The Baroness von Ritz and the American envoy
Nicholas Trist recalls a Washington intrigue involving Senator Calhoun's gate to Secretary of State and a secretive Baroness von Ritz. He escorts her through Georgetown amid pursuers, learns her real name, and discovers her hidden, barbed residence as they discuss England's Mexico plans and a high stakes spy mission.
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Nicholas Trist
Ediet
John Calhoun
Tyler
Dr. Ward
Calhoun
Texas
Oregon
England
Mexico
Baroness von Ritz
Pakenham
Nicholas
Gisabeth Churchill Wille
Chmage
Washington
George Town
Georgetown Hills
Mttle Creek
M Street
Helena von Ritz
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In Fig-Leaf Days First Prefetorie
Adam vents a grouch about not fitting spring clothes he imagines will broaden his shoulders, while a second ditto notes his frustration at clothes not matching expectations set by fellows and an advertisement.
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Adam
Puck
Port eal's Capital Question Sparks Quiet Debate
In a Harper's Weekly excerpt, Montague Swank and a ticket collector spar over a highway stop leading to a geography lesson. Johnny admits ignorance about the capital of Port eal, while a remark hints at extravagance and strained resources amid ongoing inquiry.
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Mekot
Montague Swank
Johnny
Porteal
Fiandera
Harper's Weekly
The Lady and the Hobbie in Suburban Life
A witty exchange on hobble gowns and vogue trends from Suburban Life. The dialogue questions whether hobble skirts will stay in style and notes reluctance to spend time mastering the look.
Resinol Ointment Boasts Global Relief for Itching Piles
A personal testimonial from Christopher Holmes of Brookline, MA credits Resinol Ointment with dramatic relief after twenty five years of itching piles. The ad notes quick first results and says occasional touch ups are needed. Other snippets mention domestic concerns and a question about marrying an American.
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Christopher Holmes
Brookline
Mia
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