The Clock and Calico Cat Riddle by Eugene Field
A humorous tale recounts a table scene with a inch and calico cat, a gingham dog and a blue chinee plate. The old Dutch clock narrates a night of mischief and a later rumor of burglars. The moral: the cat and pup may have staged their own quarrel to cover their deeds.
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Eugene Field
Isora's Bridal Vow Chapter II and V excerpt
In this excerpt from Isora's Bridal Vow Margaret Blount follows court intrigue at Winstead Hall. John Allwynne clashes with Sir Laurence over forbidden letters as the steward sabotages correspondence, while a postman narrator helps a clandestine plan. A late night aid scene unfolds in Willie Jones the postman’s cottage before Chapter V shifts to a parlor scene between Sir Laurence and Rose, hinting at a tragic family link and unresolved vows.
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Coxtisven
Willie Pendykes
John Allwynne
Laurence
Sir Lawrence
Allwynne
Winstead Hall
Sir Laurence
Ned Jones
Ned
Lauren
Willie
London
Southampton
Jessie Campbell
Donald Gray
Rose
Sweet Rose
Laurance
World of Industry and Advances in Marine Tech
A broad survey notes a new French torpedo boat Le Chevalier by M Normand of Havre achieving high speed with a two shaft layout and Da Temple boilers. It details engine power around 2600 hp, two triple expansion engines, reduced vibration, and propulsion in two planes, plus range finder tech for naval use.
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M. Normand
Havre
France
da Temple
Messrs. Yarrow
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