Treading Pearls
Mrs. Carlton has two daughters, Alice, a modest unassuming girl, and Ermer, a high-headed, self-willed girl. On her death bed, Mrs. Carlton calls Alice to her. "You are so backward, Alice," ... Read allMrs. Carlton has two daughters, Alice, a modest unassuming girl, and Ermer, a high-headed, self-willed girl. On her death bed, Mrs. Carlton calls Alice to her. "You are so backward, Alice," she says, "I don't like to die and leave you alone; your sister Ermer will be treading pea... Read allMrs. Carlton has two daughters, Alice, a modest unassuming girl, and Ermer, a high-headed, self-willed girl. On her death bed, Mrs. Carlton calls Alice to her. "You are so backward, Alice," she says, "I don't like to die and leave you alone; your sister Ermer will be treading pearls, while you are everybody's servant." John Blair, well-to-do merchant, and his wife hav... Read all