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Page 196
... John could sit down and rest and listen to the tender snarling at his sluices while the boat went down , and heaving at his gate - beam , while John's father heaved against the other . He was crazy , the lock- keeper was ; all lock ...
... John could sit down and rest and listen to the tender snarling at his sluices while the boat went down , and heaving at his gate - beam , while John's father heaved against the other . He was crazy , the lock- keeper was ; all lock ...
Page 198
... John opened his eyes to see a boy , about his own height , but broader built , squinting at him through the rain . " Take off your pants , dearie , " said the boy in a mock voice , digging in his fingers till John winched . " Joe Buller ...
... John opened his eyes to see a boy , about his own height , but broader built , squinting at him through the rain . " Take off your pants , dearie , " said the boy in a mock voice , digging in his fingers till John winched . " Joe Buller ...
Page 549
... John , I don't complain . " They talked long together of people whom they had known in the past , and Katy , being a little tired , was glad to rest , and sat still with her hands folded , looking about the front yard . There were some ...
... John , I don't complain . " They talked long together of people whom they had known in the past , and Katy , being a little tired , was glad to rest , and sat still with her hands folded , looking about the front yard . There were some ...
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APPROACHING AMERICAN | 1 |
Carl Sandburg Chicago | 34 |
William Saroyan The Oyster and the Pearl | 60 |
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