Word: adelia
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...Dwight Gilmore, attorney at law, K. W. Snyder '14 A Librarian, A. M. Hay '14 A Newsboy, A. A. Berle, Jr., '13 Bill, L. O. Schwab '14 A Drummer, J. W. Boyd 2G. A Mechanic, R. D. Whittemore '13 John, F. M. Totten '12 An Old Irishwoman, Miss Adelia Borden John's Wife, Miss Mary Cooper Another Woman, Miss Caroline Dudley "At State Line." "At State Line," a farce in one act, by C. Andrews 1G.: Jim Long, P. M. Hollister '13 Susan Long, his cousin and divorced wife, Miss Katherine Munroe Mrs. Marjoram, a divorcee, Miss Fanny Phillips Sapphira...
...book. As a drama it is not wholly successful, for though full of action and well sustained, it lacks plot and development of character. The historical incidents of the Siege of Syracuse are introduced, but have little real influence on the main theme, the love of Lucius and Adelia, As a poem the "The Siege of Syracuse" is far ahead of most initial publications. The first two love scenes between the hero and the heroine, and especially the fifth scene of the second act are among the most successful passages of the book...
...great city is at rest. The organ-grinders have retired to their downy couch, and the busy hum of trade is still. All is silent. But bark! From yonder splendid mansion peal forth the strains of revelry and mirth. It is the birthday of the fair young heiress, Adelia De Bray. Within is the gay music of the dance, the whirling figures of ravishing beauties, and the sparkling wine. Amidst all the joyous mirth moves Adelia the admired of all admirers. Wearied with constant flattery, she seeks, for a moment, the pure air of the outer heavens...