The Novels and Stories of Willa Cather ...Houghton Mifflin, 1940 - United States |
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Page 157
... round and round the table waving a long flybrush made of a peacock's tail . Even in town houses the flybrush was part of the table service . Katie had seldom heard such animated conversation at supper . Mrs. Colbert had reserved all her ...
... round and round the table waving a long flybrush made of a peacock's tail . Even in town houses the flybrush was part of the table service . Katie had seldom heard such animated conversation at supper . Mrs. Colbert had reserved all her ...
Page 182
... round here call you Belle ? ' ' No , sah . Dey always calls me Bluebell . Dey's an- oder Belle on de place ; Sampson's wife , what is de haid mill - han ' . ' " Then I'll call you Bluebell . I certainly wouldn't call you by the name of ...
... round here call you Belle ? ' ' No , sah . Dey always calls me Bluebell . Dey's an- oder Belle on de place ; Sampson's wife , what is de haid mill - han ' . ' " Then I'll call you Bluebell . I certainly wouldn't call you by the name of ...
Page 199
... round the group and felt the edge of every blade . ' Now , boys , I reckon we're ready to begin . Look out and keep the line straight . ' The darkies scattered to their places , spat into their palms , and gripped the hand - holds ...
... round the group and felt the edge of every blade . ' Now , boys , I reckon we're ready to begin . Look out and keep the line straight . ' The darkies scattered to their places , spat into their palms , and gripped the hand - holds ...
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