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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... taken note of their new position . The four boys ranged themselves around the edge of the group while the men asked them their plans . Every- one knew that the Cranes were going into farming so they passed over Adam rather quickly ...
... taken note of their new position . The four boys ranged themselves around the edge of the group while the men asked them their plans . Every- one knew that the Cranes were going into farming so they passed over Adam rather quickly ...
Page 192
... taken the deed ? What had he meant " You're not going to have anything to turn over to your pa . Not even a farm . " Adam could still hear Mr. Sharkey's voice in the room . " Not even a farm . " " Pen ! " Adam cried again . The word ...
... taken the deed ? What had he meant " You're not going to have anything to turn over to your pa . Not even a farm . " Adam could still hear Mr. Sharkey's voice in the room . " Not even a farm . " " Pen ! " Adam cried again . The word ...
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... taken place since their last meeting . He and Pen might have been in Fieldsdale again , crossing the fields , on the brink of some discovery or other . It wasn't until they were in the schoolroom that the realities of Adam's life swept ...
... taken place since their last meeting . He and Pen might have been in Fieldsdale again , crossing the fields , on the brink of some discovery or other . It wasn't until they were in the schoolroom that the realities of Adam's life swept ...
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