Jimmy Wallace and Violet at the Globe dinner invite
Jimmy Wallace returns from New York and writes theater gossip about the girl upstairs and Doris Dane. Violet Williamson pushes back while John Williamson revels in Rose Aldrich's address mystery and a planned reunion dinner.
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Jimmy Wallace
Rose
Rodney
New York
Broadway
the Columbian
Grenville Melton
Melton
Chicago
Doris Dane
the Globe
Miss Dane
Jimmy
Violet Williamson
Violet
Globe
John
John Williamson
Rose Aldrich
Galbraith
Rose Dane's rise and rival hearts in New York
Jimmy reveals Rose Dane’s fierce ascent from designer to independent producer in New York with her own company financing costuming for Come On In. Rodney Aldrich confronts Eleanor Randolph as James Randolph confesses admiration and danger in a tangled love triangle.
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Jimmy
Star Costume Company
Rose
Star Company
Galbraith
New York
Abe Shuman
Violet
Miss Dane
Mrs. Aldrich
James Randolph
Broadway
Eleanor
Rodney
Randolphs
Globe Chorus
Bertie Willis
Bertie
Rod
Jim
Rodney Aldrich
Randolph
Aldrich
Forty-second Street
Knickerbocker
Dane
Rodney Encounters Self Through Rose Letters in New York
In New York Rose initiates a month after arrival, and Rodney notes a shift in their correspondence. The letters, once formal, gradually reveal genuine warmth as time wears on, showing a friendship evolving beyond mere courtesy.
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Rodney
Rose
New York
Pay Her to Wait Shoe Offer Sparks Buyer Banter
A humorous exchange shows a salesman urging a customer to buy now before prices rise from twelve to twenty five dollars. The customer jokes about delaying purchases until a later life event leaves him barefoot, highlighting price sensitivity and wit.
Fence Coming Into Its Own
The piece argues the American fence is reviving as a decorative element, moving away from ugly utilitarian boards and unappealing pickets. It cites suburban growth, the home beauty ideal, and the colonial American style as influences shaping a distinguished, attractive revival.
Trellis Work Garden Aid For Summer Flower Beds
An overview of trellis and pergola use in a 25 by 50 foot garden. It outlines cost options from $15 for an all-summer flower plot to cheaper setups with annuals or seeds, and stresses taste and judgment to avoid artistic failures. It notes extensive plant literature aids and warns of beginner mistakes.
House Lot and Room Placement for Comfort
Suggestions for home builders emphasize lot orientation and room positioning. Key points advise placing the lot facing south or west and locating the dining room to enjoy south or east exposure for morning warmth and comfort during meals.
Overplanting of Streets and Tree Spacing
The text argues against crowding trees along streets. It states no tree should be planted within 25 feet of another and urges a 35 foot minimum by law. It suggests streets be embellished by uniform trees planted 50 feet apart to preserve natural form and individuality.
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