Portrait Sketch of a Coast Woman and a Dreamer
A narrator recounts meeting Matt, a bold coastal girl, as he sketches her portrait in a caravan near Aberglyn. She reveals a backstory of coming ashore at fifteen, trades clothing for a finery taken from a wreck, and asks to keep the portrait. Their strange dynamic unfolds with a walk to the sea and a glimpse of a mysterious, decaying coast town while Tim, the narrator, learns more about her connection to William Jones and a shadowed past.
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Oualpter Lil
Aberglyn
William Jones
Ame
Wiliam Jones
Toer
Matt
Cuttie
Mate
Jodger
Ty Moulshurst
Monkshurat
Mr. Monk
Ime
Alisa
Sal
Tim
Pnd
Coast Guard
Matt Nro
Ren
Peace Era Visuals of Naval Buildup and Cuban Highlands
The text contrasts limited shipbuilding with peace. It notes eight artillery pieces for a czarist regime and sixteen for another power, while a spectator calls for peace. It also describes Cuba's mountain ridges and valleys as fertile and largely untouched since Spanish times.
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Mowntain
Cuba
Bashful Man Names Valentine For Peter’s Wayward Heart
Jon Manoly recounts a bashful suitor who adores Dolly and longs to confess love as weather talk fails. In a twist, Dolly reveals she will be Valentine to Peter, leaving the hopeful speaker tongue tied by shy longing and comic misdirection.
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Dolly
Nye
Valentine
Peter
Jon Manoly
Y Sunday Magazine
Mary Ellens State Valentine in a Rural School
A juvenile tale recalls Mary Ellens shy romance with Rufus Bailey at a small brick schoolhouse in Februarys winds. She treasures a slate bearing his name, endures mocking, and discovers a cruel note while friends Arabella and others watch. Lincoln anecdotes follow, detailing his playful storytelling style and warm reception as Old Abe.
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Lttle
Mary Ellen
Arabella
Rufus Baily
Mary Listen
Rufus
Yoo St. Valentine
Mary Elien
Lincoln and His Love of Children and Tad
Lincoln's kindness to children is recalled from New Salem days and White House encounters. He fed, playfully nursed, and answered endless questions for youngsters, and comforted sick drummer boys. He shared stories, offered firm rebuke when deserved, and blessed many with gentle, patient care.
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Lincoln
Tad
HILN
New Salem
Jack’ Armstrong
Armstrong
L. Waldo
Philadelphia Ledger
Abe
Bob
Tud
White House
Archie Roosevelt
Executive Mansion
Herdoll
National Cemetery
Gettysburg
Mr. Quedy
Springfield
Wordsworth
Milton
When worthy men fall out they often stay divided
A fragment quote from Fuller notes that in disputes between worthy men the initial fault may not be clear, but ongoing strife leads to lingering guilt on one side. The sentence reflects caution about judging factions in disagreements.
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Fuller
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