The Complete Short Stories of SakiHalcyon house, 1939 - 718 pages |
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Page 185
... VESPALUUS " TELL ELL me a story , " said the Baroness , staring out despair- ingly at the rain ; it was that light , apologetic sort of rain that looks as if ... VESPALUUS 185 The Story of St Vespaluus The Way to the Dairy The Peace Offering.
... VESPALUUS " TELL ELL me a story , " said the Baroness , staring out despair- ingly at the rain ; it was that light , apologetic sort of rain that looks as if ... VESPALUUS 185 The Story of St Vespaluus The Way to the Dairy The Peace Offering.
Page 187
... Vespaluus , ' said the king , ' and impress on him the error of his ways . We cannot have the heir to the throne setting such a dangerous example . ' " " But where shall I find the necessary arguments ? ' asked the Librarian . " I give ...
... Vespaluus , ' said the king , ' and impress on him the error of his ways . We cannot have the heir to the throne setting such a dangerous example . ' " " But where shall I find the necessary arguments ? ' asked the Librarian . " I give ...
Page 190
... Vespaluus gave a lusty and well - aimed kick , which sent all three hives toppling one over another . The next moment he was wrapped from head to foot in bees ; each individual insect nursed the dreadful and humili- ating knowledge that ...
... Vespaluus gave a lusty and well - aimed kick , which sent all three hives toppling one over another . The next moment he was wrapped from head to foot in bees ; each individual insect nursed the dreadful and humili- ating knowledge that ...
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Reginald on Christmas Presents | 6 |
Reginalds Peace Poem | 13 |
Reginald on HouseParties | 20 |
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