Growing Younger in Horatio RI A tale of Halliwell and wife
A wealthy businessman Halliwell, angry at aging and a devoted wife, encounters a mysterious dream that grants him youth. He grows younger while his wife ages, reshaping their marriage as he abandons restraint for boyish pleasures. The cursed reversal culminates in discontent, mischief, and a grim dream‑like wake to reality.
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Horatio
Flallwoot
Harold
Central Park
Hallwool & Welshrunk
Europe
America
Lin
Mr. Hollwell
Margaret Belfort
Alta
Ming
Fortinaia
At. Stuyle
Stik
Abe
Staple
Arkers
Asperinga
Ars
Maide
Ninsig
Altre
Hornen Walliwell
Jim
Wils Ignes
Hallyweol
Ida
Ilonia
Contrab Park
Simpy
Aigard
Mr. Hadwoo
Tarold
Wind
Eran
Talwool
Ehesa
Hallweel
Sin
Hnathond
Chung
Mag
Sneha Nuones
Tinkwools
Silver wedding joy inspires a cozy New York gathering
In a Yankee Blade excerpt a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Hall wool, celebrate their silver wedding. Horace lovingly kisses his partner as tears of joy rise. The happy pair hosts a pleasant gathering at their hospitable home in New York.
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Horace
New York
Halliwool
Noted quarrel over Canning role tests kingship and gentility
In 1822 Lord Liverpool seeks Canning at the foreign office despite George IV opposition. Wellington persuades the King that duty to the people overrides the kingly prerogative, insisting the sovereign is not a gentleman. A wine-throwing episode with Col. Tramlyn among rival temperaments follows.
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Wellington
Lord Liverpool
Canning
Foreign Office
George IV
Duke of Wellington
Arthur
Xour Amajesty
England
Mr. Canning
George LV
Col. Tramlyn
Gamlyn
Llere
Boy misreads river as heaven in curious riverfront scene
A boy on the riverbank asks a policeman if the water beyond is heaven. The officer gently engages as the child recalls his late mother Magmpan and a father’s story, leading to a quiet, comforting exchange beside the water near the Canadian estate.
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Fle Hey
Tie Bor
Curts Orly
Inquirmi
Mois
Magmpan
Papa
Fencing by Bishops and Clergy in France
Paris Letter notes bishops and archbishops skilled in fencing and riding. Mer. Ardin of Sens keeps a boat with five skewers each morning, while Chalons’ bishop Latty also shows prowess. Bishop Ratifolior of Mende combines agility in fencing with equestrian sport, rivaling top Jockey Club figures in worldly pursuits.
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Asame
France
Mer. Ardin
Sens
Chalons
Mgr
Latty
Ratifolior of
Mende
Jockey Club
Rhoawinghette
Paris
Tondon
Fragmented quotes on intellect and gender roles
A garbled passage features Mr Quilp and Mrs Quilp and disrupted dialogue about women and intellect. It mentions compliments, a man praising to restrain, and women's pleasure in wearing corsets as relief when removed, all within a noisy, unclear excerpt.
Risen bells herald spring in Detroit Free Press verse
A Detroit Free Press poem recalls spring’s return amid frost’s fade and bells chiming. Children sing carols and faith brightens hearts as winter loosens its grip and Easter joy lifts sorrow. Flowery fragrances and cheerful voices mark a glad, peaceful dawn.
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Edio
Risen
Detroit Free Press
Easter Customs and Sermons Across a Busy City
A lively survey traces Easter customs in Paris with egg gifts and whimsical nests, notes changing observances in America, and recounts sermons on immortality by a Worcester preacher. Interwoven are vignettes of Easter morning in a crowded New York street, a church pew dispute, and a lingering memory of mignonette beside lilies.
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America
Gore Ty
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Gentleman
Mr. Quilp
Mrs. Quilp
Cleveland
Sinter
Jere Row
Carter
Demorest
Sajal
Englis
Kane Inn
Betes
Willie Pesort
Howell
Hanerd
Waverly Magazine
Christ
Abraham
Horgion
Phillips Brooks
Chiney
Trople
Sorel
Ladies' Homa Journal
J. Baskett
Vineyard
Haskett
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