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Page vii
... . " The second point on which I wish to offer a remark is the existence ( in the novel ) of a person named Schomberg . That I believe him to be true goes without saying . I am viii NOTE TO THE FIRST EDITION not likely to offer.
... . " The second point on which I wish to offer a remark is the existence ( in the novel ) of a person named Schomberg . That I believe him to be true goes without saying . I am viii NOTE TO THE FIRST EDITION not likely to offer.
Page xiv
... of voices , the rattling of dominoes and the sounds of strident music . The orchestra was rather smaller than the one that performed at Schomberg's hotel , had the air more of a family party than of an enlisted xiv AUTHOR'S NOTE.
... of voices , the rattling of dominoes and the sounds of strident music . The orchestra was rather smaller than the one that performed at Schomberg's hotel , had the air more of a family party than of an enlisted xiv AUTHOR'S NOTE.
Page 19
... Schomberg , who disliked Heyst gratuitously and made up a piece of sinister whispered gossip : " That's what comes of having anything to do with that fellow . He squeezes you dry like a lemon , then chucks you out - sends you home to ...
... Schomberg , who disliked Heyst gratuitously and made up a piece of sinister whispered gossip : " That's what comes of having anything to do with that fellow . He squeezes you dry like a lemon , then chucks you out - sends you home to ...
Page 20
... Schomberg was the only one who resisted the infection . Big , manly in a portly style , and pro- fusely bearded , with a glass of beer in his thick paw , he would approach some table where the topic of the hour was being discussed ...
... Schomberg was the only one who resisted the infection . Big , manly in a portly style , and pro- fusely bearded , with a glass of beer in his thick paw , he would approach some table where the topic of the hour was being discussed ...
Page 21
... Schomberg couldn't forget Heyst . The keen , manly Teutonic creature was a good hater . A fool often is . " Good evening , gentlemen . Have you got everything you want ? So ! Good ! You see ? What was I always telling you ? Aha ! There ...
... Schomberg couldn't forget Heyst . The keen , manly Teutonic creature was a good hater . A fool often is . " Good evening , gentlemen . Have you got everything you want ? So ! Good ! You see ? What was I always telling you ? Aha ! There ...
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