Molly the Merest Widow and Her Four Suitors
A playful sketch of Molly, a witty, merry widow famed for charm and appetite, eager to fit into a blue muslin dress for Alfred Bennett a returning diplomat. Her three month slimming race, four suitors, and a self telling tale create a lively, flirtatious teaser full of mischief and romance.
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Molly
Alfred Bennett
Bachelor Buttons and a Widow’s Spring Diary
An unnamed widow records her spring reflections in a diary voice. She jokes about gardens and bachelor buttons, blushes over a doctor visitor, notes weight and measurements, and contemplates turning to her late husband for guidance while balancing happiness with unease. She hints at digging into memories and decisions about Billy and Dr. John.
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Billy
Dr. John
Molly
Hillsboro
Harpeth Valley
A Love Letter and a Woman's Trial in Hillsboro
Molly Carter, a 30ish Hillsboro widow, endures weight loss plans and social pressure after receiving a return letter from her former fiancé Al Bennett. Dr John Moor offers a drastic slimming program as Aunt Adeline upholds propriety while Molly navigates flirtation with Judge Benton Wade, guarding Billy's antics and memory of Mr. Carter.
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Carter
Billy
Dr. John
al Bennett
Molly
St. James
Heath
Mr. Carter
Sid Dr. John
Les
Alfred
Adeline
Missionary Society
Hillsboro
Tennessee
America
Mamie Johnson
Judge Wade
John Moore
Mary
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Bobbs-Merrill Company
Bennett
Aunt Adeline
Mr. Henderson
Judy
Judge Benton Wade
Napoleon
Charles Wesley
Jim