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That might have been a point in Headland's playwriting favor, but it doesn't appear to be what she's after as the young ladies -- whether in or out of Emily Rebholz's costumes or with mini-skirts hiked up -- relentlessly degrade themselves.

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In Headland's piece, her outburst strongly implies that throughout the man-woman power-play sweepstakes, women can handily dominate, if they only understand how.

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On the following day he was calling at the Yeld bank to transact some business (part of which was to pay in Mr Headland's cheque), when the manager invited him into his parlour.

Roger Ingleton, Minor Talbot Baines Reed 1872

Headland's agent, who, without hesitation shewed the locket and other articles which had been deposited with him.

Won from the Waves William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Such was Headland's history, and Harry assured him at its close that he always knew he must be a gentleman by birth, as he was in every other possible way.

Won from the Waves William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Little was the general aware when he made this offer that Sir Ralph had expressly got the young men appointed to different ships, and had taken care that Headland's should be destined for a foreign station.

Won from the Waves William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

The stranger was seen to be making all sail; royals were set, and studding sails rigged out, but in a slow way, which confirmed Headland's opinion of her being a merchantman.

Won from the Waves William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Harry then gave a brief account of Captain Headland's career from the time since his faithful friend had been parted from him.

Won from the Waves William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Believe me, that nothing would give me greater pleasure in life than to see you become Headland's wife; in fact, it used to be one of my boyish dreams of happiness.

Won from the Waves William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Soon after breakfast, Headland's horse was brought to the door.

Won from the Waves William Henry Giles Kingston 1847