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Fleeing an uncommitted relationship and seeking romance, Della Blake joins the London Gaiety Company as a dancer. The company is performing in Calcutta where Della attracts the attention of a rajah, who sends her orchids each evening and attends every performance. One evening she is abducted and her dreams of romance are realised.
Peggy Radford is left almost destitute after her father's bankruptcy and suicide. She moves into a boarding house where Jimmy Denison also lives. Learning she suffers from insomnia, Denison drives her around all night in his firm's car, which allows her to get some sleep. The narrator, Denison' boss, is attracted to her great beauty. He sends Denison to Adelaide and attempts to win Peggy's favour by securing her an acting position. However, his plans are foiled in a way he never expected.
(p. 7, 50-51)
Child Angelsi"Of old bright angels came to earth",Edith Mary England,
single work poetry
(p. 14)
Section: Between Ourselves
Requesti"Once in a while be a little neglectful;",Eileen Price,
single work poetry
(p. 16)
Section: Between Ourselves
Sunfloweri"A casket of dull jade locked judiciously;",Norma L. Davis,
single work poetry
(p. 17)
Section: Between Ourselves