[The Shoulders of Atlas by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman]@TWC D-Link bookThe Shoulders of Atlas CHAPTER XI 21/41
The wine had deepened the glow on her cheeks.
Her eyes were more brilliant. She pulled her hair a little over one temple, and looked at herself with entire satisfaction.
Lucy had beautiful neck and arms, unexpectedly plump for a girl so apparently slender.
Her skin was full of rosy color, too.
She gazed at the superb curve of her shoulders rising above the dainty lace of her corset-cover, and smiled undisguisedly. "I wish my neck was as plump as yours," said Rose. "Yes, she has a nice, plump neck," said Mrs.Ayres.While the words showed maternal pride, the tone never relaxed from its nervous anxiety. Lucy's smile vanished suddenly.
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