RomanceOne of three novels on which Joseph Conrad and Ford Madox Ford collaborated, Romance tells the story of John Kemp, who dreams of adventure but has never set foot beyond the boundary of the family farm. Kemp gets more than he bargained for when adventure comes knocking in the form of two Spanish travelers who need help. |
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Page 233
... Sebright , walking at the elbow of a stout man in loose trousers and jacket . They stopped . " " ' An unexpected meeting , Captain Williams , " was all I found to say to him . He had a constrained air , and shook hands in awkward ...
... Sebright , walking at the elbow of a stout man in loose trousers and jacket . They stopped . " " ' An unexpected meeting , Captain Williams , " was all I found to say to him . He had a constrained air , and shook hands in awkward ...
Page 234
... Sebright broke in , " you and your young lady being alone - in an open boat at night , and that sort of thing . It isn't what they approve of at Bristol . " Manuel suddenly bellowed out , " Señorita - save me from their barbarity . I am ...
... Sebright broke in , " you and your young lady being alone - in an open boat at night , and that sort of thing . It isn't what they approve of at Bristol . " Manuel suddenly bellowed out , " Señorita - save me from their barbarity . I am ...
Page 236
... Sebright spoke up from the side . " We could drive them over- board together , certainly , Mrs. Williams , but that wouldn't be quite proper , perhaps . Put them each in a bag , separately , and drown them one on each side of the ship ...
... Sebright spoke up from the side . " We could drive them over- board together , certainly , Mrs. Williams , but that wouldn't be quite proper , perhaps . Put them each in a bag , separately , and drown them one on each side of the ship ...
Page 237
... Sebright ! Be quiet ! How dare you ? . . Owen ! " Williams made a vague , growling noise , but Sebright , after muttering hurriedly , “ It's all right , sir , " proceeded with the ut- most coolness : " Why , all Bristol knows it ! There ...
... Sebright ! Be quiet ! How dare you ? . . Owen ! " Williams made a vague , growling noise , but Sebright , after muttering hurriedly , “ It's all right , sir , " proceeded with the ut- most coolness : " Why , all Bristol knows it ! There ...
Page 238
... Sebright , " Williams remonstrated ; " and I'll have to give you the sack . " " It's all right , captain . I can said the young man cheerily . " " turn her round my little finger , " Somebody has to do it if you won't or can't . What ...
... Sebright , " Williams remonstrated ; " and I'll have to give you the sack . " " It's all right , captain . I can said the young man cheerily . " " turn her round my little finger , " Somebody has to do it if you won't or can't . What ...
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