George Rutherford Finds Broadway Muse in Peggy
In Alcala and New York Broadway nights, George Rutherford, a struggling writer, cherishes Peggy as his devoted mascot who sharpens his craft. After she leaves, his work falters. their reunion rekindles his hope as he finishes a play adapted from his magazine story, meeting actor Winfield Knight who embodies the character Willie.
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Gladys
Peggy
George
Rutherford
Broadway
England
Worcestershire
Billiken
Halliday
Alice
Grey House
Chicago
Catskills
Alcala
New York
Forty-Second Street
Herald Square
the Madison
Rector’s
Sam
Rector's
Paul
Eleventh Avenue
Wilson
Willie
Winfield Knight
Connecticut
Ers
Rutherf
Oak
Winfield
Willie in the Wilderness rises from a star’s glow and magic
Rutherford, a playwright in Alcala, watches actor Winfield Knight bloom as the self in his play Willie in the Wilderness. Peggy, a guiding muse, pushes and prods, shaping a character into Knight while Rutherford confronts fame, love, and a life choice.
Land of Light Vision by William Bede Melville
Poem excerpt exploring flight beyond time toward the Land of Light. The speaker yearns for a wider view, seeking knowledge of future events and the perfect home for the soul. Imagery contrasts Passing Time with a swift magic wing, urging escape from decay and doom.
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Land of Light
Land
Light
William Bede Melville
The Kingdom of Peace and the Path to a Just World
A reflective piece contrasts the glory of war with the enduring promise of peace. It cites Rome and Caesar as cautionary examples while affirming that true power lies in righteous thoughts and deeds. It envisions a coming reign of peace under a humble prince.
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Calvary
Christian Burke
Hannibal
The
Hague
Rome
Cato
Carthage
Caesar
Senate
Appetite Incident At Country Hotel Trick
A commercial traveller late at a country hotel ate cold chicken. A tramp passed the open window, and the traveller gave him the leftovers. About a year later the same traveller returned, and the waitress presented the bones eating tramp to the proprietor with the line Here’s the man who ate the chicken bones an all.
Caught in Traffic Nerves Highlight a Careless Driver
Barbara and Mopay discuss Helen who helps others yet worries that a new driver who makes her own clothes may overwork herself. A Strand road incident shows a young driver failing to stop at a signal as a police officer warns her to heed hand signals. The petite schoolteacher in the scene acts timid and confused in the traffic moment.
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Pony Ballet
Island of Girls
the Melody
Miss Norton
Georgie Boy
Georgie
Coveriag
Peasy
the Kingdom OF Peace
Barbara
Helen
Mopay
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