Inside the story
Meet Cecilia Gay
Cecilia Gay, also called Cissy, is Roaring Abel's frail daughter, living in disgrace and without family support. When Valancy meets her, Cecilia needs care, and the two begin a friendship as Valancy comes to nurse her.
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Once a pretty, slight, blossom-like girl with soft golden hair, clear waxen features, and large beautiful blue eyes; now wasted and broken, with hollow cheeks marked by little scarlet spots and enormous eyes wept nearly of their beauty.
