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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1897

Page

10

Emancipation debate roils governor’s mansion party

In a tense scene at the governor’s mansion, Eben Martin and family quarrel over political divides and Adrien Strong’s return. Mrs Strong weighs in on Adrien’s future, while Seth and Adele discuss Liza Marlin’s homecoming and Gabriella’s room. A horn tune drifts from the plantation as the night presses on. The dialogue reveals class tensions, expectations, and the looming impact of emancipation on the household.

Ana Lify Marlin Swession Christendom Avery Durkivs Thin Mesa Martin Dalghirey Ruutin Colonal Clemens Lellorin Dalghren Eben Arce Ebon Martin Mrs. Strong Liza Becky Mortia Prancia Ebon Jilo Crimuson Adrien Andries Seth Gabriella Mummy Thia Mia Strong Rownd Ike Eliza Marlin Zorste Noleiy Apusky Anid Rebecca Ais Strong Suzanne Herrie Adriel Vic Lil Jenn Wo Adele Marthe Sory Fin Enim Eba Adrion Lo Quidt Eliza Martin Eid China Neyill’s Land Dol Bear Condi

Night Run to Nevitt's Landing in a Dark River Ride

Strong and Seth escort Liz to Nevitt's Landing for a night ride to fetch Liza home from Novitt's. Tension rises as Strong's secret guilt strains the Martins and the Strongs while the boat's beacon fire signals await the return with a hidden truth about Adrien Strong.

Sissy Kit Strongs Stross Seth Strong Shingleton College Auice Buddy Seth Beth Mulen Loy Liz Burdy Aldl Drake Lian Martin Seth— Atirien Shri Adrien Strong Strang Marfin Liga Carhart Healions

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