so-tight

Updated: May 5, 2025

"The cruel thing!" exclaimed Helen, the waters of her sympathy rising for Bella Pike now. "There's the poor kid!" said Tom. Bella appeared at an open door far up in the peak of the haymow. The hay was packed solidly under the roof; but there was an air space left at either end. "She has put herself into the so-tight corner no?" suggested the young Frenchman. "You've said it!" agreed Tom.

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