 ... ruffles. The other hand paused in the act of conveying a pinch of snuff to the nostrils of the hooked nose that had, on the skin stretched tight over the bridge, the polish of old ivory; the elbow pressing the black cocked hat against the side; the...  The Nature of a Crime - Page 105by Joseph Conrad, Ford Madox Ford - 1924 - 108 pagesFull view - About this book
 | Joseph Conrad - 1925 - 556 pages
...pressing the black cocked hat against the side; the legs, one bent, the other bowing a little back—this was the attitude of Seraphina's father. Having imperiously...intention of entering, and called in a harsh, aged voice: "Sefior Ramon! Sefior Ramon!" and then twice: "Seraphina—Seraphina!" turning his head back. Then... | |
 | Ford Madox Ford - Literary Criticism - 2004 - 352 pages
...Seraphina's father. Having imperiously thrust the door of the inner room open, he remained immovable, ivith no intention of entering, and called in a harsh, aged voice: 'Senor Ramon, Seilor Ramon!' And then twice, 'Seraphina, Seraphina!' turning Ins head back ... The second passage... | |
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