Ellen Wardes Secret, Love, and a Yearing Chance
Ellen Warde writes Colonel Severn asking secrecy over her past as an actress. A letter from George Severn’s aide Gerald Weare suggests a prior bond, while Ellen faints and is tended by Severn. Jealousy and spying unfold as Ellen and Weare meet, stirring tension with Bowyer, Pride, and Weare’s past with Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bavern
Miss Warde
Mr. Weare
Weare
Ellen
Elaine
Misa Dilon Warde
Biu
Severp
Colonel Severn
Gerald Weare
Severn and Bowyer Welcome a Returning Stranger
In a cozy room at four o'clock, Colonel Severn introduces a stranger named Mr. Weare to Mr. Bowyer and Ellen. Weare recalls meeting Severn in India and credits him with saving his life. The scene hints at shared tensions and a breath of Australian air amid London dullness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severn
Ellen
Wray
Mr. Bowyer
Colonel Severn
London
Priceless Manuscript At Astor Library Described In Detail
A New York report notes the Astor Library houses $200000 worth of manuscripts. A ninth century gospel book, linked to Charles the Bald, is highlighted for its vellum pages, bejeweled miniatures, interlaced capitals, and rare inscriptions. The piece praises the relics’ artistry amid modern compare and cites past acquisitions by J. J. Astor and Bernard Quaritch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astor Library
Charles the Baki
Charlemagne
Possesan
Matthew
Mark
Luke
St. John
Hzekilal
John
Eagle
New York
Frederick Senders
Bowne
Mr. Astor
London
Bernard Quaritch
Astor
Charles X
J. J. Astor
Charles the Bald
Cowardice and Courage Tied to Heart and Nerves
An essay argues courage hinges on heart, nerves, lungs, and stomach, with precordial fright showing how fear can seize even in ordinary danger. It notes bravely acting in one situation but faltering in another, and mentions that a coward may still be a good man if his heart holds. The piece closes by stating Britain granted seventeen thousand ink patent licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen
Mrs. Pride
Mr. Bowyer
Hin
Miss Warde
Charlie
Russell
Bellevue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Qcolonel Severn
Ellen Warde
Biles
Hilen
Stewart
Bud
George Severn
Australia
Sydney
Hilaine Warrington
Ada
Abo
Commanion
Blaine
Great Britain
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