["Chris took a sip of the hot chocolate and a bite of golden cake, deciding that he had never tasted better. This point decided on within himself, he gave his attention to the man across from him.", "Chris took a sip of the hot chocolate and a bite of golden cake, deciding that he had never tasted better. This point decided on within himself, he gave his attention to the man across from him.", "A wave of excitement such as he had never known surged over Chris and he started to his feet, almost upsetting the table and making the cups rattle on their saucers.", "A wave of excitement such as he had never known surged over Chris and he started to his feet, almost upsetting the table and making the cups rattle on their saucers.", "The two hands, large and small, were firm, one in the other, and Chris felt a new power coming to him from the man whose hand he grasped.", "The two hands, large and small, were firm, one in the other, and Chris felt a new power coming to him from the man whose hand he grasped.", "The two hands, large and small, were firm, one in the other, and Chris felt a new power coming to him from the man whose hand he grasped.", " He spread his arms wide and Chris's eyes were shining with excitement.", " He rose from his chair to walk about in his nervousness and eagerness at what lay ahead. Then he went on.", " He rose from his chair to walk about in his nervousness and eagerness at what lay ahead. Then he went on.", " He rose from his chair to walk about in his nervousness and eagerness at what lay ahead. Then he went on.", " He rose from his chair to walk about in his nervousness and eagerness at what lay ahead. Then he went on.", " He rose from his chair to walk about in his nervousness and eagerness at what lay ahead. Then he went on.", "Mr. Wicker gave Chris's shoulder a little shake of pride and acceptance.", "Mr. Wicker gave Chris's shoulder a little shake of pride and acceptance.", "Mr. Wicker gave Chris's shoulder a little shake of pride and acceptance.", "Mr. Wicker gave Chris's shoulder a little shake of pride and acceptance.", "Mr. Wicker looked at Chris and his face was serene and smooth with the great satisfaction of his feelings.", "Mr. Wicker looked at Chris and his face was serene and smooth with the great satisfaction of his feelings.", " he cried, and Chris felt himself coloring with pleasure at the tone of Mr. Wicker's voice.", "Captain Blizzard set down his glass of sherry and cleared his throat.", "Captain Blizzard set down his glass of sherry and cleared his throat.", " He folded his plump hands over his paunch and twiddled his thumbs with agitation.", "He paused and glanced at Mr. Finney who nodded forlornly, his mouth drooping.", "He paused and glanced at Mr. Finney who nodded forlornly, his mouth drooping.", "He paused and glanced at Mr. Finney who nodded forlornly, his mouth drooping.", "He paused and glanced at Mr. Finney who nodded forlornly, his mouth drooping.", "He paused and glanced at Mr. Finney who nodded forlornly, his mouth drooping.", "He paused and glanced at Mr. Finney who nodded forlornly, his mouth drooping.", "The Captain fell silent and no one spoke for several minutes. Mr. Wicker leaning his chin on his folded hands was lost in thought.", "The Captain fell silent and no one spoke for several minutes. Mr. Wicker leaning his chin on his folded hands was lost in thought.", " He tapped the rolled charts thoughtfully on the palm of one hand.", " He tapped the rolled charts thoughtfully on the palm of one hand.", " He tapped the rolled charts thoughtfully on the palm of one hand.", "Captain Blizzard and Mr. Finney looked solemnly at Chris who looked as solemnly back.", "Captain Blizzard and Mr. Finney looked solemnly at Chris who looked as solemnly back.", "Captain Blizzard and Mr. Finney looked solemnly at Chris who looked as solemnly back.", "He strode over to the window looking out to his gardens and the trees where the apples showed their russet cheeks.", "He strode over to the window looking out to his gardens and the trees where the apples showed their russet cheeks.", "He strode over to the window looking out to his gardens and the trees where the apples showed their russet cheeks.", "He strode over to the window looking out to his gardens and the trees where the apples showed their russet cheeks.", "No sooner were the Captain and Mr. Finney gone than Chris spoke up in great excitement.", "Master and pupil spread out the charts once more, and Chris pointed eagerly.", "Master and pupil spread out the charts once more, and Chris pointed eagerly.", " said Annie, a flash of light coming into her eyes, and then leaving them.", " said Annie, a flash of light coming into her eyes, and then leaving them.", " said Annie, a flash of light coming into her eyes, and then leaving them.", "\u201cBut you have only just come; you can easily manage, and in any case, even if you fail \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cBut you have only just come; you can easily manage, and in any case, even if you fail \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cBut you have only just come; you can easily manage, and in any case, even if you fail \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cBut you have only just come; you can easily manage, and in any case, even if you fail \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", "A few moments later there came a tap at the door. Annie did not hear it. Leslie opened the door.", "A few moments later there came a tap at the door. Annie did not hear it. Leslie opened the door.", "She took the letter as she spoke over to Annie, who started up, dropped her pen, and stood with both hands outstretched.", "She took the letter as she spoke over to Annie, who started up, dropped her pen, and stood with both hands outstretched.", " replied Annie. She crushed the letter up tight, thrust it into her pocket, and said abruptly,", " replied Annie. She crushed the letter up tight, thrust it into her pocket, and said abruptly,", " replied Annie. She crushed the letter up tight, thrust it into her pocket, and said abruptly,", "Just after midnight she rose with a sigh to prepare for bed. She looked round the room. There was no sign of Annie Colchester.", "Just after midnight she rose with a sigh to prepare for bed. She looked round the room. There was no sign of Annie Colchester.", "Just after midnight she rose with a sigh to prepare for bed. She looked round the room. There was no sign of Annie Colchester.", "Just after midnight she rose with a sigh to prepare for bed. She looked round the room. There was no sign of Annie Colchester.", "She got into bed as she spoke, and wrapped the clothes tightly round her.", "She turned off the light, and lit a candle, which she put behind her screen, then prepared to get into bed.", "There was no reply, but the sound of hurrying steps came quicker and quicker \u2014 now and then they were interrupted by a groan.", "When he heard my voice it righted him up some, but he warn\u2019t quite satisfied yet. He says:", "When he heard my voice it righted him up some, but he warn\u2019t quite satisfied yet. He says:", "When he heard my voice it righted him up some, but he warn\u2019t quite satisfied yet. He says:", "When he heard my voice it righted him up some, but he warn\u2019t quite satisfied yet. He says:", "When he heard my voice it righted him up some, but he warn\u2019t quite satisfied yet. He says:", "When he heard my voice it righted him up some, but he warn\u2019t quite satisfied yet. He says:", "When he heard my voice it righted him up some, but he warn\u2019t quite satisfied yet. He says:", "In about half an hour Tom\u2019s wagon drove up to the front stile, and Aunt Sally she see it through the window, because it was only about fifty yards, and says:", "In about half an hour Tom\u2019s wagon drove up to the front stile, and Aunt Sally she see it through the window, because it was only about fifty yards, and says:", "In about half an hour Tom\u2019s wagon drove up to the front stile, and Aunt Sally she see it through the window, because it was only about fifty yards, and says:", "In about half an hour Tom\u2019s wagon drove up to the front stile, and Aunt Sally she see it through the window, because it was only about fifty yards, and says:", "In about half an hour Tom\u2019s wagon drove up to the front stile, and Aunt Sally she see it through the window, because it was only about fifty yards, and says:", "In about half an hour Tom\u2019s wagon drove up to the front stile, and Aunt Sally she see it through the window, because it was only about fifty yards, and says:", "In about half an hour Tom\u2019s wagon drove up to the front stile, and Aunt Sally she see it through the window, because it was only about fifty yards, and says:", " She took up the spinning stick, and it looked like it was all she could do to keep from giving him a crack with it.", " She took up the spinning stick, and it looked like it was all she could do to keep from giving him a crack with it.", " She took up the spinning stick, and it looked like it was all she could do to keep from giving him a crack with it.", " She took up the spinning stick, and it looked like it was all she could do to keep from giving him a crack with it.", " She took up the spinning stick, and it looked like it was all she could do to keep from giving him a crack with it.", " She took up the spinning stick, and it looked like it was all she could do to keep from giving him a crack with it.", " She took up the spinning stick, and it looked like it was all she could do to keep from giving him a crack with it.", " She took up the spinning stick, and it looked like it was all she could do to keep from giving him a crack with it.", "It was all she could do to hold in; and her eyes snapped, and her fingers worked like she wanted to scratch him; and she says:", "It was all she could do to hold in; and her eyes snapped, and her fingers worked like she wanted to scratch him; and she says:", "It was all she could do to hold in; and her eyes snapped, and her fingers worked like she wanted to scratch him; and she says:", "It was all she could do to hold in; and her eyes snapped, and her fingers worked like she wanted to scratch him; and she says:", "It was all she could do to hold in; and her eyes snapped, and her fingers worked like she wanted to scratch him; and she says:", " she says, breaking in and jumping for him, \u201cyou impudent young rascal, to fool a body so \u2014 \u201d and was going to hug him, but he fended her off, and says:", " she says, breaking in and jumping for him, \u201cyou impudent young rascal, to fool a body so \u2014 \u201d and was going to hug him, but he fended her off, and says:", " she says, breaking in and jumping for him, \u201cyou impudent young rascal, to fool a body so \u2014 \u201d and was going to hug him, but he fended her off, and says:", " she says, breaking in and jumping for him, \u201cyou impudent young rascal, to fool a body so \u2014 \u201d and was going to hug him, but he fended her off, and says:", " she says, breaking in and jumping for him, \u201cyou impudent young rascal, to fool a body so \u2014 \u201d and was going to hug him, but he fended her off, and says:", " she says, breaking in and jumping for him, \u201cyou impudent young rascal, to fool a body so \u2014 \u201d and was going to hug him, but he fended her off, and says:", " she says, breaking in and jumping for him, \u201cyou impudent young rascal, to fool a body so \u2014 \u201d and was going to hug him, but he fended her off, and says:", " she says, breaking in and jumping for him, \u201cyou impudent young rascal, to fool a body so \u2014 \u201d and was going to hug him, but he fended her off, and says:", " she says, breaking in and jumping for him, \u201cyou impudent young rascal, to fool a body so \u2014 \u201d and was going to hug him, but he fended her off, and says:", " she says, breaking in and jumping for him, \u201cyou impudent young rascal, to fool a body so \u2014 \u201d and was going to hug him, but he fended her off, and says:", " she says, breaking in and jumping for him, \u201cyou impudent young rascal, to fool a body so \u2014 \u201d and was going to hug him, but he fended her off, and says:", " she says, breaking in and jumping for him, \u201cyou impudent young rascal, to fool a body so \u2014 \u201d and was going to hug him, but he fended her off, and says:", "Captain Nemo took me to the central companionway whose steps led to the platform. Ned and Conseil were there, enraptured with the", "Captain Nemo took me to the central companionway whose steps led to the platform. Ned and Conseil were there, enraptured with the", "Captain Nemo took me to the central companionway whose steps led to the platform. Ned and Conseil were there, enraptured with the", "Captain Nemo took me to the central companionway whose steps led to the platform. Ned and Conseil were there, enraptured with the", "Captain Nemo took me to the central companionway whose steps led to the platform. Ned and Conseil were there, enraptured with the", "I stared at my companions. They were armed in the same fashion, and Ned Land was also brandishing an enormous harpoon he had stowed in the skiff before leaving the Nautilus.", "I stared at my companions. They were armed in the same fashion, and Ned Land was also brandishing an enormous harpoon he had stowed in the skiff before leaving the Nautilus.", "I stared at my companions. They were armed in the same fashion, and Ned Land was also brandishing an enormous harpoon he had stowed in the skiff before leaving the Nautilus.", "I stared at my companions. They were armed in the same fashion, and Ned Land was also brandishing an enormous harpoon he had stowed in the skiff before leaving the Nautilus.", "But they ducked their heads, and put their fingers in their mouths, and hid behind her. So she run on:", "But they ducked their heads, and put their fingers in their mouths, and hid behind her. So she run on:", "But they ducked their heads, and put their fingers in their mouths, and hid behind her. So she run on:", "But they ducked their heads, and put their fingers in their mouths, and hid behind her. So she run on:", "But they ducked their heads, and put their fingers in their mouths, and hid behind her. So she run on:", "But they ducked their heads, and put their fingers in their mouths, and hid behind her. So she run on:", "But they ducked their heads, and put their fingers in their mouths, and hid behind her. So she run on:", "But they ducked their heads, and put their fingers in their mouths, and hid behind her. So she run on:", "But they ducked their heads, and put their fingers in their mouths, and hid behind her. So she run on:", "But they ducked their heads, and put their fingers in their mouths, and hid behind her. So she run on:", "But they ducked their heads, and put their fingers in their mouths, and hid behind her. So she run on:", "But they ducked their heads, and put their fingers in their mouths, and hid behind her. So she run on:", "But they ducked their heads, and put their fingers in their mouths, and hid behind her. So she run on:", "I had just one little glimpse of the old gentleman when he come in; then the bed hid him. Mrs. Phelps she jumps for him, and says:", "I had just one little glimpse of the old gentleman when he come in; then the bed hid him. Mrs. Phelps she jumps for him, and says:", "I had just one little glimpse of the old gentleman when he come in; then the bed hid him. Mrs. Phelps she jumps for him, and says:", "I had just one little glimpse of the old gentleman when he come in; then the bed hid him. Mrs. Phelps she jumps for him, and says:", "I had just one little glimpse of the old gentleman when he come in; then the bed hid him. Mrs. Phelps she jumps for him, and says:", "I had just one little glimpse of the old gentleman when he come in; then the bed hid him. Mrs. Phelps she jumps for him, and says:", "\u201cBut oh, dear, dear, what will Sis say! He must a come! You must a missed him. He \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cBut