Rumor of a Widow’s Identity Sparks Town Gossip
In Portal City, chatter swirls about Sheila Macrae allegedly posing as a widow. Boss Graham Graham insists the claim is gossip, while associates hint at social circles, a possible Hatch-Marschall deal, and tensions with New York financiers. The scene shifts to club talk and a looming office visit as plans unfold.
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Portal City
Norcross
Hornack
Kendricks
Mr. Hornack
Sheila Macrae
van Britt
Upton
Hatch
Yous
Norcrosa
Fred
Mr. van Britt
Railroad Club
Mr. Morcyosa
Sen
Major Kenxe
Seere
aAveny
John Chadwick
Dunton
New York
Collingwood
Howie Collingwood
Graham
Bullard
Sand Creek
Chadwick
Rufus Hatch
Dead Line Confronts Norcross in Elevator Trust Debate
In a tense headquarters scene, Norcross faces a trio led by Hatch as the private elevator and warehouse scheme is attacked. The boss exposes the collapse of the local stockholdings and the central control, while Sheila contends with matters of a wire and a planned Strathrona trip. The chapter closes with a note on gendered perceptions of heart weight.
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Tawyer
Marrow
Sedgwick
Rei Tower
Dedmon
Arrowhead
Norcrosal
Hatch
Fred May
Tardell
Arch
Norcross
Jupiter
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Red Tower
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Sheila
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South Sixth Street
Thomas Olson
Aixte
Hosa
Strathrona
Fos
Upton van Britt
Merr
Stubbborn
Finher
Tultion Tow
C. Boyles Business College
Oweha
Nebraska
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Len Gents Ma
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Estherville Wholesale Grocer Co
Schuster
Estherville Grocer Co