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A Miserable Quest and a Canal Zone Lottery Win
A restless young man, Kirk Anthony, pursues a Panamanian love amid social barriers and political intrigue. He endures disguises, evasions, and companionship from Allan while navigating work on the Panama Canal. A dramatic lottery finale crowns him with a $15,000 prize as the mystery woman's faith and fate converge.
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Mr. Cortlandt
Edith
Kirk
Cortlandt
Wirk
Allin
Tamelad
Alfarez
Balboa
Martinezes
Moras
Garavels
Mam
Panama
Runnells
Tie
Tre
Cortlandts
Colon
Allan
Ife
Chiquita
Edith Cortlandt
Tina
Jefferson Locke
Prank Wellar
Anthony
Jirk
Runnels
Corezal
Corozal
Mount Hope
Culebra
St. Louis
Frank Wellar
New York City
U. of IX
Runnels’ Department
John Weeks
Isthmus
Deuce
Mrs. Cortlandt
Weeks
Jim
Stephen
Stephen Cortlandt
Woith
No. 6
Canal Zone
d’Anthony
Cathedral Square
Sirk
Senor Ramon Alfarez
Hombre
Ramon
Tlow
Comandante
Police
Reed Man
Hnen
Rook
Sar
Kivid