![]() ![]() She has no intention of reversing this decision and is almost pushed by their aggressive behavior to the point of openly voicing opposition to the war, a grievous offense now that isolationism is no longer cool or very much tolerated. She is harassed by the men for her failure to buy purchase a Liberty Bond, one of the government issued securities used to fund the war in Europe. They are government agents whose job is to press home the absolute need for loyalty to her country during these trying times. ![]() When Miranda arrives at work, she finds men waiting for her. The world Miranda wakes to is one in the grips of what will become known as the worst flu epidemic of the 20 century that World War I-era addition to the misery already felt so intensely by so many people around the world. The dream is disturbing and it would be a relief to wake from it if only the real world were not just as disturbing. Beside her is another gray horse on which sits the familiar stranger. She has taken the reins of a gray horse on the desperate attempt to escape the clutches of Death and the Devil. Her dream is filled with strangely familiar objects: a house, a bed in the house and even a stranger whom she seems to know. ![]() Twenty-four-year-old Denver newspaper theater critic Miranda is dreaming. ![]() We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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