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Sandra Wagner-Wright
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
Literature & Fiction
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I Hate Him Already
About the same time William Hastie stands at the ship's rail and adjusts his sun hat, James Wilson and Mary Pigot grapple with his arrival. Mr. Wilson hoped to be appointed Principal of Scottish College; now he must make the best of the situation. And he wants Miss Pigot to do the same. But it's hard for her. Mr. Wilson is her friend, and she has few friends. He's her advisor and colleague as she does her duties at the Female Mission. It isn't just that Miss Pigot relies on Mr. Wilson's friendship; she needs his advice to function. And now, everything will change.
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
The new man may not want me,” Mr. Wilson responds.
“I hate him already,” I say, which is hardly fair since I’ve yet to meet Mr. Hastie. But I don’t know how I’ll cope without Mr. Wilson’s support and advice. Mr. Wilson squeezes my hand.
“You must accept the situation. Mr. Hastie is now God’s man in Calcutta.” Mr. Wilson moves his head to the side and shrugs. “I understand Mr. Hastie is a great speaker and well-trained. He’ll be an asset to the Scottish Mission.”
“But he isn’t you,” I sigh and pick at a piece of lint on my sensible gray dress.
“I think that’s the point,” Mr. Wilson says. “I’m a simple man from a small town in Scotland. I can’t engage in philosophy. I’m not the man for the job. I never was.”
“But you’re my friend.”
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