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Deanne / July 30, 2016

The Forbidden City

July 30, 1938   Panel 4: That haggard, unkempt figure there --- that was her brother Brian. The man turned startled eyes upon her. "Helen! What are you doing here?" His voice drifted to a low, hopeful moan. "Oh Helen, I'd rather see you dead than in this horrible place!"   Her …

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Deanne / June 11, 1938

A Bit Rogue

June 11, 1938 She espies the cover on her neighbour’s deck chair. The Rogue. She likes the title. She is feeling a little like a rogue pirate herself lately, primed for action. She is standing on the bridge, photographing all the cranes and machines and the water is rushing by. She gets a little …

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Deanne / June 7, 1938

A Movie

June 7, 1938Tuesday night, after supper. "International Crime, 1938 - it's based on The Shadow radio show - the one with Orson Welles." She reads aloud to J. an old review from the New York Times from May. "Discounting the international aspects of "International Crime" and the …

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Deanne / June 4, 1938

Room 913

June 4, 1938   Saturday. J.'s brother T. and his wife E.  are visiting from Toronto. He brought up a bunch of magazines with him. He keeps on going on about the price. "It's 15 cents in Canada! 5 cents more than the cover price." 'He should be grateful he has the money to …

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