The Novels and Stories of Willa Cather ...Houghton Mifflin, 1940 - United States |
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Page 68
... took Till up to the big house and put her into a cot in her own room . There , away from the emotional darkies , she began to sleep naturally again , and was soon a quick - witted , observ- ant little girl but a grave and serious one ...
... took Till up to the big house and put her into a cot in her own room . There , away from the emotional darkies , she began to sleep naturally again , and was soon a quick - witted , observ- ant little girl but a grave and serious one ...
Page 119
... took from her bas- ket a pair of old carpet slippers . ' You'll be easy in these , Mrs. Ringer . Put them on and keep them on . Don't on any account go about barefoot . Now I'm a little weary after my walk , and if Lawndis will kindle a ...
... took from her bas- ket a pair of old carpet slippers . ' You'll be easy in these , Mrs. Ringer . Put them on and keep them on . Don't on any account go about barefoot . Now I'm a little weary after my walk , and if Lawndis will kindle a ...
Page 223
... took out the coat that hung on the chair - back , and felt through the pockets . From the inside pocket she took a flat package of bank - notes . The miller , in his bed , heard her come and go . He lay still and prayed earnestly , for ...
... took out the coat that hung on the chair - back , and felt through the pockets . From the inside pocket she took a flat package of bank - notes . The miller , in his bed , heard her come and go . He lay still and prayed earnestly , for ...
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