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The Railway Children

CHAPTER XIII
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So that a man has to be very careful, not only of his fists, but of his words.

They're awfully brave, you know," he went on.

"Think of Bobbie waiting alone in the tunnel with that poor chap.

It's an odd thing--the softer and more easily hurt a woman is the better she can screw herself up to do what HAS to be done.

I've seen some brave women--your Mother's one," he ended abruptly.
"Yes," said Peter.
"Well, that's all.


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