Pulp Fiction, 1939 · page 110 of 116
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# Page Analysis: 10-Story Detective This page contains story prose from a detective fiction narrative, interspersed with period advertisements. The visible text depicts a scene at what appears to be a dance or social venue where detective Duryea observes tension between rival groups—notably between a man named Muffy and gangsters accompanying a woman in an ermine coat (referred to as "Baby"). The narrative builds suspense as Duryea watches the unfolding confrontation, with Muffy initially angry but then turning his attention elsewhere as an orchestra begins playing and couples take to the dance floor. The left column is dominated by vintage advertisements for fingerprint identification courses, social security identification plates, and medical remedies.
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