April 12, 2024
TAMING OF ANGELA & OTHER STORIES OF SCHOOL LIFE by BERTHA LEONARD 1934 1ST ED
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THE TAMING OF ANGELA & OTHER STORIES OF SCHOOL LIFE AND ADVENTURE by BERTHA LEONARD LONDON : EPWORTH : 1934 (FIRST EDITION)` CHAPTER ONE ... THE NEW HOUSEKEEPER ... 'I'm quite sure I could manage. Oh, Mummy! Daddy! do let me try.! Angela's eager request fell on perfectly responsive ears, but her parents looked somewhat dubious nevertheless. The council of three was taking place by the wide open French windows of the big, sunny bedroom, in the temporary absence of the nurse who had held sway there during the three months which had followed Mrs. Drake's fall from a horse. 'But Angela, love, you're not sixteen yet, you know' came Mrs Drake's halting reply. 'Such responsibility wouldn't be good for you - and what about school?' 'Oh, school!' burst out the daughter impatiently; 'Surely the loss of a few months' schooling won't matter if it is to help home. Besides, I'd promise to do an hour or two's study every day. And the housekeeping couldn't possibly hurt me. Kate and Lydia have been with us so long that they know exactly how to go on - they're almost like clockwork.' A smashing book full of tales from times more innocent. In lovely condition with no foxing or markings. Crisp clean pages. Previous owner's name written inside front cover and presentation plate dated 1936 We have many items listed; have a look, you may find a little
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