Linda Haverhill's perilous path to wealth and love
Linda Haverhill, penniless after her father’s death, relies on wit and beauty to maneuver through life. Senator Converse helps her dispose of worthless stock while she marries Courtney Roth, a penniless adventurer who dies in Switzerland. Linda then sustains a facade of wealth with Converse’s support, meets young lawyer Brian Anstey, and faces a growing attraction that tests money, duty, and ambition.
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Hat and hearts on the avenue
Linda buys a jade hat that revives her, while Brian faces a clash between his dream of honest advancement and the realities of power. He recalls his Fentress connections and a diplomat post, realizing influence and wealth distort his boyhood ideals as they walk the bustling avenue at dusk.
A Talk of Dreams and Political Affairs Between Linda and Brian
Linda probes why Senator Converse favored Brian over others while he explains his motive was personal ambition and integrity. They discuss influence, merit, and the role of money, then walk back to the hotel as tension and unspoken feelings linger. Linda hints at a forthcoming dinner while avoiding immediate romance.
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