May Harte’s skating misadventure and vow of devotion
In February May Harte accepts a skating invitation from Fanny Engle and her brother Horace despite her engagement to George Noble. Horace pressures May to marry him. a sleigh ride ends with May rejecting the pair, confessing to George, who arrives to reaffirm their bond. May learns to value true love and fidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Engle
Mrs. Harte
May
Mumma
Fanny
Horace
Tully
George
Horace Engle
Deay
George Noble
Geo
May Rand
Miliar
Harte
Midnight elopement suspense with Laura and Nellie
Laura Marston overhears Nellie's planned midnight elopement with Charles Donaldson. Laura confronts Donaldson, traps him, and prevents Nellie from marrying him. Nellie later vows repentance while Laura confronts a lingering doubt about her sister's future and love. Arthur Balfour is discussed in a separate commentary on composure and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Nellie
Usui
Charles Donaldson
Shim
Laura
Norrow
Why I Champion the Boers by Maud Gonne and others
Irish viewpoint favors the Boers describing English oppression in Ireland and the Boer struggle for liberty. The piece cites Transvaal, Natal, and the Orange Free State, praising Boer resilience, education, and autonomy while noting Irish prosperity among miners. A quoted Civil War anecdote follows about press censorship and a Rawlins encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far Africa
Cape
Natal
Paleigh
Orange Free State
Vaal
Tranavaal
Ireland
England
Transvaal
Paonia
Remarkably Reserved Shrinkshy Quip
A humorous remark notes Shrinkshy as a very reserving man. The line suggests he could have a toothache without anyone knowing it, reflecting a wry, understated wit in Harper's Bazar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Bazar
Ancestry Claim Stuns Interrogator in Chicago Times Herald
A man declares a nine generation trace of his lineage during a conversation with a woman. He then blinks and appears perplexed about his location and situation, as reported by the Chicago Times Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Balfour
A. Y. R. Libbey
Boston
Europe
Balfour
House of Commons
Manchester
Chicago Times Herald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Donaldson
Ras
Ken
Neilie
Pares Tee Donaldson
Nelse Mara
Flenda
Mises Maraton
Mian Marston
Miss Marston
Maud Gonne
Iriah
Joan of Arc
Harmon W.brown
Ohio
General Rawline
Vicksburg
Copperhead
General Rawlins
Ena
Rawlins
Poccer
Philadelphia Post
DR. Liebig
West Broadway
Butte, Montana
Aingie
Liebig
World
Butte
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