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A Feeling She’d Never Felt Before.
Just when Ruth feels like she has her feet firmly underneath her, everything is changing again. Will everything she’s endured keep her rooted in her convictions, or is she floating away? This is the EIGHTH Sneak Peek drop for “The Girl in the Newsroom”. If you missed any you can find them all linked below or on my Goodreads.
The Girl in the Newsroom
Alva Belmont smiled. “Congressman! How kind of you to join us.”
Hal gestured to Ruth. “I believe you know my companion. Ruth Feldman was one of the garment workers on the picket lines in 1909.”
Anne Morgan gasped. “Oh my goodness, Ruth, yes! I didn’t recognize you. How are you, my dear?”
Ruth smiled. “I’m actually a news reporter now.”
Anne nodded. “I remember when you gave that first interview on the picket line. You had them captivated.”
Another woman stepped forward–Pauline Newman, another labor organizer who had worked with Clara Lemlich, but had since fallen out with her. Ruth had ended up being closer to Clara hadn’t seen Pauline since.
“Nice to see you again, Ruth. A reporter you said? Whereabouts?” Pauline asked.
“The Forward.” Ruth remembered Pauline had gotten involved with the hierarchy of the Ladies Garment Workers Union.“And you’re with the ILGWU now?”
“Yes, I’m the Educational Director for the Health Center.” Pauline slipped Ruth a card. “We’ll have to keep in touch. It helps to have a contact in the press to share what we offer.”
Ruth was stunned. Education? Health Center? She knew the ILGWU had made advancements over the years, but how much had changed since Ruth toiled away for pennies and free meat pies at the Triangle. “What are you offering the workers now?”
Pauline smiled. “A lot has changed. Why don’t you visit? We have a full medical center.”
“Can the workers afford it?”
Pauline signaled a waiter for another drink. “They pay a small fee. But the union subsidizes the bulk of it. And we partner with generous hospitals like Lenox Hill.”
How long Ester had suffered with that horrible cough? And Abraham had resorted to a liquid diet when he had a toothache. Ruth had been relatively healthy, but even she had worked through awful ailments. What a difference having access to healthcare would have made!
She felt Hal squeeze her arm. She looked up to see his vibrant blue eyes, sparkling with mischief. He gestured with his head slightly, signaling Ruth to offer her services. She felt his bravery surge through her. Was this what it felt like to have a partner?
“I’ll take you up on that tour.” Ruth said. “I’d love to see your medical center and write about it.”
“Marvelous,” Pauline said. “I’ll write you to set up a time.”
Hal bowed to the ladies and pulled her away. He leant down to whisper in her ear. “How’d that feel?”
“Absolutely surreal.” Exciting ideas swirled through her. “Perhaps I could even get permission to make it another feature.”
Hal shrugged. “You never know until you ask. I certainly think it would be of value.” He patted her hand. “But I’m biased toward anything written by you.”
Ruth had to look away from his intent gaze. Something fluttered in her chest–a feeling she’d never felt before. But before confusion could overtake her, he held out a hand.
“Let’s dance.”
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