Running Love and Loss in Ernestine's World
Synopsis outlines Ernestine Briceland's passionate marriage to Will Todd, a Chicago artist, and the social rifts with her family. It follows their stormy union, Ernestine's pregnancy and motherhood, Will's career struggles, and the impact of Poole and Pastano on their lives, ending with Poole's death as Will pursues painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestine Briceland
Chicago
Will Todd
Lillian
Ernestine
Brice-land
Loring Hamilton
Poole
Will
Florida
Will, Ernestine face a rift over love and poverty at Lake Raven
In June at Langley Lake, Ernestine and Will quarrel amid poverty and secrecy. Will hides his drawings and seeks solitude while Ernestine longs for loving trust. Family pressure from Loring and past memories stir her desire to wound him, risking their fragile marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Wil
Ernestine
Loring
Flaine
Lake Shore
Elaine
Chicago
Lillian
Jonathan Hamilton
The Todds Rebuild Amid Turmoil and Triumph
Ernestine resigns to Will and their family amid a violent intrusion by Pastano’s henchmen. She discovers her true self and reconciles with Will as he finds success in comic art, money pours in, a new baby arrives, and Loring’s fortune reshapes the household. She vows to teach the children resilience and love through hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Ernestine
Lillian
Loring
Langley Lake
Inlet
Madame Pastano
Pastano
Lake Road
Elaine
Ruby Pastano
Ruby Pastuno
Ernestine Briceland
Juby Vastano
Annie
Mamma
Papa
Chicago
Sheridan Road
Darling
New York
Wil
Love
The
Sun
Todds
Wills
Family pressures and money threaten a marriage
A fragment hints at a father offering a settlement to avert fear that money would ruin a marriage. The speaker implies reconciliation if the other party returns, suggesting financial leverage used to secure a union.
Announcements and Society Notices Mix in Local Memo
Open house for Mau rine McLaughlin Bogle of Long Beach California set for Saturday afternoon with calls 3 to 5. Swift reunion planned August 31 in Sunset park. Pythian Sisters meet Tuesday Aug 26. all members urged to attend. Ladies Missionary Society meets 2 30 Friday at EB church. children invited. Past Noble Grand circle meets with Mrs Sam Hout Tuesday August 26 notice change of date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McLaughlin
Maurine McLaughlin Bogle
Long Beach
Calif
Ladies Missonary Society of the
A. M. EB
Sam Hout
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Margaret Weymouth Jackson
Dobbs- Merrill CO
W.N.U. Service
Freestine
T Marrieve
JTV
John Poole
Hroestine
Ruby Pastane
Pastane
Tienestine
Tommy Tucker
Wee Poole
Briceland
Todd
Ernestine Finneral
Todd's
Pastano’s
Kitten
Mamma’s
Lake Raven
Pastano's
Vin
Peter
Madame Fastano
Shia
Lering
Wee
Tim
Pastaine’s
Kenestine
Janin
Het
Pastine
Flo
Poe
Pam
Blaine
Daddy-lake
Tabby Co
Matomia
Mr Poole
Veter
Jillian
Mamma Briceland
Wilk
Iniet Road
Swift
Sunset Park
West Chester
Pythian Sisters
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