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Julia's Gown Becomes Father-Daughter Triumph
In Julia King's junior year at a small town high school her family cannot afford fine gowns. Her mother secretly sacrifices to sew and mend, while Julia arranges a plan to earn money by babysitting. She buys a plain white voile dress but surprises everyone by choosing a bold lustrous blue satin gown she will embroider herself for graduation.
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Mrs. Bing
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Mrs. Dustin
Mrs. King
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Mrs. Ring
Ince
McClure Kew