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Mudge’s Wooing Ends With Daughter’s Consent
A humorous tale set in New England follows Jabez Chute Mudge as he woos Leila Meredith. After a series of comical duels, pond dunkings, and rival suitors, Leila ultimately elopes with Mudge and becomes Mrs. Mudge. The piece blends romance with farce in a frontier village backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Ruth Hill
American Press
Jabez Chute Mudge
Leonidas Meredith
Euphonius
Mr. Mudge
Mudge
Miss Meredith
Madge
Mr. Meredith
Tom
Lenla Meredith
Mudee
Mr Mudee
Jabez
Meredith
Merediths
Jabre An
Brockes
Jabez Mundze
la Victor
Papa
Lane
Long
Red Headed Monkey
Mrs. Mudge