what does Mrs. Harling mean when she says "You didn't get that speech out of books" to Jim at the end of chapter 13?

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this answer can be found in chapter 13, book 2 of My Antonia

Asked by halee s #313949 on 4/9/2013 7:43 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/9/2013 8:09 PM

Answered by Aslan on 4/9/2013 8:09 PM

Jim gives a speech at his graduation, which Mrs. Harling is very proud of. She thinks Jim has a natural gift for eloquence.