A Girl in Winter: A NovelThe story of a fateful winter day in the life of a European woman who has fled to England during WW II. |
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... Uganda back yet , by Fielding . Mr. Anstey was just asking about it . " Miss Feather was over forty . She had a withered , sly face , and a conspiratorial way of glancing on all sides as she spoke and rarely looking anyone in the face ...
... Uganda back yet , by Fielding . Mr. Anstey was just asking about it . " Miss Feather was over forty . She had a withered , sly face , and a conspiratorial way of glancing on all sides as she spoke and rarely looking anyone in the face ...
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... Uganda has been found , and will be sent off at once . " He gave no sign of having heard . In a minute or two he said in the same voice : " Where was it ? ” " It had been put on the shelves . " Mr. Anstey made a final note on the list ...
... Uganda has been found , and will be sent off at once . " He gave no sign of having heard . In a minute or two he said in the same voice : " Where was it ? ” " It had been put on the shelves . " Mr. Anstey made a final note on the list ...
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... Uganda ? " " Yes , I left it on your desk , " said Katherine . " Didn't you see it ? " " Well , I never did . None so blind as them what will not see . I shan't bother now . Never do on Saturday what you can leave till Monday . " " If I ...
... Uganda ? " " Yes , I left it on your desk , " said Katherine . " Didn't you see it ? " " Well , I never did . None so blind as them what will not see . I shan't bother now . Never do on Saturday what you can leave till Monday . " " If I ...
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