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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1913

Page

4

The Story by Chapters. Betty and Peter’s Tales in Sequels

A compiled list outlines chapters from a serialized tale featuring Betty Revere Amy de Peyster and Peter Van Zandt. Chapters span Bettys letters to Amy, wills, arrivals, violin man, Bettys travels, Peters deeds, west east calls, cartes de visite, door visions, key finding, Little Peters discoveries, secret meetings, pre Christmas days, and a child guiding themes.

Betty van Zandt Japan China Stradivarius Metall Pacanini van Zandt Bridget Ind de Peyster Sharidle Betty Nick Salle Peter Godey

Little Peter Seeks Happiness in a Snowbound House

In a snowbound Christmas scene, Peter Van Zandt confronts his longing for Betty as a child visitor, the Marquis, arrives with his grandmother. The exchange reveals a wall between lovers and the boy’s innocent quest to locate happiness beyond the arch in Betty’s house.

Little Peter Escapes Through Old House Door

A boy named Peter recalls his grandmother’s words and moves away from his host with large boots. Van Zandt watches as Peter slips past bro catelle curtains toward an open doorway revealing dust, a staircase, and a hat rack before the boy, with his cats, crosses the threshold.

Peter van Zandt

Christmas Secret to Bring Happiness to Betty Van Zandt

Peter Van Zandt and the weary Madame Betty find through a child’s hints that happiness lies with Betty in the grandmother’s house. Van Zandt plans a quiet Christmas surprise, a tree and secret gifts, to woo Betty and unite them. He reveals his identity cautiously as they map a hopeful path.

Madame Grandmamma Monsieur Betty van Zandt Peter de la Quereanu Peter van Zandt Betty Grace Church Pierre— van Zandt Pierre Paganini You van Zandt Washington Grandmamme Monsieur le Marquis Ehaddle Peter van Zandt Waitet Tie JoTerson Market Bey Peter Ven Zendt

Christmas Eve Secrets and a Grandmamma’s Return

In a snowbound New York setting, Betty confronts Pierre Van Zandt about a hidden promise as Ned Davies and Anny wed at St Michael's. Peter plots a secret reunion under the Christmas tree with Mr. Van Zandt, Bridget, and Shaddle nearby, hinting at happiness finally coming home.

van Zandt Ber Ned Davies Amy de Peyster Ned St. Michael's Blodminsdale Anny Wong Betty Nicholas Peter Ogdens Grandmamma Monsieur Monsieur Je Marquis Goml Signor Pratt

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