Victory: An Island Tale, Volume 2Louis Conard, 1916 |
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Page 25
... clearly the plot of plots and unconsoled by the lucidity of his mind . He swerved and , stepping up to her , sank to the ground by her side . Before she could make a move- ment , or even turn her head his way , he took her in his arms ...
... clearly the plot of plots and unconsoled by the lucidity of his mind . He swerved and , stepping up to her , sank to the ground by her side . Before she could make a move- ment , or even turn her head his way , he took her in his arms ...
Page 35
... clearly what you mean . Is your mind turned towards the future ? " he interpellated her with marked playfulness , because he was ashamed to let such a word pass his lips . But all his cherished negations were falling off him one by one ...
... clearly what you mean . Is your mind turned towards the future ? " he interpellated her with marked playfulness , because he was ashamed to let such a word pass his lips . But all his cherished negations were falling off him one by one ...
Page 47
... clear stream of water , sparkling exceedingly against the black piles and the gloom under the jetty . " Catch hold , sir , " Ricardo advised solicitously . " All right ? " He stepped back , and , while Mr. Jones revelled in the ...
... clear stream of water , sparkling exceedingly against the black piles and the gloom under the jetty . " Catch hold , sir , " Ricardo advised solicitously . " All right ? " He stepped back , and , while Mr. Jones revelled in the ...
Page 61
... In this order they emerged into the open space kept clear of vegetation by Wang's judicious system of periodical firing . The shapes of buildings , un- lighted , high - roofed , looked mysteriously extensive and VICTORY . 61.
... In this order they emerged into the open space kept clear of vegetation by Wang's judicious system of periodical firing . The shapes of buildings , un- lighted , high - roofed , looked mysteriously extensive and VICTORY . 61.
Page 92
... clear that it could also complicate them — as in this most important and , in Ricardo's view , already sufficiently delicate case . And the worst of it was that one could not tell exactly in what precise manner it would act . It was ...
... clear that it could also complicate them — as in this most important and , in Ricardo's view , already sufficiently delicate case . And the worst of it was that one could not tell exactly in what precise manner it would act . It was ...
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