Quiet move to Huntington shapes a fragile household
Harriet Field watches a busy summer with Nina Ward and Richard Carter as Royal Blondin’s ankle injury complicates love and plans. Harriet navigates flirtations, past ties, and a looming danger while hosting guests and arranging outings in a sunlit yet tense family scene.
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Huntington
Harriet
Ward
Monterey
Tahoe
Nina
Royal Blondin
Newport
Miss Field
Blondin
Madame Carter
Isabelle
Mrs. Tabor
Ida Tabor
Richard
Saunders Archer
Saunders
Amy
Royal
Terrible Blow Roils Social Circle at Crownlands
Harriet Feld and Nina Carter confront a scheming adventurer, Royal Blondin, who aims to marry Nina while Harriet faces pressure from Ward Carter and Mrs. Carter. Blondin ingratiates with Madame Carter as Harriet debates loyalty, love, and survival as the elopement of Mrs. Carter with Anthony Pope unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet
Roy
Blondin
Nina
Carter
Ward
Dea
Madame Carter
Mrs. Tabor
Amy
Miss Field
Harriet Feld
Isabel Carter
Royal Blondin
Blondon
Crownlands
Ward Carter
Richard
Mrs. Carter
Pope
Family move sparks tension over Nina and Blondin
In the library Richard Carter plans a Long Island retreat to shield Nina from press after Isabelle's disappearance and hints at deferring Nina's fortune. Harriet, torn between loyalty and fear, confronts complex feelings as she protects the Carters and contemplates her own future.
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Harriet
Richard
Isabelle
Long Island
Huntington
Crownlands
Nina
Ward
Miss Field
Bottomley
Hansen W
Royal Blondin
Blondin
Mr. Carter
Madame Carter
Richard Carter
Carters
Royal
Nand
Patsy and Mrs Casey Bargain Over Candy
Dialogue shows Patsy asking for candy while Mrs Casey warns and offers it later if Patsy stays still. The exchange reflects a playful mother child negotiation labeled by a Michigan Gargoyle source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy
Penfield Novel Praised for Realistic Small Town Characters
A Judge lauds Penfield's novel of a small town saying its characters are so true to life the originals do not recognize themselves. The review highlights the believable portrayal and sharp social observation.
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Penfield
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Texas Star Flour
Galveston, Texas
Mothers of the World
Lloyd Vv
the Lloyd Mfg
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Hoywood
Wake
Ce Menomines Mich
Mick
General Hardware and Supplies
Peden Iron & Steel CO
Houston
San Antonio
Goose Farm
Lindfors
Columbia
H. P. Purnell
Maysville
Buff
Chicago
St. Louis
Dallas
Cory Cory
West Third St
Muskoghe
Oklahoma
Lovina Orr
Dodge
Tex
Houston Stock Exch
Houston, Tex
D. A. Burch Co
Chester
Robert BE. Hudson
Auburn
Ala
Dian Wate
Ana Tania Das
Georgia
Sanford & Ricoh
Mocksville
N. C
Colum. Wyandotte
Chas. Schuckenbrock
Howling Green
White Eagle Farm
Woodland
Madl
Thornton So
Univ
Baton Rouge
Mdse.Co
Salt Lake City
Utah
Marshall
Ticulara
Portland
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