Harold Atridge and Marjorie in a Turbulent Promise
Harold Atridge, an orphan cared for by his great aunt Matilda, becomes penniless after her death. After the war he finds work in a bank and sends a message to Marjorie Clarence, whose father is in delirium tremens. Harold promises to take Marjorie to the country the next day, leading to an exciting day.
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Harold
Norman Atridge
Matilda
Marjorie Clarence
Harold Promiser
Marjorie
Dear Harold and Marjorie in a Quiet Valley Romance
In a hospital visit aftermath two young lovers, Harold and Marjorie, share a tender hour of closeness and plans for a future home. Marjorie reveals worries about family finances and Auntie Mabel, while Harold, swept along, imagines a simple life. They worry about catching the last train home.
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Harold
Marjorie
Father
Cou
Mabel
George
Auntie
Nate
Last Train Home Fails Harold and Marjorie in Cold Night
Harold and Marjorie, chilled and hungry, miss the final train home. They consider hotels but fear Auntie’s anger. Harold then suggests hiring Buckley’s car for a London trip, hoping a ride can avert further trouble as night deepens.
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Harold
Marjorie
Warda
Buckley
Mr. Buckley
London
Radio Peculiarities and Instrument Timbre in Sound Waves
The text explains how radio transmission reproduces not only pitch but also timbre. It notes incidental overtones within tonal frequency waves differ by instrument, using violin and saxophone playing A as examples, making timbre identifiable.
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Willolso
Payin Too Much Attention to Uttla Things Says Uncle Eben
Uncle Eben warns against overreacting to small annoyances likening it to self harm. He quips about being unhappy with a mosquito and choosing a louder reaction.
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Eben
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Dickens Quote About Bad People and Lawyers
A compact quotation notes that without bad people there would be no good lawyers, attributing the observation to Dickens. The line reflects a witty paradox on ethics and professional roles.
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Dickens
London Bridge Through History A Tale of the Thames Crossing
The article traces London Bridge from Saxon wooden crossings to the 19th century stone structure opened in 1831. It recalls its medieval shops and chapels, 800 feet span, 18 piers, and narrowing effect on navigation, noting later replacement and enduring symbolism across Britain. It mentions lamp posts cast from captured Peninsula cannons.
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London
London Bridge
Venice
Ponte Vacchio
Florence
Duke of York
Tower
Victoria
Waterloo
Westminster
Britain
Fire in the City Appears Less Destructive Than Feared
A city blaze caused extensive smoke and minor structural damage though initial fears of total ruin proved overstated. Fire crews contained the blaze quickly, limiting casualties and preserving neighboring buildings.
Josh Eyes Aviation Career After Farm Lessons
A character named Josh muses about taking up aviation. Farmer Corn tessel warns that if he pursues flying he will need to be much more careful with machinery repair than during farm work.
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Josh
Corntessel
Bedroom Golf Riffs Spark Morning Strokes Quote
A quirky exchange features a person claiming daily rounds of strokes and naming a humorous misheard course, Phe cheeland-chin. The dialogue parodies golf talk with playful mispronunciation.
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Phe Cheeland—Chin Course
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