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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... not by anyone possessed of the superior education you have received .... Perhaps the youngest junior , whoever she is , with her head full of jazz - tunes or boy - friends or the latest ' movie ' , or whatever they call them ,
... said , disregarding her , in a slow , flat voice that sounded as if his tongue was too large for his mouth , " I don't work on Saturday mornings . " " Oh — but my friend here— ” The man did not answer . Lowering his head ,
... friend has a- " " Pardon ? " It was harsh , a protracted bark . She realized he was slightly deaf . " My friend has a bad tooth that ought to come out . " The dentist ran his hands through his pockets , took out a bunch of keys , worked ...
... friend has had gas before- " He was silent , turning the syringe irritably in his hands . Miss Green was collapsed in the chair , seeming to pay no attention . The tap in the bowl clucked occasionally . " There is really no danger at ...
... friends of your family , then ? " " Oh no . That was the queer thing about it . I got to know them when I was at school . " Since this seemed to interest Miss Green , Katherine began explaining . “ There was a scheme we all joined to ...