Ballroom secrets and a lordly proposal in chapter seven
In a winding romance scene, Mildred Trevanion parries Denzil’s plea about marriage rumors as they walk to Kings Abbott. He asks for a waltz, she refuses, and the couple confront the tension of possible engagement before the ball ends with Mabel debating futures and fortunes.
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London
Mabel
Sylverton
King's Abbott
Miss Trevanion
Denzil Faces Mabels Ballroom Quandary
In a Troyan household, Denzil Younge endures unrequited love as Mildred nears an engagement to Lord Lyndon while Mabel and Sir George scheme to secure wealth. A large tableaux ball at King's Abbott showcases rival affections, ending with Denzil’s resolve to break free from his longing.
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Sir George
Denzil Younge
Mabel
Mildred
Bolton
Caroline
Lyndon
Lady Caroline
Younge
Denzil
Younges
King’s Abbott
Mildred Trevanion
Marguerite
Miss Sylverton
Faust
Lord Lyndon
Mephistopheles
Charlie
Roy Blount
Lancelot
Elaine
United Kingdom
Frances Sylverton
Ireland
Louis XIV
London
The Crosspatch Man and the Quiet Fourth
Meredith leads the Rudd Street Second to honor the Fourth of July without noise. The Crosspatch Man, long tormented by nerves and noise, is soothed when Meredith realizes the old man was once a child too. The street’s plan yields a peaceful, countrywide amid celebration.
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Meredith
Papa
Rudd Street
Cras
Mamma
Miss Quilhot
Miss Hromathea
Hari
Captain
City
All America
Annie Hamilton Donnell