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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1890. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... has been to me. You could never endure her; but to me she has been a mother. In the first few years over there, when we were desperately poor, oh, how she worked And when I had a long illness, and couldn't earn anything, and couldn't keep her from doing it, she took to singing songs in the cafes; gave lectures that people laughed at; wrote a book she has both laughed and cried over since--and all to keep my soul and body together. Last winter, when I saw her pining away, she who had toiled and moiled for me, could I sit still and look on? No; I couldn't, Karsten. I said, "Go, go, Lona; don't be afraid of me. I'm not such a scapegrace as you think." And then--then I told her everything. Bernick. And how did she take it? JOhaN. Oh, she said what was quite true--that as I was innocent I could have no objection to taking a trip over here myself. But you needn't be afraid; Lona will say nothing, and I'll take better care of my own tongue another time. Bernick. Yes, yes; I'm sure you will. JOhaN. Here's my hand upon it. And now don't let us talk any more of that old story; fortunately it's the only escapade either you or I have been mixed up in, I hope. And now I mean thoroughly to enjoy the few days I shall have here. You can't think what a splendid walk we've had this forenoon. Who'd have thought that little baggage that used to trot about and play angels in the theatre But tell me--what became of her parents afterwards? Bernick. Oh, there's nothing more to tell than what I wrote you immediately after you left. You got the two letters, of course? JOhaN. Of course, of course; I have them both. The drunken scoundrel left her? BerNick. And was afterwards killed in a drinking bout. JOhaN. And she too died soon after? I suppose you did all you could for her without exci...
| ISBN-13 | 9781153868853 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1153868857 |
| Weight | 0.68 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.47 In |
| List Price | $19.99 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 204 pages |
| Publisher | |
| Published On | 2010-03-01 |
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