Betty Smith Quotes


How much do they be paying you?" he asked mellowly. "The usual salary. A little more than they think I'm worth and a little less than I think I'm worth.


Citations

Smith, Betty. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Harper & Brothers, 1943.

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Betty Smith
Betty Smith
  • Born: December 15, 1896
  • Died: January 17, 1972
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Writer

Betty Smith was an American author. She is best known for her 1943 bestselling book A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.