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CHAPTER V. The Stowaway

by LovelyMay — The Place, home to three collies—Lad, Lady, and their son, Wolf—faces a tumultuous period when Lady is taken to a veterinary hospital due to distemper. In her absence, Lad dedicates himself to disciplining their unruly son, Wolf, an endeavor that sees success by the time Lady returns home. However, Lady's illness causes a shift in relationships, with Lady and Wolf forming a close bond, excluding Lad. Seeking to regain affection, Lad attempts to engage with them, but finds himself sidelined, leading him…
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CHAPTER VI. The Tracker

by LovelyMay — In Chapter VI of "Further Adventures of Lad" titled "The Tracker," the Place becomes the temporary home of an unruly child named Cyril. Cyril is sent to the Place while his parents are in Europe, largely due to his poor health and their hope that the countryside will aid his recovery. Cyril proves to be a challenge, causing chaos and displaying a notable lack of discipline, particularly in contrast to the well-mannered collie, Lad. Cyril's mischievousness quickly disrupts the tranquility of the Place,…
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CHAPTER VII. The Juggernaut

by LovelyMay — Everyone seems to have known Lady, incidentally. Oh! And another thing; Rhuburger's father used to be seen around, occasionally, with a rather bizarre character known as Bilke. Bilke has a certain hobby. Namely, running over dogs. He'd driven that route scores of times, with Rhuburger and without him, just for the dog-chasing. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, it seems. Rhuburger, it turns out, had a pact with Bilke about competing for 'records' in dog-killing. It was rather an open secret." There…
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CHAPTER VIII. In Strange Company

by LovelyMay — In "In Strange Company," a chapter from "Further Adventures of Lad," the aging but still spirited collie, Lad, once more finds adventure in the wilderness with his owners, the Mistress and the Master. This outing takes him to the Ramapo Mountains for a camping trip, heralding not just a test of survival, but a profound showcase of loyalty and courage in the face of danger. As the camp breaks and preparations to return home begin, Lad is accidentally left tied near the campsite, forgotten as the team…
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CHAPTER X. The Intruders

by LovelyMay — Chapter X: "The Intruders" from *Further Adventures of Lad* narrates an episode where the tranquility of The Place is disturbed by unwanted guests, with Lad, the venerable collie, standing as sentinel. The trouble begins when a pig, belonging to the curmudgeonly farmer Titus Romaine, exploits a gap in the fence to forage on The Place's land. Lad, who has loyally protected The Place for years, finds himself confronting the intruder. Unlike other animals that stray onto the property, pigs present a unique…
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CHAPTER XI. The Guard

by LovelyMay — Lad, an aging collie, confronts the limitations and physical decline of old age but retains his spirited and protective nature. His days are characterized by diminishing vitality and increased dependence, yet Lad's essence—his loyalty, intelligence, and courage—remains untouched. When Sonya, a young girl mistreated by her father Ruloff, connects with Lad, she finds in him a guardian whose presence instills in her a sense of protection and love. Despite Lad's frailty, he vigilantly defends her against…
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The Woman Who Tried to Be Good [1913]

by LovelyMay — Before her attempt to reform, Blanche Devine was a notorious figure in her small town, known for her past as a very bad woman. Despite her attractiveness and expensive attire, she was shunned by the townsfolk. Her ownership of the House with the Closed Shutters and her mysterious, luxurious lifestyle fueled local gossip. However, Blanche decided to change her life, purchasing a white cottage and striving to live like any other respectable woman. This decision shocked the community, igniting a scandal among…
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The Gay Old Dog [1917]

by LovelyMay — Jo Hertz, a fifty-year-old plump and lonely bachelor living in Chicago, finds himself reflecting on his life after observing troops heading to war, which stirs deep-seated emotions about his own missed opportunities for marriage and fatherhood. Despite his current life as a "Loop-hound," indulging in the superficial pleasures of the city and surrounding himself with luxury, a chance encounter with Emily, the woman he once loved, reawakens feelings of what might have been. Emily, now married with a son…
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That’s Marriage [1917]

by LovelyMay — She gave a little cry, then--half laughter, half sob. She glanced down at the cup beside her plate. It was half full of coffee, cold now, and undrunk. "Orville!" she marveled. "I never knew you noticed things like that! Why, you're almost poetic!" "Poetic!" He grinned down at her, wryly. "Me!" Then, more seriously, "Let's hear it, Terry. What's wrong?" She hesitated a moment, bewildered; then, "Oh, nothing! Nothing's wrong, Orville. Everything's right. I've been an awful fool, Orville.…
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Farmer in the Dell [1919]

by LovelyMay — Ben Westerveld, a retired and well-to-do farmer from southern Illinois, struggles to adjust to his new life in Chicago with his overbearing wife, Bella. Having moved to the city to "take it easy," Ben finds himself missing the farm life and feeling purposeless amidst the hustle and bustle of urban living. Despite Bella and their children adapting to city life, Ben yearns for the open fields and the satisfying work of farming. A chance encounter on South Water Street with Emma Byers, his one-time love…
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