I, AdamWhen Adam Crane finished school in 1850, he thought he had graduated to manhood. However, a series of adventures taught him that manhood has to be won. A school teacher, a girl, a small boy and a scheming farmer all played parts in helping him to find his right place in the world. |
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... give him stature . Something that would make him feel he'd been around a little longer and wasn't starting life right from scratch . The two boys went down to the end of Tide Street and took the shore route to their homes , walking ...
... give him stature . Something that would make him feel he'd been around a little longer and wasn't starting life right from scratch . The two boys went down to the end of Tide Street and took the shore route to their homes , walking ...
Page 83
... give Adam much to go on . Up until now it hadn't mattered to Adam ; Mr. Sharkey had just seemed like something that went with the farm . Now with Mr. Clapp acting so quiet , the subject was suddenly important . Adam reached over for the ...
... give Adam much to go on . Up until now it hadn't mattered to Adam ; Mr. Sharkey had just seemed like something that went with the farm . Now with Mr. Clapp acting so quiet , the subject was suddenly important . Adam reached over for the ...
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... give it to him . Stall him off until your pa comes . Mr. Sharkey will stick around until he gets it , you can bet on that . Then your pa can either square things up fairly if Sharkey is willing or your pa can take the matter to court ...
... give it to him . Stall him off until your pa comes . Mr. Sharkey will stick around until he gets it , you can bet on that . Then your pa can either square things up fairly if Sharkey is willing or your pa can take the matter to court ...
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