《铁路边的孩子们》 · Chapter I. The beginning of things (part 3)

“Father's been called away--on business,” said Mother. “Come, darlings, go at once.” They kissed her and went. Roberta lingered to give Mother an extra hug and to whisper: “It wasn't bad news, Mammy, was it? Is anyone dead--or--” “Nobody's dead--no,” said Mother, and she almos

《铁路边的孩子们》 · Chapter I. The beginning of things (part 3)