The Short Stories of Saki (H.H. Munro): Complete, Volume 10Viking Press, 1930 - 718 pages |
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Page 565
... portmanteau . It's the only thing to do . " On the morrow an alert watch was kept by the conspirators behind half - closed doors , and when Wilfrid , clad in a gor- geous bath - robe , had made his way to the bath - room , there was a ...
... portmanteau . It's the only thing to do . " On the morrow an alert watch was kept by the conspirators behind half - closed doors , and when Wilfrid , clad in a gor- geous bath - robe , had made his way to the bath - room , there was a ...
Page 566
... portmanteau ! Husband and wife looked blankly and desperately at one another . It was Mrs. Peter who arrived first at an inspiration . " How dreadful to think there are thieves in the house ! We keep the drawing - room locked up at ...
... portmanteau ! Husband and wife looked blankly and desperately at one another . It was Mrs. Peter who arrived first at an inspiration . " How dreadful to think there are thieves in the house ! We keep the drawing - room locked up at ...
Page 567
... portmanteau when I got my bath - robe out this morning , before going to my bath , and it was not there when I unlocked the portmanteau on my return . Some one had taken it while I was away from the room . " " The Pigeoncotes had turned ...
... portmanteau when I got my bath - robe out this morning , before going to my bath , and it was not there when I unlocked the portmanteau on my return . Some one had taken it while I was away from the room . " " The Pigeoncotes had turned ...
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