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The Feather Bed and a Farmer’s American Dream
Newt Kennedy revisits farm life and immigrant friendship in a close community arc. Delinsky the Russian immigrant wrestles with American identity, beard pride, and a failed portrait disrupting their bond. A Summer of feasts, farm work, and a watermelon ritual closes the vivid scene.
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Newt
Press Bentley
Grandpa
Anton Delinsky
Delinsky
America
Mr. Delinsky
Anton
Russia
Old Country
Platte River
Ida
Kennedy
Knabb
Harlan
Mr. Knabb
Lucy
Rhine
Homer
Mrs. Kennedy