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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Page 190
... gave a lusty and well - aimed kick , which sent all three hives toppling one over another . The next moment he was wrapped from head to foot in bees ; each individual insect nursed the dreadful and humili- ating knowledge that in this ...
... gave a lusty and well - aimed kick , which sent all three hives toppling one over another . The next moment he was wrapped from head to foot in bees ; each individual insect nursed the dreadful and humili- ating knowledge that in this ...
Page 245
... gave rise to considerable comment . The events of the next few days were piquantly bewilder- ing to the world at large ; to Belturbet , who knew dimly what was happening , the situation was fraught with recurring alarms . The old saying ...
... gave rise to considerable comment . The events of the next few days were piquantly bewilder- ing to the world at large ; to Belturbet , who knew dimly what was happening , the situation was fraught with recurring alarms . The old saying ...
Page 413
... gave a huge jerk and a lurch , and then seemed to remain stationary ; it undoubtedly was not moving , and yet he could hear the puffing of the engine and the slow rumbling and jolting of wheels . The puffing and rumbling grew fainter ...
... gave a huge jerk and a lurch , and then seemed to remain stationary ; it undoubtedly was not moving , and yet he could hear the puffing of the engine and the slow rumbling and jolting of wheels . The puffing and rumbling grew fainter ...
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Reginald on Christmas Presents | 6 |
Reginalds Peace Poem | 13 |
Reginald on HouseParties | 20 |
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