This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 edition. Excerpt: ... understanding of her pitiable condition. But the boys scampered off, and left May to her fate. The girls removed her skates, and helped her to reach the home lavatory where all traces of her recent mishap were removed. The skating on the lake continued for several hours, and the boys and girls enjoyed ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 edition. Excerpt: ... understanding of her pitiable condition. But the boys scampered off, and left May to her fate. The girls removed her skates, and helped her to reach the home lavatory where all traces of her recent mishap were removed. The skating on the lake continued for several hours, and the boys and girls enjoyed this first skate of the season. That night at recreation May was as defiant and boastful as ever, casting all the blame of her failure upon Nancy Love whom she declared, pushed her down, and thus spoiled her chances to skate; the next time she would show all hands what she could do. But May was secretly wishing that she would see no more crystal ice for the winter. Her nose was still smarting from its recent encounter with the ice. Yet she would not give up. When Sister Gertrude heard of May's mishap and its causes, whilst pitying the girl, she tried to teach her a lesson in humility, and cure her vanity, but May would not submit; so once more the good sister wondered what would become of May if she continued to persist in her odd ways. Rose was trying to console May when Sister Xavier handed Rose a letter. "From Eugene," she said, as she opened it and began to read as follows: 500 Madisonville Ave., New York City, Jan. 9, 18--. Sister: Your last letter gave us all great joy. I am glad you found everything so pleasant on your return to St. Elizabeth's, and hope you will continue to enjoy it. You write such beautiful things about the academy and its people that papa has promised to take me up again to see the place, soon--yes very soon--so don't be surprised if we drop in any time. Emma Desmond returns to St. Elizabeth's to-morrow, and will bring you a remembrance. Mr. and Mrs. Desmond arrived from the Pacific coast last week, and...
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