agrees, Helen negotiates a separate deal to join Aunt Olympia for one year and to shield Brick’s rising political career. The trio maps plans to leverage education, status, and politics for advantage.
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Limpy
Auritie
Olympia
Aunt Olympia
Lirmnpy
Helen
Washington
Laney
Len Hardesty
Brother Wilkie
Wilkie
Len
Adele
Brick
Congress
Iowa