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Emily Monologue from TRADITION

From TRADITION by GEORGE MIDDLETON

female · inspirational · 1:09 min

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I found I hadn't lost my old skill, though it's been a good many years since I held a brush--since before we were married, George. I had an idea I thought would sell: paper dolls with little hand-painted dresses on separate sheets; they were so much softer than the printed kind, and children like anything soft. I wrote to Mr. Aylwin--you remember--he was so kind to me years before. He had called here once before when you were away and asked after my work. He used to think I had such promise. He found an opportunity to use the dolls as a specialty, and when I explained he induced some other firms to use all I can paint, too. They pay me very well. I made enough each month to help Mary when she went behind.

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Emily reflects on her past artistic skills and newfound success in creating paper dolls, revealing her determination to contribute to her family despite the years lost.

30s · joy · identity · ambition · family · redemption

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