Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 198
high school in Southville is one ofthe finest in New England, remarked Mr.Ballard. But the mothers thoughts were notof the excellence of the school — Two wholeyears, Frances! — how could we bear it ? The girls lips quivered— Please dont thinkabout that now, mother, or I shall just beginto cry.… … THE OLD SECRETARY AT SOUTHVILLE. to hear what this wise young schemer has tosay on the Paris question. Frances clasped her hands tightly in her lap,drew one long breath, then looked straight intoher fathers eyes, saying: Just this : that unless you and mother thinkit would be the best thing for me,…
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