Escaped across the tower in a perilous midnight ruse
In a dim manor tower Elizabeth Virgil and companions hatch a plan to flee after misdirecting guards. They hide, parley with a steward, and race for a belvedere route while a pursuing force closes in. The escape hinges on a feint at the lower door and a swift ascent to safety.
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Herrick
Elizabeth
Bertram
Belvedere
Why there are two Cleopatra's Needles
The article explains why two Egyptian obelisks share the name Cleopatra's Needle. It notes both were erected in Heliopolis around 1460 B C and later moved to Alexandria about seventeen years after Cleopatra's death. It suggests the removal date or naming may be linked to Cleopatra.
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Heliopolis
Alexandria
Cleopatra
Spool Shelves revived from Victorian decor ideas
A reader writes of making sturdy spool bookshelves using wire and colored cords. Shelves were painted to peacock blue and measure a little under 12 inches deep. The note promotes Book 1 Sewing for the Home Decorator and Book 2 Novelties with illustrated step by step directions and a quilt leaflet offer.
Reflection on Cheerfulness in Life Paths
A brief note reflecting on how cheerfulness affects various life paths. The author contrasts gloom with optimism and suggests that a cheerful outlook influences decisions, relationships, and daily routines in subtle but meaningful ways.
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