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Word: andirons (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...town girl, invited by reason of her convenient residence and morals, accuses a sophomore, falsely, of having gotten her with child. When she threatens blackmail, they scuffle. She falls, strikes her head against a fraternity andiron. Her opponent then hides the body in a closet and begins a futile, agonizing pantomime of ease. Brought to trial between the acts, he is acquitted. His brotherly friends prevent him from suicide, dispel his remorse...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theatre: New Plays in Manhattan: Sep. 23, 1929 | 9/23/1929 | See Source »

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