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the twenty fifth chapter, part I.

AMERICA’S LITTLE ANGEL MOVES ON New Orleans will be saying goodbye to Isabella Radcliffe by the end of December, says theatre owner Edward Casey. “She’s done more than enough for us. Spent more time here than she had to. We’ll be sad to see her go, but it’s time to share her with the rest of the country.” Rumors have her returning to New York, but no one has come forward ...

the twenty first chapter, part I.

AMERICA SAYS “YES” TO IAN CAREY America has a favorite rising star in vaudeville actor, Ian Carey! A native of England and a trained stage magician with quite a extra talents, he has been making the rounds with Isabella Radcliffe in New Orleans. But New Orleans might not get to keep him! Introducing new, comical act to their show, it was such a hit that agencies across the ...

the nineteenth chapter, part II.

Continued from part one . A few moments after Sam left, Ian appeared. He didn't bother stopping in the doorway, still full of manic energy as a result of their performance, but swept in on the trailing end of a shouted greeting from one of the other performers. “Hey, ‘bellie!” Isabella, again, started slightly at the directed greeting and let go of her shoulder as she turned to look at Ian,...

the fifteenth chapter, part I.

INNOCENT! HENRY BROOKS LEAVES NEW ORLEANS A FREE MAN Acquitted Monday of all charges in the murder of George Parker Love, Henry Brooks declined a press conference and said nothing to reporters as he left New Orleans by train this Tuesday. Isabella Radcliffe was not at the verdict reading, nor was she anywhere to be seen on the platform as he left to fanfare. Having saved ...

the fourteenth chapter, part II.

Continued from part one . * * * * * Isabella found herself tucked carefully in a bare bed when she woke to the thrum of a double bass. The player wasn’t in her room but the sound was as clear as standing on stage next to the band, with Nolan Elroy’s long fingers picking at the strings. Sitting up, and nursing a dull throb in her stomach, Isabella yawned and stretched and did all manner of...

the eleventh chapter, part II.

Continued from part one . * * * * * The police kept mum on how much they knew about where Isabella had been that morning. The whole endeavor took over two hours, but Sam didn’t return to Isabella’s room until nearly noon. By then, they had safely settled in three hours before, and both Odile and Elvis were sound asleep in each other’s arms. Isabella sat by the window to wait for the knock...

the ninth chapter, part I.

AMERICANS REACT WITH SHOCK AND ANGER! RAPE OF ORPHANED VAUDEVILLE STAR LEADS TO MURDER! A shocking scene unfolded in front of a small New Orleans theatre this Thursday evening. Left for dead in front of the building was the body of George Parker Love, manager of the famous pretty baby Isabella Radcliffe. Love was stabbed to death a dozen times, and police have arrested Henry...

the eighth chapter, part II.

Continued from part one . * * * * * “I want you to wait here.” “Why.” “Don’t give me that look and don’t ask me that question. Just stay here and don’t go anywhere.” “Can I have a cigar?” “No.” “I’ll take one anyways.” “No.” “How come!” “How come you can’t have one of my cigars? Because I told you no, that’s why. Now stay here. I can see you from the door. You move one toe in any ...