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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1886
Page
4
A playful verse about a schoolgirl's daydreams and distractions. The narrator muses over arithmetic and languages, praising English while noting the girl’s charming distraction from lessons. The poem ends with a gentle wish to teach her a single meaningful word.
Anne Mortimer, determined to marry for fortune, abandons a five year old vow to Harry Graham and plots with cousin Belle to attract Norman Hildreth, a wealthy suitor. Belle, though sincere, hides her aid as Anne plans a quick departure to avoid an awkward reunion.
In a staged confession Belle discovers Harry Graham is actually Norman Mortimer, heir to a fortune, and reveals a past betrayal by a cousin. He asks Belle to marry him and explains his plan to join Greystone with his mother awaiting. Belle accepts and resolves to join him as his wife.
The piece outlines partisan clashes over tariff revisions and a looming deficit for 1887, detailing committee stances on revenue, appropriations, and public debt. It notes Morrison and Randall steering debate, cites projected deficits, and warns against expanding government salaries amid economic strain.
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