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 228
... fancy free on this occasion . Colonel Drake , who was professor of military history at a minor cramming establishment , was the only person who had a definite selection for the event , but as his choice varied every three hours he was ...
... fancy free on this occasion . Colonel Drake , who was professor of military history at a minor cramming establishment , was the only person who had a definite selection for the event , but as his choice varied every three hours he was ...
Page 242
... fancy we should hear something infinitely worse than ' strawberry - leafed nonentity . ' " " But good Heavens , Eugène , " said Belturbet hoarsely , " what has become of- Why , there he is ! How on earth did he get there ? " And he ...
... fancy we should hear something infinitely worse than ' strawberry - leafed nonentity . ' " " But good Heavens , Eugène , " said Belturbet hoarsely , " what has become of- Why , there he is ! How on earth did he get there ? " And he ...
Page 375
... fancy it was late . ” " Then depend on it he was gambling , " said Eleanor , with the assured air of one who has few ideas and makes the most of them . " Late hours in the country always mean gambling . " " He can't gamble if he has no ...
... fancy it was late . ” " Then depend on it he was gambling , " said Eleanor , with the assured air of one who has few ideas and makes the most of them . " Late hours in the country always mean gambling . " " He can't gamble if he has no ...
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Reginald on Christmas Presents | 6 |
Reginalds Peace Poem | 13 |
Reginald on HouseParties | 20 |
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