Arrival at Sherrill House Deepens Alan's Pursuit
Alan returns to the Sherrills and joins Constance as he travels to meet Lawrence Sherrill. He discovers crucial papers in a safe deposit box, learns of Benjamin Corvet's schemes and a looming transfer of Corvet's assets, and encounters Spearman, the firm’s wary partner, aligning with a tense power shift.
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Alan
Safe Deposit
Corvet
Sherrill
Benjamin Corvet
Binz Mapide
Joohn Welton
Sherill
Mr. Spear- BA
Mystery man Corvet leaves Chicago after threat to Spearman
Wealthy reclusive Chicago financier Benjamin Corvet seeks to protect his future by forcing a promise from Constance Sherrill not to marry Henry Spearman. He then summons Alan Conrad from Blue Rapids Kansas, possibly his illegitimate son, and deeds his house to him before disappearing. A intruder ransacks Corvet's apartments that night, reacting fearfully to Alan and muttering about the Miwake.
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Sherrill
Alan
Seherrill
Benjamin Corvet
Coervet
Corvet
Carvet
Miss Sherrill
Mr. Corvet
Simons
Astorstreet
Bris
Constance Sherrill
Alan Conrad
Blue Rapids
Kan
Lawrence Sherrill
Ben
Chicago
Henry Spearman
Spearman
Covet
Conrad
Meeting with Spearman Sparks Tense Tension on Deck
Alan meets Sherrill's partner Conrad Spearman, a big man who scrutinizes Alan with calm reserve. The moment carries swift shifts in attitude as both men assess each other amid shipmasters’ watchful eyes.
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Ala
Sherrill
Corvet
Spearman
Alan
Conrad
Captain Ed Thomas drills K of P team in open.
A scene at Tenehaute shows Captain Ed Thomas directing his prize drill team as visitors, including an old countryman and his wife, watch. The farmer comments to his wife Martha that the captain’s commands reveal a man who can hear you changing your mind.
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Martha
Thomas
Tenehaute
K. of P
Ohd
Indianapolis News
Untold Proposal Recalled in Quiet Exchange
A colonial era dialogue recalls a proposal and a firm refusal, highlighting a moment the Colonel says he remembers with great pleasure while addressing the Madam.
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Edwin
By William MacHarg
and Edwin Balmer
Sherrills
Alan's Question, the Servant Said That Mr. Sherrill
Constance
Mrs. Sherrill
Mr. Sherrill
Miwaka
South Side
Hrouse
Wassaquam
Corvet House
Corvet, Sherrill and
Joe
Wesengram
Lawrence
Blue Rap‘ius
Spearbian
Mr. Spearman
H—I
Henry
KR G Mn
Sun-Maid
Ats
Stearns
Peoria Bedding and Supply CO
N. Adams St
Peoria, Il
Goodyear Cross Rib Tire
Tly
Ars
Kantages
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