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Mary Turner and the Three Year Sentence at Gilder's Emporium
Mary Turner, a poor yet educated department store worker, is convicted of theft amid weak evidence. Edward Gilder and his lawyer reveal doubts about the verdict while a family reunion with his son Dick hints at a possible reform. The story follows the clash between crime, justice, and class in a bustling city store.
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Mary Turner
Law and Order
Mary
Emporium
Edward Gilder
Free Library
Gilder
True
Smithson
Sarah Edwards
Court of General Sessions
Miss Edwards
Sarah
Sadie
Dad
Mr. Gilder
Turner
George Demarest
Demarest
Lawlor
Lawler
Grand Central Station
Burnsing
Monte Carlo
Kidd
Little Richard