The Wicked Lord Aylmer and a Wary Choice
In a mid century romance Dorothy and Dick grapple with India and duty as Dick contemplates a military secretary post to Lord Skevversleigh. Dorothy urges sacrifice to stay together, accept hardship, and safeguard their child while facing Lord Aylmer’s calculated cruelty and a perilous future in Bengal.
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Dick Dear
Darling
Dorothy
Wicked Lord Aylmer in the library scene
Chapter XVIII portrays Ord Aylmer as a charming yet utterly wicked man with steely eyes and Mephistophelian aura. The narrator notes his aging but sharp features and hints at his corrupt heart, contrasting with romanticized views of villains.
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Lord Aylmer
Aylmer
Belgrave Square
Lfe
Ord Aylmer
Mephistopheles
Lord Aylimer
Self Regard And Dinner Table Boastful Egos
Humorous dialogue about egotism at a dinner, with Mrs Ego and Mr Langweilly emerging as loud talkers. Guests mock a mineralogist and a widow who married again, noting endless self references and comic self importance throughout the meal.
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Mrs. Ego
Langweilig
New York Tribune
Ego
Jack W
Jack
Saving Closet Space In Flats in New York Evening Post
In space tight flats the article suggests adding wooden poles in closets to create extra hanging space by using sockets and hooks to double or triple hanging capacity. The piece also sketches a boy's early path to becoming a printer and later a West Point cadet, and it recounts General Merritt's lengthy military career and reputation as a capable, just leader awaiting active service.
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New York Evening Post
Persides
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Eaton Merritt
Connecticut
Merritt
Europe
Caroline Warren
Cincinnati
St. Peal
Merritte
America
Ireland
Petiling
Winchester
General Merritt Civil War Hero and Philippine Governor
General Merritt rose from farmer’s son to famed Civil War cavalry leader under Sheridan, earning six brevets and commands in Virginia and the Shenandoah. He later led diverse campaigns, helped force Lee’s surrender, and became military governor of the Philippines.
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Fort Leavenworth
St. Louis
West Point
Second Cavalry
Cedarville
Cedar Creek
Sheridan Merritt
Grant
Sheridan
Sunlight and Gmailight Bonnets Improve Women’s Hair
The article attributes growing hair beauty to sun exposure and gmailight bonnets. It cites air and sunshine improving color and texture, noting sun bleaching for lighter shades and Venice beauties drying hair in sun to achieve a Venetian red tint. It also mentions sunshine deepening color in dark hair and brightening dull brown hair.
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