oh, dear, dear, what will Sis say! He must a come! You must a missed him. He \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cBut oh, dear, dear, what will Sis say! He must a come! You must a missed him. He \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cBut oh, dear, dear, what will Sis say! He must a come! You must a missed him. He \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cBut oh, dear, dear, what will Sis say! He must a come! You must a missed him. He \u2014 \u201d", "Then another idea struck him, and he jumped up to run to the nearest dormer window, the floorboards, where the sun had lain on them, warm under his bare feet.", "She moved to the dresser and took down a mug and plate, the roses and ostrich plumes nodding in evident agreement.", "She moved to the dresser and took down a mug and plate, the roses and ostrich plumes nodding in evident agreement.", "What a system! Chris thought as he watched Becky busy with her dishes, thinking of the neat white kitchen he knew at home.", "What a system! Chris thought as he watched Becky busy with her dishes, thinking of the neat white kitchen he knew at home.", "What a system! Chris thought as he watched Becky busy with her dishes, thinking of the neat white kitchen he knew at home.", "What a system! Chris thought as he watched Becky busy with her dishes, thinking of the neat white kitchen he knew at home.", "What a system! Chris thought as he watched Becky busy with her dishes, thinking of the neat white kitchen he knew at home.", "What a system! Chris thought as he watched Becky busy with her dishes, thinking of the neat white kitchen he knew at home.", "Becky Boozer rested her soapy hands on the edge of the tub and looked at him admiringly over her shoulder.", "Becky Boozer rested her soapy hands on the edge of the tub and looked at him admiringly over her shoulder.", "Becky Boozer rested her soapy hands on the edge of the tub and looked at him admiringly over her shoulder.", "Becky Boozer rested her soapy hands on the edge of the tub and looked at him admiringly over her shoulder.", "Chris was feeling the contagion of laughter catching up with him again at the scene he had watched, and was glad when the sailor turned and came over to where he sat.", " Becky put in quickly, and gave Chris a look. \"No. He is a friend of the master's, from -- \" she searched her mind --", " Chris said in return, and they solemnly shook hands, taking account of each other as men do when they meet.", "Ned Cilley appeared to consider this invitation from all sides before he gave his reply, cocking his head on one side like a parrot as he reflected. Finally, he answered.", "Ned Cilley appeared to consider this invitation from all sides before he gave his reply, cocking his head on one side like a parrot as he reflected. Finally, he answered.", "Ned Cilley, his eyes winking with anticipation and smacking his lips, attacked the meat pie and the cheese, tarts and pickles, with a will.", "Ned Cilley, his eyes winking with anticipation and smacking his lips, attacked the meat pie and the cheese, tarts and pickles, with a will.", " he urged Chris, heaping the boy's plate as lavishly as his own, and the two ate in silence and gusto while Becky stood by with roses and feathers bobbing.", " he urged Chris, heaping the boy's plate as lavishly as his own, and the two ate in silence and gusto while Becky stood by with roses and feathers bobbing.", " He heaved a sigh of repletion.", " He heaved a sigh of repletion.", " He heaved a sigh of repletion.", " Fats' voice said. The man dropped to another stool, rolling dice casually between his thumbs.", " He rolled the dice out, then picked them up again.", "Gordon grinned wryly; Fats would probably make more than ever.", "Gordon grinned wryly; Fats would probably make more than ever.", "Mother Corey was immaculate, though not much prettier. But his old eyes were glinting.", "Mother Corey was immaculate, though not much prettier. But his old eyes were glinting.", "Mother Corey was immaculate, though not much prettier. But his old eyes were glinting.", "Mother Corey was immaculate, though not much prettier. But his old eyes were glinting.", "Mother Corey was immaculate, though not much prettier. But his old eyes were glinting.", "Mother Corey was immaculate, though not much prettier. But his old eyes were glinting.", "Mother Corey was immaculate, though not much prettier. But his old eyes were glinting.", "He followed Mother Corey, leaving behind his favorite knife and a brand-new deck of reader cards, marked exactly as the ones Gordon had first used.", "He followed Mother Corey, leaving behind his favorite knife and a brand-new deck of reader cards, marked exactly as the ones Gordon had first used.", " said Uncas, pointing north and south, at the evident marks of the broad trail on either side of him,", " said Uncas, pointing north and south, at the evident marks of the broad trail on either side of him,", " said Uncas, pointing north and south, at the evident marks of the broad trail on either side of him,", " said Uncas, pointing north and south, at the evident marks of the broad trail on either side of him,", " said Uncas, pointing north and south, at the evident marks of the broad trail on either side of him,", " said Uncas, pointing north and south, at the evident marks of the broad trail on either side of him,", " said Uncas, pointing north and south, at the evident marks of the broad trail on either side of him,", " he continued, looking back, and laughing in his newly awakened satisfaction;", " said Duncan, turning pale, and glancing his eyes around him, as if he feared the brush and leaves were about to give up some horrid secret.", " said Duncan, turning pale, and glancing his eyes around him, as if he feared the brush and leaves were about to give up some horrid secret.", " said Duncan, turning pale, and glancing his eyes around him, as if he feared the brush and leaves were about to give up some horrid secret.", " said Hawkeye, regarding the trail with as much admiration as a naturalist would expend on the tusk of a mammoth or the rib of a mastodon;", " said Hawkeye, regarding the trail with as much admiration as a naturalist would expend on the tusk of a mammoth or the rib of a mastodon;", " said Hawkeye, regarding the trail with as much admiration as a naturalist would expend on the tusk of a mammoth or the rib of a mastodon;", " said Hawkeye, regarding the trail with as much admiration as a naturalist would expend on the tusk of a mammoth or the rib of a mastodon;", " said Hawkeye, regarding the trail with as much admiration as a naturalist would expend on the tusk of a mammoth or the rib of a mastodon;", " said Hawkeye, regarding the trail with as much admiration as a naturalist would expend on the tusk of a mammoth or the rib of a mastodon;", " said Hawkeye, regarding the trail with as much admiration as a naturalist would expend on the tusk of a mammoth or the rib of a mastodon;", " said Hawkeye, regarding the trail with as much admiration as a naturalist would expend on the tusk of a mammoth or the rib of a mastodon;", "Duncan was still curiously observing the person of his neighbor when the scout stole silently and cautiously to his side.", "Heyward had already permitted his companion to bury part of his person in the thicket, when, stretching forth his arm, he arrested him, in order to ask:", "Heyward had already permitted his companion to bury part of his person in the thicket, when, stretching forth his arm, he arrested him, in order to ask:", "Heyward had already permitted his companion to bury part of his person in the thicket, when, stretching forth his arm, he arrested him, in order to ask:", "Heyward had already permitted his companion to bury part of his person in the thicket, when, stretching forth his arm, he arrested him, in order to ask:", "Heyward had already permitted his companion to bury part of his person in the thicket, when, stretching forth his arm, he arrested him, in order to ask:", "Heyward had already permitted his companion to bury part of his person in the thicket, when, stretching forth his arm, he arrested him, in order to ask:", "Hawkeye regarded him a moment, like one who knew not how to take the question; then, nodding his head, he answered, still laughing, though inaudibly:", "Hawkeye regarded him a moment, like one who knew not how to take the question; then, nodding his head, he answered, still laughing, though inaudibly:", "Then, at a gesture from Mr. Wicker, Amos, agog, stepped into the hamper where he stood uncertainly, his expression half terrified and half delighted.", " he promised, and then curled up in the hamper. Ned Cilley shut down the top and he and Chris lifted it to the cart. Mr. Wicker spoke low into Ned's ear.", " he promised, and then curled up in the hamper. Ned Cilley shut down the top and he and Chris lifted it to the cart. Mr. Wicker spoke low into Ned's ear.", " he promised, and then curled up in the hamper. Ned Cilley shut down the top and he and Chris lifted it to the cart. Mr. Wicker spoke low into Ned's ear.", " he promised, and then curled up in the hamper. Ned Cilley shut down the top and he and Chris lifted it to the cart. Mr. Wicker spoke low into Ned's ear.", "Chris did as he was told. Mr. Wicker then gave him a leather pouch hung on a cord.", "Chris did as he was told. Mr. Wicker then gave him a leather pouch hung on a cord.", "Chris led the way to the creek and the marsh. This time both he and Mr. Wicker wore high boots which kept the icy water and mud from their feet.", "Chris led the way to the creek and the marsh. This time both he and Mr. Wicker wore high boots which kept the icy water and mud from their feet.", "Chris led the way to the creek and the marsh. This time both he and Mr. Wicker wore high boots which kept the icy water and mud from their feet.", "Chris led the way to the creek and the marsh. This time both he and Mr. Wicker wore high boots which kept the icy water and mud from their feet.", "Chris led the way to the creek and the marsh. This time both he and Mr. Wicker wore high boots which kept the icy water and mud from their feet.", "Chris led the way to the creek and the marsh. This time both he and Mr. Wicker wore high boots which kept the icy water and mud from their feet.", " Mr. Wicker replied, and Chris could imagine, behind him, the man's sardonic smile and amused eyes.", "Claggett Chew did not reply nor rise to fetch another bottle. Osterbridge Hawsey gave a hiccup and spoke again,", "Claggett Chew did not reply nor rise to fetch another bottle. Osterbridge Hawsey gave a hiccup and spoke again,", "Claggett Chew did not reply nor rise to fetch another bottle. Osterbridge Hawsey gave a hiccup and spoke again,", "Claggett Chew did not reply nor rise to fetch another bottle. Osterbridge Hawsey gave a hiccup and spoke again,", "Claggett Chew did not reply nor rise to fetch another bottle. Osterbridge Hawsey gave a hiccup and spoke again,", "Claggett Chew did not reply nor rise to fetch another bottle. Osterbridge Hawsey gave a hiccup and spoke again,", "Befuddled, his perceptions hopelessly blurred by excessive wine, Claggett Chew made a mark on the map.", "A moving shadow duskier than the shadows themselves came through the door and hovered over Osterbridge Hawsey. Claggett Chew suddenly started up.", "A moving shadow duskier than the shadows themselves came through the door and hovered over Osterbridge Hawsey. Claggett Chew suddenly started up.", "He only seemed to hold the anchor rope a moment and give it an easy pull. The tugging strain was suddenly gone and the Venture veered away like a frightened waterfowl.", "He only seemed to hold the anchor rope a moment and give it an easy pull. The tugging strain was suddenly gone and the Venture veered away like a frightened waterfowl.", "He only seemed to hold the anchor rope a moment and give it an easy pull. The tugging strain was suddenly gone and the Venture veered away like a frightened waterfowl.", " Chris cried, holding his oar above the water and turning his head toward the man beside him. Mr. Wicker clapped Chris on the shoulder and a glint of moonlight showed him to be smiling.", " Chris cried, holding his oar above the water and turning his head toward the man beside him. Mr. Wicker clapped Chris on the shoulder and a glint of moonlight showed him to be smiling.", " Chris cried, holding his oar above the water and turning his head toward the man beside him. Mr. Wicker clapped Chris on the shoulder and a glint of moonlight showed him to be smiling.", " Chris enquired, pulling in rhythm so that the rope boat flew down the black and silver river.", " Chris enquired, pulling in rhythm so that the rope boat flew down the black and silver river.", "Chris grasped a rope ladder that hung down beside them to the water's edge and turned for a last word.", " And Polly gave the cat such a tweak of the ear that Puttel bounced out of her lap in high dudgeon.", " And Polly gave the cat such a tweak of the ear that Puttel bounced out of her lap in high dudgeon.", " said Polly to herself, setting her lips with a grim look that was not at all becoming.", " The exclamation broke from Polly as if a sudden trouble had seized her, and laying her head down on her knees, she sat motionless for many minutes.", " The exclamation broke from Polly as if a sudden trouble had seized her, and laying her head down on her knees, she sat motionless for many minutes.", "Here puss showed an amiable desire to forgive and forget, and Polly took her up, saying aloud:", "At first she tried to think she could, but unfortunately hearts are so", " and never mind the consequences, though they rendered her miserable for life. Polly's creed was very simple:", " A foolish little speech to make to a dog, but you see Polly was only a tender-hearted girl, trying to do her duty.", " A foolish little speech to make to a dog, but you see Polly was only a tender-hearted girl, trying to do her duty.", " A foolish little speech to make to a dog, but you see Polly was only a tender-hearted girl, trying to do her duty.", " A foolish little speech to make to a dog, but you see Polly was only a tender-hearted girl, trying to do her duty.", "At a street corner, a black-eyed school-boy was parting from a rosy-faced school-girl, whose music roll he was reluctantly surrendering.", "At a street corner, a black-eyed school-boy was parting from a rosy-faced school-girl, whose music roll he was reluctantly surrendering.", "At a street corner, a black-eyed school-boy was parting from a rosy-faced school-girl, whose music roll he was reluctantly surrendering.", "At a street corner, a black-eyed school-boy was parting from a rosy-faced school-girl, whose music roll he was reluctantly surrendering.", " said the boy, looking bashfully into the bright eyes that danced with pleasure as the girl blushed and smiled, and answered reproachfully;", " said the boy, looking bashfully into the bright eyes that danced with pleasure as the girl blushed and smiled, and answered reproachfully;", " answered Polly. She did not mean to tell, but his frankness was so agreeable she forgot herself.", " answered Polly. She did not mean to tell, but his frankness was so agreeable she forgot herself.", " answered Polly. She did not mean to tell, but his frankness was so agreeable she forgot herself.", " answered Polly. She did not mean to tell, but his frankness was so agreeable she forgot herself.", " answered Polly. She did not mean to tell, but his frankness was so agreeable she forgot herself.", " answered Polly. She did not mean to tell, but his frankness was so agreeable she forgot herself.", " And there she stuck, for the fear of being ungrateful or unkind made her almost hope that he would n't take the hint which she had been carefully preparing for him.", " said Sydney, as if he accepted the diversion and was glad of it.", "Polly spoke heartily now, and Sydney looked at her as if Fanny's defender pleased him more than Fanny's defence.", "The voice that put the question was so very