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Leap Year Bride Begins Bitter Journey at Home
Cherry Dixon a 19 year old heiress marries Dan Phillips after a leap year proposal. Facing poverty she wrestles with money and duty while supporting her fragile marriage with labor. A hospital crisis for a neighbor tests her compassion and resolve.
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Cherry Dixon
Dan Phillips
Dan
Cherry
Dixie Shannon
Max Pearsot
First National Bank
Dan Realy
Saran
Evan
Darling
Dixon
Rey
Ney Mothho
Dur
Ake
Sarah O'Fallon
Julie