boarding school
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Boarding-school novel; the heroine, repelled by the emotional friendships around her, throws herself with relief into the arms of a man.
From Checklist A complete, cumulative Checklist of lesbian, variant and homosexual fiction, in English or available in English translation, with supplements of related material, for the use of collectors, students and librarians. by Bradley, Marion Zimmer
Two Masters deals with passages in the life of a young lady who is described as "a Boarding-school Miss" in Volume I., and "a young she-fiend" in Volume III.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, December 6, 1890 by Various
However, to return to the Ball, one of the ladies performed in Boarding-school French, and as far as looks went, they made a decidedly good impression.
From A Trip to Cuba by Howe, Julia Ward
The Girls' Boarding-school at Constantinople was also discontinued for similar reasons, and was reopened at Marsovan in 1865.
From History Of The Missions Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions To The Oriental Churches, Volume II. by Anderson, Rufus
The Female Boarding-school at Aintab was commenced under the care of Miss Proctor in 1861, with eight pupils.
From History Of The Missions Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions To The Oriental Churches, Volume II. by Anderson, Rufus