kind, that Polly dared not look up, because she knew what the eyes were silently saying.", "The voice that put the question was so very kind, that Polly dared not look up, because she knew what the eyes were silently saying.", "The voice that put the question was so very kind, that Polly dared not look up, because she knew what the eyes were silently saying.", "The voice that put the question was so very kind, that Polly dared not look up, because she knew what the eyes were silently saying.", " asked the artful young man, laying a trap, into which Polly immediately fell.", "Polly did not return to her favorite walk till she learned from Minnie that", "Polly did not return to her favorite walk till she learned from Minnie that", "Polly did not return to her favorite walk till she learned from Minnie that", "Polly did not return to her favorite walk till she learned from Minnie that", " answered Polly, feeling that something was coming and rather glad to have it over and done with.", " asked Fanny, who could n't wait any longer and joyfully seized the opening Polly made for her.", " asked Fanny, who could n't wait any longer and joyfully seized the opening Polly made for her.", " asked Fanny, who could n't wait any longer and joyfully seized the opening Polly made for her.", " asked Fanny, who could n't wait any longer and joyfully seized the opening Polly made for her.", " asked Fanny, who could n't wait any longer and joyfully seized the opening Polly made for her.", " asked Fanny, who could n't wait any longer and joyfully seized the opening Polly made for her.", " asked Fanny, who could n't wait any longer and joyfully seized the opening Polly made for her.", " And Fanny drew a long breath, as if a load was off her mind. Then she added in a changed tone:", " And Fanny drew a long breath, as if a load was off her mind. Then she added in a changed tone:", " And Fanny drew a long breath, as if a load was off her mind. Then she added in a changed tone:", " And Fanny drew a long breath, as if a load was off her mind. Then she added in a changed tone:", " And Fanny drew a long breath, as if a load was off her mind. Then she added in a changed tone:", " said Fanny warmly, feeling so grateful to Polly, that she found it hard not to pour out all her secret at once.", " said Fanny warmly, feeling so grateful to Polly, that she found it hard not to pour out all her secret at once.", " said Fanny warmly, feeling so grateful to Polly, that she found it hard not to pour out all her secret at once.", " said Fanny warmly, feeling so grateful to Polly, that she found it hard not to pour out all her secret at once.", " said Fanny warmly, feeling so grateful to Polly, that she found it hard not to pour out all her secret at once.", " said Fanny warmly, feeling so grateful to Polly, that she found it hard not to pour out all her secret at once.", " said Fanny warmly, feeling so grateful to Polly, that she found it hard not to pour out all her secret at once.", " said Fanny warmly, feeling so grateful to Polly, that she found it hard not to pour out all her secret at once.", " said Fanny warmly, feeling so grateful to Polly, that she found it hard not to pour out all her secret at once.", " said Fanny tenderly, for all the coldness she had tried to hide from Polly, had melted in the sudden sunshine that had come to her.", " to use Trix's elegant expression. Fanny understood it then, and threw herself into Polly's arms, crying, with a shower of grateful tears;", " Then he told her his past from first to last, nor is there any avail in a twice told tale, and he added,", " Then he told her his past from first to last, nor is there any avail in a twice told tale, and he added,", " Then he told her his past from first to last, nor is there any avail in a twice told tale, and he added,", " Then he told her his past from first to last, nor is there any avail in a twice told tale, and he added,", " Then he told her his past from first to last, nor is there any avail in a twice told tale, and he added,", " Then he told her his past from first to last, nor is there any avail in a twice told tale, and he added,", " Then he told her his past from first to last, nor is there any avail in a twice told tale, and he added,", " Then he told her his past from first to last, nor is there any avail in a twice told tale, and he added,", " Then he told her his past from first to last, nor is there any avail in a twice told tale, and he added,", " When the old woman heard the Eunuch's voice she started from sleep and was terrified and said to him,", " When the old woman heard the Eunuch's voice she started from sleep and was terrified and said to him,", " The King commanded them to be brought into the presence and said to them,", " The King commanded them to be brought into the presence and said to them,", " The King reviled her and commended her to be taken back to her chamber: then he turned to Taj al-Muluk and said to him,", " The King reviled her and commended her to be taken back to her chamber: then he turned to Taj al-Muluk and said to him,", " The King reviled her and commended her to be taken back to her chamber: then he turned to Taj al-Muluk and said to him,", " The King reviled her and commended her to be taken back to her chamber: then he turned to Taj al-Muluk and said to him,", " The King reviled her and commended her to be taken back to her chamber: then he turned to Taj al-Muluk and said to him,", " The King reviled her and commended her to be taken back to her chamber: then he turned to Taj al-Muluk and said to him,", " and despatched one to learn the news. The messenger fared forth and presently returned and reported,", " and despatched one to learn the news. The messenger fared forth and presently returned and reported,", " and despatched one to learn the news. The messenger fared forth and presently returned and reported,", " Whereupon Taj al-Muluk drew near unto him and kissing his hand, replied,", " Whereupon Taj al-Muluk drew near unto him and kissing his hand, replied,", " Whereupon Taj al-Muluk drew near unto him and kissing his hand, replied,", " Whereupon Taj al-Muluk drew near unto him and kissing his hand, replied,", " Whereupon Taj al-Muluk drew near unto him and kissing his hand, replied,", " Whereupon Taj al-Muluk drew near unto him and kissing his hand, replied,", " And he told her the whole tale that her lover was the son of King Sulayman Shah and sought her to wife and he added,", " And he told her the whole tale that her lover was the son of King Sulayman Shah and sought her to wife and he added,", " And he told her the whole tale that her lover was the son of King Sulayman Shah and sought her to wife and he added,", " And he told her the whole tale that her lover was the son of King Sulayman Shah and sought her to wife and he added,", " And he told her the whole tale that her lover was the son of King Sulayman Shah and sought her to wife and he added,", " And he told her the whole tale that her lover was the son of King Sulayman Shah and sought her to wife and he added,", " And he told her the whole tale that her lover was the son of King Sulayman Shah and sought her to wife and he added,", " And he told her the whole tale that her lover was the son of King Sulayman Shah and sought her to wife and he added,", " And he told her the whole tale that her lover was the son of King Sulayman Shah and sought her to wife and he added,", " And he told her the whole tale that her lover was the son of King Sulayman Shah and sought her to wife and he added,", " And he told her the whole tale that her lover was the son of King Sulayman Shah and sought her to wife and he added,", " And he told her the whole tale that her lover was the son of King Sulayman Shah and sought her to wife and he added,", " And he told her the whole tale that her lover was the son of King Sulayman Shah and sought her to wife and he added,", " said De Wardes, who drew his sword, a movement imitated by the duke.", " said De Wardes, who drew his sword, a movement imitated by the duke.", " said De Wardes, who drew his sword, a movement imitated by the duke.", " said De Wardes, who drew his sword, a movement imitated by the duke.", " said De Wardes, who drew his sword, a movement imitated by the duke.", " said De Wardes, who drew his sword, a movement imitated by the duke.", " said De Wardes, who drew his sword, a movement imitated by the duke.", " said De Wardes, who drew his sword, a movement imitated by the duke.", " said De Wardes, who drew his sword, a movement imitated by the duke.", " said De Wardes, who drew his sword, a movement imitated by the duke.", " said De Wardes, who drew his sword, a movement imitated by the duke.", " said De Wardes, who drew his sword, a movement imitated by the duke.", " said De Wardes, who drew his sword, a movement imitated by the duke.", " said De Wardes, who drew his sword, a movement imitated by the duke.", " said De Wardes, who drew his sword, a movement imitated by the duke.", " said De Wardes, who drew his sword, a movement imitated by the duke.", " And disengaging his sword with a sinister clashing of the blade, the duke wounded the marquis in the breast.", " And disengaging his sword with a sinister clashing of the blade, the duke wounded the marquis in the breast.", " And disengaging his sword with a sinister clashing of the blade, the duke wounded the marquis in the breast.", " replied De Wardes, in a voice choked by the blood which rushed from his lungs to his throat,", " replied De Wardes, in a voice choked by the blood which rushed from his lungs to his throat,", " exclaimed the duke, drawing himself up with a haughty gesture, which sprinkled them with blood,", " exclaimed the duke, drawing himself up with a haughty gesture, which sprinkled them with blood,", " exclaimed the duke, drawing himself up with a haughty gesture, which sprinkled them with blood,", " exclaimed the duke, drawing himself up with a haughty gesture, which sprinkled them with blood,", " exclaimed the duke, drawing himself up with a haughty gesture, which sprinkled them with blood,", " exclaimed the duke, drawing himself up with a haughty gesture, which sprinkled them with blood,", "A startled grunt came from the instrument, followed by the clicks of hasty switching. In less than fifteen seconds, Trench's voice barked out of the phone.", "A startled grunt came from the instrument, followed by the clicks of hasty switching. In less than fifteen seconds, Trench's voice barked out of the phone.", "A startled grunt came from the instrument, followed by the clicks of hasty switching. In less than fifteen seconds, Trench's voice barked out of the phone.", "A startled grunt came from the instrument, followed by the clicks of hasty switching. In less than fifteen seconds, Trench's voice barked out of the phone.", "Isaiah Trench was better than his word. He swung his gray car up to the alley in seven minutes.", "They didn't speak until Trench stopped in front of Mother Corey's place. Then the captain turned and stuck out his hand.", "They didn't speak until Trench stopped in front of Mother Corey's place. Then the captain turned and stuck out his hand.", "Bruce Gordon nodded, and the old man sighed. Something suspiciously like a tear glistened in his eyes.", "Bruce Gordon nodded, and the old man sighed. Something suspiciously like a tear glistened in his eyes.", "Bruce Gordon nodded, and the old man sighed. Something suspiciously like a tear glistened in his eyes.", "So the promotion had come from Trench! It bothered him. When a turkey sees corn on the menu, it's time to wonder about Thanksgiving.", "So the promotion had come from Trench! It bothered him. When a turkey sees corn on the menu, it's time to wonder about Thanksgiving.", "So the promotion had come from Trench! It bothered him. When a turkey sees corn on the menu, it's time to wonder about Thanksgiving.", "So the promotion had come from Trench! It bothered him. When a turkey sees corn on the menu, it's time to wonder about Thanksgiving.", "The next day, he drafted Izzy and Gordon for a trip outside the dome.", "The next day, he drafted Izzy and Gordon for a trip outside the dome.", "Izzy jerked a shoulder upwards and a twist ran across his pock-marked face.", "Gordon took the next day off to look for Sheila Corey, but nobody would admit having seen her.", "The mob was beginning to break up now, but it was still in an ugly mood.", "The mob was beginning to break up now, but it was still in an ugly mood.", "Izzy slipped over as he began to get them organized.", "Izzy slipped over as he began to get them organized.", "Izzy slipped over as he began to get them organized.", "Izzy slipped over as he began to get them organized.", " he exclaimed, while with trembling hands he disposed of his auxiliary eyes, and sought his never-failing resource in trouble, the gifted version of the psalms;", " demanded David, utterly disqualified to pursue his original intention, and nearly gasping for breath.", " demanded David, utterly disqualified to pursue his original intention, and nearly gasping for breath.", " returned Hawkeye, uncasing his honest countenance, the better to assure the wavering confidence of his companion;", "\u201cThe young man is in bondage, and much I fear his death is decreed. I greatly mourn that one so well disposed should die in his ignorance, and I have sought a goodly hymn \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cThe young man is in bondage, and much I fear his death is decreed. I greatly mourn that one so well disposed should die in his ignorance, and I have sought a goodly hymn \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cThe young man is in bondage, and much I fear his death is decreed. I greatly mourn that one so well disposed should die in his ignorance, and I have sought a goodly hymn \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cThe young man is in bondage, and much I fear his death is decreed. I greatly mourn that one so well disposed should die in his ignorance, and I have sought a goodly hymn \u2014 \u201d", " he exclaimed, addressing himself to the savage who had a slight understanding of the language in which he spoke;", " he exclaimed, addressing himself to the savage who had a slight understanding of the language in which he spoke;", " he exclaimed, addressing himself to the savage who had a slight understanding of the language in which he spoke;", " At the same time he laid his finger significantly on another similar weapon, both being the fruits of his prowess among their enemies during the evening.", "The young Mohican made no reply, but quietly folded his arms, and leaned his body against one of the upright posts that supported the wall of the hut.", "The young Mohican made no reply, but quietly folded his arms, and leaned his body against one of the upright posts that supported the wall of the hut.", "The young Mohican made no reply, but quietly folded his arms, and leaned his body against one of the upright posts that supported the wall of the hut.", "The young Mohican made no reply, but quietly folded his arms, and leaned his body against one of the upright posts that supported the wall of the hut.", "The young Mohican made no reply, but quietly folded his arms, and leaned his body against one of the upright posts that supported the wall of the hut.", " he bluntly asked, by way of obtaining a suitable understanding of the whole case before he ventured a prescription.", " he bluntly asked, by way of obtaining a suitable understanding of the whole case before he ventured a prescription.", " he bluntly asked, by way of obtaining a suitable understanding of the whole case before he ventured a prescription.", " returned David, a little nettled at so direct an attack on his manhood;", " returned David, a little nettled at so direct an attack on his manhood;", " Then heaving a heavy sigh, probably among the last he ever drew in pining for a condition he had so long abandoned, he added:", " Then heaving a heavy sigh, probably among the last he ever drew in pining for a condition he had