The Chase for Ferrier’s Illusive Ally
Hastings pursues the Eastsea ally in central London, seeking the man calling himself Edward Major. He confronts a nervous guide woman at Charing Cross, pressures her with threats, and forces a tense exchange about Ferrier’s whereabouts and the improvised murder claim.
Despair and Deception Entangle a London Case
Hastings presses a frightened maid for the location of Edward Major and Joan while Ferrier lies gravely ill. The maid suggests Joan may have killed herself, and Hastings wrestles with trust as he follows a fragile lead to Camberwell.
Doings of the Duffs Leads to a Salvage of Hope
In a sunlit riverside manor Hastings and his sister hunt for missing Joan as Doctor Ferrier's death shadows deepen. Micky unexpectedly arrives with a possible aid, while the old housekeeper recounts the sickroom vigil and a steady march toward grim fate.
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Hastings
Joan
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Jack Frost Trapped by Sprinkle Blow in Fairies Tale
In a Seattle Star fantasy tale, Sprinkle Blow schemes to curb Jack Frost’s tricks. Nancy and South Wind aid by luring Frost into the Nuisance Fairies' house, where he is shut away until the next harvest season. The scene shifts to Micky and Ferrier with a tense domestic moment before the plan closes with a cliffhanger.
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Jack Frost
Hall
Ben Bunny
Jack
Nancy
Nick
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Mr. Sun
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A Funny Horse on Whidby Island Tells a Sailor Joke
A pioneer recalls a clever horse named Jack that enjoyed practical jokes on sailors. Jack would spook riders by plunging his head into water then running home, a trick repeated with every visitor. A neighbor once planned to buy Jack as a saddle horse, but the horse played a dress rehearsal by stopping mid stream and soaking the owner’s silk dress, proving his sense of humor.
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Buck
Dot
George
Confessions of a Husband in a Late Night Misunderstanding
A husband frets after Dot and George vanish following a late ride with Edith's teasing elopement suspicion. Dot returns cheerful, claiming a simple late return after a pleasant drive, while the husband grips his temper and questions the detour.
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Dot
Edith
George
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