Word: esten
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Dates: during 1925-1925
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...Newton, Mass., last June, Mrs. Eunice J. Esten, 75, lay dying. By her side sat Alonzo H. Blood, 76, waiting, watching. In his pocket was a marriage license. If Mrs. Esten was actually dying, he would marry her then and there, for the two old friends had made an engagement long ago to be married before death divided them. With the promise of happiness before her, Mrs. Esten grew slowly stronger. Mr. Blood saw that he would not have to marry her after all. He went away. Last week Mrs. Esten again fell critically ill; back came Mr. Blood with...