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Queechy Chapter VII - The Curtain Falls Upon the Scene
In which young Fleda embarks on a visit to Montepoole under the gentle care of Mr. Carleton, finding herself pleasantly shielded amidst unfamiliar company and the curiosities of society, yet returns to the quiet, shadowed chamber of her ailing grandfather where tender words and the solemnity of life’s fleeting nature weigh upon her heart. With patient fidelity she watches through the night, comforted by the presence of Aunt Miriam and the steady flame of hope that lifts the spirit even in the darkest hours.
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