A Tale of Alice Mansell and a Political Heiress
A narrator recalls youth in Oxford and London with romance and politics. He reflects on family influence, a Conservative bid, and encounters with Alice Mansell, daughter of Maunsell, reputedly worth a hundred million, as social and romantic tensions unfold at clubs and Martens gatherings.
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Oxford
Mater
Blankshire
London
Gerald Merivate
Gertrude
Alice Mansell
Maunsell
Martens
House of Commons
Col. Western
Alice
Public romance and political life collide in a schoolyard tale
Gerald Merivale navigates a school gossip storm after kissing Alice Mansell then works a political campaign with his mother and Alice’s help. The episode reveals loyalties, courtship pressures, and a surprising engagement proposal amid canvassing, speeches, and a local election.
Ant Lessons From Solomon For Wealth and Righteousness
A sermon traces Solomon’s ant passage to urge foresight and thrift. It praises insect wisdom in providing for summer and harvest, contrasts it with human extravagance, and urges private charity and prudent saving to face winter and eternity. It warns against miserliness while stressing orderly living and faith in God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Klopsch
Talmage
Solomon
Pliny
Aeschylus
Euripides
Varro
Quintilian
Lebanon
Jerusalem
Jan Swammerdam
Amsterdam
Holland
Jeremiah
Ant Hills
Christ
Fulton Street
New York
Japan
Tokyo
Moses
St. John
Sharon
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Douste
Vaan Pe
Tory
Teo
Lobby
WWYAS
Swamy
Bobby
Marten
Ockington
Lady Ockington
Merivale
Jerry
Lady Marten
Pinero
Miss Mansell
Mr. Moerivale
Pinkertons
Lady Deckington
Ife
Miss Western
Gerald
Wall Street
New York Evening Sun
Rocky Mountains
John Philpot Currap
Rolls
Ireland
Jack Curran
Rittenhouse
Geol
R. Stair
Hackensack
N. J
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