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The Lost I O U and a Damning Secret
Charles Day borrows ten thousand from Jonas Terry to impress Josie Merritt and his secret I O U vanishes. Charles accuses Jonas of betrayal after discovering Josie’s engagement, leading to a public quarrel and Jonas’s rise in society. Fifteen years pass before Charles finds the note again and sues to reclaim the debt and vindicate his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Day
Jonas ‘Terry
Josie Merritt
Charles
Sonas
Jonas
Indies
Janus
Dole
Merritt
Lieut. Pierce
Pups
Mamma
Josie
Jouss
Eall
New York
Jonas Terry
Mr Day
Thel. O. U
Mrs. Terry
Lown Charless