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The Gilder's Apprentice Fate Brings Rich Betrothal
In Lancaster an aspiring gilder Edwin Wilson, a skilled apprentice, wins Ada Elwyn's heart despite her father Mr. Elwyn's wealth and status. A mysterious benefactor, James Worthen, reveals a scheme to pair Edwin with Ada by endowing him with a fortune and the gilder confirms a new life for Edwin and Ada. The tale closes with a marriage plan as the unlikely couple move toward happiness.
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Frederck Nwstek
Lancaster
England
Edwin’ Wilson
Elwys
Merchiane
Mr. Elveyn
Edward Wilson
Sam
Ada
Edwin
Christimastioe
Bert
Elwyn
Gilder’s
Howe
Dowehen
Edwiny
Corte Mancker
London
Ieee
Genilman
Bond Street
Kidwin
Navembor
Mt. Elwyn
Bond Sb
Medina
Tin
Highen
Wilson
Edwin Wilson
Lam
Mr el
Worden
Worthen
Tam
Mr. Werther
N. S. Expres
Capitol
Washington
Fillmore
Civil Services
Army
Navy
United States
French
Clay
Webster
Uass
Foote
Dickinson
Houston
Weesten
Rapka of the Purple
SY W. P. Bartlett
Adele
Alory
Henry Disrapatt
Peason
William
New York
Agitha
Ind Iim
Wwe
Mr. Davenport
Mary Bile
Lowaserry
Bowen Mere
Agnes
Brad Hessid
Kesta
Adel
Henry
St. Agnes
Oroise
Siongne
Sapien
Westendayyne
Leathy Henry
Mgm
Brooks
Charlie
Mary