so long abandoned, he added:", " said the scout, tearing two rifles, with all their attendant accouterments, from beneath a bush, and flourishing", " said the scout, tearing two rifles, with all their attendant accouterments, from beneath a bush, and flourishing", " said the scout, tearing two rifles, with all their attendant accouterments, from beneath a bush, and flourishing", "She was quick to perceive this, and it piqued her. She paid less and less attention to the answers he gave her, and ceased at last to question him further.", "She was quick to perceive this, and it piqued her. She paid less and less attention to the answers he gave her, and ceased at last to question him further.", "She was quick to perceive this, and it piqued her. She paid less and less attention to the answers he gave her, and ceased at last to question him further.", "Presently she said, with a strange smile that showed her cruel little teeth gleaming between her scarlet lips,", "Presently she said, with a strange smile that showed her cruel little teeth gleaming between her scarlet lips,", "Presently she said, with a strange smile that showed her cruel little teeth gleaming between her scarlet lips,", "Presently she said, with a strange smile that showed her cruel little teeth gleaming between her scarlet lips,", "Presently she said, with a strange smile that showed her cruel little teeth gleaming between her scarlet lips,", "Presently she said, with a strange smile that showed her cruel little teeth gleaming between her scarlet lips,", "He had spoken softly, with a far away look in his eyes that did not escape the siren.", "He had spoken softly, with a far away look in his eyes that did not escape the siren.", "He had spoken softly, with a far away look in his eyes that did not escape the siren.", "He had spoken softly, with a far away look in his eyes that did not escape the siren.", "He had spoken softly, with a far away look in his eyes that did not escape the siren.", "He had spoken softly, with a far away look in his eyes that did not escape the siren.", "He had spoken softly, with a far away look in his eyes that did not escape the siren.", "He had spoken softly, with a far away look in his eyes that did not escape the siren.", "He had spoken softly, with a far away look in his eyes that did not escape the siren.", "He had spoken softly, with a far away look in his eyes that did not escape the siren.", "He had spoken softly, with a far away look in his eyes that did not escape the siren.", "He had spoken softly, with a far away look in his eyes that did not escape the siren.", "He had spoken softly, with a far away look in his eyes that did not escape the siren.", "He had spoken softly, with a far away look in his eyes that did not escape the siren.", "He had spoken softly, with a far away look in his eyes that did not escape the siren.", "He had spoken softly, with a far away look in his eyes that did not escape the siren.", "Her childlike waywardness had left her as she spoke the words, and a dangerous fire was shining in her deep eyes.", "Her childlike waywardness had left her as she spoke the words, and a dangerous fire was shining in her deep eyes.", "Her childlike waywardness had left her as she spoke the words, and a dangerous fire was shining in her deep eyes.", "Her childlike waywardness had left her as she spoke the words, and a dangerous fire was shining in her deep eyes.", "Her childlike waywardness had left her as she spoke the words, and a dangerous fire was shining in her deep eyes.", " he pleaded, seizing one of her hands as it lay close to him on the hot grey rock,", "He reached it and sank down with a sigh, and a drowsy delicious languor stole over him, taking away all power to stir or speak.", "Then she knew for the first time that she could not give him up to the sea, and she leaned down to him and laid one small white hand upon his shoulder.", " and bending down, she wound her arms round his unconscious body and drew him gently up to the level above.", " and bending down, she wound her arms round his unconscious body and drew him gently up to the level above.", " and bending down, she wound her arms round his unconscious body and drew him gently up to the level above.", "My companion stared at the vacant mooring place and then again across the lake.", "My companion stared at the vacant mooring place and then again across the lake.", "My companion stared at the vacant mooring place and then again across the lake.", "My companion stared at the vacant mooring place and then again across the lake.", "My companion stared at the vacant mooring place and then again across the lake.", "My companion stared at the vacant mooring place and then again across the lake.", "My companion stared at the vacant mooring place and then again across the lake.", "My companion stared at the vacant mooring place and then again across the lake.", "It was Flora who, gazing all over me in candid wonder, was the first. She was struck with our bareheaded aspect.", "It was Flora who, gazing all over me in candid wonder, was the first. She was struck with our bareheaded aspect.", "It was Flora who, gazing all over me in candid wonder, was the first. She was struck with our bareheaded aspect.", "It was Flora who, gazing all over me in candid wonder, was the first. She was struck with our bareheaded aspect.", "It was Flora who, gazing all over me in candid wonder, was the first. She was struck with our bareheaded aspect.", "It was Flora who, gazing all over me in candid wonder, was the first. She was struck with our bareheaded aspect.", "There was another doll sitting quite close to her, but Ethelinda had not made the remark to him, as he did not seem at all the sort of person to be encouraged.", "There was another doll sitting quite close to her, but Ethelinda had not made the remark to him, as he did not seem at all the sort of person to be encouraged.", "There was another doll sitting quite close to her, but Ethelinda had not made the remark to him, as he did not seem at all the sort of person to be encouraged.", "There was another doll sitting quite close to her, but Ethelinda had not made the remark to him, as he did not seem at all the sort of person to be encouraged.", "There was another doll sitting quite close to her, but Ethelinda had not made the remark to him, as he did not seem at all the sort of person to be encouraged.", "There was another doll sitting quite close to her, but Ethelinda had not made the remark to him, as he did not seem at all the sort of person to be encouraged.", "There was another doll sitting quite close to her, but Ethelinda had not made the remark to him, as he did not seem at all the sort of person to be encouraged.", "There was another doll sitting quite close to her, but Ethelinda had not made the remark to him, as he did not seem at all the sort of person to be encouraged.", "There was another doll sitting quite close to her, but Ethelinda had not made the remark to him, as he did not seem at all the sort of person to be encouraged.", "There was another doll sitting quite close to her, but Ethelinda had not made the remark to him, as he did not seem at all the sort of person to be encouraged.", "There was another doll sitting quite close to her, but Ethelinda had not made the remark to him, as he did not seem at all the sort of person to be encouraged.", " she asked aloud, 'what was the -- ah -- the premium they asked for introducing you here -- did you happen to catch the amount?", " said the jester (he had seen something of toy-selling in his time);", " said Ethelinda, who had not expected him to agree with her;", " said Ethelinda, who had not expected him to agree with her;", " said Ethelinda, who had not expected him to agree with her;", " said Ethelinda, who had not expected him to agree with her;", " sneered Ethelinda (and if you have never seen a doll sneer, you can have no idea how alarming it is).", " Ethelinda went on, without much consideration for the other's feelings -- perhaps she thought he was too cheap to have any --", " sure I could be the one or the other if I got the chance. I think it would be more amusing, perhaps, to be a little wicked, but then it's not quite so easy, you know.'", " sure I could be the one or the other if I got the chance. I think it would be more amusing, perhaps, to be a little wicked, but then it's not quite so easy, you know.'", " sure I could be the one or the other if I got the chance. I think it would be more amusing, perhaps, to be a little wicked, but then it's not quite so easy, you know.'", " sure I could be the one or the other if I got the chance. I think it would be more amusing, perhaps, to be a little wicked, but then it's not quite so easy, you know.'", " sure I could be the one or the other if I got the chance. I think it would be more amusing, perhaps, to be a little wicked, but then it's not quite so easy, you know.'", " sure I could be the one or the other if I got the chance. I think it would be more amusing, perhaps, to be a little wicked, but then it's not quite so easy, you know.'", " sure I could be the one or the other if I got the chance. I think it would be more amusing, perhaps, to be a little wicked, but then it's not quite so easy, you know.'", " sure I could be the one or the other if I got the chance. I think it would be more amusing, perhaps, to be a little wicked, but then it's not quite so easy, you know.'", " sure I should enjoy it, and it would give me something to think about all my life.'", " sure I should enjoy it, and it would give me something to think about all my life.'", " sure I should enjoy it, and it would give me something to think about all my life.'", " sure I should enjoy it, and it would give me something to think about all my life.'", " laughed the Sausage-Glutton, as he disposed of another sausage,", " laughed the Sausage-Glutton, as he disposed of another sausage,", " laughed the Sausage-Glutton, as he disposed of another sausage,", "But of course it would have been a little too absurd if Ethelinda had taken advice from a flat-headed twopenny doll and a flabby jester from the Lowther Arcade.", "But of course it would have been a little too absurd if Ethelinda had taken advice from a flat-headed twopenny doll and a flabby jester from the Lowther Arcade.", "But of course it would have been a little too absurd if Ethelinda had taken advice from a flat-headed twopenny doll and a flabby jester from the Lowther Arcade.", "But of course it would have been a little too absurd if Ethelinda had taken advice from a flat-headed twopenny doll and a flabby jester from the Lowther Arcade.", "But of course it would have been a little too absurd if Ethelinda had taken advice from a flat-headed twopenny doll and a flabby jester from the Lowther Arcade.", "But of course it would have been a little too absurd if Ethelinda had taken advice from a flat-headed twopenny doll and a flabby jester from the Lowther Arcade.", "But of course it would have been a little too absurd if Ethelinda had taken advice from a flat-headed twopenny doll and a flabby jester from the Lowther Arcade.", "But the jester felt very uneasy about it all; he felt so sure that the old Sausage-Glutton's amiability had some trickery underneath it.", "But the jester felt very uneasy about it all; he felt so sure that the old Sausage-Glutton's amiability had some trickery underneath it.", "But the jester felt very uneasy about it all; he felt so sure that the old Sausage-Glutton's amiability had some trickery underneath it.", "But the jester felt very uneasy about it all; he felt so sure that the old Sausage-Glutton's amiability had some trickery underneath it.", "But the jester felt very uneasy about it all; he felt so sure that the old Sausage-Glutton's amiability had some trickery underneath it.", "But the jester felt very uneasy about it all; he felt so sure that the old Sausage-Glutton's amiability had some trickery underneath it.", "But of course he had to make a favour of it, and must not let Winifred see that it was anything but a sacrifice for him to consent.", "For Archie had a way of making the dolls go through exciting adventures, at which Winifred assisted with a fearful wonder that had a fascination about it.", "For Archie had a way of making the dolls go through exciting adventures, at which Winifred assisted with a fearful wonder that had a fascination about it.", "For Archie had a way of making the dolls go through exciting adventures, at which Winifred assisted with a fearful wonder that had a fascination about it.", "For Archie had a way of making the dolls go through exciting adventures, at which Winifred assisted with a fearful wonder that had a fascination about it.", "For Archie had a way of making the dolls go through exciting adventures, at which Winifred assisted with a fearful wonder that had a fascination about it.", "For Archie had a way of making the dolls go through exciting adventures, at which Winifred assisted with a fearful wonder that had a fascination about it.", " a beautiful queen (only do sit up and take that finger out of your mouth -- queens don't do that). Well, and ", " a beautiful queen (only do sit up and take that finger out of your mouth -- queens don't do that). Well, and ", " a beautiful queen (only do sit up and take that finger out of your mouth -- queens don't do that). Well, and ", " a beautiful queen (only do sit up and take that finger out of your mouth -- queens don't do that). Well, and ", " a beautiful queen (only do sit up and take that finger out of your mouth -- queens don't do that). Well, and ", " a beautiful queen (only do sit up and take that finger out of your mouth -- queens don't do that). Well, and ", " telling this, and I know). You watch her carefully. Can't you see a sort of look in her face as if she didn't think much of you?'", " telling this, and I know). You watch her carefully. Can't you see a sort of look in her face as if she didn't think much of you?'", " telling this, and I know). You watch her carefully. Can't you see a sort of look in her face as if she didn't think much of you?'", " telling this, and I know). You watch her carefully. Can't you see a sort of look in her face as if she didn't think much of you?'", " telling this, and I know). You watch her carefully. Can't you see a sort of look in her face as if she didn't think much of you?'", " telling this, and I know). You watch her carefully. Can't you see a sort of look in her face as if she didn't think much of you?'", " telling this, and I know). You watch her carefully. Can't you see a sort of look in her face as if she didn't think much of you?'", " telling this, and I know). You watch her carefully. Can't you see a sort of look in her face as if she didn't think much of you?'", " telling this, and I know). You watch her carefully. Can't you see a sort of look in her face as if she didn't think much of you?'", "Gordon had been smart enough to realize that perhaps Security was right.", "Gordon had been smart enough to realize that perhaps Security was right.", "Gordon had been smart enough to realize that perhaps Security was right.", "Gordon had been smart enough to realize that perhaps Security was right.", "Gordon had been smart enough to realize that perhaps Security was right.", "He stood up, grabbing for his bag, and spinning the drummer aside. He jerked forward, and caught the driver's shoulder.", "He stood up, grabbing for his bag, and spinning the drummer aside. He jerked forward, and caught the driver's shoulder.", "The driver shrugged his hand away. \"Don't be crazy, mister! They -- \" He turned, saw it was Gordon, and his face turned blank.", "The driver shrugged his hand away. \"Don't be crazy, mister! They -- \" He turned, saw it was Gordon, and his face turned blank.", "A wheezing chuckle answered him, and a phosphor bulb glowed weakly, shedding some light on a filthy hall.", "A wheezing chuckle answered him, and a phosphor bulb glowed weakly, shedding some light on a filthy hall.", "A wheezing chuckle answered him, and a phosphor bulb glowed weakly, shedding