27 Feb 1878
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1878
Page
1
A lyrical reminiscence traces Valentine gifts from childhood to a wedding and a baby boy born on February 14. The verses recall a boy sender, a lace-trimmed memento, a satin shield with a moss-rose, and the later tale of a beloved husband named Home. The final lines reveal a newborn son named Valentine and a joyful family moment.
George Ransom, a young lawyer of striking looks, fixes his heart on Edna Grover whose extraordinary hair draws his devotion. Edna fears hair loss as she reveals impending baldness, unsettling their engagement and revealing Ransom’s rare obsession with a woman's hair as the central force in his love.
George Ransom, in love with Edna Grover, battles jealousy over her baldness as hair falls during a six week illness. Edna, devoted, shuttles between nurse duties and hospital rooms, while family and doctors debate a shaved head. Edna declares firm intent to marry, the hair loss becoming a grim, poignant test of true affection.
A dramatic tale unfolds as George, losing his hair to illness, discovers Edna’s compassion and vows to win forgiveness. She aids him with affection and practical hair restoration, while he wrestles guilt and pride. Their bond, tested by scandal and worry, ends with renewed hope and a curious cure.
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