Came a CavalierWhen Connie is humiliated by her college boyfriend, she drops out of Tufts and becomes a nurse in France during WWI. There, due to scarcity, she is suddenly more attractive to men and gains much needed confidence but ultimately experiences both joy and real heartbreak. |
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... Nicole spoke to Constance about this song . The Germans sang it first in Africa , Nicole had learned ; now the Allies were singing it too ; there were French words and English words for the same tune . That was the connection in which ...
... Nicole spoke to Constance about this song . The Germans sang it first in Africa , Nicole had learned ; now the Allies were singing it too ; there were French words and English words for the same tune . That was the connection in which ...
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... Nicole . " When you still had contacts with the Resistance , Nicole , did you ever hear anyone speak of weapons like these ? " Nicole studied the text and illustrations carefully . Then she answered with such hestitation that it was ...
... Nicole . " When you still had contacts with the Resistance , Nicole , did you ever hear anyone speak of weapons like these ? " Nicole studied the text and illustrations carefully . Then she answered with such hestitation that it was ...
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... Nicole . She could see that the girl could hardly wait to speak . Constance shook her head slightly , controlling her own impatience , until they were out of all possible earshot . Then she put her head close to Nicole's . " About the ...
... Nicole . She could see that the girl could hardly wait to speak . Constance shook her head slightly , controlling her own impatience , until they were out of all possible earshot . Then she put her head close to Nicole's . " About the ...
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