The Complete Short Stories of SakiHalcyon house, 1939 - 718 pages |
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... Davos is full of Russians , and they are sure to wear the most lovely sables and things . To be among people who are smothered in furs when one hasn't any oneself makes one want to break most of the Commandments . ' " If it's furs that ...
... Davos is full of Russians , and they are sure to wear the most lovely sables and things . To be among people who are smothered in furs when one hasn't any oneself makes one want to break most of the Commandments . ' " If it's furs that ...
Page 426
... Davos this winter . Yes , I should think a fan would please her more than any- thing . After our birthdays are over we inspect each other's muster of presents , and I always feel dreadfully humble . She gets such nice things , and I ...
... Davos this winter . Yes , I should think a fan would please her more than any- thing . After our birthdays are over we inspect each other's muster of presents , and I always feel dreadfully humble . She gets such nice things , and I ...
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... Davos it was the most perfect time abroad we had ever had together . He always lunched at the Hôtel de France , which was quite a club for journalists ; the food was good , and there were generally interesting people to be met there ...
... Davos it was the most perfect time abroad we had ever had together . He always lunched at the Hôtel de France , which was quite a club for journalists ; the food was good , and there were generally interesting people to be met there ...
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Reginald on Christmas Presents | 6 |
Reginalds Peace Poem | 13 |
Reginald on HouseParties | 20 |
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