Kit Learns a Lesson: A School StoryIn 1934 Kit finds that she has hard lessons to learn about the Depression both at home, where she is helping her mother run a boarding house while her father looks for a new job, and at school, where a fight spoils the preparations for the Thanksgiving pageant. |
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... boarders paid money to rent rooms and have meals there . Mother was very particular about having their breakfast ready on time . As Kit hurriedly tied her shoes , she saw that someone had moved her typewriter from one side of her desk ...
... boarders paid money to rent rooms and have meals there . Mother was very particular about having their breakfast ready on time . As Kit hurriedly tied her shoes , she saw that someone had moved her typewriter from one side of her desk ...
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... boarders , we don't have enough money to cover our expenses . We need at least two more boarders to make ends meet . ” " But where would we put them ? ” asked Kit . " No one would pay to share my attic . The roof leaks ! And Charlie's ...
... boarders , we don't have enough money to cover our expenses . We need at least two more boarders to make ends meet . ” " But where would we put them ? ” asked Kit . " No one would pay to share my attic . The roof leaks ! And Charlie's ...
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... boarders stay . We can't let them see us worried and moping . So ! Shoulders back , chin up , and put on a cheery morning face , please . " Kit forced her lips into a stiff smile . " I guess that will have to do , " said Mother briskly ...
... boarders stay . We can't let them see us worried and moping . So ! Shoulders back , chin up , and put on a cheery morning face , please . " Kit forced her lips into a stiff smile . " I guess that will have to do , " said Mother briskly ...
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