The Short Stories of SakiModern Library, 1930 - 718 pages One hundred and thirty-five short stories and a biography of Saki by his sister, E. M. Munro. |
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... Davos is full of Russians , and they are sure to wear the most lovely sables and things . To be among people who are smothered in furs when one hasn't any oneself makes one want to break most of the Commandments . " " If it's furs that ...
... Davos is full of Russians , and they are sure to wear the most lovely sables and things . To be among people who are smothered in furs when one hasn't any oneself makes one want to break most of the Commandments . " " If it's furs that ...
Page 426
... Davos this winter . Yes , I should think a fan would please her more than any- thing . After our birthdays are over we inspect each other's muster of presents , and I always feel dreadfully humble . She gets such nice things , and I ...
... Davos this winter . Yes , I should think a fan would please her more than any- thing . After our birthdays are over we inspect each other's muster of presents , and I always feel dreadfully humble . She gets such nice things , and I ...
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... Davos for the winter . We had no more painting lessons there ; our old friend had died the year before . We soon got together a “ Push , ” of which Hector was the leading spirit , and on one or two occa- sions we literally painted the ...
... Davos for the winter . We had no more painting lessons there ; our old friend had died the year before . We soon got together a “ Push , ” of which Hector was the leading spirit , and on one or two occa- sions we literally painted the ...
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Reginald on Christmas Presents | 6 |
Reginalds Peace Poem | 13 |
Reginald on HouseParties | 20 |
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