Love, schemes intersect in a Washington drawing room
In a dim Washington room Gerald Buist learns of his brother Jack’s death and questions about his father. Annette Bancroft consoles him as the pair discuss Gussie Del Pino and Del Pino’s plans with her, amid talk of marriage, rank, and a brilliant match.
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Market-Harborough
Shoreham
Gerald Buist
Jack
Annette
Gussie
Buist
Gerald
del Bino
Double loyalties swirl around Del Pino in Washington
Gerald Buist confronts mysterious Del Pino after a timely encounter at the street corner. Buist suspects the Italian may be playing a double game with Annette Bancroft and Gussie, weighing rival claims and hidden motives as he moves through a tense, dimly lit city district.
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M. Buist
Washington
S Street
Mrs. Waring
Annette Bancroft
Prince del Pino’s fate hinges on a late call at Waring House
Gerald Buist, anxious and hopeful, walks to Mrs Waring's house on Massachusetts Avenue seeking news from Wigland. He wonders if the Prince del Pino has been refused and contemplates the proper conduct of visiting Annette Bancroft. Buist rings the bell hoping for reconciliation or crucial information.
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Dupont Circle
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Mrs. Waring
Wigland
Dinner at Chevy Chase Ends in High Society Night
In a Washington week scene at Chevy Chase, mock Prince del Pino hosts a lavish table under lanterns and posters. Lu dovic Sarto revels in the glamour while Gussie flirts, as a Russian diplomat’s pursuit shadows the night amid political intrigues. Count Souravieff reappears in a cliffhanger.
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How to Keep Water Cold at Home
A Women’s Home Companion tip suggests wrapping an ice water pitcher in thick brown paper with cotton batting to seal air and keep water cold longer. The hat-shaped cover rests on the table and extends ice longevity after melting.
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Berries Canned Without Cooking Method
The guide recommends washing and drying jars, then mixing equal parts fresh berries and sugar, mashing in small portions, sealing in jars, and inverting briefly. No heating is needed. berries kept last summer and retained flavor, making winter strawberry shortcake as enjoyable as in summer.
A Simple Gooseberry Custard Dessert
A delicious cold sweet uses green gooseberries simmered with water until soft then strained. The pulp is folded with castor sugar and beaten yolks warmed gently, cooled, and served in custard glasses with whipped cream.
Apricots Dried in Sugar Method
Instructions describe peeling halved apricots, pitting, boiling briefly, and making a sugar syrup. Cook fruit in syrup to a soft ball, then rest, drain, and dust with sugar. Repeat boiling and drying steps daily, finishing with a cool oven and added sugar until dry.
How to repair a broken enamelware pot with simple cement
A recipe suggests mixing equal parts soft putty coal ashes and table salt to fill enamel wear. Pack the mixture into the hole or worn area and heat on the stove with water until it hardens. The materials are common and affordable, with putty available from plumbers for a nickel.
Southern Beaten Biscuit
Recipe instructions for a Southern Beaten Biscuit detailing ingredients flour lard milk and salt with steps to mix knead roll cut prick bake and yield about thirty biscuits.
Creamed Tomato Egg Bake with Buttered Crumbs
Recipe combines tomato juice and creamed butter with flour and seasonings for a custard bake. Add unbeat eggs to a buttered dish, top with the tomato mixture and bread crumbs, then bake until browned for about twenty minutes.
Currants Dipped in Egg White and Sugar Dessert
Wash and dry large currant clusters. Dip each bunch into whipped egg white, then roll in granulated sugar. Place on paper and let dry completely before serving as a dessert.
Canned Blue Plums For Winter Pies
Recipe notes describe canning blue plums for winter pies. To seven pounds of fruit add three pounds brown sugar percent four pounds, one pint vinegar and one ounce each cinnamon cloves and allspice. Seal the jars three times and store.
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