The Melting of Folly A Widow’s Diary and Dinner Plans
A fragmented 1912 tale centers on Molly Carter in Hillsboro as she navigates widowhood, longing, and social pressures. She recalls her rituals, contemplates a town’s gossip about widows, and plans a grand dinner to lift spirits while anticipating letters from London. A vivid scene unfolds with Billy singing, a sneaking kiss, and Tom’s flirtations as Molly schemes a debut party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carter
Adeline
Wile
Jam
Indy
Adelina
Judy Ade
Caja
Srs. Caruther
Josie
Billy
Molly
Martine
Dee
Tilly
Jordan
Milly
Jody
London
Pecutar Pines
Carter
Wade
Nani
Mally
Mike Whester
Old Ware
Tom
Gtr
Han
Jay
Chester
Ms Phe
Lori
Mixe Chester
Aurey
Stes
Johnywon
Jillonin Ehough
Dola
Bill
Chola
Sally
Mr. Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Morriage
Judy
Ayal
Springfield
Caroline Evans
Chicago
Hillaboro
Tucker
Alfred
Ernat
Ceuel
Juha Meare
Olindes
Mowuvre
Fureet
Bretale
Strom
Wlytt
Viet
A Naples voyage and a mysterious encounter at sea
The narrator travels from Naples to New York aboard a liner, noting curio museums and the bay view from the hotel. He recalls a young non Italian woman who speaks of directions to America and contemplates the beheading of a Finnish governor. After Azores, a familiar face aboard triggers the realization the woman is Pergo, the Naples heights companion, raising worries about a possible foreign affair.
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Capri
Ixeh
Cummington
Whiteomatty
Americ
America
New York
Bosnia
Stuymer
Turitie Westeenrd
Tiltuaritar
Funy
Wim
Gibraltar
Beagle
Naples
Beneati
Tollvea
Floret Feval
Rurshin Nobisman
Ted Beep
Finland
Azores
Ehips
Siberia
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Bobbs-Merrit Company
Ben Astrong
Providence
Molly Carter
Dndy
California
Nova Scotia
Pond
Teade
Ue Murse