First name of this puzzle's dedicatee, born December 1770

Usage examples of ludwig.

Klick shot one dark glance at Ludwig, then turned toward the approaching Gladys Cahill, and the two drifted off toward the turkey tables, talking in low voices.

The man had a silken, almost buttery voice that, Ludwig noticed, had at least half the diner listening raptly.

The best, Ludwig knew, she would save for Tad Franklin, who she had a soft spot for.

The man looked up and fixed Ludwig with a long, cool gaze from a pair of extremely pale eyes.

Maisie attempted a smile, but Ludwig could see she was thoroughly defeated.

The FBI agent smiled and leaned forward, speaking so softly Ludwig could barely hear him.

There was a touch of desperation, Ludwig thought, to the three exclamation marks.

People moved for Art Ridder, thought Ludwig, not the other way around.

As Ludwig turned to follow, he noticed that a hush was falling over the room.

Then he strode coolly forward, eyes roving the crowd before locking on Ludwig himself.

A profound sinking feeling settled on Ludwig as he looked around the room.

Candlepin Castle was only a five minute walk, but two minutes into it Ludwig realized his mistake in not driving.

Ridder caught sight of Ludwig, rose with a big smile, held out his hand, and guided the reporter into a chair.

The man peered at the plastic decor and Ludwig thought he could see a flicker of something in his eyes: amusement?

There was a brief silence, and Ludwig could see that this was one question Chauncy did not have a ready answer for.