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Love in a Cloud: A Comedy in Filigree

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A witty social comedy sketches a circle of salon and country-club scenes in which flirtations, mistaken intentions, playful deceptions, and intercepted letters produce a chain of misunderstandings among friends and lovers. Teas, club games, rank-conscious guests, and literary affectations set the stage for satirical exchanges and revealing foibles. Comic reversals, confidences, and tactical maneuvering test affections and loyalties as schemes and counsels unfold. By the end, the accumulated follies are untangled and sincere attachments are revealed, offering a light, finely wrought portrayal of manners, courtship, and the social artifice that both conceals and propels desire.

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Arlo Bates

Arlo Bates was an American author and educator known for his diverse contributions to literature, including fiction, essays, and pedagogical works. His notable titles include "A Book o' Nine Tales," which showcases his skill in storytelling, and "Love in a Cloud: A Comedy in Filigree," reflecting his flair for humor and wit. Bates also engaged deeply with the craft of writing and literature, as seen in his instructional texts such as "Talks on Teaching Literature" and "Talks on Writing English." His works often explore themes of society and human nature, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century American literature.

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