some light on a filthy hall.", "A wheezing chuckle answered him, and a phosphor bulb glowed weakly, shedding some light on a filthy hall.", "A wheezing chuckle answered him, and a phosphor bulb glowed weakly, shedding some light on a filthy hall.", "Mother Corey pried his eyes off the cards and ran a thick tongue over heavy lips.", "Baisemeaux looked fixedly at Aramis, and then, as if the idea which had flashed across his mind were impossible,", "Baisemeaux looked fixedly at Aramis, and then, as if the idea which had flashed across his mind were impossible,", "Baisemeaux looked fixedly at Aramis, and then, as if the idea which had flashed across his mind were impossible,", "Baisemeaux looked fixedly at Aramis, and then, as if the idea which had flashed across his mind were impossible,", "Baisemeaux looked fixedly at Aramis, and then, as if the idea which had flashed across his mind were impossible,", "Baisemeaux looked fixedly at Aramis, and then, as if the idea which had flashed across his mind were impossible,", "Baisemeaux looked fixedly at Aramis, and then, as if the idea which had flashed across his mind were impossible,", "Baisemeaux looked fixedly at Aramis, and then, as if the idea which had flashed across his mind were impossible,", "Baisemeaux nearly dropped the glass of muscat which he was in the act of raising to his lips.", " repeated Aramis, with the greatest self-possession.", " repeated Aramis, with the greatest self-possession.", " repeated Aramis, with the greatest self-possession.", " repeated Aramis, with the greatest self-possession.", " repeated Aramis, with the greatest self-possession.", " repeated Aramis, with the greatest self-possession.", " repeated Aramis, with the greatest self-possession.", " continued Aramis, with the same impassibility,", " continued Aramis, with the same impassibility,", " continued Aramis, with the same impassibility,", " stammered Baisemeaux, \u201cthat would be intelligible, if -- \u201d", " resumed Aramis, \u201cthere is in the society of which I speak, and of which, as it seems you are not a member -- \u201d", " resumed Aramis, \u201cthere is in the society of which I speak, and of which, as it seems you are not a member -- \u201d", "Aramis then spoke, or rather recited the following paragraph, in the same tone as if he had been reading it from a book:", "Aramis then spoke, or rather recited the following paragraph, in the same tone as if he had been reading it from a book:", " He stopped. Baisemeaux was quite distressing to look at, being so wretchedly pale and trembling.", " He stopped. Baisemeaux was quite distressing to look at, being so wretchedly pale and trembling.", " He stopped. Baisemeaux was quite distressing to look at, being so wretchedly pale and trembling.", " He stopped. Baisemeaux was quite distressing to look at, being so wretchedly pale and trembling.", " He stopped. Baisemeaux was quite distressing to look at, being so wretchedly pale and trembling.", " He stopped. Baisemeaux was quite distressing to look at, being so wretchedly pale and trembling.", " He stopped. Baisemeaux was quite distressing to look at, being so wretchedly pale and trembling.", " He stopped. Baisemeaux was quite distressing to look at, being so wretchedly pale and trembling.", "Aramis did not yield an inch, but with that silvery voice of his continued:", "Aramis did not yield an inch, but with that silvery voice of his continued:", "Aramis did not yield an inch, but with that silvery voice of his continued:", "Aramis did not yield an inch, but with that silvery voice of his continued:", "Aramis did not yield an inch, but with that silvery voice of his continued:", "Aramis did not yield an inch, but with that silvery voice of his continued:", "\u201cWhat! you are -- \u201d cried Baisemeaux, looking at Aramis almost in terror.", "\u201cWhat! you are -- \u201d cried Baisemeaux, looking at Aramis almost in terror.", "\u201cWhat! you are -- \u201d cried Baisemeaux, looking at Aramis almost in terror.", "\u201cWhat! you are -- \u201d cried Baisemeaux, looking at Aramis almost in terror.", "\u201cWhat! you are -- \u201d cried Baisemeaux, looking at Aramis almost in terror.", "\u201cWhat! you are -- \u201d cried Baisemeaux, looking at Aramis almost in terror.", "\u201cWhat! you are -- \u201d cried Baisemeaux, looking at Aramis almost in terror.", "\u201cWhat! you are -- \u201d cried Baisemeaux, looking at Aramis almost in terror.", "\u201cWhat! you are -- \u201d cried Baisemeaux, looking at Aramis almost in terror.", "\u201cWhat! you are -- \u201d cried Baisemeaux, looking at Aramis almost in terror.", "\u201cWhat! you are -- \u201d cried Baisemeaux, looking at Aramis almost in terror.", "\u201cWhat! you are -- \u201d cried Baisemeaux, looking at Aramis almost in terror.", "\u201cWhat! you are -- \u201d cried Baisemeaux, looking at Aramis almost in terror.", "\u201cWhat! you are -- \u201d cried Baisemeaux, looking at Aramis almost in terror.", "\u201cWhat! you are -- \u201d cried Baisemeaux, looking at Aramis almost in terror.", "\u201cWhat! you are -- \u201d cried Baisemeaux, looking at Aramis almost in terror.", " said Aramis, in a tone of supreme contempt.", " said Aramis, in a tone of supreme contempt.", " said Aramis, in a tone of supreme contempt.", " and at this moment, De Baisemeaux\u2019s servant appeared at the threshold of the door.", " and at this moment, De Baisemeaux\u2019s servant appeared at the threshold of the door.", "Aramis looked at De Baisemeaux with a calm and confident eye.", "The governor then made a sign to the messenger, and when he had quitted the room, said, still trembling,", "The governor then made a sign to the messenger, and when he had quitted the room, said, still trembling,", "Baisemeaux very nearly sank on the floor; but Aramis disdained to reassure him, just as he had disdained to terrify him.", "Baisemeaux very nearly sank on the floor; but Aramis disdained to reassure him, just as he had disdained to terrify him.", "Baisemeaux very nearly sank on the floor; but Aramis disdained to reassure him, just as he had disdained to terrify him.", "Baisemeaux very nearly sank on the floor; but Aramis disdained to reassure him, just as he had disdained to terrify him.", "Baisemeaux very nearly sank on the floor; but Aramis disdained to reassure him, just as he had disdained to terrify him.", "Baisemeaux very nearly sank on the floor; but Aramis disdained to reassure him, just as he had disdained to terrify him.", "Baisemeaux very nearly sank on the floor; but Aramis disdained to reassure him, just as he had disdained to terrify him.", "Baisemeaux very nearly sank on the floor; but Aramis disdained to reassure him, just as he had disdained to terrify him.", "Baisemeaux very nearly sank on the floor; but Aramis disdained to reassure him, just as he had disdained to terrify him.", "Baisemeaux very nearly sank on the floor; but Aramis disdained to reassure him, just as he had disdained to terrify him.", " so he came and bowed his head to the ground in modesty before his sire.", " so he came and bowed his head to the ground in modesty before his sire.", " so he came and bowed his head to the ground in modesty before his sire.", " so he came and bowed his head to the ground in modesty before his sire.", " so he came and bowed his head to the ground in modesty before his sire.", "When the year came to an end, the King called his son to him and said,", " Whereupon Kamar al-Zaman fell down for respect and shame before his sire and replied,", " Whereupon Kamar al-Zaman fell down for respect and shame before his sire and replied,", " Whereupon Kamar al-Zaman fell down for respect and shame before his sire and replied,", " Whereupon Kamar al-Zaman fell down for respect and shame before his sire and replied,", "She said, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that King Shahriman cried out to his son Kamar al-Zaman,", "She said, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that King Shahriman cried out to his son Kamar al-Zaman,", "She said, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that King Shahriman cried out to his son Kamar al-Zaman,", "She said, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that King Shahriman cried out to his son Kamar al-Zaman,", "The gross hulk of Mother Corey appeared almost at once.", "The old man shook his head, estimating what was left to Gordon.", "The old man shook his head, estimating what was left to Gordon.", "The old man shook his head, estimating what was left to Gordon.", "The old man shook his head, estimating what was left to Gordon.", "The old man shook his head, estimating what was left to Gordon.", "Gordon grinned, and nodded. Mother Corey knew the ropes, and could be trusted.", " and whispered a few casual words. The man at the desk went into an office marked private, and came back a few minutes later.", " and whispered a few casual words. The man at the desk went into an office marked private, and came back a few minutes later.", " He took the sums they had ready -- there was a standard price -- and stamped their forms.", " He took the sums they had ready -- there was a standard price -- and stamped their forms.", " He took the sums they had ready -- there was a standard price -- and stamped their forms.", "She fell to her knees, crying over the injured man.", "She fell to her knees, crying over the injured man.", "She fell to her knees, crying over the injured man.", "She fell to her knees, crying over the injured man.", "The desk captain at the precinct house groaned as they came in, then shook his head.", "Gordon had wondered why Izzy had been pulled off the beat. As he turned to leave, the captain held up a hand.", "Gordon had wondered why Izzy had been pulled off the beat. As he turned to leave, the captain held up a hand.", "Gordon had wondered why Izzy had been pulled off the beat. As he turned to leave, the captain held up a hand.", "Gordon had wondered why Izzy had been pulled off the beat. As he turned to leave, the captain held up a hand.", "A man named Fell shook his head, fearfully. \"Can't do a thing now. My wife had a baby and an operation, and -- -- \"", "A man named Fell shook his head, fearfully. \"Can't do a thing now. My wife had a baby and an operation, and -- -- \"", "A man named Fell shook his head, fearfully. \"Can't do a thing now. My wife had a baby and an operation, and -- -- \"", "Gordon's name came, and he shook his head. \"I'm new -- and I'm strapped now. I'd like -- -- \"", "Gordon's name came, and he shook his head. \"I'm new -- and I'm strapped now. I'd like -- -- \"", " While he was eating; behold, her husband entered and seeing her feeding him, sat down at his head and said to him,", " While he was eating; behold, her husband entered and seeing her feeding him, sat down at his head and said to him,", " While he was eating; behold, her husband entered and seeing her feeding him, sat down at his head and said to him,", " While he was eating; behold, her husband entered and seeing her feeding him, sat down at his head and said to him,", " While he was eating; behold, her husband entered and seeing her feeding him, sat down at his head and said to him,", " While he was eating; behold, her husband entered and seeing her feeding him, sat down at his head and said to him,", " While he was eating; behold, her husband entered and seeing her feeding him, sat down at his head and said to him,", " While he was eating; behold, her husband entered and seeing her feeding him, sat down at his head and said to him,", " While he was eating; behold, her husband entered and seeing her feeding him, sat down at his head and said to him,", " While he was eating; behold, her husband entered and seeing her feeding him, sat down at his head and said to him,", " While he was eating; behold, her husband entered and seeing her feeding him, sat down at his head and said to him,", " While he was eating; behold, her husband entered and seeing her feeding him, sat down at his head and said to him,", " While he was eating; behold, her husband entered and seeing her feeding him, sat down at his head and said to him,", " While he was eating; behold, her husband entered and seeing her feeding him, sat down at his head and said to him,", " While he was eating; behold, her husband entered and seeing her feeding him, sat down at his head and said to him,", "And when he had ended his verse, he wept and the Fireman said to him,", "And when he had ended his verse, he wept and the Fireman said to him,", "And when he had ended his verse, he wept and the Fireman said to him,", "And when he had ended his verse, he wept and the Fireman said to him,", "And when he had ended his verse, he wept and the Fireman said to him,", "And when he had ended his verse, he wept and the Fireman said to him,", " Nuzhat al-Zaman bowed her head in bashfulness when she heard what he said and communed with herself,", " Nuzhat al-Zaman bowed her head in bashfulness when she heard what he said and communed with herself,", " Nuzhat al-Zaman bowed her head in bashfulness when she heard what he said and communed with herself,", " Nuzhat al-Zaman bowed her head in bashfulness when she heard what he said and communed with herself,", " Nuzhat al-Zaman bowed her head in bashfulness when she heard what he said and communed with herself,", " Nuzhat al-Zaman bowed her head in bashfulness when she heard what he said and communed with herself,", " Nuzhat al-Zaman bowed her head in bashfulness when she heard what he said and communed with herself,", " Nuzhat al-Zaman bowed her head in bashfulness when she heard what he said and communed with herself,", " Nuzhat al-Zaman bowed her head in bashfulness when she heard what he said and communed with herself,", " Nuzhat al-Zaman bowed her head in bashfulness when she heard what he said and communed with herself,", " Nuzhat al-Zaman bowed her head in bashfulness when she heard what he said and communed with herself,", " Nuzhat al-Zaman bowed her head in bashfulness when she heard what he said and communed with herself,", " Nuzhat al-Zaman bowed her head in bashfulness when she heard what he said and communed with herself,", " Nuzhat al-Zaman bowed her head in bashfulness when she heard what he said and communed with herself,", " When she heard this she loathed life and longed for death; so she turned to him and said,", " When she heard this she loathed life and longed for death; so she turned to him and said,", " And he stood up to her and beat her with a whip, saying,", " And he stood up to her and beat her with a whip, saying,", " When he heard her words he hardened his heart and said to her,", " When he heard her words he hardened his heart and said to her,", " When he heard her words he hardened his heart and said to her,", " When he heard her words he hardened his heart and said to her,", " I added, feeling that I had been imposed upon in a very unworthy and ungentlemanly manner,", " I added, feeling that I had been imposed upon in a very unworthy and ungentlemanly manner,", "He did not seem to have noticed it particularly till then.", "He did not seem to have noticed it particularly till then.", " I said, determined to appeal to any better feelings he might have; 'we did not part on -- on the best of terms perhaps -- -- '", "But Barnjum wouldn't; he only looked at his own wraith with a grim satisfaction as it capered in an imbecile fashion upon the rug.", "But Barnjum wouldn't; he only looked at his own wraith with a grim satisfaction as it capered in an imbecile fashion upon the rug.", "But Barnjum wouldn't; he only looked at his own wraith with a grim satisfaction as it capered in an imbecile fashion upon the rug.", "'I was going along this road one day, when I met a merchant travelling with a great train of camels laden with merchandise -- -- '", "'I was going along this road one day, when I met a merchant travelling with a great train of camels laden with merchandise -- -- '", " continued the bunniah, 'all tied together by their nose strings -- nose to tail -- and stretching along the road for almost half a mile -- -- '", " continued the bunniah, 'all tied together by their nose strings -- nose to tail -- and stretching along the road for almost half a mile -- -- '", " continued the bunniah, 'all tied together by their nose strings -- nose to tail -- and stretching along the road for almost half a mile -- -- '", " continued the bunniah, 'all tied together by their nose strings -- nose to tail -- and stretching along the road for almost half a mile -- -- '", " continued the bunniah, 'all tied together by their nose strings -- nose to tail -- and stretching along the road for almost half a mile -- -- '", "Here the bunniah gasped as one who is out of breath, but the farmer looked at him slowly.", "Here the bunniah gasped as one who is out of breath, but the farmer looked at him slowly.", "Here the bunniah gasped as one who is out of breath, but the farmer looked at him slowly.", "The bunniah here flashed a furious glance at his companion, but bit his lips and held his peace.", "The bunniah here flashed a furious glance at his companion, but bit his lips and held his peace.", "The bunniah here flashed a furious glance at his companion, but bit his lips and held his peace.", "The bunniah here flashed a furious glance at his companion, but bit his lips and held his peace.", "The bunniah here flashed a furious glance at his companion, but bit his lips and held his peace.", "The bunniah here flashed a furious glance at his companion, but bit his lips and held his peace.", "The bunniah here flashed a furious glance at his companion, but bit his lips and held his peace.", "The bunniah here flashed a furious glance at his companion, but bit his lips and held his peace.", "The bunniah here flashed a furious glance at his companion, but bit his lips and held his peace.", "The bunniah here flashed a furious glance at his companion, but bit his lips and held his peace.", "The bunniah here flashed a furious glance at his companion, but bit his lips and held his peace.", "Then the bunniah began running his thumb quickly up and down the fingers of his right hand, and his lips moved in quick calculation.", "Then the bunniah began running his thumb quickly up and down the fingers of his right hand, and his lips moved in quick calculation.", " said the bunniah, with the calmness of despair, as he remembered that by his own arrangement he was bound to give the farmer a hundred rupees.", "And to this day they say in those parts, when a man owes a debt:", " Then she saluted him and he returned her salam and seated her by his side. Quoth she,", " Then she saluted him and he returned her salam and seated her by his side. Quoth she,", " Then she saluted him and he returned her salam and seated her by his side. Quoth she,", " Then she saluted him and he returned her salam and seated her by his side. Quoth she,", " Then she saluted him and he returned her salam and seated her by his side. Quoth she,", " Then she saluted him and he returned her salam and seated her by his side. Quoth she,", " Then he again put forth his hand and brought out of a wrapper a dress worth ten thousand dinars or more and said to her,", " Then he again put forth his hand and brought out of a wrapper a dress worth ten thousand dinars or more and said to her,", " Then he again put forth his hand and brought out of a wrapper a dress worth ten thousand dinars or more and said to her,", " Then he again put forth his hand and brought out of a wrapper a dress worth ten thousand dinars or more and said to her,", " Then he again put forth his hand and brought out of a wrapper a dress worth ten thousand dinars or more and said to her,", " Then he again put forth his hand and brought out of a wrapper a dress worth ten thousand dinars or more and said to her,", " Then he again put forth his hand and brought out of a wrapper a dress worth ten thousand dinars or more and said to her,", " Then he again put forth his hand and brought out of a wrapper a dress worth ten thousand dinars or more and said to her,", " Then he again put forth his hand and brought out of a wrapper a dress worth ten thousand dinars or more and said to her,", " whereupon she thanked him and repeated her question; but he said,", " whereupon she thanked him and repeated her question; but he said,", " She marvelled at the goodliness of his speech and the excess of his generosity and the perfection of his courtesy and said to him,", " She marvelled at the goodliness of his speech and the excess of his generosity and the perfection of his courtesy and said to him,", " She marvelled at the goodliness of his speech and the excess of his generosity and the perfection of his courtesy and said to him,", " She marvelled at the goodliness of his speech and the excess of his generosity and the perfection of his courtesy and said to him,", " But he swore that he would not take aught. Then the old lady said to him,", " But he swore that he would not take aught. Then the old lady said to him,", " \u2014 \u2014 And Shahrazad perceived the dawn of day and ceased to say her permitted say.", " When he heard this, he was ready to fly for joy and calling for ink-case and paper, wrote these couplets,", " When he heard this, he was ready to fly for joy and calling for ink-case and paper, wrote these couplets,", " When he heard this, he was ready to fly for joy and calling for ink-case and paper, wrote these couplets,", " When he heard this, he was ready to fly for joy and calling for ink-case and paper, wrote these couplets,", " When he heard this, he was ready to fly for joy and calling for ink-case and paper, wrote these couplets,", " When he heard this, he was ready to fly for joy and calling for ink-case and paper, wrote these couplets,", " And she ceased not craftily to persuade her, till she called for ink-case and paper and wrote him these couplets,", " And she ceased not craftily to persuade her, till she called for ink-case and paper and wrote him these couplets,", " And she ceased not craftily to persuade her, till she called for ink-case and paper and wrote him these couplets,", " And she ceased not craftily to persuade her, till she called for ink-case and paper and wrote him these couplets,", " And she ceased not craftily to persuade her, till she called for ink-case and paper and wrote him these couplets,", " And she ceased not craftily to persuade her, till she called for ink-case and paper and wrote him these couplets,", " And she ceased not craftily to persuade her, till she called for ink-case and paper and wrote him these couplets,", " And she ceased not craftily to persuade her, till she called for ink-case and paper and wrote him these couplets,", " And she ceased not craftily to persuade her, till she called for ink-case and paper and wrote him these couplets,", " And she ceased not craftily to persuade her, till she called for ink-case and paper and wrote him these couplets,", " And she ceased not craftily to persuade her, till she called for ink-case and paper and wrote him these couplets,", " And she ceased not craftily to persuade her, till she called for ink-case and paper and wrote him these couplets,", " And she ceased not craftily to persuade her, till she called for ink-case and paper and wrote him these couplets,", " And she ceased not craftily to persuade her, till she called for ink-case and paper and wrote him these couplets,", " And she ceased not craftily to persuade her, till she called for ink-case and paper and wrote him these couplets,", " He thanked her and kissing her hands, wrote these verses,", " So she took the letter and after reading and understanding it she smote hand on hand, saying", " So she took the letter and after reading and understanding it she smote hand on hand, saying", " So she took the letter and after reading and understanding it she smote hand on hand, saying", " So she took the letter and after reading and understanding it she smote hand on hand, saying", " So she took the letter and after reading and understanding it she smote hand on hand, saying", " So she took the letter and after reading and understanding it she smote hand on hand, saying", " So Hayat al-Nufus called for pen-case and paper and wrote these couplets: \u2014 ", " So Hayat al-Nufus called for pen-case and paper and wrote these couplets: \u2014 ", "Then he folded the scroll and gave it to the old woman, together with three hundred dinars, saying,", "Then he folded the scroll and gave it to the old woman, together with three hundred dinars, saying,", "Then he folded the scroll and gave it to the old woman, together with three hundred dinars, saying,", "Then he folded the scroll and gave it to the old woman, together with three hundred dinars, saying,", "Then he folded the scroll and gave it to the old woman, together with three hundred dinars, saying,", "Then he folded the scroll and gave it to the old woman, together with three hundred dinars, saying,", "Then he folded the scroll and gave it to the old woman, together with three hundred dinars, saying,", "Then he folded the scroll and gave it to the old woman, together with three hundred dinars, saying,", "We gathered round and examined the animal curiously, as he continued to balance himself gravely in his abnormal position.", "We gathered round and examined the animal curiously, as he continued to balance himself gravely in his abnormal position.", "We gathered round and examined the animal curiously, as he continued to balance himself gravely in his abnormal position.", "My heart almost stopped with terror -- I had altogether forgotten that. I hastened to set the point at rest.", "My heart almost stopped with terror -- I had altogether forgotten that. I hastened to set the point at rest.", "My heart almost stopped with terror -- I had altogether forgotten that. I hastened to set the point at rest.", "All at once, just as I reached the climax, we heard the poodle barking furiously at the hedge which separated my garden from the road.", "All at once, just as I reached the climax, we heard the poodle barking furiously at the hedge which separated my garden from the road.", "All at once, just as I reached the climax, we heard the poodle barking furiously at the hedge which separated my garden from the road.", "All at once, just as I reached the climax, we heard the poodle barking furiously at the hedge which separated my garden from the road.", "There certainly was a swarthy man there, and, though I had no reason for it then, somehow my heart died within me at the sight of him.", "Nemesis had called at last in the shape of a rival claimant. I staggered for an instant; then I said,", "Nemesis had called at last in the shape of a rival claimant. I staggered for an instant; then I said,", "Nemesis had called at last in the shape of a rival claimant. I staggered for an instant; then I said,", "Nemesis had called at last in the shape of a rival claimant. I staggered for an instant; then I said,", " he said; 'zere 'as been leetle mistake, so if ze dog is not to you, you give him back to me, hein?'", "I decided to call the Colonel at once, and attempt to brazen it out with the help of his sincere belief in the dog.", "'Attend an instant -- your poodle was he 'ighly train, had he some talents -- a dog viz tricks, eh?'", "'Attend an instant -- your poodle was he 'ighly train, had he some talents -- a dog viz tricks, eh?'", "'Attend an instant -- your poodle was he 'ighly train, had he some talents -- a dog viz tricks, eh?'", "'Attend an instant -- your poodle was he 'ighly train, had he some talents -- a dog viz tricks, eh?'", "'Attend an instant -- your poodle was he 'ighly train, had he some talents -- a dog viz tricks, eh?'", "'Attend an instant -- your poodle was he 'ighly train, had he some talents -- a dog viz tricks, eh?'", "'Attend an instant -- your poodle was he 'ighly train, had he some talents -- a dog viz tricks, eh?'", "'Attend an instant -- your poodle was he 'ighly train, had he some talents -- a dog viz tricks, eh?'", "'Attend an instant -- your poodle was he 'ighly train, had he some talents -- a dog viz tricks, eh?'", " Then, as we walked back together, I asked him eagerly what he would take to abandon his claims and let the Colonel think the poodle was his after all.", " Then, as we walked back together, I asked him eagerly what he would take to abandon his claims and let the Colonel think the poodle was his after all.", " Then, as we walked back together, I asked him eagerly what he would take to abandon his claims and let the Colonel think the poodle was his after all.", " Then, as we walked back together, I asked him eagerly what he would take to abandon his claims and let the Colonel think the poodle was his after all.", " Then, as we walked back together, I asked him eagerly what he would take to abandon his claims and let the Colonel think the poodle was his after all.", "I saw that it was no good -- all I wanted now was to get out of it creditably and get rid of the Frenchman.", "I saw that it was no good -- all I wanted now was to get out of it creditably and get rid of the Frenchman.", "It was Bingo's collar. Travers took it from his hand and brought it to us.", "It was Bingo's collar. Travers took it from his hand and brought it to us.", "It was Bingo's collar. Travers took it from his hand and brought it to us.", "It was Bingo's collar. Travers took it from his hand and brought it to us.", " not in the witness-box. I can't account for it. It -- it's a mere coincidence!'", " not in the witness-box. I can't account for it. It -- it's a mere coincidence!'", "It was indeed; he came prancing back delicately, with a malicious enjoyment on his wrinkled face.", "It was indeed; he came prancing back delicately, with a malicious enjoyment on his wrinkled face.", "It was indeed; he came prancing back delicately, with a malicious enjoyment on his wrinkled face.", "It was indeed; he came prancing back delicately, with a malicious enjoyment on his wrinkled face.", " he said. 