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A Heroine’s Trial in Godey’s Lady's Book Tale
Margaret Leslie, left penniless after her husband dies, endures hardship in Chicago with three children. A harsh landlord offers a chance to stay if she can pay the rent and sell household goods. a stern yet hopeful conversation spurs her to plan, sell, and seek work to rebuild.
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Margaret Majson
Mason
Margaret
Thei Gossamer
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Young
Alberto Léslie
Courke
Chicago
Leslie
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Iyia
Gole
Andy
Goeslie
Doat
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