Kissing the Blarney Stone Turns to Irish Romance
Gertrude Clinton, an American, falters atop Blarney Castle and is saved by Edward Harcourt. Initially irked by his taunting, she later travels Ireland with him and grows drawn to his quiet charm. After misread signals and a Europe tour, a London bus rescue reunites them. a swift engagement follows amid a broader cross Atlantic union.
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Blarney Castle
Ireland
Gertrude
Ile
Tie
Edward Harcourt
Hyde Park, London
Child Genius Ampere Taught Himself Numbers at Age Three
A historical note recalls Ampere as a child prodigy who learned to count with pebbles at age three and explored arithmetic theories. He read voraciously, broke a biscuit to count pieces, and later, despite illness and fevers, pursued science. At age ten or twelve he learned Latin after a librarian joked.
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Ampere
Ife
Freaks of Language and Folk Etymology Explain Quirks of Speech
A discussion of folk etymology shows how unfamiliar words are shaped by sound rather than origin. Examples include carral from carriage and sparrowgrass from asparagus, illustrating how speakers align unknown terms with familiar sounds.
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Walker
His Critic Delights In Immigrant Adaptations To English Ideals
A visiting Briton notes how immigrants in the United States adopt prevailing English notions. He tells an Italian bootblack he is English, prompting the Italian to mock the stereotype with a light, musical laugh. The exchange underscores cultural blending and perceptions.
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United States
Bootblack
Garibaldi
Inglees
Diego
No Encouragement in Thanksgiving Tale
A family faces the strain of an ailing Uncle Obart as his doctor warns hope is uncertain. The oldest sister asks if he will recover, while the physician notes it is too soon to tell and avoids giving encouragement.
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Tlarcourt
Gertrude
America
Enghind
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