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Who is Miss King from Collected Short Stories Volume Three and what is their importance? W._Somerset_Maugham English & Literature Miss King | Collected Short Stories Volume Three

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Miss King is the English governess of Prince Ali's daughters. The girls treat her badly, and although Ashenden tries to befriend Miss King, she is mean in return. One evening, Miss King has a stroke that affects her keeps her speech. She indicates she wants Ashenden with her...... her reason.... to speak the name of their mother country onbeforee more time before she dies.

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Collected Short Stories Volume Three