Grief is a knot which is hard to untie

  • Widdowson, J.

Abstract

Girl is deserted by her lover; all her relatives are dead. Sends for her lover as she lies dying and giving birth. Accuses him; prays for death of her baby. Is buried along with the baby.Mercer: Peacock, 673-4

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