Murder on the Water Sprite Aline's yacht voyage turns deadly
Aline Lavergne's island drama escalates as her lawyer Fortier uncovers plot by the Macartys to seize control of Cypremort. On the yacht Water Sprite a murder implicates steward Solomon and raises questions about a knife and a missing theft report. Fortier faces pressure from powerful adversaries as the voyage continues toward La Touche.
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Aline Lavergne
Cypremort
Louisiana Bayous
John Philbrick
E Ah Lee
Aline
John Solomon
David Macarty
Felix
Philbrick
Macartys
Jack Fortier
Fortier
Michel
Mr. Thompson
Wright
Mr. Fortier
Gros Michel
Thompson
Mr. Wright
Solomon
Outlaws At Bayou House Aboard Fortier’s Ship
On a ship's deck Fortier orders Thompson bound after a fatal blow to Gros Michel. Solomon, a sly informant, claims self defense and hints at outlaw ties, while Fortier links stolen papers to Aline Lavergne. Wrexham and Philbrick meet in a blazing Louisiana manor to discuss unsettled scores and possible betrayals.
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Mr. Thompson
Wright
Thompson
Gros Michel
Solomon
Michel
Fortier
Neve
Ennepin
Jean—” Fortier
Petit Jean—Michel
Aline Lavergne
Macarty
John Solomon
Dinner at the great white manor in Cypremort
John Philbrick hosts Capt Tom Wrexham in the grand house describing the vast rooms and Wrexham’s keen fascination. Uncle Ned serves with punctilious care as Wrexham eats like a refined guest.
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Cypremort
John Philbrick
Capt
Tom Wrexham
Ned
Wrexham
Windy day hat trouble sparks a joke
A brother and sister share a playful exchange as a windy day makes the brother lose his hat. He asks if the wind has a head, then wonders why the wind wants to take his hat. The moment ends with a light, humorous punchline.
Truth Tersely Spoken in arrears front keepers
A Washington Star line comments on those who maintain appearances while facing financial trouble. The brief remark critiques social pretenses and hints at widespread inattention to debts among public figures.
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Washington Star
Locks On Doors A Puzzle
An article ponders whether every door in a house should have locks noting that a bolt or thumb turn can suffice and a mortised latch costs more. It suggests a single closet with a cylinder lock might be handy for storing a family skeleton, while questioning the need for locks on many doors.
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Pollux
David
La‘touche
George
H. Bedford - Jones
Canada
Louisiana
Iberville
Hudson Bay
Bayou
Captain Wrexham
Epicurus
Moses
Michelangelo
Uncle Neb
Darky
Martin Luther
Chapter
Hat
Shinkane
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