Family entanglements and a fragile peace torn apart
In a hushed room Phil Selwyn recalls a ruinous affair with Alice and a public divorce in Manila era society. He confesses remorse and distance while Nina and Austin plot family resilience through guardianship of Eileen and turmoil over social circles and marriage. Heavy with memory, the scene shifts to a late night, unsettled by whispered judgments and strained loyalties.
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Phil
Nina
Austin
Eileen
Selwyn
Gerard
Philip
Threads of a family loom in Selwyn’s complicated life
Selwyn contemplates his heritage and the long line of ancestors who served in public life while juggling offers and doubts about modern investment schemes. He notes his brother in law Austin’s blunt realism and the tension with his sister’s brother Gerald as family duties, loyalties, and personal ambitions collide in a metropolitan setting.
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Selwyn
Captain Selwyn
Eileen Erroll
Nina
Austin
Beltyn
Courge
Gerald
Erin
Big Sister
Sudbury Gray
Scott Innis
Draymore
Eileen
Drina
Chapultepec Castle
Malvern Hill
Montauk Point
Santiago
Sheridan
Gerard
Tenth Street
Gerards
Greenwood
Florida Keys
Hot Habte
San Antonio
Neergard & Co
Long Island
Leyte
Selwyh
Bel
Hampton
Neergard
Bat Fane
Harmon & Cordo
Neergani
Julius Neergard
Will
Slater
Erroll
Ger
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Phi
Bannerd
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Boots
Minsters
Molly Erroll
Abe
Fey
Imiman
Latte
Austin Gerard
Rudy
Chapter
Rene
Faery
Cau
Eiden
Errol
Selwys
Lansing
Barnard
Lamar
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Castoria
Dearborn
Chicago
JO Dr
Apple
Duncan, Joliet
DR. Appleman
Bellevue Medical College
New York
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Bellevue
Appleman, M4
Prairie Avenue
Chi
Peno
Rory Et
Mateer Bros
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