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“Hundreds of People”

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Abigail

“Hundreds of People” In A Tale of Two Cities, Dickens’ great novel of the French Revolution, there is a scene where the book’s heroine says: “I have sometimes sat alone here of an evening, listening, until I have made the … Continue reading →

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Heroes and Patriots

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Abigail

Heroes and Patriots We’re in California now, but just before our trip I bought a paperback to read on the plane. It’s been mentioned nowhere that I know of, but I happened to notice its title online: A Voice for … Continue reading →

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