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A Curious Tale of Mary Nell and Bill in a Crude Romance
A long, humorous scratch-written piece narrates Mary Nell and Bill's illfated romance. It mocks sensational novel tropes with blunt dialogue and ironic comments on courtship. The household, elopement schemes, and the magistrate’s kiss-off all unfold with satirical cadence, ending with a moral urge for prudent young women and workers over fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Nell
Hebe
Bill
Williman
William
Billy
Lotger
Magistrate’s
House of Representatives
Norristown Independent
Washington
Nibieski
Morrissey
M Y
Speaker
Country
Kelley
Washburne
Washburn
Rome
Coriolanus
New York
Corry O' Lawness
Mr. Morrissey
Izy Lazarus
Mr. Blair
Moe
John Morrissey
Stevens
Moore
Saratoga
Boyer
Kelly
Pappeal
Niblack
Farnsworth
Giod
Mr. Speaker
Lynch
Jacok
Mr. Schofield
John C. Heenan
Moloneaux
Brooks
House
Ees