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  • By the time I got to the chapter where Ehrenreich attempted to portray the malnourished pregnant young woman who was cleaning houses as the Little Em'ly of the Evil Capitalist Empire -- while not interceding on the real young woman's behalf and cutting loose from the whole situation as soon as possible -- I was disgusted.

    Fast Food Nation 2009

  • By the time I got to the chapter where Ehrenreich attempted to portray the malnourished pregnant young woman who was cleaning houses as the Little Em'ly of the Evil Capitalist Empire -- while not interceding on the real young woman's behalf and cutting loose from the whole situation as soon as possible -- I was disgusted.

    Politicking 2008

  • I knew that journey was trying on any one's appearance at any time of the year, and after twenty-five years to be thrust into view covered with alkali dust and with one's hat on awry would be too much for feminine patience; so I pointed out to Bishey that he'd better clear out and let Miss Em'ly rest a bit before he showed up.

    Letters of a Woman Homesteader Elinore Pruitt Stewart

  • Both dreamed of the golden West; so Bishey had gone to blaze the trail, and "Miss Em'ly" was to follow.

    Letters of a Woman Homesteader Elinore Pruitt Stewart

  • I hastened to the room I knew was reserved for Miss Em'ly.

    Letters of a Woman Homesteader Elinore Pruitt Stewart

  • Bishey had come when he could stay away no longer; he and Miss Em'ly had had their first little talk, so they came out to where I was laying the table.

    Letters of a Woman Homesteader Elinore Pruitt Stewart

  • (Played in the drama of _Little Em'ly_, at the Olympic Theatre, in 1869.)

    Charles Dickens and Music James T. Lightwood

  • I peeked between the curtains, and saw Bishey's wagon piled high with boxes, with Miss Em'ly, self-possessed and happy, greeting the colonel.

    Letters of a Woman Homesteader Elinore Pruitt Stewart

  • THE MICAWBER QUADRILLE (played in the drama of _Little Em'ly_, at the Olympic Theatre, in 1869).

    Charles Dickens and Music James T. Lightwood

  • "Miss Em'ly" was coming, would be there on the afternoon stage.

    Letters of a Woman Homesteader Elinore Pruitt Stewart

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