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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Page 92
... idea , ” she said slowly , " the ones in the benefit society . " " Who wouldn't like some more money ? " said Becky . Sarah and Rachel looked at each other . " Money for the high holidays , " Sarah whispered , " a benefit . I would ...
... idea , ” she said slowly , " the ones in the benefit society . " " Who wouldn't like some more money ? " said Becky . Sarah and Rachel looked at each other . " Money for the high holidays , " Sarah whispered , " a benefit . I would ...
Page 224
... idea was too new , and even last year was too soon for her because it was still mainly radicals marching . But this year the march is going to be really big , proving that the idea has become respectable and is supported by the majority ...
... idea was too new , and even last year was too soon for her because it was still mainly radicals marching . But this year the march is going to be really big , proving that the idea has become respectable and is supported by the majority ...
Page 272
... idea how complicated it was . Where was their capital to come from ? " We'd have to rent a loft , buy machines , hire people , get material . Then we'd have to pay at least one salesman to take them to the stores . Do you have that much ...
... idea how complicated it was . Where was their capital to come from ? " We'd have to rent a loft , buy machines , hire people , get material . Then we'd have to pay at least one salesman to take them to the stores . Do you have that much ...
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