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Miss Civilization by Richard Harding Davis
page 37 of 41 (90%)
Of course we took it. Why does she wear it where everybody can see
it?

HATCH:
(savagely)
Keep quiet, you fool.

ALICE:
She WORE it? You took it--FROM HER?

HATCH:
We didn't hurt her. We only frightened her a bit.
(Angrily.)
And we'll frighten you before we're done with you, Miss
Civilization!

ALICE:
(defiantly, her voice rising)
Frighten me! You--you with your faces covered! You're not men
enough. You're afraid to even steal from men. You rob WOMEN when
they're alone--at night.
(Holds up locket.)
Try to take that from me!

VOICE:
(calling)
Alice--Alice!

ALICE:
Mother! Oh, I forgot, I forgot.
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