Woman in Gray by Robert Estes Durand Chapter II
In a moonlit inn scene Terry and Paula confront a mysterious visitor Miss Hope while Uncle Wilfrid Amory recovers from a fainting spell. A telegram about an accident brings Paula and Paula’s companion into the night, as Miss Traill and a mongoose figure in the tense, masked gathering.
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Paula
Panta
Wilfrid Amory
Miss Wynne
Miss Hope
Pauly
Terry
Pawa
London
Fancle
Wilfrid
Car Inn
Martenhead
Aula
Uncle Wilfrid
Miss Traill
Miss ‘Traill
Terence
Sir Wilfrid
Miss Trail
Lorn Abbey
Miss Lope
Tense confrontation in Leahford mansion identity fear
A narrator reflects on feelings for his betrothed and her rival Miss Hope. Paula suspects a plot to marry Uncle Wilfrid, while the narrator overhears threatening tensions from below. The scene ends with a desperate warning as events loom toward a turning point.
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Paula
Miss Hope
Mr. Darkmore
Electricity as Fire Hazard Blamed for Conflagrations
The piece argues that electricity is unfairly blamed for fires such as the February 9 Paterson blaze. It cites claims tied to defective wires, notes a Jersey City traction company denial of wiring at the fire site, and criticizes fire underwriters for attributing fires to wiring when no definite cause is found.
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Paterson
N. J
Jersey City
Tohoken and Paternson Traction Company
David Young
Board of Fire Underwriters
Mannerisms of Speakers and Public Addresses
The piece notes how most speakers exhibit habitual gestures and postures. It cites examples like hands in pockets, fidgeting with clothing, or pacing while delivering. Many public figures remain unaware of these quirks and may deny their existence despite constantly performing them.
Minister With a Record in Mason City
The minister Rev. J. H. Haughey of Mason City claims a long life in ministry with 1,637 marriages and 1,600 funerals over forty years. His record highlights the era's marrying and burying pace in Pekin area history.
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J. H. Haughey
Mason City
Pekin I
Saxony's New King George E Claims Prussian War Fame
Saxony's royal house rises again after the death of King Albert. George, his brother, ascends the throne. Ten German thrones claim Saxony blood, including Britain, Prussia, and Saxe lines. Frederick Augustus is heir apparent, Marie Josepha married Archduke Otto, Maximilian becomes a Catholic Church appointee and later a London priest.
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Royal House of
Saxony
Kime Albert
George
Great Britain
Prosshe
Portus
Releinaa
Bartseetst
Saxe-Wet- Mag
Saxe Altenburs
Sase-Meiningen
Saxe-Colture
Gotha Theen
Prederek Augustus
Marie Josepha
Archduke Otto
Nusteta
Honors for Widows in Southern China Arch Tradition
A widow who never remarries earns special veneration in southern China. After her death, relatives may obtain an arch commemorating her memory. Stone arches cost thousands and bear inscribed records of her virtues, bestowing post mortem glory from family to generations.
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China
Lincoln's Hay Crop Story From 1807 Visit
In a summer 1807 scene Abraham Lincoln, then a young officeholder, chats with a neighbor about farming and a hay harvest. The neighbor brags on his crop, Lincoln asks if he farms, and the reply notes stacking outdoors and storing the rest in the barn amid an excellent hay year.
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Lincoln
Abraham Lincan
Mr. Lingoln
North Pole crossing joke by Andree in memoir tale
In a light anecdote from Harry de Windt about Andree the Arctic explorer, a talkative neighbor asks how he will know when he crosses the pole. Andree answers with dry humor that a north wind will become a south one, illustrating his wit before a voyage.
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Harry de Windt
Andree
North Pole
Ragson Tatters-Gee! Vikes and a strawberry tart in a restaurant
Ragson Tatters-Come off! Hungry Higgins-J I ordered early this morning but changed my mind later. Ragson Tatters-Come off! Hungry Wiggins-Sure, but the woman warned if I was not satisfied with cold meat and bread she would sic the dog on me.
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Higgins
Wiggins
Philadelphia Press
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