Lola Yacht Mystery Near Leghorn Harbor
Gordon Gregg posing as locum for the British consul and Lola’s owner is exposed as a fraud after police uncover a forged name. Gregg discovers a room of arms on the yacht and a torn photo of a rune girl. Captain Durnford learns Lola’s true nature while Muriel Leithcourt reacts to the Lola link.
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Lola
Leghorn Harbor
Gordon Gregg
Locummens
Hornby
Iee
Chater
Rune
Gea
Gregg
Jack Durnford
Marinea
Inrane
Durnford
Lon- Gen
Olinto
Dum- Gregg
Muriel Leithcourt
Mariel
Martin Woodroffe
Mystery at Rannoch Castles Deepens Amid Paint of Aliases
The narrator observes Leithcourt and guests at Rannoch while Muriel appears unsettled by a hidden danger. He spies a mysterious ward and recalls a perilous night on board the Lola as a strange figure vanishes after a confrontation. The Leithcourts' secrets grow darker and more entwined with the narrator’s own peril.
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Woodroffe
Leithcourt
Lola
Martin Woodroffe
Rannoch
Leithcourts
Muriel
Glena
Nithsdale
Rringpeal
Leith Courts
Station Hotel
Carlisle
Greet Street
Carmichaels
Crossburn
Black Glen
Chapter fragment reveals unexpected body in forest path
The narrator finds a woman lying across a dark boundary path in a wooded area. His hands touch her garments as her hat has fallen, indicating a potential stranger danger or investigative moment in this chapter segment.
End of Chancery Row Myths as The Deceased Speaks
A long running suit in chancery collapses when the deceased unexpectedly appears in court and declares he is the plaintiff. Relatives quarrel over the estate while lawyers laugh at the turn of events. The Rhodesian man reveals a dry humor before the case ends.
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Rhodesia
The Japanese as described by travelers in old accounts
A dated travelogue portrays the Japanese as the brightest, best tempered people who never quarrel. It highlights their politeness and generosity while noting a keen pride and a mindset of avoiding street harassment, contrasting European crowds with a traveler offering a coin to disperse bystanders.
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Japan
Europe
Charley's Compliment Ends Night with Family Farewells
Fragmentary text shows Charley bidding farewell as family members appear in a brief scene. The romance and dialogue are obscured by garbled OCR, leaving only hints of a nighttime departure and affectionate gestures among relatives.
Quiet Authority Marks Cafe Scene in Scribner Excerpt
In a Cha rons cafe crowds study faces showing calm resolve, a Wharton quote notes how self dedication reshapes appearance. A parade anecdote then shifts to a bootblack joke about a grand marshal’s stubborn horse stopping, blamed on pride.
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Charons
Edith Wharton
Scribner's Magazine
King George Garter Allegory Stirs Mixed Reactions
The Independent notes a humorous scene on a street where a boy remarks about his mother's size as a stout woman is offered help with her untied shoestring. The piece uses political satire to reflect on royal power and German rulers with light irony.
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George
the Independent
Woman credits Postum with curing heart trouble and nerves
A quoted testimonial describes quitting coffee for Postum, noting improved health after four years of heart trouble and nervous prostration. The speaker claims energy return, absence of chills, and ability to resume housework, with promotion of Postum varieties from Battle Creek Michigan.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Fes Am
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Elma Heath
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