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Page xi
... words expressing the truth of an indomitable faith could not but feel the edge of a sharp knife at its throat . The unchanging Man of history is wonderfully adap- table both by his power of endurance and in his ca- pacity for detachment ...
... words expressing the truth of an indomitable faith could not but feel the edge of a sharp knife at its throat . The unchanging Man of history is wonderfully adap- table both by his power of endurance and in his ca- pacity for detachment ...
Page xiii
... fastened on to him many words heard on other men's lips and belonging to other men's less perfect , less pathetic moods . The same observation will apply mutatis mutandis • to Mr. Jones , who is built on a AUTHOR'S NOTE xiii.
... fastened on to him many words heard on other men's lips and belonging to other men's less perfect , less pathetic moods . The same observation will apply mutatis mutandis • to Mr. Jones , who is built on a AUTHOR'S NOTE xiii.
Page 11
... word of mouth , without ostentation , and forms the stock of mysterious local knowledge . It was hinted also that Morrison had a wife in each and every one of them , but the major- ity of us repulsed these innuendoes with indignation ...
... word of mouth , without ostentation , and forms the stock of mysterious local knowledge . It was hinted also that Morrison had a wife in each and every one of them , but the major- ity of us repulsed these innuendoes with indignation ...
Page 14
... word , I don't know why I have been tell- ing you all this . I suppose seeing a thoroughly white man made it impossible to keep my trouble to myself . Words can't do it justice ; but since I've told you so much I may as well tell you ...
... word , I don't know why I have been tell- ing you all this . I suppose seeing a thoroughly white man made it impossible to keep my trouble to myself . Words can't do it justice ; but since I've told you so much I may as well tell you ...
Page 26
... word Swede as if it meant scoundrel . He detested Scandinavians generally . Why ? Goodness only knows . A fool like that is unfathomable . He continued : " It's five months or more since I have spoken to any- body who has seen him ...
... word Swede as if it meant scoundrel . He detested Scandinavians generally . Why ? Goodness only knows . A fool like that is unfathomable . He continued : " It's five months or more since I have spoken to any- body who has seen him ...
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