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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... smiled . Why , when you came down to it , his decision wouldn't likely upset his folks too much . He could help his father on the farm during vacations and in his spare time and Edward Hallam would undoubtedly be pleased to continue on ...
... smiled . Why , when you came down to it , his decision wouldn't likely upset his folks too much . He could help his father on the farm during vacations and in his spare time and Edward Hallam would undoubtedly be pleased to continue on ...
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... smiled , spoke to folks , but there was something stiff and strange about their behavior , Adam thought . Old Bess grabbed the cook by his jacket collar . " Where's the captain ? " she shouted . Old Bess had picked on the least likely ...
... smiled , spoke to folks , but there was something stiff and strange about their behavior , Adam thought . Old Bess grabbed the cook by his jacket collar . " Where's the captain ? " she shouted . Old Bess had picked on the least likely ...
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... smiled . " We'll save our handshaking until I'm sitting down , " he said . He winked at Thomas . " You been behaving ... smile back but the smile wouldn't come . And there was no need for words . As soon as Captain Crane had greeted his ...
... smiled . " We'll save our handshaking until I'm sitting down , " he said . He winked at Thomas . " You been behaving ... smile back but the smile wouldn't come . And there was no need for words . As soon as Captain Crane had greeted his ...
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