News of the World

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Paulette Jiles

The Wagon

When he agrees to deliver Johanna to her relatives hundreds of miles away, Captain Kidd buys a wagon for the journey. He surmises from the large inscription on the side—“Curative Waters Mineral Springs East Texas”—that…

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The Doll

During the long journey, Captain Kidd’s friend Doris gives Johanna a small doll. Later that night, Johanna runs away from the wagon to the river, where she sees a party of Kiowa riding on the…

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