Daisy in the Field
9781465512796
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Library of Alexandria
Overview
THE FIRST SMOKE OF THE BATTLEFIELD. While Miss Cardigan went with her nephew to the door, I remained standing by the fire, which could have witnessed to so much done around it that night. I felt strong, but I remember my cheeks had an odd sensation as if the blood had left them. I did not know Miss Cardigan had come back, till I saw her standing beside me and looking at me anxiously. Will you go and lie down now, my lamb? Oh, no! I said. Oh, no—I do not want to lie down. I have not done my studying yet, that I came to do. Studying! said Miss Cardigan
