An Angel at My Table: The Complete AutobiographyAutobiografie van de Nieuwzeelandse schrijfster die na een reeks moeilijke jaren haar wil om te schrijven zag overwinnen. |
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Page 38
... Bruddie's having a convulsion ; Bruddie's having a convulsion . ' I ran with the others into the dining room . We sat together on the King's sofa , watching and listening while Mum and Dad went back and forth from Bruddie's room to the ...
... Bruddie's having a convulsion ; Bruddie's having a convulsion . ' I ran with the others into the dining room . We sat together on the King's sofa , watching and listening while Mum and Dad went back and forth from Bruddie's room to the ...
Page 55
... Bruddie more confused and angry and stupid , when he was a bright little boy who had walked and talked earlier than the others , except Myrtle . It was Dad's opinion that Bruddie could ' stop his fits if he wanted to ' , and for a time ...
... Bruddie more confused and angry and stupid , when he was a bright little boy who had walked and talked earlier than the others , except Myrtle . It was Dad's opinion that Bruddie could ' stop his fits if he wanted to ' , and for a time ...
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... Bruddie first became ill and we all woke and stood white - faced , shivering . Now Bruddie came to my door where I stood in alarm . He spoke in the new tone used now by Dad and Bruddie when they spoke to me , as if I had to be ' managed ...
... Bruddie first became ill and we all woke and stood white - faced , shivering . Now Bruddie came to my door where I stood in alarm . He spoke in the new tone used now by Dad and Bruddie when they spoke to me , as if I had to be ' managed ...
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In the Second Place | 7 |
In Velvet Gown | 10 |
The Railway People | 14 |
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