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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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An Empty Room
Mary arrives at the Edinburgh Ladies' Association headquarters. Now she doesn't know what to do. I think that's the moment when Mary realizes her enemy is essentially invisible. She doesn't know if she's accused of anything or even how she should act. At that moment, while Mary burns her mouth on the scalding tea, she must have felt very alone.
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
The room is plain, the furniture serviceable, and the fireplace swept. I sit on a horsehair sofa. The mantel clock makes a very loud tick. Suddenly I’m nervous. My only plan was to get here. I don’t know what to do now.
The girl comes in with a tea tray.
“I thought you might want something to eat after your journey,” she says. “Mrs. Williamson says she canna come down tonight, but she’ll see you at breakfast. I’ll come back in a bit and take you upstairs.”
“Thank you.” I’m surprised this Mrs. Williamson doesn’t greet me. Perhaps she’s angry with me for showing up without an invitation. Despite my queasy stomach, I nibble a piece of shortbread, enjoying the buttery sweetness. In contrast, the tea is scalding.
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