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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Page 89
... suddenly taken a fancy to them ? " it " You can handle it carefully . " “ Yes , dear , don't crush it , ” said Mrs. Fennel . “ Gather up firmly but gently . Put it out of the window . " They all watched while Robin's head and reaching ...
... suddenly taken a fancy to them ? " it " You can handle it carefully . " “ Yes , dear , don't crush it , ” said Mrs. Fennel . “ Gather up firmly but gently . Put it out of the window . " They all watched while Robin's head and reaching ...
Page 97
... suddenly and unaccountably brought down his stick on the end of a twig that lay on the ground , causing it to leap ... sudden irresponsibility . " Remember what day it is , " said Jane in mock reproof , but looked at him with a sort of ...
... suddenly and unaccountably brought down his stick on the end of a twig that lay on the ground , causing it to leap ... sudden irresponsibility . " Remember what day it is , " said Jane in mock reproof , but looked at him with a sort of ...
Page 125
... sudden interruption nearly upset Katherine . Jane was heaving quietly with laughter . Katherine viciously drop- ped ... suddenly rigid in her hands . Carried on by the impetus of the stroke , she tugged wildly for a second , then at the ...
... sudden interruption nearly upset Katherine . Jane was heaving quietly with laughter . Katherine viciously drop- ped ... suddenly rigid in her hands . Carried on by the impetus of the stroke , she tugged wildly for a second , then at the ...
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