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 52
... tone , he proceeded to call Heyst many names , of which " pig - dog " was not the worst , with such vehemence that he actually choked himself . Profiting from the pause , Davidson , whose tempera- ment could withstand worse shocks ...
... tone , he proceeded to call Heyst many names , of which " pig - dog " was not the worst , with such vehemence that he actually choked himself . Profiting from the pause , Davidson , whose tempera- ment could withstand worse shocks ...
Page 60
... tones of his voice . " He's gone mad , " Davidson thought to himself . But , looking at the physiognomy above him on the wharf , he was obliged to dismiss the notion of com- mon , crude lunacy . It was truly most unusual talk . Then he ...
... tones of his voice . " He's gone mad , " Davidson thought to himself . But , looking at the physiognomy above him on the wharf , he was obliged to dismiss the notion of com- mon , crude lunacy . It was truly most unusual talk . Then he ...
Page 81
... tone that she raised her eyes . " Excuse me , " he said in English , " but that horrible female has done something to you . She has pinched you , hasn't she ? I am sure she pinched you just now , when she stood by your chair . ” The ...
... tone that she raised her eyes . " Excuse me , " he said in English , " but that horrible female has done something to you . She has pinched you , hasn't she ? I am sure she pinched you just now , when she stood by your chair . ” The ...
Page 82
... tone which had not been heard in it lately , and which seemed to catch her ear pleasantly . " I am grieved to say that I don't know . But can I do anything ? What would you wish me to do ? Pray command me . " Again the greatest ...
... tone which had not been heard in it lately , and which seemed to catch her ear pleasantly . " I am grieved to say that I don't know . But can I do anything ? What would you wish me to do ? Pray command me . " Again the greatest ...
Page 84
... tone of some instrument without heeding the tune . " Do you sing as well as play ? " he asked her ab- ruptly . " Never sang a note in my life , " she said , obviously surprised by the irrelevant question ; for they had not been ...
... tone of some instrument without heeding the tune . " Do you sing as well as play ? " he asked her ab- ruptly . " Never sang a note in my life , " she said , obviously surprised by the irrelevant question ; for they had not been ...
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