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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... looked like an Egyptian painted head , remote and noble . " Elly , she won't do You Can't Take It With You , will she ? " " Mrs. Wilbur ? Why not ? Lots of parts . " Laura groaned . " It's so . . . it's what you'd expect , such a ...
... looked like an Egyptian painted head , remote and noble . " Elly , she won't do You Can't Take It With You , will she ? " " Mrs. Wilbur ? Why not ? Lots of parts . " Laura groaned . " It's so . . . it's what you'd expect , such a ...
Page 241
... looked cool and elegant in the white linen suit he had contrived to find in Stockholm , and which he wore with long - sleeved white shirts and sober ties . How rumpled Pop looked next to him , Elly thought , and yet how much more ...
... looked cool and elegant in the white linen suit he had contrived to find in Stockholm , and which he wore with long - sleeved white shirts and sober ties . How rumpled Pop looked next to him , Elly thought , and yet how much more ...
Page 296
... looked Elly up and down . " Pretty dress . Pretty girl . " He admired the gifts with her . " You look so happy , Pop ! " Elly exclaimed , surprised . Her father's face was tranquil and rested ; he looked bet- ter than he had in a year ...
... looked Elly up and down . " Pretty dress . Pretty girl . " He admired the gifts with her . " You look so happy , Pop ! " Elly exclaimed , surprised . Her father's face was tranquil and rested ; he looked bet- ter than he had in a year ...
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