Deluge Phillips Chapter XXX I and Langdon Encounter
A tense dialogue unfolds as Anita seeks freedom from a loveless marriage and the narrator confronts jealousy and duty. He plans to leave, while Anita asserts independence, and Langdon reenters the scene with a charged confrontation about past and future loyalties.
Double dealings unfold as Langdon seeks favor from Roebuck
In a tense confrontation Langdon pleads to transfer coal control while I vow to expose his schemes. He undercuts his treacherous allies and dumps coal holdings, triggering a market panic. I plan a wider assault on Roebuck after dismantling Langdon and the Power Trust.
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Langdon
Roebuck-Langdon Clique
Melville
Anita
Mr. Langdon
Roebuck
Updegraff
Stock Exchange
National Coal
Joe
Thornley
Discount and Deposit Bank
Power Trust
Lion
Textile
Trading at Home Why local spending boosts community wealth
The piece argues that trading at home strengthens money circulation, raises property values, and funds public improvements. It contrasts home purchases with mail order shopping, citing a river town example where capital stays local versus leaving for distant lands. It urges loyalty to local merchants to sustain jobs and community prosperity.
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F. R. Singleton
Waist reflections reveal affection in a parlor scene
A woman tests a new waist with a large mirror and laments its looks. A young man perched on the sofa compliments her, insisting he sees what is pretty in it. She blushes, admitting the waist is lovely though she doubts her vanity.
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Anita
Gladys
Mowbray Langdon
the Willoughby
Sanders
Connecticut
Sam Ellersly
Old Howard Forrester
Sam
Brain storms—linguistic jab sparks debate in chat
A witty exchange questions how long a bold fact will dominate discussion. The pair ponders whether intellectual bursts will reign long or fade as new ideas emerge.
The Aeronauts Exchange Flying Banter
The First Voyager asks where they are and the Second Ditto admits he has no idea being "up in the air."
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Aeronauts
Voyager
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the Deluge
Phillips
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Ellerslys
Travelers’ Club
Matt
Blacklock