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“Mother, please,” the girl cried. “ I didn’t mean to do it! Don’t hit me anymore.” Satisfied that the girl had learned her lesson, the mother turned and slammed the door behind her, leaving Jane sobbing in a heap on her bed.
“ Dont stand there and back-talk me, Jane, or I’ll beat the very daylights outa’ you !” The angry mother slapped and hit at her 12-year-old daughter mercilessly. Why did you do it? Stealing from your own father like a tramp off the street!"
The Day Jane Went to Pieces
THE KING'S BUSINESS
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