The Focus, Vol. 9: October-November, 1919 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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Excerpt from The Focus, Vol. 9: October-November, 1919

Miss Bessie, the schoolmistress, in a neat shirtwaist suit, starched until it would have stood alone, assumed an air Of authority and outward composure. Inwardly she felt possessed of some strange foreboding that all might not go well - but what had she to fear? Each child knew his part perfectly, and there was Majorie, the most advanced pupil in school and the joy' of her life. At all events, Maj orie would uphold the honor of the school. She had taken part in things before. Besides, this time she herself had given Majorie special private training in order that the people Of Oakdale might for once be shown what real literature was. Maj orie was going to recite Gray's Elegy.

Meanwhile Majorie was the center Of attraction. The girls and boys gathered about her and whispered admiringly, Speak that piece good, Maj orie.

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