The Short Stories of Saki (H.H. Munro)Contains the best of Saki's short stories, a biography by his sister and an introduction. |
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Page 155
... eyes that had only known the wistful patience of defeat . Under his breath , with a fur- tive exultation , he began once again the pæan of victory and devastation . And presently his eyes were rewarded : out through that doorway came a ...
... eyes that had only known the wistful patience of defeat . Under his breath , with a fur- tive exultation , he began once again the pæan of victory and devastation . And presently his eyes were rewarded : out through that doorway came a ...
Page 361
... eyes of one who sees things that are not visible to ordinary mortals , and invests the commonplace things of this world with qualities unsuspected by plainer folk - the eyes of a poet or a house agent . He was quietly dressed - that ...
... eyes of one who sees things that are not visible to ordinary mortals , and invests the commonplace things of this world with qualities unsuspected by plainer folk - the eyes of a poet or a house agent . He was quietly dressed - that ...
Page 537
... eyes looking very tired , but ablaze with excitement , her hair done anyhow , and a large brown volume hugged under her arm . " At last I've seen something supernatural ! " she exclaimed , and gave Mrs. Norbury a fervent kiss , as ...
... eyes looking very tired , but ablaze with excitement , her hair done anyhow , and a large brown volume hugged under her arm . " At last I've seen something supernatural ! " she exclaimed , and gave Mrs. Norbury a fervent kiss , as ...
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Reginald 36x | 8 |
Reginalds Choir Treat | 15 |
Reginald at the Carlton | 22 |
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