The Town, 12 (Event)

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Page Number: 
12
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That was De Spain's chance. It was more than just his.
Page Event Ends: 
13
Era: 
Turn of the Century (1890-1913)
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Narrative Status: 
Narrated
Date: 
Saturday, January 2, 1904 to Tuesday, May 31, 1904
Notes: 

Do we need to add Caesar?

Summary: 

Charles reports how the incident with Sartoris' carriage and Buffaloe's primitive automobile led to Manfred de Spain's election as mayor. When the incumbent Mayor spreads rumors about his war wound, De Spain offers to duel the Mayor's son with axes.

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10.00
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Keywords: 
Politics, Reputation, Aesthetics:Allusion:Classical Caesar, Dueling

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