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Cavanelle by Kate Chopin
I WAS always sure of hearing something pleasant from Cavanelle across the counter. If he was not mistaking me for…
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Dead Men’s Shoes by Kate Chopin
It never occurred to any person to wonder what would befall Gilma now that “le vieux Gamiche” was dead. After…
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Desiree’s Baby by Kate Chopin
1 As the day was pleasant, Madame Valmonde drove over to L’Abri to see Desiree and the baby. It made…
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Doctor Chevalier’s Lie by Kate Chopin
The quick report of a pistol rang through the quiet autumn night. It was no unusual sound in the unsavory…
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Emancipation. A Life Fable by Kate Chopin
There was once an animal born into this world, and opening his eyes upon Life, he saw above and about…
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For Marse Chouchoute by Kate Chopin
“AN’ now, young man, w’at you want to remember is this – an’ take it fer yo’ motto: ‘No monkey-shines…
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Her Letters by Kate Chopin
I She had given orders that she wished to remain undisturbed and moreover had locked the doors of her rooms.…
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In Sabine by Kate Chopin
THE sight of a human habitation, even if it was a rude log cabin with a mud chimney at one…
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Juanita by Kate Chopin
To all appearances and according to all accounts, Juanita is a character who does not reflect credit upon her family…
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La Belle Zoraïde by Kate Chopin
The summer night was hot and still; not a ripple of air swept over the marais. Yonder, across Bayou St.…
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