The Crystal Nights: A NovelThe story of a warm and close-knit Jewish family and, in particular, of the romantic and self-centered daughter, Elly, an aspiring actress. When relatives who are refugees from the Nazis move in with them, Elly has to do some growing uo. |
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Page 172
... McGuire's office that morning and had been wiped out of her mind by the re- hearsal . She wanted to tell Phil about it , was already sorting out the words in her mind — and here they were at the store . Mama had already closed up , and ...
... McGuire's office that morning and had been wiped out of her mind by the re- hearsal . She wanted to tell Phil about it , was already sorting out the words in her mind — and here they were at the store . Mama had already closed up , and ...
Page 233
... McGuire told Mrs. Wilbur , " giving us something to laugh at like this . Just what we needed . " " The right medicine , " Mr. Plotkin agreed . " The kids'll eat it up tomorrow . Nothing like some fun in bad times . " " I saw it on ...
... McGuire told Mrs. Wilbur , " giving us something to laugh at like this . Just what we needed . " " The right medicine , " Mr. Plotkin agreed . " The kids'll eat it up tomorrow . Nothing like some fun in bad times . " " I saw it on ...
Page 280
... McGuire walked in , mopping his head and saying , " Sonya , would I take a drink ? You bet I would ! " " Then it must be iced tea . You know we don't drink in this house , Lou . And you drink too much . " Mr. McGuire brushed off the ...
... McGuire walked in , mopping his head and saying , " Sonya , would I take a drink ? You bet I would ! " " Then it must be iced tea . You know we don't drink in this house , Lou . And you drink too much . " Mr. McGuire brushed off the ...
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