Sudden Death Shadow Over Marvel and Fulke at Sea
At Gibraltar the voyage continues as Captain and Marvel sense trouble. Wriothesley scans the society pages for a famed wedding but spots a headline about the Duke of Dawtry’s sudden death on the eve of his marriage. Marvel confronts Fulke whose cruel remark reveals a deep, painful rift between them.
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Gibraltar
Fulke
Wriothesley
Leonie
Marvel
Tie
Pulke
Tempest
Cicely
Mrs. Verulam
Ringwood
Lady Wriothesley
Carte Blanche
Verulam
Mrs. Scarlett
London
Lucy Verulam
A Quiet Civil War of Hearts and Hidden Truths
Marvel’s strained marriage to Wriothesley deepens as she contemplates leaving and finds herself drawn into a social whirl at a Ball where Mrs Scarlett senses a dangerous connection. Rumors swirl about the couple while Mrs Verulam schemes to showcase Marvel to high society and a shocking old flame draws near.
Ghent Burghers Host U S National Airs entertainment
During Ghent peace talks ending the War of 1812 the Ghent burghers planned an entertainment. After a musical impasse Mr Clay had his servant whistle Yankee Doodle for the guest ministers, and the Ghent Burgher Band played the tune with variations.
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Great Britain
United States
Ghent
Bayard
Gallatin
Columbia
Clay
Russell
Adams
Mr. Clay
Bayan
John
Circumstantial Evidence at the Theater
Sherlock Holmes notes a woman’s amused laughter and impressive teeth during the curtain rise, while Dr Cubebs questions how he knows without seeing her face, revealing a playful exchange on observation and humor.
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Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Cubebs
Gone Glimmering in a Marginal Society Sketch
A fragmentary dialogue satirizes an antislang society once lively. The president becomes irrational, claiming isolation, prompting ridicule and a small group to withdraw from the organization. The piece mocks American political maneuvering as a routine of alarmist moves, plots, and infrastructure talk.
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Mattie
Helen
Dinky Dink Association
The Field of Battle and the Cost of War Across Ages
A collection of historical war fatalities and outcomes from ancient to modern times. Figures include Waterloo 51,000 killed or disabled, Crimean 95,615 dead, and Roman battles. discussion of dynamite in future warfare and a Havana siege 1762 with English victory. Also includes Civil War veteran reminiscences of cold nights and shared rations.
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Borodino
Crimea
England
Canea
Napoleon
Cuba
Chicago Times-Herald
Havana
United States
Massachusetts
Morro Castle
Spain
Bancroft
Martinique
Cape St. Nicholas
Pococke
Bahama Straits
Leeward Islands
Jamaica
New York
New Lealand
L’utam
Ranger
Connecticut
Don Luis de Velasco
Morro
West Indies
Erty
Tropic
Sinllic
Grand Battery
New York World
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Duke of Dawtry
Towers
Mallie
Jouch
Yorkshire
Valentine Hollingsworth
William Penn
Delaware
Brandywine
Katherine
George Robinson
George
Robinson
Society of Friends
Katherine Hollingsworth
Society
AJORC
Stone River
Lalz
Cedars
Hooker
Grand
Rappahannock River
Fredericksburg
Burnside
Phillips House
Cowley
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