Angel Esquire Chapter IV Murder and Escape
Angel confronts Spedding in a tense pursuit after Connor’s murder. Spedding dies in custody from a concealed cyanide pellet, leaving Angel to ponder mortality and the perilous game of criminals. Kathleen and Jimmy assist as Angel closes the case and contemplates future danger.
Beale’s cryptogram and the African voyage goodbye
The inquest fallout on Spedding Beale’s case spawns a journalism storm as Fleet Street discharges dozen reporters and editors. Jimmy reveals Beale’s cryptogram solution to Kathleen before announcing a final escape to the French Congo. Angelo’s warnings, a confession of past deeds, and a bright, hopeful romance close as Jimmy and Kathleen kiss amid looming departure.
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London
Spedding
Hans
Beale
Angel
Jimmy
Kathleen
Laws
Clapham
Fleet Street
Scotland Yard
Secret Agent Borinski Arrest Saved by Fatherly Sacrifice
In St Petersburg, Petroff, a czarist secret service officer, corners nihilist Borinski at his home but is spared execution when Borinski chooses his sick child over escape. Petroff’s mercy prompts Borinski to surrender later, and the case haunts both men as years pass, with Borinski ultimately accepting arrest for his past actions. Also includes brief notes on tea tips valued at 42 dollars per pound and genuine lemon oil extraction methods.
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Angel
Miss Kent
Jimmy
Sangar
French Congo
Sierre Leone
Oxford
Mahbat Pasha
Beale
Wita
Newcastle
Michael Petroff
Secret Police
St. Petersburg
Borki
Borinski
Imperial Navy Yard
Secret Service
Russia
Borneki
Petroff
Neva
Pet~roff
Boribaki
Siberia
Paul
Duschinka
Milla
Bor Nski
Minneapolis Journal
Edward
New York Press
South Street
Algie the Infant at the Soda Counter in Cleveland
The four year old Algie with lemon curls and a pink button nose visits a Cleveland drug store with his mother. He orders two chocolate dips and a chocolate soda, then complains with a loud “Waw-aw-aw” as staff adjust a plated holder and provide a straw. The mother calms him and asks the clerk to step away briefly.
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Cherup
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Algie
Mamma
Destructive Theology From a Yorkshire Chapel
A neighboring town minister preached at a Yorkshire chapel last Sunday. Days later he read in the weekly paper that the Congregational church was closed for three weeks for repairs. The saying about people with greatness implies they adapt to sudden burdens with ease.
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London Daily News
Yorkshire
Doctor Warns Coffee Harms Health and Sleep
A physician cites coffee as an insidious poison affecting nerves digestion and sleep. A 42-year-old coffee drinker testifies that switching to Postum improved sleep, weight, energy, and overall health, with his family also benefiting and a recommendation to read The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Wellville
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