Bel Kaufman Quotes

She hoped the examination would not take too long because she had to take Patty to her art class, shop for tonight’s dinner, and fix the hem of Patty’s new dress for her sixth birthday party next week.

Bel Kaufman

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• She hoped the examination would not take too long because she had to take Patty to her art class, shop for tonight’s dinner, and fix the hem of Patty’s new dress for her sixth birthday party next week.

  

  Bel Kaufman
  • Birthday
  • Dinner
  • Examination