Amid Hushed Intrigue Harriden Presses Leila for Truth
Leila wakes to Harriden demanding what she knows about Deck and the quarrel with Elkins offering money for facts. Deck arrives prompting tense confrontations as Monty Mitchell presses for a clear truth before the inquest while Leila weighs danger and her feelings.
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Anson
Harriden
Mr. Harriden
Deck
Elkins
Alan Deck
Dan
Leila
Monty Mitchell
Mitchell
Miss van Alstyn
Plymouth Rock
Monte
Nora
Letty
Monty
Night in the Harriden house as testimony unfolds
The narrator wrestles with memory and nerves before a coroner and jury. She plans to question Anson about a handkerchief and observes Anson and Rancini while Deck’s silence looms. Mitchell compliments her testimony as Deck’s missing explanation lingers and the maid responses remain unclear.
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Deck
Nora Harriden
Donahey
Mrs. Harriden
Anson
Elkins
Mitchell
Prince Rancini
Rancini
Prince
Alan Deck
New York
Uncommon Sense on a Very Hot Day
A columnist notes extreme heat, describing the scene from a porch on a scorching day. Firefighters cool children with a public water spray while continuing their duties, proving courage and duty persist despite discomfort. The piece urges focusing on work and helping others rather than dwelling on the heat.
Rules Over Phone Liechtenstein King Rules by Phone
Collier's Weekly notes Liechtenstein as an independent state where the king rules from Vienna by telephone and pays his subjects taxes. Citizens avoid military service.
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Francis
Vienna
Collier’s Weekly
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