Darlington's Margaret
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Chapter 4 ...The last day of August, Margaret looked at her small assortment of clothing in disgust. Beth was sitting on her bed watching her, "We're going to need new clothes again, Beth. My clothes aren't worth passing on to you." "We'll have to ask Auntie," Beth said. "I'm afraid to ask but she's not going to do anything about it if I don't." Margaret nervously approached her Aunt and spoke calmly and respectfully. "Aunt Aileen? School will be starting in a week and Beth and I are going to need new clothes." Aunt Aileen got up from her chair and without warning, swung her hand at the side of Margaret's head, hitting her in the ear. Margaret fell to the hardwood floor with a thud. "Haven't I spent enough of my hard earned money on you children?" Tom walked into the room and saw Margaret fall. Auntie was about to strike Margaret the second time when Tom ran forward, grabbing her arm. He yanked it back so hard that Auntie flinched. Her eyes watered and her face turned white with anger...
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Darlington's Margaret is a novel that takes place just after the second world war. After the tragic death of their father, Margaret and her siblings leave England and their invalid mother to come to Canada. Great Aunt Aileen makes the children feel unwelcome. They must deal with homesickness and work very hard in her boarding house without encouragement. Margaret develops courage and determination while coping with Aunt Aileen`s increasing demands. Based on stories told to the Author by her mother at bedtime, Darlington`s Margaret appeals to children aged 8 and up.
About the Author
Dorothy Hodgkins was born in Welland, Ontario, Canada. She now resides in Burlington, Ontario with her husband and two children. Darlington`s Margaret is based on the stories told to Dorothy by her mother at bedtime. Some of the events are factual, some greatly exaggerated and some are outright fiction. It is the Author`s hope that the reader will feel a connection to Margaret and enjoy hearing about her life.