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Emblems of Mortality and Mortal Beauty Reflections
A mixed set of sentimental pieces from the Reflector and Philadelphia Saturday Courier including a playful verse about a declared lack of love from a sweetheart and a meditation on beauty, time, and mortality. Also a domestic scene from No One But Husband, Or, The Pledge featuring Mrs. Dudge and Sister Mary debating presentation and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Ares
Rome
Philadelphia Saturday Courier
BH. M. Dudge
Mary
Jane
Helen
The Slattern and the Drunkard’s Fall To Ruin
Jane Wells confronts sister Mary Wells with the dangers of neglecting home care and appearance in marriage. Edward Wells descends from temperate storekeeper to tavern patron, driven by a wife’s slatternly habits. Jane returns years later to find ruin, then inspires rebirth through temperance and steadfast sisterly persuasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Mary
Edward
Helen
Betty
Howard Montague
Sam
Snief
Montague
Edward Wells
Marrage
Mrs. Wells
Edoward Montague
Ias
Mery
Ian
Kniseldormn
Vendue
Voor Jane
Tasif
Laward Wells
Slatteron
Saul
Mr. Wells
Mme
Flo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iqwe
Wwalenis
Ne’er
Grate
Ike
A-Ong
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