“She pressed her hand over her heart trying to feel a jagged edge under the flesh. She heard papa sing so many songs about the heart; the heart that was breaking--was aching--was heavy laden--that leaped for joy--that was heavy in sorrow--that turned over--that stood still. She really believed that the heart actually did those things. She was terrified thinking her heart had broken inside her (...)”
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Betty Smith
Betty Smith was an American author known for her novel 'Peter Pan'. Her works are typically written from a child's perspective and have been beloved by readers of all ages. more
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