Mystery of the Disappearing Ring at Chatworth Estate
At a private view a ring at the Chatworth estate auction vanishes. Harry Cressy tells fiancée Flora Gilsey and chaperon Mrs. Clara Britton the ring resembles a heathen idol. Flora suspects Harry and Kerr the Englishman in the missing ring case tied to Farrell Wand noted thief.
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Harry Cressy
Flora Gilsey
Clara Britton
Flora
Harry
Mr. Kerr
Farrell Wand
Warry
Kerr
Flowers on the Way Between Flora and Kerr
Flora and Kerr share a sunlit walk near the parade ground. Kerr cuts iris lilies with a deft cane stroke, provoking mixed feelings in Flora as they discuss trust and past meetings. They sense a final, unspoken distance as he helps her into the car and hints at an impending separation.
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Fiora
Red House
Purdies
Dioors
Mrs. Purdie
Kerr
Flora
Chosn
Rose
Satan
Tussock
Gilséy
Mr. Cressy
England
Harry
On Guard and the Embassy Ball Mystery
Flora frets over plans with Harry as she probes Kerr and the embassy ball while awaiting a note from Cressy. Harry reveals a $20,000 reward for the Crew Idol and hints at jealousy as Clara interrupts their late meeting. Flora eyes a new ring shopping tomorrow at ten with Harry after lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Harry
Flora
Kerr
Shima
Ava
Maj. Purdie
Shreve’s
Black Magic and a Chinese Gate to a New Town
Flora and Harry journey from the Presidio toward a shifting old town. A Chinese district with a rare chance to glimpse unique jewelry sparks Flora’s romance, while Harry’s poised strength frames their wary progress through a foreign quarter. The scene closes with a wry quip on farewell tours.
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Clara
Ella
Harry
Flora
Presidio
Chinatown
Samson
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Lalo Blettner
Comprigel
Thor Polls Bee Herrull CO
Tham
Elimi
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