Dark Hollow tale of crime guilt and family fate
In a 1898 confession a judge recalls a murder’s impact on his life and family. He forces his son Oliver to sever ties and pursue journalism while sacrificing his own happiness and admitting a hidden crime with long repercussions. The tale ends with forgiveness sought and peace for the son and his future.
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John Scoville
Scoville
Oliver
Bela
Ron
Spencer
Deborah
Mr. Andrews
Mr. Etheridge
Father
Whittling
Reuther
Scoville’s
Remose
Sunset Chapter XIX Reveals Archibald Struggles and Peace
In a quiet scene Oliver returns beside his ailing father Archibald Ostrander who speaks of telling all, admitting suffering and urging honesty before God and man. The elder Ostrander, once proud, bears a changed, peaceful countenance as decades of fear melt into resolve.
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Oliver
Archibald Ostrander
Bedouins of the East Keep Fiery Traditions Alive
Eastern Palestine and Arabia host Bedouin tribes whose nomadic life mirrors biblical times. Cattle and camel theft is tolerated as proof of prowess, while honorbound hospitality to outsiders remains a hallmark despite roaming thefts and boastful acts.
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Palestine
Arabia
Cattle Ranch Geography Class Sees Insightful Answer
A teacher in a children's institution tests geography by asking what comes from cattle ranches besides beef. Students ponder until a boy eagerly answers that cattle produce trips, highlighting a humorous misinterpretation during the lesson.
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Chevalier William LE Queux
Finland
Dark Hollow
Appaletharne Green Ilustrations
C.D Rhodes
Algernon Etheridge
Mrs. Scoville
Marie Antoinette
Cardinal de Rohan
Cagliostro
Swindler
Bastile
Lamotte-Valois
London
Penury
Italy
Scotland
England
Russia
Europe
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