The Lucky Lawrences
Kathleen Norris portrays the Lawrence family as their luck wanes after moving from a 4000 acre California ranch to a Clippersville farm. Father’s death forces work for siblings Sam Ariel Gale Edith while Ariel courts risk, Lily Cass intrigues Phil, and Gail seeks a future with Van Murchison amid family tensions.
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California
Clippersville
Sam
Little Ariel
Phil
Iron Works
Gail
Edith
Ariel
Lily Cass
van Murchison
Yale
Lawrence Luck
Dick Stebbins
Van
the Chipps
Gail Faces the Night of Hard Choices With Van
Gail endures a brutal social test as Van Murchison drags her through late night parties and risky behavior. She fights to preserve dignity, planning a future away from him while watching Ariel depart in a confident crowd. The scene ends with a stark, ash blond sighting and looming consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Murchison
Mackerson
Van
Gail
Lenore
Lucia
Ariel
Gail confronts Ariel as fear and exile cloud her home
Gail endures a harrowing drive home fearing Ariel is safe yet at Mackersons. In Clippersville she confronts Ariel about a night at Mackersons and the truth behind the family crisis. Edith and Ariel shield the secret as Gail battles dread and guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Van
Gail
Ariel
Phil
Edith
Los Gatos
Clippersville
Dorothy
San Mateo
Sam
Lawrences
Red Mills
Martin Chuzzlewit
Far Niente
Dorothy Camp
Fairmont
Mackerson’s
Mrs
Thomas Street Hill
Chipp Ranch
Truth and Tone in Advice and Critique
A columnist argues that absolute truth in writing and personal counsel is often unwelcome. Editors and advisers face pressure to please readers and preserve hope, not crush ambitions, suggesting truth is tempered by sympathy and encouragement.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU
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Kathleen Norr
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Jim
Lucia Tevis
Radio
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Czechoslovakia
Broadway
Joe
N Spears
Gosh
Dizzy Dean
Dean
Arcies
Peter Bo Hacky
Pats Son
Dizzy
U.S.A
Ando
Simoniz IS
Life Insurance
Simoniz
Beauns
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