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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... Heyst was beginning to say that he " could very well see all the bearings of this unfortunate- " when Mor- rison ... Heyst with a distinct note of respect . " Surely I am not an infidel . ” Morrison was swiftly reproachful in his answer ...
... Heyst was beginning to say that he " could very well see all the bearings of this unfortunate- " when Mor- rison ... Heyst with a distinct note of respect . " Surely I am not an infidel . ” Morrison was swiftly reproachful in his answer ...
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... Heyst would have exclaimed at it . And even Heyst could hardly keep incredulity out of his politely modulated voice as he asked if it was a fact that Morrison had not that amount in hand . Morrison hadn't . He had only a little English ...
... Heyst would have exclaimed at it . And even Heyst could hardly keep incredulity out of his politely modulated voice as he asked if it was a fact that Morrison had not that amount in hand . Morrison hadn't . He had only a little English ...
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... Heyst was an angel from on high , sent in an- swer to prayer , he did not betray his heavenly origin by outward signs . So , instead of going on his knees , as he felt inclined to do , Morrison stretched out his hand , which Heyst ...
... Heyst was an angel from on high , sent in an- swer to prayer , he did not betray his heavenly origin by outward signs . So , instead of going on his knees , as he felt inclined to do , Morrison stretched out his hand , which Heyst ...
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... Heyst ? " " Joking ! " Heyst's blue eyes went hard as he turned them on the discomposed Morrison . " In what way , may I ask ? " he continued with austere politeness . Morrison was abashed . " Forgive me , Heyst . You must have been ...
... Heyst ? " " Joking ! " Heyst's blue eyes went hard as he turned them on the discomposed Morrison . " In what way , may I ask ? " he continued with austere politeness . Morrison was abashed . " Forgive me , Heyst . You must have been ...
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... Heyst . I have robbed you . ' " " Poor Morrison actually laid his head on the cabin table , and remained in that crushed attitude while Heyst talked to him soothingly with the utmost cour- tesy . The Swede was as much distressed as Mor ...
... Heyst . I have robbed you . ' " " Poor Morrison actually laid his head on the cabin table , and remained in that crushed attitude while Heyst talked to him soothingly with the utmost cour- tesy . The Swede was as much distressed as Mor ...
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