I wonder. If I had you wear that mask today, Anne, would you find the courage to tell me what is troubling you?" Anne would very much have liked to confide in her father, but where in the world would she begin? He leaned over and whispered in her ear. "I will tell you a secret, my dear. All of my children are shy. They have simply learned the art of wearing masks. Lena Coakley
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  1. The rage inside Charlotte crested to a peak. "I'm angry because Papa and Aunt Branwell never would have sent you here, " she shouted. "Not to a charity school. Not the precious boy." "I know that, " Branwell said, his voice ragged. "I've always known...
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