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Romance of a Desk in a Tenement Room
Edna Merton, a penniless widow with a three year old and an invalid mother, toils at a desk in a shabby third story tenement. She dreams of support through stories while doctor warns that long hours at a standing desk may kill her. memories of a former love haunt her as she clings to hope for rent, food, and small comforts.
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Merton
Edna Merton
Edna
Edda
Childy
Figura
Harry
Stephen
Burrill
Towne
West Pavérie
Aheimi
Harry Merao
Charters Street
Bina
Lane
Fiona
Etna
Stephen Barrill
Harry Merton
Stephen Barril
Larry
Stephen Burrill
Elna
Tiina
Eilna
Dean
Wein Bald
Pia
Bain
Pelision