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      DISCORDS

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      by LovelyMay In Chapter V of "Just David" titled "Discords," the small village of Hinsdale is stirred by a mysterious case involvin a deceased man found in Farmer Holly's barn, a puzzling scenario enhanced by the presence of David and his father who had recently arrived in town. Initially thought to be tramps, David and his deceased father intrigue the townsfolk due to their unusual behavior and the mystery surrounding their identities. Despite efforts, the man's identity remains a mystery, prompting the townspeople to…
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      TWO LETTERS

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      by LovelyMay In Chapter IV of "Just David" titled "Two Letters," David, a young boy, wakes up in unfamiliar surroundings, realizing the permanence of his father's absence. In his confusion and distress, David encounters Perry Larson, who attempts to sympathize with David's situation. Unable to understand the fate of his father fully or the adults around him, David declines an invitation to breakfast and plans to return to his mountain home, believing it to be where he belongs and where his father would find him if he…
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      THE VALLEY

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      by LovelyMay In Chapter III of "Just David," the serene moonlit night unveils the unexpected arrival of David and his father in a quiet valley, seeking rest in an accommodating barn. The tranquil scene is jarringly interrupted by the vibrant notes of David’s violin, piercing the silence and drawing the attention of Simeon Holly and his wife, Ellen, owners of the property. Mistaking the harmonious intrusion for the work of vagrants, Simeon, characterized by his stern conviction, sets out to confront the source with a…
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      THE TRAIL

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      by LovelyMay In Chapter II of "Just David," titled “The Trail,” a remarkable journey begins for David and his father. With a newfound surge of strength, the father hastily prepares for their departure. Their little room, once filled with photographs and music, is stripped bare, leaving behind only the essentials packed into a traveling bag. The destination is a mystery to David, sparking a mix of excitement and uneasiness. They are not heading to their usual village but to the valley—David's valley, with the…
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      by LovelyMay In the secluded splendor of the mountain-side stands a lone cabin, a sanctuary for David and his father amid the grandeur of nature. This chapter paints an idyllic scene of their rustic home, nestled against cliffs that shield it from the north wind, and looks out over a verdant slope stretching down to a dramatic valley. This landscape is not just a backdrop but a vital character in their lives, especially for David, whose heart is intertwined with the wild and enchanting views it offers. The interior of…
    • Story

      Just David

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      by LovelyMay Just David by Eleanor H. Porter is the story of a young, musically gifted boy who, after his father's death, brings hope and transformation to a small village through his innocence and love of music.
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