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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... hope that it might end sooner . After this , his father would retire from the sea and their dreams would begin . Adam pictured himself walking up to his father on the dock and reporting that school was over . His father would slap him ...
... hope that it might end sooner . After this , his father would retire from the sea and their dreams would begin . Adam pictured himself walking up to his father on the dock and reporting that school was over . His father would slap him ...
Page 192
... hope you know what you're doing , ” he whispered to himself . " I hope you've got grounds for that crow . ” The room began to lighten and other roosters joined in to herald the day . Adam wondered how for fifteen years he could have ...
... hope you know what you're doing , ” he whispered to himself . " I hope you've got grounds for that crow . ” The room began to lighten and other roosters joined in to herald the day . Adam wondered how for fifteen years he could have ...
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... hope Sharkey is as anxious as these other folks to catch a glimpse of this female curiosity . " Mr. Hanson stopped in front of a lunchroom . “ Look , Adam , we can never hope to cover all this crowd . Supposing you take the south end ...
... hope Sharkey is as anxious as these other folks to catch a glimpse of this female curiosity . " Mr. Hanson stopped in front of a lunchroom . “ Look , Adam , we can never hope to cover all this crowd . Supposing you take the south end ...
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