Rivington StreetThe story of four determined young women in New York in the first two decades of the 20th century who dare to challenge the roles society has designed for them. |
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... Rachel , " exclaimed Sarah , a smile breaking over her face . " Didn't you hear me calling you all through the square ? " panted Rachel . “ I yelled and yelled - Vatsamatter , you don't spik Henglish ? " Both smiled . They had met at ...
... Rachel , " exclaimed Sarah , a smile breaking over her face . " Didn't you hear me calling you all through the square ? " panted Rachel . “ I yelled and yelled - Vatsamatter , you don't spik Henglish ? " Both smiled . They had met at ...
Page 131
... Rachel more seriously if she didn't talk about love all the time ; so much the- oretical fervor and so little practical interest seemed an odd com- bination . Rachel continually pressed Sarah for details of what happened when Joe Klein ...
... Rachel more seriously if she didn't talk about love all the time ; so much the- oretical fervor and so little practical interest seemed an odd com- bination . Rachel continually pressed Sarah for details of what happened when Joe Klein ...
Page 396
... Rachel smiled back and linked arms . " Tell me about this man , Roman Zach , " said Sarah . " What's he like ? " Rachel considered . " He's nice , but he's not steady . He doesn't ever want to get married . ” “ Maybe that will change ...
... Rachel smiled back and linked arms . " Tell me about this man , Roman Zach , " said Sarah . " What's he like ? " Rachel considered . " He's nice , but he's not steady . He doesn't ever want to get married . ” “ Maybe that will change ...
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