Planter's Daughter Dramatic Engagement and Break
Claire Burgess confronts hidden pasts and a forced engagement as Lucian Courtlandt arrives with marriage plans. Her father Burgess presses for consent while Mrs Courtlandt maneuvers to secure a match and readers learn the secret of Claire's life. The scene ends with Claire torn between love and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shurgese
Tadtes
Claire
Burgees
A. AG
Kia
Abe
Orother
Burgess
Philip Bureces
Philip Burgess
Gresham
Linten
Lucian
Greshfam
Éinie
Fon
Dr. Gresham
Marriage Rules in Russia Aimed at Women and Family Authority
The article details Russian marriage law and custom, noting the shift of parental control after marriage and the unequal weight of testimony for women. It describes civil vs religious forms, difficulties in divorce, and evasion of laws, with regionally varied practices affecting wives, husbands, and social status.
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Church
Russia
Aedome
Thora Dowever
Aris
Thanksgiving at Home From a Silly Family Poem
A humorous, nostalgic sketch of a large family gathering for Thanksgiving. The speaker recalls relatives arriving, lots of food, jokes about the noble turkey, and cheerful chaos as everyone shares pie and stories in a festive home setting.
A Thankful Thanksgiving in a New York Family
Mrs. Nisbett hosts a warm Thanksgiving with her sister Aunt Constance and the arrival of Lida Tremaine. Stephen Risingham, adopted son and nephew, reveals he is betrothed to Lida, confirming a long awaited union and shared gratitude despite past secrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire
Lucian
Winow
Vigientiz
Moissaur
Joel Nis‘bett
Ehould Wa
Rau
Artemisias
Mack
Jarria
Sephe Warberg
Nisbett Robved
Mre. Nistatt
Stephen
Abe
Stephen Tara
Constance
Sac
Nishet
Lida
Lada
Joel
Constance Gree
Reese
Nisbett
Patiens
Lida Howe
Emile
Mra
Nisbet Stond
Arene
Mrs. Nisbett
Amd
Lila
Stephen Risingham
Westerm
Alwaye
Biephen
Edo
Thaukagirin
Avett
New York Daily News
New York
Thanksgiving Reflections Amid Turbulent Times
A fragmentary account reflects a speaker savoring gratitude while noting hardship and the promise of peace and plenty. The text mentions thanksgiving, blessings, small joys, and a wish for a clear mind amid sorrow, ending with a somber note about life and death.
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Alice P
Carristo
Chiro
Lucian Courtlandt
Marthe
Dedy
Gerueman
Courtlandt
Burgesa
Yonkers
Arseriga
Fie
Corin
Eve
Jovoum
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