A Girl in WinterThis classic novel captures twelve transformative hours in the life of an exiled woman living in England and working at a library during World War II. |
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... feeling badly , Mr. Anstey . She isn't fit for work . " “ And who is it , Miss Feather ? ” This was a third manner , that of the judiciary alert to learn all the facts of the case . " Miss Green . She really looks very ill . " " What's ...
... feeling of incredulous rage when they met, for he always seemed to be deliberately insulting her. She found him so objectionable that she was almost forced to think that there might be some tone in his voice or turn in his phrases that ...
... feeling that in a matter of weeks , perhaps , all might be altered , she could take it lightly . Certainly it had ended better than they usually did . Usually she felt that the one thing she wanted to do was get out of the library and ...
... feel well enough to start?” Another nod, as if crossly asserting she had no need of dependence. Katherine, feeling some sympathy was called for, said: “I'm sorry it's so bad.” “Oh, that makes it feel better already,” replied Miss Green ...
... feeling all right?” “Perfectly.” Lansbury Park was excellent: it would take them right across the centre of the city, and her room was quite near Bank Street. She could easily call there on her way back. In fact, as Miss Green seemed so ...