The Berry Pickers Poem With Mary Anne
A shy suitor recalls courting Mary Anne in a hayfield and meadow. He notes watching her at church and plans a berries outing to win her heart by a kiss. The moment comes as she reveals her glance and he earns Mary Anne's affection with a single kiss.
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Mary Anne
Samuel Minturn Peck
Boston Transcript
Mystery of Miss Acres in Elder Wynne’s House
Sophronia Brathwaite and Marmaduke Smith uncover a deceptive elder figure in a tense night scene at the Hall. Wynne’s disguise and a dangerous plot unfold as Miss Dacres reacts angrily and Amaranthe succumbs to a mysterious sedative. President Smith warns Sophronia to trust no one and to let Jennings investigate.
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Elder Wynne
Liam
Detective Force
Mrs. Brathwaite
Mr. Beldon
Mr. Belden
Miss Dacres
Beldon
Aunt Jane Mary
President Smith
Marmaduke Smith
Galtersville
Marmaduke
Western University
Washington
Sophronia
Bob Jennings
Jennings
Rumor of a Stranger at Night Frights a Boarder
The narrator recalls fear over a girl believed to be Amaranthe amid rumors of windows opened by strange men. He doubts the intrusion, contemplates enlisting Mr. Beldon as a watcher, and notes a mysterious floor plug used to monitor activity. He plans to confront the boarder at nine.
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Amaranthe
Mr. Beldon
Elder Wynne
Bob Jennings
Traveling Celt Tale Draws Laugh in Harrisburg
The Philadelphia Times recounts a tale told by Col. McClure about a traveling Celt who, staying in a Harrisburg hotel, found all rooms taken. A waiter, paid by local politicians to darken his roommate, provokes a comic awakening when the Celt misidentifies himself as the one meant to be called early.
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Col. McClure
Harrisburg
Philadelphia Times
A Toast in Taste
A gray haired gentleman recalls a farewell dinner honoring two friends about to begin a golden wedding trip. The toast to The Bride, delivered by a former lover, ends with Mrs. King blushing and the crowd cheering as she is named the Queen.
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Detroit Free Press
Notable quotes on love and life from Carolyn Wells
The excerpt presents reflections on love and contentment, contrasting flirtation, purity, and taste. It frames woman as returning to man, suggesting traditional gender roles and a philosophy of experience.
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Carolyn Wells
Doubtful Consolation Joke Cartoon
A witty Chicago Daily News quip about marriage and money features a wife lamenting unhappiness and a friend noting the husband married for money, concluding with a sharp rebuttal that he isn’t as foolish as he appears.
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Chicago Daily News
Train named Limited sparks puzzled passenger
In a Philadelphia Record item a passenger questions why the train is called the Limited. The engineer jokes that the limit lies in speed, noting the train is limited to ten miles an hour.
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Philadelphia
George Washington Cherry Tree Anecdote Moralizes Truth
Kennett Harris recounts a humorous moral tale about George Washington and the famous cherry tree. The narrator urges honesty, condemns prevarication, and uses the legend to praise truthful conduct while urging readers to learn from the story. The piece ends with Harris inviting readers to reflect on truthfulness.
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George Washington
Kennett Harris
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