Longing for Lobelia
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Theodore Thompson is, in lack of words, smitten, by Lobelia Livenstil, the incomparable of the 1831 London season. Miss Livenstill is the Viscount of Druksberry's daughter, with the luxury of having quick-witted remarks and uncomparable looks. Mr. Thompson is the son of a carpenter, considerably lower down in terms of class, but in charms... he is a magical man.
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