I Were King by Justin Huntly McCarthy excerpt
A dramatic scene in a royal rose garden follows Willon and Katherine as Louis IX plots to trap Burgundy. Villon muses on fate and honor while masking intentions, and a masked revelry spills into moonlit intrigue amid flirtation and danger.
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A Man a Book and a Coquette
In a seaside resort Lena Carson confronts her feelings as Pat Willis Grant, the reserved novelist, engages with a new companion. Their stormy romance unfolds through beach walks, a boat ride, and growing emotional tension leading to renewed affection.
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Andrews Sets Plan to Propose During Office Hours
Philip Andrews reaches a firm resolve to propose to Miss Lansing. He anticipates a calm, self poised presentation next Thursday after deciding on Monday and reinforcing the plan through Tuesday, buoyed by a new certainty and relief.
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Andrews Falls From Plan as Clara and Moonlit Night Converge
In Lansing parlor, Andrews battles nerves to propose to Clara Lansing but Celeste sings and Fred Knowles accompanies. After a tense wait and failed resolve, Clara’s moonlit impulse softens him. he embraces her, forgetting his planned speech.
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Quotation from Brother Dickey on a rival’s hotel stance
In a colorful boast, Brother Dickey declares that the rival will not be subdued and that he will be welcomed at the best hotel in town. The remark reflects a swaggering stance in local rivalries and hotel sentiment.
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