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Boarding the Orphans
Four siblings of a deceased man argue over who should care for his children Cecily and Bill. Aunt Tilly proposes a shared plan, while Uncle Silas offers to take them at cost, and Uncle Jim and Uncle Silas push for a lighter burden. Martha volunteers, while tensions rise over duty and public opinion.
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John
Aunt Tilly
Uncle Jim
Silas
Martha
Jeha
Tilly
Uncle Bilas
Aunt Martha
Uncle Silas
Cecily
Bill
Sacies
Delly
Billy
Dolly
Gilly
Ewan