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A Simple Scottish Lassie Tells of Loss and Hardship
Jeannie McLean recalls childhood on a Scottish farm near the Tweed and Dee, family bonds, Sabbath rituals, and her early life with her mother, grandmother, and brother Johnnie. After a move to Portsmouth, a harsh, nagging mistress drives her to emotional strain, illness, and a pivotal turn toward a hopeful marriage with a kindly brewer's helper named John.
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Van
Jeannie
Jeannie McLean
Dee
Donside
Johnnie
Granoie
Auld Grannnie
Auld Kirkyard
Jobovie
Aald Grannie
Johnonie
Grane Nie
Grannie
Father
Johnoije
Mother
Anld
Beigerow
Jamie
Clear
Scotland
Diana
Braehead
Johanie
Roup
Jehonies
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Southies
Portsmouth
Jassie
France
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Pluties
Joon
Mistress
Jeanie
Ann
John