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Unmentionables. Laurie Loewenstein
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isbn 9781617752056
Автор произведения Laurie Loewenstein
Издательство Ingram
As Emmett ducked through a tent flap, Marian turned back to her friend. “Are you feeling all right?”
Placidia was shuffling pamphlets. “Yes, never better.”
Marian had meant the question as a general entrée to feel out exactly how this drastic change in her friend had come about. Now that she looked more closely, Placidia did appear unwell. Her eyes jittered hectically; her skin had a greasy yellow patina.
At that moment, Placidia opened the door and began tugging at the handles of the heavy valise.
“Why don’t you wait until Emmett gets back? He can carry that.”
“I can manage.”
Marian, attempting to lessen the tension, laughed lightly. “You’re still the modern woman, I see. Taking on a man’s job.”
Placidia yanked the bag so hard it hit the ground with a thud. “Not in the least.”
A smile crossed Marian’s lips. “It was a joke.”
Placidia looked away for a minute. Her words burst like a thundercloud: “Ever since I recognized you down at the depot, I’ve been struggling to hold my tongue. But I can’t any longer.” The older woman shook her finger in Marian’s surprised face. “You and your ilk. Talking up dress reform so that our young women can venture even further from home, go to college, take up men’s work, ride bicycles, golf, dance, and who knows what all? Have you given any thought to the consequences of what you are promoting?”
Marian’s mouth dropped open in surprise.
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