One of Her Irons in the Fire
A narrative poem style memoir describes a woman who posted a matrimonial ad and received many replies. She reflects on love, poverty, and fear of marriage, recounting correspondence with a suitor named Charlie Owens and an engaging fortune tied to a lipstick advertisement. The piece ends with a confessional line: one of her irons in the fire materialized, as she becomes engaged to Glurile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Owens
Charlie
Emory Yerkins
Perkins
Sven
Charlie Oven
Tome
Amy Probicantheart
Gettin Joren
Pal
Sparkse
Bud
Wwe
Bina
L Ayers
Ton
A Hard Luck, Hard War: Family Business Fails Then Recovers
A pair of brothers start a hardware store with inherited funds. One brother mismanages finances, plunging the business into debt. After a failed attempt to wind up, a trusted acquaintance helps recover loans. A female debt collector, Miss Sparks, pursues payers, collecting a substantial portion and aiding the business’s reorganization into a successful enterprise.
Ordinary Lawyer and Hoof Size Mystery
A fragmented dialed exchange describes an ordinary lawyer and a confusing remark on hoof size. The speaker asks if the hooves were as large as his feet, receiving an unclear reply that the hooves were just ordinary sized.
A South American Inheritance Scheme Ends in Betrayal
Adele Weatherby becomes central as Miss Congerhay and James Coverdale plot to claim a fortune from the ill and ailing Mr. Coverdale. The tale unfolds with shipwreck rumors, clandestine marriage pressure, and a race to seize control of property, ending with Mildred Gammy’s failed schemes and a costly family dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Jim Covert
South
Be & West
Jim
South America
Adele Weatherby
Mr. Coventate
Cavervate
Trist
John Willams
Wallians
Ben Caverdale
Dion Coverdale
Ado
Siens
Wile
Mnesse Milden
Lane
Mildred Gamy Yoghu
An exchange of love letters and a broken courtship
A man recalls a fancied romance with Mary Chalfinchad that began with a letter and grew through continued notes. Misunderstandings over accusations of infidelity fueled jealousy, leading to a dramatic quarrel and a strained wait for reconciliation.
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the Times
Wentarm Ros
Jilin Sark
Mary Chalfinchad
Mary
Woien Atirach
le Fey
Miss Chuihach
Fae
Stary Chak
Mule L
Elnally
Essen
Mars
Aris
Ronsenset
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