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She should be a beautiful and rich young lady,” he replied, “who buys the newspaper and marries the cub—rescuing genius from poverty and persecution.
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gutenberg.orgHenry Watterson: “She should be a beautiful and rich young lady,” he replied, “who buys the newspaper and marries the cub—rescuing genius…”
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Watterson imagines a romantic twist in a play where a wealthy woman saves a struggling journalist, reflecting on themes of love and success.
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