The Short Stories of Saki (H.H. Munro)Hector Hugh Munro, perhaps the best-loved among English humorists and short-story writers, has endeared himself to all kinds of new friends since his death in action during World War One in 1916. The 135 stories in this book of over 700 pages, with the Biography by his sister, Ethel M. Munro, and the Introduction by Christopher Morley keep alive the grace and felicity and whimsical satire of the man who effaced himself in the pseudonym of Saki. |
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Page 168
... Clovis to himself . Rose - Marie was the first to break the silence . " If that is Erik you have in your arms , who is that ? ” " That , I think , is for you to explain , " said Mrs. Momeby stiffly . " Obviously , " said Clovis , " it's ...
... Clovis to himself . Rose - Marie was the first to break the silence . " If that is Erik you have in your arms , who is that ? ” " That , I think , is for you to explain , " said Mrs. Momeby stiffly . " Obviously , " said Clovis , " it's ...
Page 236
... Clovis laughed quietly , but said nothing . " How much do you know ? " Septimus asked desperately . " The yew tree in the garden , " said Clovis . " There ! I felt certain I'd dropped it somewhere . But you must have guessed something ...
... Clovis laughed quietly , but said nothing . " How much do you know ? " Septimus asked desperately . " The yew tree in the garden , " said Clovis . " There ! I felt certain I'd dropped it somewhere . But you must have guessed something ...
Page 286
... Clovis with some emphasis . " I shouldn't have done that , " said Jane , " I should have humoured him in some way . I certainly shouldn't have gone away . " " Clovis frowned . " It is not always wise to humour people when they get these ...
... Clovis with some emphasis . " I shouldn't have done that , " said Jane , " I should have humoured him in some way . I certainly shouldn't have gone away . " " Clovis frowned . " It is not always wise to humour people when they get these ...
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Reginalds Peace Poem | 13 |
Reginald on HouseParties | 20 |
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