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Family journal reveals Uncle Solon’s sickness and a reform diet
A narrator recounts a Pennsylvania Dutch household led by Aunt Matilda who seeks a cure for Uncle Solon’s stomach troubles. The family endures famine like meals of raw foods and salads while Melly confesses an Easter offering misdeed and the doctor contemplates a return to normal eating as Melly reveals her hunger and guilt.
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Sojan
Solon
Uncle Solonzo
Uncle Solon
Mamme
Matilda
Lothi Etris
Poe
Pauline
Papa
Aunt Matilda
Paclo Solon
Melly
Ebala
Momma
Mally
Meily
Gradge
Tam
Sorax
Gladys
Herce
M.gladys
Bers
Daisy
Iirst
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
New England
Father
Paulina
Manis
Cladys
Hidys
Matllds
Frat
Gladya
Pauling
Helen
Coud
Gladys Ghrilied
Morris
Salon
Anela Solon
Rob
Teek
Matilds
Ydeo
Gerry Society
Gin
Pantin
Attics
Tab
Araulite
Reb
Mei
Aunt Matida
Mely
Robert
Madds
Fleniy
Bane
Shay
Daley
Tia