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The Loon in Costume Wins a Tennessean Gold
In 19th century Tennessee a Virginia lawyer Thursby, in extravagant white satin dress, gains Miss Woodbridge’s permission to hunt on her estate. He later courts her, earns trust, and becomes a congressman, with townsfolk debating if his madness hides method.
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Nashville
Woodbridge
Thursby
Jone
Miss Woodbridge
Kla
Chen
Tine
Lissy
Teaven
Tom Thursby
Virginia
Timsby
Mise Woodbridge
Mr. Thursby
Ebor
Alisa Woodbridge
Alex Thursby
Elis
Eunice
Missy Ginnie
Llu
Peter
Plourshy
Lina
Fit
Thoreby
Ar. Thursby
Washington
Congress