C for VictoryWhen Harold, the boy Ruth has dated for years, goes to England to fight with the Royal Air Forces, she promises to write. When Jim Griffin comes to town, Ruth's heart is torn. Will she do the right thing? |
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... the mess again and shook her head . " We'll take care of this later . I have to get to the gym . Don't disturb anything till Mrs. Hastings has been here . " Tim nodded . Ruth hurried to the gym to find it transformed into a school carnival ...
... the mess again and shook her head . " We'll take care of this later . I have to get to the gym . Don't disturb anything till Mrs. Hastings has been here . " Tim nodded . Ruth hurried to the gym to find it transformed into a school carnival ...
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... shook her head . As they cleaned up , the kitchen door opened , and George stepped into the room . " We saved ' em . I'm going to change out of these wet clothes and then come back for some hot cof- fee . " He picked up a candle and left ...
... shook her head . As they cleaned up , the kitchen door opened , and George stepped into the room . " We saved ' em . I'm going to change out of these wet clothes and then come back for some hot cof- fee . " He picked up a candle and left ...
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... the mud in Nakamuras ' driveway last spring and now ... " He shook his head hopelessly . She caught her breath and sat up , trying to grasp his words . The room was silent , and the clock ticked loudly as relief washed over her . She ...
... the mud in Nakamuras ' driveway last spring and now ... " He shook his head hopelessly . She caught her breath and sat up , trying to grasp his words . The room was silent , and the clock ticked loudly as relief washed over her . She ...
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