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Engagement Driven by Money and Blackmail Froth
In a tense drawing room negotiation, a wealthy suitor propositioned Anita Ellersly after confronting her family’s financial strain. She rejects a mercenary match, yet, pressed by her would‑be fiancée, concedes an engagement. Anita’s mother sobs with relief as the plan to avert “genteel poverty” seems to succeed for now.
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Jorsly
Anita
Jeliko
Weil
Ohedlande
Sam
Curus
Eisel
Aha
Mrs. Ellersly