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A QUICK CHANGE
In "A Quick Change," Dolly and Mr. Carter engage in a playful and winding conversation filled with wit and subtle flirtations. Dolly begins by bemoaning the dullness of attending the theater with her husband, Archie, prompting a discussion on the nature of respectability and decency, cleverly masked under the guise of banal social norms. Mr. Carter, with his characteristic discretion, compliments Dolly in a manner that revisits their shared history and inside jokes, notably a past conversation about…-
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A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
The chapter presents a deeply moving narrative centered on Vassilyev, a law student in Moscow, who is introduced to the harrowing world of prostitution by his friends, the medical student Mayer and the artist Rybnikov. Initially ignorant and naive about the realities of "fallen women," Vassilyev's experience in S. Street's brothels profoundly affects him, leading him into a severe emotional and psychological crisis. Despite his friends' more detached or frivolous attitudes towards the encounters, Vassilyev…-
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A Mountain Woman
A Mountain Woman by Ridgwell Cullum is a captivating tale set in the wilderness, following the life of a determined and resourceful woman who faces the harsh realities of mountain life while dealing with love, survival, and the complexities of human relationships. The novel explores themes of strength, perseverance, and the enduring spirit of the frontier.-
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A Mountain Woman
Elia Wilkinson Peattie's "A Mountain Woman" tells the captivating story of Leroy Brainard, a charming, intellectually inclined individual who, by avoiding the conventional literary path due to his respect for literature, ventures Westward and unexpectedly marries a "mountain woman" — a woman of heroic qualities, untainted by modern sophistications, embodying the robust spirit of nature and the primal essence of humanity. The narrative unfolds through the voice of Victor, Leroy's friend, depicting the…-
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A Michigan Man
"A Michigan Man" portrays the life of Luther Dallas, a seasoned axe-man whose existence is deeply intertwined with the solemn, isolated pine forests of Northern Michigan. Despite the camaraderie shared among the lumbermen, the unending shadow and silence of the forest have drugged his soul into a kind of oblivion, detaching him from the rapidly progressing world beyond the woods. Dallas nurtures a superstitious belief that his end will be met under the very trees he fells, a presentiment stemming from his…-
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A MATTER OF DUTY
In this chapter of "Dolly Dialogues," the narrator, Mr. Carter, is summoned by Lady Mickleham, née Dolly Foster, fresh from her honeymoon, for a confidential consultation. The conversation gently orbits her adjustment to marriage and the weighty expectations set by her in-laws, with an emphasis on the peculiar and mildly onerous traditions of becoming a part of her husband Archie’s family. Dolly candidly shares her dilemmas about adjusting to her new role, revealing her in-laws' mix of warmth and…-
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A LIBERAL EDUCATION
In "A Liberal Education" from the "Dolly Dialogues," Miss Dolly Foster reflects on her transformative influence over Phil Meadows, a young man she encounters with a companion on the Row, who subsequently snubs her. Three years prior, Meadows was socially inept, teetotaling, non-smoking, concert-going, with unfashionable attire, carrying an unrolled umbrella and a paper parcel. Dolly took it upon herself to reform him, teaching him social graces, compelling him to dance, and even destroying his…-
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A LADY’S STORY
Nine years prior, during a hay-making season, the narrator and Pyotr Sergeyitch, the deputy prosecutor, journeyed to collect letters. Their return was marked by an approaching storm, setting a dramatic backdrop that heightened the allure of their surroundings and their spirits. Pyotr Sergeyitch, caught up in the moment's exhilaration, whimsically mused about finding shelter in a medieval castle, only to be caught in the rain and joke about being struck by lightning. This shared adventure drew them closer,…-
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A Lady of Yesterday
In the vibrant morning of an Iowa town, a peculiar woman, Elizabeth Astrado, emerged, her presence marked by her exotic accent and request for an upland meadow suitable for clover and mignonette. Her arrival stirred curiosity among the townsfolk, accustomed to a homogenous way of life. Her solitude at the tavern and her mysterious background only fueled the town's intrigue. Elizabeth found her meadow, near which she constructed a cabin, indulging in simple pleasures and silently weaving herself into the…-
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A Child of Spring
In this enchanting segment of "Buttercup Gold and Other Stories," we are introduced to a poetic and whimsical depiction of the spring season, personified as a lovely maiden named April. Through vibrant and evocative language, the chapter paints a picture of April as a delicate and joyful presence, enriching the natural world with beauty and life. She roams the lush landscapes, her arms laden with the first blooms of the year—snowdrops, violets, and daffodils. Her connection with Mother Nature is deep,…-
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