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 106
... watch on his slumbering fellow - traveller , he swiftly and noiselessly secured the ends of his railway - rug to the racks on either side of the carriage , so that a substantial curtain hung athwart the compartment . In the narrow ...
... watch on his slumbering fellow - traveller , he swiftly and noiselessly secured the ends of his railway - rug to the racks on either side of the carriage , so that a substantial curtain hung athwart the compartment . In the narrow ...
Page 196
... watch the people dancing and throwing away their money at petits chevaux . " It was just before petits chevaux had been supplanted by boule . " Roger was not staying in the same hotel , but they knew that the casino would be certain of ...
... watch the people dancing and throwing away their money at petits chevaux . " It was just before petits chevaux had been supplanted by boule . " Roger was not staying in the same hotel , but they knew that the casino would be certain of ...
Page 545
... watch Major Latton and Mr. Strinnit knocking balls about on a table " " They are both supposed to be first - rate players , " said the hostess . " I have yet to learn that my verses and my art causerie are of second - rate quality ...
... watch Major Latton and Mr. Strinnit knocking balls about on a table " " They are both supposed to be first - rate players , " said the hostess . " I have yet to learn that my verses and my art causerie are of second - rate quality ...
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Reginald 36x | 8 |
Reginalds Choir Treat | 15 |
Reginald at the Carlton | 22 |
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