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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... hair was carefully oiled , and occasionally his face twitched : he resembled a clerk at a railway station who had suffered from shell - shock . Within his reach there was a shelf where a used cup and saucer stood . She waited in front ...
... hair was arranged limply on the top of her head, and her wrists were very thin. And she was in pain. Katherine was sorry for her: she looked so pathetic and spiteful; and if it had not been for her she would now be working resentfully ...
... hair. But she had looked mutely in front of her and said nothing. Now she leaned against Katherine. Katherine accordingly gave her more room. But Miss Green said: “I don't feel well. I'm sorry. I must get out.” Katherine glanced at her ...
... hair , done to resemble the fashion seemed lifeless . Katherine looked at her anxiously . " Do you feel better now ? " “ Yes , a bit . ” Miss Green swallowed . “ This tooth has always been a trouble . ” Her voice had no volume , and ...
... hair : she shifted her shoulders once or twice . Still holding her handbag , she carefully aligned her feet on the iron foot - rest . Then cautiously , almost suspiciously , she let her head lean back against the leather pads . The ...