Parrot Auction Sparks Ghost of Lovers in a Doctor's Sale
In a small town a doctor buys Ann Motley's old desk and parrot at auction. He once loved Motley, but she died unforgiven. A whispered plea from Motley's spirit fills the room as the bird taps its cage and the doctor finds a new peace.
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Doctor Harriman
Ann Motley
Aime
Oaby
Lola
Asda
Mshogany
Golme
Toling
Golug
Golog
Dooter Harriman
Sweet Ann Motley
Grant
Tor
Epicure and Biater Debate Aged Wine
In a playful exchange, Epicure compliments Biater for keeping a 35 year old wine in his cellar. Biater notes the wine’s age and Epicure jokes that such patience does him credit.
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Epicure
Air
Arranging the Preliminarie in a Turbulent Exchange
A fragment shows two men, one cries insult and plans a morning duel while a second Frenchman pledges support. The dialogue hints at a tense, ceremonial quarrel resolved through assistance and agreement.
Beetle hunt drives two men to Maine and back at Bronson stables
Peter Ruggles orders Jerry to await at Bronson Stables while he pursues a rare beetle with an old classmate. Three months pass with cab fare racking up, the lovers and servant wait in vain, then Ruggles returns with the beetle and his fiancée, paying a long bill and reflecting on patience and honeymoon plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronson Stables
Jerry
North Starton
Peter Rugg
Jones
Bronson
Ruggles
Peter Ruggles
Peter Ruggies
Maine
Peter Ragghet
Peter Ruggiea
Hous
Slater
Olx
Lisboree
Peter Mugsien
Bronson Ptables
Ruggina
Ines
Maina
Milton
Cate
North Stalon
Ruggies
Bronson Btables
Thompson
Thia
Brogson Stables
Peter Bugsies
Orth Station
Bronwom
Weather Talk and Farm Talk in Rural Irish Toast
Farmer Barnes brags about having a rainometer to predict rain while Mrs. Barnes jokes about telling when it will rain. The exchange highlights humorous rural banter and a nod to practical weather tools in a farm setting.
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Farmer Barnes
Hannah
Substitutes in a Quiet Playtime Exchange
Two girls discuss missing dolls and a broken bat as they decide what to do. They consider borrowing from Mars and Kasworth, planning a workaround during a calm afternoon.
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Mars
Kasworth
Rainy Tennessee Morning to Red Clay Mountain Road Encounter
In July heat a troop of bluecoats searches a secluded Tennessee cabin for a Rebel scout. A Southern girl defers revealing occupants while disguising corn liquor hospitality. The plan shifts as a rescue mission looms and Granny’s sharp wit keeps guard.
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Ten-nessee
Granny
Abe
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Curford Howard
Gannst
Republic
Gannat
Chamber of Deputies
Delarue
Pere Delarua
Osmat
Shortstory Pub. Co
Harvard
Kipling
du Chailly
Welle Fellows
Rowalla
Dillon
Hyer
Hyers
Dad
Dan
Hooper
Gramby
Clayton Road
Maes
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