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Barbie Halstead's Irish Courtship and a Suprising Marriage
In a rural tale, Anson Shellenbarger battles his father’s will by courting Barbie Halstead, a professor’s daughter, while a bold kitchen helper Biddy (disguised as Barbie) stirs a family upheaval. Barbie reveals truth, wins acceptance, and Anson’s marriage resolves the clash.
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Joel
Joel Shellenbarger
Alison
Shellenbarger
Thither
Anson
Joe
Inck
Barbie Halstead
Barbie
Prof
Halstead
Elias
Asa
Barbie Marstead
Anji
Biddy
Willtel
Darbie
Mrs. Shellenbarger
Jng
Bid
Trether
Diddy
Nwar
Bridget O'Figuin
Ani
Thiddy
Ife
Trinat
Dalin
O'Flynn
Professor Talstent
O'Flsim
Old Joel
Professor Halstead
San Francisco
China
Christman