'My poodle 'as permit 'imself ze grave indiscretion to make a very big 'ole at ze bottom of ze garden!'", "But before that I had contrived to draw near it myself, in deadly fear lest the Frenchman's last words had contained some innuendo which I had not understood.", "I gave it up at last; I only longed to be allowed to crawl away under something!", "I gave it up at last; I only longed to be allowed to crawl away under something!", "I gave it up at last; I only longed to be allowed to crawl away under something!", "I gave it up at last; I only longed to be allowed to crawl away under something!", "I gave it up at last; I only longed to be allowed to crawl away under something!", "Still I do not think I am under any obligation to put their remarks down in black and white here.", "At the door of her apartment the baroness met Mademoiselle Corn\u00e9lie, her confidential maid.", "At the door of her apartment the baroness met Mademoiselle Corn\u00e9lie, her confidential maid.", "At the door of her apartment the baroness met Mademoiselle Corn\u00e9lie, her confidential maid.", "At the door of her apartment the baroness met Mademoiselle Corn\u00e9lie, her confidential maid.", "At the door of her apartment the baroness met Mademoiselle Corn\u00e9lie, her confidential maid.", "They entered the bedroom. Debray stretched himself upon a large couch, and Madame Danglars passed into her dressing-room with Mademoiselle Corn\u00e9lie.", "They entered the bedroom. Debray stretched himself upon a large couch, and Madame Danglars passed into her dressing-room with Mademoiselle Corn\u00e9lie.", "They entered the bedroom. Debray stretched himself upon a large couch, and Madame Danglars passed into her dressing-room with Mademoiselle Corn\u00e9lie.", "They entered the bedroom. Debray stretched himself upon a large couch, and Madame Danglars passed into her dressing-room with Mademoiselle Corn\u00e9lie.", "They entered the bedroom. Debray stretched himself upon a large couch, and Madame Danglars passed into her dressing-room with Mademoiselle Corn\u00e9lie.", " said Lucien, playing with a little dog, who, recognizing him as a friend of the house, expected to be caressed,", " said Lucien, playing with a little dog, who, recognizing him as a friend of the house, expected to be caressed,", " said Lucien, playing with a little dog, who, recognizing him as a friend of the house, expected to be caressed,", " said Lucien, playing with a little dog, who, recognizing him as a friend of the house, expected to be caressed,", " said Lucien, playing with a little dog, who, recognizing him as a friend of the house, expected to be caressed,", " said Lucien, playing with a little dog, who, recognizing him as a friend of the house, expected to be caressed,", " said Lucien, playing with a little dog, who, recognizing him as a friend of the house, expected to be caressed,", "Debray muttered something, bowed and went out, knocking himself against the edge of the door, like Nathan in Athalie.", "Debray muttered something, bowed and went out, knocking himself against the edge of the door, like Nathan in Athalie.", "Debray muttered something, bowed and went out, knocking himself against the edge of the door, like Nathan in Athalie.", "Debray muttered something, bowed and went out, knocking himself against the edge of the door, like Nathan in Athalie.", "Debray muttered something, bowed and went out, knocking himself against the edge of the door, like Nathan in Athalie.", "Debray muttered something, bowed and went out, knocking himself against the edge of the door, like Nathan in Athalie.", "Debray muttered something, bowed and went out, knocking himself against the edge of the door, like Nathan in Athalie.", "Debray muttered something, bowed and went out, knocking himself against the edge of the door, like Nathan in Athalie.", "Debray muttered something, bowed and went out, knocking himself against the edge of the door, like Nathan in Athalie.", "Debray muttered something, bowed and went out, knocking himself against the edge of the door, like Nathan in Athalie.", "Debray muttered something, bowed and went out, knocking himself against the edge of the door, like Nathan in Athalie.", "Debray muttered something, bowed and went out, knocking himself against the edge of the door, like Nathan in Athalie.", "Debray muttered something, bowed and went out, knocking himself against the edge of the door, like Nathan in Athalie.", " said the baroness, trying to disguise the agitation of her voice and the flush of her face.", " said the baroness, trying to disguise the agitation of her voice and the flush of her face.", " said the baroness, trying to disguise the agitation of her voice and the flush of her face.", " said the baroness, trying to disguise the agitation of her voice and the flush of her face.", " said the baroness, trying to disguise the agitation of her voice and the flush of her face.", " said the baroness, trying to disguise the agitation of her voice and the flush of her face.", " said the baroness, trying to disguise the agitation of her voice and the flush of her face.", " said the baroness, trying to disguise the agitation of her voice and the flush of her face.", " said the baroness, trying to disguise the agitation of her voice and the flush of her face.", " said the baroness, trying to disguise the agitation of her voice and the flush of her face.", " said the baroness, trying to disguise the agitation of her voice and the flush of her face.", " said the baroness, trying to disguise the agitation of her voice and the flush of her face.", " said the baroness, trying to disguise the agitation of her voice and the flush of her face.", " said the baroness, trying to disguise the agitation of her voice and the flush of her face.", " said the baroness, trying to disguise the agitation of her voice and the flush of her face.", " said the baroness, trying to disguise the agitation of her voice and the flush of her face.", " said the baroness, trying to disguise the agitation of her voice and the flush of her face.", " cried the baroness, shivering with anger and impatience.", " cried the baroness, shivering with anger and impatience.", " cried the baroness, shivering with anger and impatience.", " cried the baroness, shivering with anger and impatience.", " continued Danglars, \u201cI find you did not even pause there \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " continued Danglars, \u201cI find you did not even pause there \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " continued Danglars, \u201cI find you did not even pause there \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " continued Danglars, \u201cI find you did not even pause there \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " continued Danglars, \u201cI find you did not even pause there \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " continued Danglars, \u201cI find you did not even pause there \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " continued Danglars, \u201cI find you did not even pause there \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " continued Danglars, \u201cI find you did not even pause there \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " continued Danglars, \u201cI find you did not even pause there \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " continued Danglars, \u201cI find you did not even pause there \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " continued Danglars, \u201cI find you did not even pause there \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cStill it seems to me, that as you profit by it \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "The duke said, leave him alone for that; said he had played a deef and dumb person on the histronic boards. So then they waited for a steamboat.", "Sudden as winking the ornery old cretur went an to smash, and fell up against the man, and put his chin on his shoulder, and cried down his back, and says:", "Sudden as winking the ornery old cretur went an to smash, and fell up against the man, and put his chin on his shoulder, and cried down his back, and says:", " answered the Mother of Sheaths; and she went into the back of the cavern, where they dared not follow her.", " answered the Mother of Sheaths; and she went into the back of the cavern, where they dared not follow her.", " answered the Mother of Sheaths; and she went into the back of the cavern, where they dared not follow her.", " he said to himself; and though there was no reason to expect that the princess should be in that place more than in any other, he could not get the notion out of his head.", " he said to himself; and though there was no reason to expect that the princess should be in that place more than in any other, he could not get the notion out of his head.", " he said to himself; and though there was no reason to expect that the princess should be in that place more than in any other, he could not get the notion out of his head.", " he said to himself; and though there was no reason to expect that the princess should be in that place more than in any other, he could not get the notion out of his head.", " he said to himself; and though there was no reason to expect that the princess should be in that place more than in any other, he could not get the notion out of his head.", " he said to himself; and though there was no reason to expect that the princess should be in that place more than in any other, he could not get the notion out of his head.", " he said to himself; and though there was no reason to expect that the princess should be in that place more than in any other, he could not get the notion out of his head.", " he asked coldly, more than half regretting that he had not left her to her fate; but she read what was in his heart, and fell on her knees before him.", " he asked coldly, more than half regretting that he had not left her to her fate; but she read what was in his heart, and fell on her knees before him.", " he asked coldly, more than half regretting that he had not left her to her fate; but she read what was in his heart, and fell on her knees before him.", " she added, as the prince started at the sound of the vanishing hoofs; and as they pushed their way along the path she told him all that had happened since they had last met.", " she added, as the prince started at the sound of the vanishing hoofs; and as they pushed their way along the path she told him all that had happened since they had last met.", " she said, as soon as the boat touched the island; and in silence the queen went down the path to the palace.", " she said, as soon as the boat touched the island; and in silence the queen went down the path to the palace.", " she said, as soon as the boat touched the island; and in silence the queen went down the path to the palace.", " And the thousand sheaths with which the walls were hung took up the cry:", " And he signed to an attendant to take the collar from the pocket of his velvet jerkin.", " And he signed to an attendant to take the collar from the pocket of his velvet jerkin.", " And he signed to an attendant to take the collar from the pocket of his velvet jerkin.", " And he signed to an attendant to take the collar from the pocket of his velvet jerkin.", " Mr. Wicker began when they were seated once more in their chairs before the fire.", "Chris stared at his questioner for a moment and then settled back in his chair, his forehead puckered with concentration.", "Chris stared at his questioner for a moment and then settled back in his chair, his forehead puckered with concentration.", "Chris stared at his questioner for a moment and then settled back in his chair, his forehead puckered with concentration.", "Chris stared at his questioner for a moment and then settled back in his chair, his forehead puckered with concentration.", "Chris had to grin back when he saw that Mr. Wicker was not laughing at him, but rather at the complexity of such mechanical things.", "Chris had to grin back when he saw that Mr. Wicker was not laughing at him, but rather at the complexity of such mechanical things.", "Mr. Wicker put out a lean strong hand and tapped Chris's knee.", " mused Mr. Wicker thoughtfully, pulling at his underlip with thumb and forefinger.", " mused Mr. Wicker thoughtfully, pulling at his underlip with thumb and forefinger.", " mused Mr. Wicker thoughtfully, pulling at his underlip with thumb and forefinger.", " mused Mr. Wicker thoughtfully, pulling at his underlip with thumb and forefinger.", " mused Mr. Wicker thoughtfully, pulling at his underlip with thumb and forefinger.", "Mr. Wicker picked up the round-bellied silver pitcher and set it in front of Chris.", "Mr. Wicker picked up the round-bellied silver pitcher and set it in front of Chris.", "Mr. Wicker picked up the round-bellied silver pitcher and set it in front of Chris.", "Mr. Wicker picked up the round-bellied silver pitcher and set it in front of Chris.", " his Aunt Rachel cried, and covering her face with her hands, she burst into tears.", " his Aunt Rachel cried, and covering her face with her hands, she burst into tears.", " his Aunt Rachel cried, and covering her face with her hands, she burst into tears.", "The scene misted over once again and when it cleared, the pitcher was merely a pitcher on a table in Mr. Wicker's room. Chris looked up at the man who regarded him gravely.", " The Eunuch did so, and Zau al-Makan sighed heavily and began repeating these couplets,[FN#317]", " The Eunuch did so, and Zau al-Makan sighed heavily and began repeating these couplets,[FN#317]", " The Eunuch did so, and Zau al-Makan sighed heavily and began repeating these couplets,[FN#317]", " He also looked at her and knew her and cried out,", " Then she called the Eunuch, who came and kissed Zau al- Makan's hand, and she said,", " Then she called the Eunuch, who came and kissed Zau al- Makan's hand, and she said,", " Then she called the Eunuch, who came and kissed Zau al- Makan's hand, and she said,", " Then she called the Eunuch, who came and kissed Zau al- Makan's hand, and she said,", " Then she called the Eunuch, who came and kissed Zau al- Makan's hand, and she said,", " Then she called the Eunuch, who came and kissed Zau al- Makan's hand, and she said,", " Then she called the Eunuch, who came and kissed Zau al- Makan's hand, and she said,", " Then she called the Eunuch, who came and kissed Zau al- Makan's hand, and she said,", " Then she called the Eunuch, who came and kissed Zau al- Makan's hand, and she said,", "She said, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that when the Stoker girthed his ass for flight and bespake himself, saying,", "; ere he had done speaking the Castrato was standing by his head and his side muscles quivered for fear and he lifted up his voice and cried,", " When the horsemen heard his words they let their head-kerchiefs fall over their faces and wept, saying,", " When the horsemen heard his words they let their head-kerchiefs fall over their faces and wept, saying,", " When the horsemen heard his words they let their head-kerchiefs fall over their faces and wept, saying,", " When the horsemen heard his words they let their head-kerchiefs fall over their faces and wept, saying,", " When the horsemen heard his words they let their head-kerchiefs fall over their faces and wept, saying,", " When the horsemen heard his words they let their head-kerchiefs fall over their faces and wept, saying,", " When the horsemen heard his words they let their head-kerchiefs fall over their faces and wept, saying,", " When the horsemen heard his words they let their head-kerchiefs fall over their faces and wept, saying,", " Now when the Chamberlain heard this, he wept sore and exclaimed,", "The guard thought it over, and reached for the release. Gordon swung back as he passed through.", "Rockets that flamed bright blue -- military rockets! Earth was finally taking a hand!", "Rockets that flamed bright blue -- military rockets! Earth was finally taking a hand!", "It was the voice of Jurgens' henchman who had called on Mother Corey before elections. The thick voice must belong to the big ape who'd been with him.", "It was the voice of Jurgens' henchman who had called on Mother Corey before elections. The thick voice must belong to the big ape who'd been with him.", "He considered what a man out here who went under that name might be like.", "The door heaved open then, and she appeared in it; then she saw him, and her jaw dropped open slackly.", "Gordon's stomach knotted sickly. Doing something under the pressure of necessity was one thing; but to see the sorry results of it later was another.", "Gordon's stomach knotted sickly. Doing something under the pressure of necessity was one thing; but to see the sorry results of it later was another.", "He caught her feet in his hands and yanked her back. There was nothing phony this time as she hit the floor.", "He caught her feet in his hands and yanked her back. There was nothing phony this time as she hit the floor.", "He caught her feet in his hands and yanked her back. There was nothing phony this time as she hit the floor.", " a voice said from the door. Gordon snapped his head up to see Izzy standing there. He realized he'd been a lot less cautious than he'd thought.", " a voice said from the door. Gordon snapped his head up to see Izzy standing there. He realized he'd been a lot less cautious than he'd thought.", " a voice said from the door. Gordon snapped his head up to see Izzy standing there. He realized he'd been a lot less cautious than he'd thought.", " a voice said from the door. Gordon snapped his head up to see Izzy standing there. He realized he'd been a lot less cautious than he'd thought.", " a voice said from the door. Gordon snapped his head up to see Izzy standing there. He realized he'd been a lot less cautious than he'd thought.", "He turned the room upside down, but there was no sign of the notebook or papers from it.", "He turned the room upside down, but there was no sign of the notebook or papers from it.", "Inside, Sheila sat woodenly on the little sofa, pretending to see none of them. Mother Corey looked from one to the other, and then back to Gordon.", "Inside, Sheila