Mystery man and heir revealed in Chicago tale
Wealthy Chicago magnate Benjamin Corvet shuns partners after a tense interview with Henry Spearman and seeks Constance Sherrill’s vow not to wed him. Corvet then disappears and a letter summons Alan Conrad of Blue Rapids Kansas, a youth possibly Corvet’s illegitimate son, to Chicago. Corvet deeded his house and contents to Alan.
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Chicago
Benjamin Corvet
Henry Spearman
Corvet
Constance Sherrill
Lawrence Sherrill
Spearman
Sherrill
Alan Conrad
Blue Rapids
Kan-sas
Conrad
Alan
Corbet
Alan Confronts His Father’s House in Silent Return
Alan, now aware he may be Corvet’s son, visits the old family mansion on Astor Street at night. He ponders his identity, writes to Kansas relatives, and, with a pounding heart, steps into the dark, silent house seeking answers.
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Alan
Astor Street
Sherrill
Sherrills
John Welton
Kansas
Benjamin Corvet
Allan
Carvet
Ben
Hidden Intruder in Corvet House Triggers Pursuit
Alan in Benjamin Corvet’s mansion uncovers forced desks and fresh pry marks while searching for clues. A powerful intruder confronts him with a torch and flees, leaving Alan shaken and wondering who the “Mi waka” ghost could be and what crimes haunt the Corvet lineage.
Jud Tunkins Emphasizes Long Words Advantage
Jud Tomkins argues that using long words offers a big advantage, claiming people would rather take things for granted than bother to look them up in the dictionary. The quote highlights a debate over vocabulary and ease of understanding.
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Jud Tunkins
Jud Tomkins
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NEW_YORK
Tela
Schulz Mfg. “Co
Smith St
Brooklyn
W.f. Young
Temple St
Springfield
Mass
COD
Jaques Capsule Co
Plattsburg, N
Allan's Employment Service
Harlem
New York
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