Cameo scheme tests Dolorosa artist's ties
Martin Faber, dwelling in the Dolorosa art colony, pushes a $12,000 cameo sale to Hagar Blair and her aide Stephanie while pressuring Arnold Pfieffer with blackmail to deliver the buyer in San Francisco. Arnold resists as memories of Baltimore and a tarnished past surface amid tense coercion.
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Hagar Blair
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Faber
Arnold Pfieffer
Sanrancisco
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Martin
Marty
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Nervous door knock ushers in Nell ONeill
Arnold hides a cameo box and locks a cabinet as Nell ONeill appears on his doorstep demanding entry. He hesitates at the Judas window, wary of Martin's possible return and the San Francisco trip hinted in the moment.
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Martin
Dolorosas
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Martin Faber
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Nell Oneill
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Studio intrusion and mistaken pursuit
Nell forces entry after a door lock is opened and storms into the studio chasing a sighting of Martin Falter. Arnold follows as Nell accuses him, retorts, and demands a cigarette while a kitchen-like recipe line interrupts with a coconut garnish for tapioca cream.
Diploma Not Needed For Intelligent Conversation
A reader laments lack of formal schooling hindering dialogue with others. She argues educated people discuss world affairs, yet she fears she cannot contribute ideas. The piece urges self-education beyond traditional schooling to engage with smarter conversations.
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