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Gossip and gossiping in a tightly knit town society
A long, digressive manuscript style piece recounts bustling talk among town women, teachers, and families about flirtations, financial hints, marriages, gowns, and social moves. It contrasts genteel virtue with concealed indiscretions, urging restraint and propriety while critiquing the culture of talk and its effects on public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bod
Ant Syster
Tess
Thuar
Pang
Nsw
Poe
Prrsons
Sa-asid-eoy
Shehia
Thor
Mora Hamane
Emma Elle Peeing
Washington
Aix
Giria
Amir Oy
Ybata
Dee Stine
Sally
Sucih
Mary Newson
Iowas
Patisnee
Geultowich
Fonce
Fiean Vbiricen
Vge
Benevoleni
Terey
Julia Ivers
Sue
Ari
Olive Matilda Stith
Committee of Investigation
St.n
Mary
Mailda
Phyaitian
Julia
Sanford Leta
Walter
Car Fitteed