The Short Stories of SakiContains the best of Saki's short stories, a biography by his sister and an introduction. |
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... listen to a story , " said the aunt , when the bachelor had looked twice at her and once at the com- munication cord . The children moved listlessly towards the aunt's end of the carriage . Evidently her reputation as a story - teller ...
... listen to a story , " said the aunt , when the bachelor had looked twice at her and once at the com- munication cord . The children moved listlessly towards the aunt's end of the carriage . Evidently her reputation as a story - teller ...
Page 460
... listen to , would it ? " " It would be weird and romantic , " said the Hamburg mer- chant . cc ' Anyhow , it isn't ... listened , but there was no howling . It is just a story that lends dignity to the place without costing anything ...
... listen to , would it ? " " It would be weird and romantic , " said the Hamburg mer- chant . cc ' Anyhow , it isn't ... listened , but there was no howling . It is just a story that lends dignity to the place without costing anything ...
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Saki. are compelled to listen throughout to all the speeches . After all , you must remember , we are in Hell ... listened to in silent approval , which is the highest mark of appreciation that can be bestowed in Pan- demonium . Let's ...
Saki. are compelled to listen throughout to all the speeches . After all , you must remember , we are in Hell ... listened to in silent approval , which is the highest mark of appreciation that can be bestowed in Pan- demonium . Let's ...
Contents
Reginald on Christmas Presents | 6 |
Reginalds Peace Poem | 13 |
Reginald on HouseParties | 20 |
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