King and Beggar Maid Tale of Love and Choice
A man recalls growing from a romance influenced by king and beggar maid tales. He falls for Ethel, a former servant who improves her station, rejecting a fortune offered by a social climber. He confronts his mother’s romantic readings and decides to marry Ethel despite her wealth.
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Ancient cross sundial marks time at Welsh graveyard
A stone cross in a Barmouth graveyard functions as both gravestone and sundial with hours cut into its shaft showing about 10:30 when photographed. The page also recounts candy origin, a Neighbors game, Baltimore umbrellas, spider monkey dexterity, rain verses, and a murder verdict in White Plains.
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Opalescent Scarfs and Fashion Trinkets Highlight May Style
A vintage column notes chic opalescent scarfs in silk blends like messaline and crepe de chine with bare hips and layered rousseline designs. It also mentions a folding cane in a leather case as a French novelty and a pale blue straw hat with pale rose pink facing.
Scottish Education From Homely Roots To Higher Joys
A traveler recalls Scots who pursue learning outside formal schooling. A farmer with £20 yearly rent writes Gaelic poetry of quality. A youth rides home to Seaport then Aberdeen to sell a horse and enter university. A Scot overheard quoting Tennyson answers Homer as his favorite poet.
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