Victory: An Island TaleA story of rescue and violent tragedy set in the Malayan archipelago, 'Victory' combines high adventure with sensitive portrayal of three drifters. |
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Page 97
... . Whispering gently to the girl , he tried to explain to her that as things stood , an open withdrawal from the company would be probably opposed . She listened to his ex planation anxiously , from time to time pressing the hand VICTORY 97.
... . Whispering gently to the girl , he tried to explain to her that as things stood , an open withdrawal from the company would be probably opposed . She listened to his ex planation anxiously , from time to time pressing the hand VICTORY 97.
Page 136
... listened dismally to the movements in the house . The China- men were unlocking and flinging wide the doors of the public rooms which opened on the veranda . Horrors ! Another poisoned day to get through somehow ! The recollection of ...
... listened dismally to the movements in the house . The China- men were unlocking and flinging wide the doors of the public rooms which opened on the veranda . Horrors ! Another poisoned day to get through somehow ! The recollection of ...
Page 169
... listened open - mouthed . " What's the cause of it ? " he asked . " Why is he like this ? I don't understand . " " I think I do , " said Ricardo . " A gentleman , you know , is not such a simple person as you or I ; and not so easy to ...
... listened open - mouthed . " What's the cause of it ? " he asked . " Why is he like this ? I don't understand . " " I think I do , " said Ricardo . " A gentleman , you know , is not such a simple person as you or I ; and not so easy to ...
Page 171
... listened to you . This must end ! " " I think you are mad yet , " said Ricardo , not even unfolding his arms or shifting his attitude an inch . He lowered his voice to add : " And if I thought you had been to the police , I would tell ...
... listened to you . This must end ! " " I think you are mad yet , " said Ricardo , not even unfolding his arms or shifting his attitude an inch . He lowered his voice to add : " And if I thought you had been to the police , I would tell ...
Page 182
... listened to him in wonder . It looked as if the very scoundrelism of that - that Swede would protect him ; the spoil of his iniquity standing between the thief and the retribution . " That's so , old buck . " Ricardo broke the silence ...
... listened to him in wonder . It looked as if the very scoundrelism of that - that Swede would protect him ; the spoil of his iniquity standing between the thief and the retribution . " That's so , old buck . " Ricardo broke the silence ...
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