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Wifehood as the Test of Womanhood in a Western Saga
A serialized tale follows Erna Thomas and Lisle Maxwell as a moonlit flirtation tests social norms, culminating in a dramatic nighttime illness threat to Richard Maxwell. Erna’s wit and courage steer rescue, while Craig Thompson’s support and Belmont ministerial help loom. The narrative juxtaposes old‑fashioned wifehood ideals with frontier peril and hidden truths.
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Lisle
Craig Thompson
Aig Thompson
Richard Maxwell
Ah Sin
Erna Thomas
Miss Thomas
Lislé
Secon
Mr. Maxwell
Kansas City
Ife
Liste
Portieres
Mr. Thomas
Erna
Senna
Papa
Taciio
Erua
Corral
Belmont
Toexa
Lim