“Mr Clemens, Mr Clemens,” gasped Joseph Spratt, the newest and keenest of the newshounds who worked for The Teatime Tattler. “Breaking news, sir! The Bluestocking Belles have three new members.”

Sam smiled benignly. The boy was good. But nowhere near as good as Sam. Without a word, he waved towards the galley proofs spread across the large table. Joe read the headline. “Three New Grand Sponsors The Teatime Tattler”. “Oh!” said Joe. “You knew, sir.”

“I did indeed,” said Sam, who had written the article in question. The Bluestocking Belles had founded The Teatime Tattler, and had been supporting it for ten years. Of course Sam, the editor and proprietor, heard about changes in their membership before the news was released to the public.

Sam was sorry to farewell Lady Elizabeth Ellen Carter, whose stories about spies and corsairs had provided some wonderful copy. But he looked forward to hearing more about the new ladies.

Ten Bluestocking Belles sending him gossip, scandal, and intrigue to publish every Saturday! Sam rubbed his hands together in glee.

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The Proprietor and Employees of The Teatime Tattler are proud to welcome the following ladies to the ranks of The Bluestocking Belles. The newspaper’s special relationship with those grand ladies is well known to most of our readers, and we are certain that Lady Aileen Fish, Lady Barbara Monajem, and Lady Elizabeth Donne will do great credit to their new roles and further enhance the reputation of our magnificent sponsors.

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