Miss Civilization by Richard Harding Davis
page 37 of 41 (90%)
page 37 of 41 (90%)
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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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