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Forbidden Ancestry and Promise in a Baltimore Family
In Baltimore Celia Rogers, a 17 year old stenographer, faces a dramatic choice as John Mitchell offers education travel and status if she leaves with him. Her mother Margaret reveals Celia’s true father is Mitchell and urges departure to Europe while remaining behind. Celia vows to decide after weighing loyalty love and future prospects. Margaret supports the plan and insists Celia must go with Mitchell for her advantage despite the nightlong emotional conflict.
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Celia
Rogers
Margaret Rogers
Baltimore
Mirz
Barney’ Shields
Margaret
Mitchell
Margaret Rozets
Darling
Bob Rogers
John
Aly
Doverport
John Mitchell
Europe
Jennie Mitchell
New York
Mrs. Rogers
Mary Sarek
Margareth Reeors
Jean
Davanport
Abe
Mother
Lore
Mar
Margaret Bogsers
Haris
Margaret Ssogers
Cella
Celis