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Grand Ball Tests a Family’s Finances and Love
In Boston society circles Mrs Langdon hosts a grand ball for her twin daughters amid looming financial strain on Gregory & Co. Bertha chooses economy over a new dress, endearing herself to Hugh Ainsley. Hugh proposes to Bertha, three months later their engagement is announced and Bertha becomes a bridesmaid at the wedding.
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Max. Gregory
Lena
Gregory
Bertha
Mr. Gregory
Papa
Mrs. Gregory
Lina
Yoas
Ray
Birs
Ainsley
Nawla
Mme
Leicester
Lerths
Nana
Clara Ainsley
Hugh Ainsley
Slugh Ainsley
Ertha
Hugh
Wall Street
Commercial House
Gregory & Co
Clara
Mrs
John
Mr. Ainsley
Miss Bertha
Ee CoaxiDe
Lona
Boston Globe