The Panel In the Wall by Agnes G Brogan
A nameless narrator recalls Bellaire Castle and the Bellaire family legends as he revisits his youth, discovers a living Helois portrait, and meets the daughter Tam who shares her mother’s name. The tale blends memory, romance, and a surreal doorway panel that reveals truth and longing.
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Tellaires
Bellaire
Helois
Helols
Paul
Bob
Helon
Martha
M Helois
Helons
Boly
Tam
Tom
Trelois
Panui
Meaning Of Love Reveals In Quiet Farewell
In a tender exchange the narrator reveals lifelong love for Helois as they confront a necessary sacrifice. He doubts, she reassures, and they part with hopeful resolve and a shared vision of a future together despite aging and separation.
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Saul
Helois
Tor
Helons
Paul
Helols
Startled The Visitor A Lord Plays On An American Woman
Lord Rossmore recalls a London parlor prank at Park Lane with Mrs Ronalds and his sisters Mrs Candy and Mrs Stirling. He jokes about kissing the next woman to enter, shocking the American guest before the joke is explained and enjoyed by all.
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Lord Rossmore
Mrs. Ronalds
Candy
Park Lane
London
Fanny
Panny
Mrs. Stirling
Nora
Nansen and Laplanders Share a Warm Greenland Story
Sir Henry Larey's Cornhill Magazine tale recounts Nansen and two Norwegian companions sleeping packed in a single undressed-skin bag on Greenland’s first night. Nansen awoke to find them missing, later discovering they had crawled behind a snow hill to escape the heat and sleep comfortably.
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Nansen
Henry Larey
Cornhill
Greenland
Floating Farms of China Reach Across the Yangtse
Hearst reports describe Chinese floating farms on rafts up to two acres along the Yangtse. These raft farms hold habitations for workers, pigpens, barns, and storerooms, with animals and provisions. Produce is grown aboard, then sold after a 1,000 mile voyage to markets before dismantling the raft and returning home.
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China
Russia
Nijni Novgorod
Kazan
Astrakhan
Tea drinking rouses concern among 18th century writers
Arthur Young condemns agricultural laborers tea habit as a time sink and health risk, noting in East Kent farmers and servants demanding tea at breakfast. He argues tea becomes essential food, harming the poor by reducing work time and weakening health, reflecting widespread unease over tea culture.
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Cobbett
Arthur Young
Kent
London Chronicle
Son Becomes Proctor in Admiralty
Mrs Oldcastie comments that her son has found his place as a proctor in admiralty while Mrs Gottalotte consoles, saying she did her best for him. The Chicago Record Herald notes the family scene as a display of quiet acceptance.
A Limited Habit Exchange Sparks Debate on Death
In a brief exchange a speaker suggests death is a habit tied to thought and behavior. A sharp reply challenges the idea, asking if anyone is ever truly in the habit of dying, underscoring a playful yet pointed disagreement.
Love’s Illusions and Disappointments in Love
The fragment discusses Cynicus and Sillicus debating marriage. Cynicus claims love misleads, Sillicus suggests men are more disappointed after marriage. Jelpha Record notes a light quip about romance and its outcomes.
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Cynicusx
Sillicus
Cynicus
Phila- Jelpha
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