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The Cortlandis of Washington Square
Ann and Peter Cortlandt arrive in a bustling Chicago suburb and begin married life in a cramped hotel, a modest shop, and a rented frame cottage. Their honeymoon fades into workaday chores as Peter’s temper and Ann’s growing sense of partnership reshape their bond. They learn to live as a couple, balancing affection with frustration while adjusting to a new city and a shared future.
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Ann
Peter
Michigan Avenue
McVicher
Colonel Wood
Esilly
Veter
Cyrus McCormick
Marble Front
Tie
Annie
Lfe
Halsted Street
Washington Square
Cortlnndts
Deter
Din
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