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In the little attic room Nancy swept and scrubbed vigorously, paying particular attentionto the corners. There were times, indeed, when the vigor she put into her work was more ofa relief… mais…

In the little attic room Nancy swept and scrubbed vigorously, paying particular attentionto the corners. There were times, indeed, when the vigor she put into her work was more ofa relief to her feelings than it was an ardor to efface dirt-Nancy, in spite of her frightenedsubmission to her mistress, was no saint.I-just-wish-I could-dig-out the corners-of-her-soul! she muttered jerkily,punctuating her words with murderous jabs of her pointed cleaning-stick. There's plentyof 'em needs cleanin' all right, all right! The idea of stickin' that blessed child 'way off uphere in this hot little room-with no fire in the winter, too, and all this big house ter pickand choose from! Unnecessary children, indeed! Humph! snapped Nancy, wringing her ragso hard her fingers ached from the strain; I guess it ain't CHILDREN what is MOSTunnecessary just now, just now!For some time she worked in silence; then, her task finished, she looked about the barelittle room in plain disgust.Well, it's done-my part, anyhow, she sighed. There ain't no dirt here-and there'smighty little else. Poor little soul!-a pretty place this is ter put a homesick, lonesome childinto! she finished, going out and closing the door with a bang, Oh! she ejaculated, bitingher lip. Then, doggedly: Well, I don't care. I hope she did hear the bang,-I do, I do!In the garden that afternoon, Nancy found a few minutes in which to interview Old Tom,who had pulled the weeds and shovelled the paths about the place for uncounted years.Mr. Tom, began Nancy, throwing a quick glance over her shoulder to make sure shewas unobserved; did you know a little girl was comin' here ter live with Miss Polly?A-what? demanded the old man, straightening his bent back with difficulty.A little girl-to live with Miss Polly.Go on with yer jokin', scoffed unbelieving Tom. Why don't ye tell me the sun is a-goin'ter set in the east ter-morrer?But it's true. She told me so herself, maintained Nancy. It's her niece; and she's elevenyears old.The man's jaw fell.Sho!-I wonder, now, he muttered; then a tender light came into his faded eyes. Itain't-but it must be-Miss Jennie's little gal! There wasn't none of the rest of 'em married.Why, Nancy, it must be Miss Jennie's little gal. Glory be ter praise! ter think of my old eyesa-seein' this!Who was Miss Jennie? Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Classics>Coll Classics>Coll Classics, CreateSpace Publishing Core >1<

ISBN: 9781490966090

Miss Polly Harrington entered her kitchen a little hurriedly this June morning. Miss Polly did not usually make hurried movements; she specially prided herself on her repose of manner. Bu… mais…

Miss Polly Harrington entered her kitchen a little hurriedly this June morning. Miss Polly did not usually make hurried movements; she specially prided herself on her repose of manner. But to-day she was hurrying-actually hurrying. Nancy, washing dishes at the sink, looked up in surprise. Nancy had been working in Miss Polly's kitchen only two months, but already she knew that her mistress did not usually hurry. Nancy! Yes, ma'am. Nancy answered cheerfully, but she still continued wiping the pitcher in her hand. Nancy,-Miss Polly's voice was very stern now-when I'm talking to you, I wish you to stop your work and listen to what I have to say. Nancy flushed miserably. She set the pitcher down at once, with the cloth still about it, thereby nearly tipping it over-which did not add to her composure. Yes, ma'am; I will, ma'am, she stammered, righting the pitcher, and turning hastily. I was only keepin' on with my work 'cause you specially told me this mornin' ter hurry with my dishes, ye know. Her mistress frowned. That will do, Nancy. I did not ask for explanations. I asked for your attention. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Literature>Literature>Literature, CreateSpace Publishing Core >1<

ISBN: 9781490966090

Pollyanna's eternal optimism has made her one of the most beloved characters in American literature. First published in 1913, her story spawned the formation of Glad clubs all over the co… mais…

Pollyanna's eternal optimism has made her one of the most beloved characters in American literature. First published in 1913, her story spawned the formation of Glad clubs all over the country, devoted to playing Pollyanna's famous game. Pollyanna has since sold over one million copies, been translated into several languages, and has become both a Broadway play and a Disney motion picture. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Classics>Coll Classics>Coll Classics, CreateSpace Publishing Core >1<

ISBN: 9781490966090

Pollyanna's eternal optimism has made her one of the most beloved characters in American literature. First published in 1913, her story spawned the formation of Glad clubs all over the co… mais…

Pollyanna's eternal optimism has made her one of the most beloved characters in American literature. First published in 1913, her story spawned the formation of Glad clubs all over the country, devoted to playing Pollyanna's famous game. Pollyanna has since sold over one million copies, been translated into several languages, and has become both a Broadway play and a Disney motion picture. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Literature>Literature>Literature, CreateSpace Publishing Core >1<

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Paperback, [PU: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform], Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter is one of the most revered books of all time. Originally published in 1913, Pollyanna is still… mais…

Paperback, [PU: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform], Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter is one of the most revered books of all time. Originally published in 1913, Pollyanna is still beloved to this day! Don't miss out on this classic book! Read Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter today!, Classics<