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The Secret

Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

Publisher: e-artnow

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The Secret by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman is about Catherine, who is unexpectedly missing from her home at a quarter to eight when her whole family is expecting her. Suddenly, she bursts in with a surprise. Excerpt: "Catherine Gould came hurrying into the house at half-past eight. John Greason, the man to whom she was engaged, sat in the south room with her mother and aunt Sarah. There were a light and a fire in the best parlor, but since Catherine was not at home when she arrived, John sat down with her mother and aunt."
Available since: 12/06/2023.
Print length: 22 pages.

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