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Miss Victorine and the Southern North quarrel long past
A fragmented memoir recounts Victorine Trimmer and her northern and southern conflicts within a Virginia planter family. The narrator recalls schooling in New York, family tensions over politics and allegiance, and a dramatic night when fire threatened their home, followed by reconciliation and a network of neighbors and suitors.
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Presa Ansaichus
Jehosaqhat Trimmer
Ictarian
Victorino
Harvard
Elwasdiye
Rouen
Victorine
Emily
New York City
Munk Uunly
Ama
Onca
Eral
the Republic
Victorina
Cmd
China
Sas
Norfolk
Tulun
Conva
Ebog
Chile
Vicky
Aunt Emily
Secon
Viutorine
Tonya
Conia
Ami Wu
Andie
Vietorine
Virginia
Anid
Harry Brummers
Roma
Sid Aery
New York
Harry Summers
Leard Victorine
Bieri
Carltons
Taino
Paige
Shaleajeare
Harry
Victorine Waa
Breilee
Slater
Victoriniv
Marty
Tenecshepa
Fogle
Anil Gould
Persia
Mr. Suiuucre
Lava Leen
Anjoke
Indus
Bimnmiers
Magnolia
Thoms Gald
Nathan Appleton
Ernest Long