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 104
... York just as fast as I can . ' " " Quinny shook his head . " Nice girl like you don't be- long in New York . What you want to go there for ? " “ Study acting . You said yourself I was good . I know it . I am good . Not good enough ...
... York just as fast as I can . ' " " Quinny shook his head . " Nice girl like you don't be- long in New York . What you want to go there for ? " “ Study acting . You said yourself I was good . I know it . I am good . Not good enough ...
Page 220
... York with the others ? I'm worried about him . " " He was right , " her grandmother said firmly . “ It is like a vacation for them . Phil will watch out for him . Oh , I am glad this boy is going off to college , I do not like to see ...
... York with the others ? I'm worried about him . " " He was right , " her grandmother said firmly . “ It is like a vacation for them . Phil will watch out for him . Oh , I am glad this boy is going off to college , I do not like to see ...
Page 224
... York to meet Uncle Michael . At first Phil was to stay home , but the librarian agreed that he needed a holiday , and he was eager to see Co- lumbia University and the room he would rent from Mama's friend . Elly refused to stay ...
... York to meet Uncle Michael . At first Phil was to stay home , but the librarian agreed that he needed a holiday , and he was eager to see Co- lumbia University and the room he would rent from Mama's friend . Elly refused to stay ...
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