London bookmaker and a roast beef bet tale in a column
A London bookmaker down on his luck bets a shilling on roast beef at a restaurant window. He returns to hear a waiter announce a miscount and realizes his mistake, noting that he should have backed it for a place. Various brief humorous snippets follow, including social quips and a Sidney Smith anecdote.
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London
Booky
Sidney Smith
Mr. Smith
Sidney Suit
Vox
Luv
Farmyard chat and a student’s rush at Missouri
The tale opens with Jedediah Hubbard greeting early risers and city folks alike as he tends hay and wood. A new arrival mocks the sunup routine while Hubbard retorts with plain talk about untangling smots in cord wood. At Missouri University journalism ends with a tale of a student delayed by excitement and a dean’s telegram.
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Jedediah
Jededah Hubbard
Nover
Liu
Ian
University of Missouri
Walter Williams
Dean Williams
Lovers Leap Courtship Complications from a New York Train
Miss Drusilla and Colonel Weyman scheme to wed Penelope to Jack, but Penelope defies their plans. Jack announces a rush marriage to Penelope, while Drusilla urges restraint. Penelope's mountain excursion with Jack stokes gossip as the clash over control of their relationships unfolds.
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Weyman
Jack
Drusilla
Joye
John
Miss Drusila
Miss Drasila
Miss. Drusilla
Mr. Weyman
Penélope
Letter from Penelope to Jack confirms engagement plan
Penelope reassures Jack of love and willingness to marry anytime and anywhere. She mentions Augut Drusilla hinting at a marriage arrangement and expresses worry but remains committed to Jack.
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Jack
Drusilla
Torust
Penelope
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