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Theft, pursuit, and reunion at a late 19th century fan exhibit
A grand social event devolves into confusion over a missing black Spanish fan belonging to Mrs. McElroy. Colonel Beauclere and Emily Mirabeau navigate detectives, managers, and gossip as rumors swirl about a thief. The fan reappears through a mix of misdirection and a dareful confession, ending in engagement amid social upheaval.
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Miss Lomax
Miss Mirabeau
Miss Lomas
Beauclerc
Jes
Bugeule
Mrs. Astor
Asurance Company
Mirabean
Ie Srotnaatese
Indy
Colonel Beniciere
Emily Mirabeau
Gothers
Teniserett
Mirabeau
Emily
Pela
Mes Mcknoy
de Fois
Plains
Colorado Desert
Washington
Denver
United States
Bose
Major Powell
Anzons
Nebraska
Wyoming
Powell
Wredoat
Boos Bde
Mississippi
Congress
Great Plains