The Short Stories of Saki (H.H. Munro): Complete, Volume 10Viking Press, 1930 - 718 pages |
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... sort of human hinter- land that one never has the time to explore . There was a fellow I stayed with once in Warwickshire who farmed his own land , but was otherwise quite steady . Should never have suspected him of having a soul , yet ...
... sort of human hinter- land that one never has the time to explore . There was a fellow I stayed with once in Warwickshire who farmed his own land , but was otherwise quite steady . Should never have suspected him of having a soul , yet ...
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... sort of thing when circumstances have seemed to warrant it . " " Circumstances never warrant that sort of thing , " said Amanda hastily . " If you don't mind my saying so , " observed Laura , “ Egbert is a circumstance that would ...
... sort of thing when circumstances have seemed to warrant it . " " Circumstances never warrant that sort of thing , " said Amanda hastily . " If you don't mind my saying so , " observed Laura , “ Egbert is a circumstance that would ...
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... sort . " It's an extravagance , because it's one of the most expen- sive dishes on the menu , but at any rate it proves that I'm not Lady Starping ; she never touches shell - fish , and poor Lady Braddleshrub has no digestion at all ...
... sort . " It's an extravagance , because it's one of the most expen- sive dishes on the menu , but at any rate it proves that I'm not Lady Starping ; she never touches shell - fish , and poor Lady Braddleshrub has no digestion at all ...
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Reginald on Christmas Presents | 6 |
Reginalds Peace Poem | 13 |
Reginald on HouseParties | 20 |
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