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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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The Bum's Rush
Miss Pigot sits in an Edinburgh drawing room trying to justify her actions at the Calcutta orphanage. But how can she? Miss Pigot doesn't know what accusations Miss Smail made. Members of the Ladies Association quiz her about her church attendance. Why did she go to the native church instead of the Scottish one? Why hasn't she converted more students? But the ladies aren't her judges. The charges are so serious, they refer them to the Foreign Mission Committee and invite Mary to visit the Princes Street Gardens. Talk about the bum's rush.
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
The room becomes thunderously quiet. I’ve nothing else to argue. I keep my posture erect.
Mrs. Stevenson smooths some non-existent wrinkles on her skirt. “It appears you and Miss Smail were unevenly yoked. I think your decision to send her out of the mission unwise, but I understand your frustration. For the moment, let us leave things as they are until after you meet with the Investigating Committee.” A smile cracks her face. “Have you had the opportunity to walk in the Princes Street Gardens? They’re quite lovely this time of year.”
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