sat woodenly on the little sofa, pretending to see none of them. Mother Corey looked from one to the other, and then back to Gordon.", "Inside, Sheila sat woodenly on the little sofa, pretending to see none of them. Mother Corey looked from one to the other, and then back to Gordon.", "Inside, Sheila sat woodenly on the little sofa, pretending to see none of them. Mother Corey looked from one to the other, and then back to Gordon.", "Inside, Sheila sat woodenly on the little sofa, pretending to see none of them. Mother Corey looked from one to the other, and then back to Gordon.", "Inside, Sheila sat woodenly on the little sofa, pretending to see none of them. Mother Corey looked from one to the other, and then back to Gordon.", "Inside, Sheila sat woodenly on the little sofa, pretending to see none of them. Mother Corey looked from one to the other, and then back to Gordon.", "Gordon stared at the old man, but he apparently meant just what he said.", "Gordon stared at the old man, but he apparently meant just what he said.", "As the door shut behind them, Gordon yanked Sheila back to the couch.", "As the door shut behind them, Gordon yanked Sheila back to the couch.", "Her face was pasty-white, but she bent her head, and fluttered her eyelashes up at him.", " she sighed. \"You sweep me off my feet. You -- Why, you -- \"", " he said as he paid Mother Corey for the materials and work. He jerked his head and the two men went out, leaving him alone with Sheila.", " he said as he paid Mother Corey for the materials and work. He jerked his head and the two men went out, leaving him alone with Sheila.", " he said as he paid Mother Corey for the materials and work. He jerked his head and the two men went out, leaving him alone with Sheila.", " My view, I was myself aware \u2014 and therefore I suppose my tone \u2014 had never yet reached so calm an assurance.", " My view, I was myself aware \u2014 and therefore I suppose my tone \u2014 had never yet reached so calm an assurance.", " My view, I was myself aware \u2014 and therefore I suppose my tone \u2014 had never yet reached so calm an assurance.", " My view, I was myself aware \u2014 and therefore I suppose my tone \u2014 had never yet reached so calm an assurance.", "I quickly, by way of answer, felt for my letter, drew it forth, held it up, and then, freeing myself, went and laid it on the great hall table.", "I quickly, by way of answer, felt for my letter, drew it forth, held it up, and then, freeing myself, went and laid it on the great hall table.", "I quickly, by way of answer, felt for my letter, drew it forth, held it up, and then, freeing myself, went and laid it on the great hall table.", " I said as I came back. I reached the house door and opened it; I was already on the steps.", " I said as I came back. I reached the house door and opened it; I was already on the steps.", " At last all was told; every tale unfolded.", " coaxed Becky, her hands on her hips and the soup ladle she still held standing out at right angles,", " coaxed Becky, her hands on her hips and the soup ladle she still held standing out at right angles,", " coaxed Becky, her hands on her hips and the soup ladle she still held standing out at right angles,", " coaxed Becky, her hands on her hips and the soup ladle she still held standing out at right angles,", "Amos put his hand over his mouth to stifle some sound that broke through in spite of him. Ned gave him a reproving glance.", " she announced without ceremony, and the three watching her needed no second invitation.", " she announced without ceremony, and the three watching her needed no second invitation.", " she announced without ceremony, and the three watching her needed no second invitation.", " she announced without ceremony, and the three watching her needed no second invitation.", " she announced without ceremony, and the three watching her needed no second invitation.", " she announced without ceremony, and the three watching her needed no second invitation.", " she announced without ceremony, and the three watching her needed no second invitation.", "Chris looked more closely, touching nothing. His voice was bewildered.", "Chris raised startled worried eyes to the dark penetrating ones watching him so quietly from the high-backed chair.", "Chris raised startled worried eyes to the dark penetrating ones watching him so quietly from the high-backed chair.", " And as he saw insistence in Mr. Wicker's face he began to expostulate as a child does when it wants to retard its bedtime.", " -- his voice suddenly became very small and high, disappearing to a whisper at the end -- \"and Becky and Ned and dear Amos -- \"", " he said, holding out his hand. Chris took it off and put it in the long, strong hand of the magician.", " he said, holding out his hand. Chris took it off and put it in the long, strong hand of the magician.", " he said, holding out his hand. Chris took it off and put it in the long, strong hand of the magician.", "He stepped forward and put his hands on the boy's shoulders. His eyes were deeply sad although his lips still smiled.", "He stepped forward and put his hands on the boy's shoulders. His eyes were deeply sad although his lips still smiled.", "Mr. Wicker put his hand briefly on Chris's head, let it slip to cover his eyes -- so lightly it was scarcely felt -- and then to cover his mouth. Chris waited, but he felt no different.", "The young man, in a hurried, nervous way, began his explanation.", "The young man, in a hurried, nervous way, began his explanation.", "Alexander went up to the telegraph-desk and penciled the following message to his wife: \u2014 ", "Alexander went up to the telegraph-desk and penciled the following message to his wife: \u2014 ", "Alexander went up to the telegraph-desk and penciled the following message to his wife: \u2014 ", "Alexander went up to the telegraph-desk and penciled the following message to his wife: \u2014 ", "Alexander went up to the telegraph-desk and penciled the following message to his wife: \u2014 ", "Alexander went up to the telegraph-desk and penciled the following message to his wife: \u2014 ", "When they reached the bridge works, Alexander began his examination immediately. An hour later he sent for the superintendent.", "When they reached the bridge works, Alexander began his examination immediately. An hour later he sent for the superintendent.", "Horton leaned wearily against the front wheel of the cab. He had not had his clothes off for thirty hours, and the stimulus of violent excitement was beginning to wear off.", "Horton leaned wearily against the front wheel of the cab. He had not had his clothes off for thirty hours, and the stimulus of violent excitement was beginning to wear off.", "Horton leaned wearily against the front wheel of the cab. He had not had his clothes off for thirty hours, and the stimulus of violent excitement was beginning to wear off.", "Horton leaned wearily against the front wheel of the cab. He had not had his clothes off for thirty hours, and the stimulus of violent excitement was beginning to wear off.", " \u2014 for the first time her voice broke and a flush of life, tearful, painful, and confused, swept over her rigid pallor, \u2014", "Horton put out his hand as if to hold her back and spoke pleadingly:", "Horton put out his hand as if to hold her back and spoke pleadingly:", " he said to his wife, when he came out of the spare room half an hour later,", " Mike wiggled himself across part of the Pep Boys' window to gain Chris's attention.", "Chris looked from a nickel-plated flashlight to a car jack and spark plug.", "Mike became uneasy and fished an elastic band out of his pocket, made a flick of paper and sent it soaring out into M Street.", " -- he went on without urging, but with a frown of perplexity ridging his forehead --", " Chris asked, and for the first time that day the heavy weight he carried within him lifted and lightened a little.", " Chris asked, and for the first time that day the heavy weight he carried within him lifted and lightened a little.", "For a moment both boys stared into one another's eyes, each questioning, wondering, and neither being able to supply the answer.", "For a moment both boys stared into one another's eyes, each questioning, wondering, and neither being able to supply the answer.", " Chris asked, his courage ebbing as he pictured to himself the dark little shop with its bow window of small panes, and Mr. Wicker, so thin and wizened he seemed only bones and wrinkles.", " Chris asked, his courage ebbing as he pictured to himself the dark little shop with its bow window of small panes, and Mr. Wicker, so thin and wizened he seemed only bones and wrinkles.", "But Mike was certain, or perhaps he needed a companion in this curious experiment.", "The two boys walked to the corner of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Traffic roared up the first short block of Wisconsin from under the high steel freeway down to their left.", "Chris turned his back on Mike and started down the hill. After a step or two, not finding his friend beside him, he turned. Mike was standing on the corner.", " Marius obeyed. And then, Cosette, in whom the woman was beginning to dawn, was delighted to be a Baroness.", " Marius obeyed. And then, Cosette, in whom the woman was beginning to dawn, was delighted to be a Baroness.", " Marius obeyed. And then, Cosette, in whom the woman was beginning to dawn, was delighted to be a Baroness.", " Marius obeyed. And then, Cosette, in whom the woman was beginning to dawn, was delighted to be a Baroness.", "He continued: his words poured forth, as is the peculiarity of divine paroxysms of joy.", "He continued: his words poured forth, as is the peculiarity of divine paroxysms of joy.", "The limit of shrill sounds perceptible can be overleaped, as well in the case of the mind as in that of the ear. These words:", "The limit of shrill sounds perceptible can be overleaped, as well in the case of the mind as in that of the ear. These words:", "The limit of shrill sounds perceptible can be overleaped, as well in the case of the mind as in that of the ear. These words:", "The limit of shrill sounds perceptible can be overleaped, as well in the case of the mind as in that of the ear. These words:", "The limit of shrill sounds perceptible can be overleaped, as well in the case of the mind as in that of the ear. These words:", "Jean Valjean elevated his head with so much majesty of attitude that he seemed to grow even to the ceiling.", "Jean Valjean elevated his head with so much majesty of attitude that he seemed to grow even to the ceiling.", "All that Marius experienced was tumultuous and incoherent. Certain gusts of destiny produce these billows in our souls.", " said Jean Valjean, raising and lowering his head several times in succession.", " said Jean Valjean, raising and lowering his head several times in succession.", " said Jean Valjean, raising and lowering his head several times in succession.", "Again he paused; Marius had sprung to his feet with a shudder. Jean Valjean resumed:", "Again he paused; Marius had sprung to his feet with a shudder. Jean Valjean resumed:", "Marius slowly crossed the room, and, when he was quite close to Jean Valjean, he offered the latter his hand.", "And, disengaging the hand which Marius held, he added, with a sort of inexorable dignity:", "And, disengaging the hand which Marius held, he added, with a sort of inexorable dignity:", "She contemplated herself from head to foot in a long mirror, then exclaimed, in an outburst of ineffable ecstasy:", "She contemplated herself from head to foot in a long mirror, then exclaimed, in an outburst of ineffable ecstasy:", "She contemplated herself from head to foot in a long mirror, then exclaimed, in an outburst of ineffable ecstasy:", "She contemplated herself from head to foot in a long mirror, then exclaimed, in an outburst of ineffable ecstasy:", "She contemplated herself from head to foot in a long mirror, then exclaimed, in an outburst of ineffable ecstasy:", "Jean Valjean had not uttered a single word. Cosette turned to him:", "Jean Valjean had not uttered a single word. Cosette turned to him:", "Jean Valjean had not uttered a single word. Cosette turned to him:", "Jean Valjean had not uttered a single word. Cosette turned to him:", "Jean Valjean had not uttered a single word. Cosette turned to him:", "Jean Valjean had not uttered a single word. Cosette turned to him:", "Jean Valjean had not uttered a single word. Cosette turned to him:", "Jean Valjean had not uttered a single word. Cosette turned to him:", "Jean Valjean dropped a kiss upon that brow whereon rested a celestial gleam.", "Jean Valjean dropped a kiss upon that brow whereon rested a celestial gleam.", "Jean Valjean dropped a kiss upon that brow whereon rested a celestial gleam.", "Jean Valjean dropped a kiss upon that brow whereon rested a celestial gleam.", "And with an adorable shrug of the shoulders, and an indescribably exquisite pout, she glanced at Marius.", "And with an adorable shrug of the shoulders, and an indescribably exquisite pout, she glanced at Marius.", "Two seconds later, the door opened once more, her fresh and rosy head was again thrust between the two leaves, and she cried to them:", "He remained in thought for a moment, mechanically passing the tip of his fore-finger across his thumb-nail, then he lifted up his voice:", "He remained in thought for a moment, mechanically passing the tip of his fore-finger across his thumb-nail, then he lifted up his voice:", "Jean Valjean struggled with what seemed a last hesitation, and, without voice, without breath, he stammered rather than said:", " Therewith he gave a wink that so disconcerted Stephen as nearly to cause an upset of the bowl of perfumed water that he was bringing for the washing of hands.", " Therewith he gave a wink that so disconcerted Stephen as nearly to cause an upset of the bowl of perfumed water that he was bringing for the washing of hands.", " Therewith he gave a wink that so disconcerted Stephen as nearly to cause an upset of the bowl of perfumed water that he was bringing for the washing of hands.", " Therewith he gave a wink that so disconcerted Stephen as nearly to cause an upset of the bowl of perfumed water that he was bringing for the washing of hands.", " Therewith he gave a wink that so disconcerted Stephen as nearly to cause an upset of the bowl of perfumed water that he was bringing for the washing of hands.", " Therewith he gave a wink that so disconcerted Stephen as nearly to cause an upset of the bowl of perfumed water that he was bringing for the washing of hands.", " Therewith he gave a wink that so disconcerted Stephen as nearly to cause an upset of the bowl of perfumed water that he was bringing for the washing of hands.", " Therewith he gave a wink that so disconcerted Stephen as nearly to cause an upset of the bowl of perfumed water that he was bringing for the washing of hands.", " Therewith he gave a wink that so disconcerted Stephen as nearly to cause an upset of the bowl of perfumed water that he was bringing for the washing of hands.", " Therewith he gave a wink that so disconcerted Stephen as nearly to cause an upset of the bowl of perfumed water that he was bringing for the washing of hands.", "Giles, who looked on Dennet as a kind of needful appendage to the Dragon, a piece of property of his own, about whom he need take no trouble, merely laughed and said,", " at the same time dealing a dexterous blow under the cap, which sent the blackberries up into Ambrose\u2019s face.", " at the same time dealing a dexterous blow under the cap, which sent the blackberries up into Ambrose\u2019s face.", " at the same time dealing a dexterous blow under the cap, which sent the blackberries up into Ambrose\u2019s face.", " at the same time dealing a dexterous blow under the cap, which sent the blackberries up into Ambrose\u2019s face.", " said Ambrose, beholding with some dismay the breadth of the shoulders which were all that appeared above the turbid water.", " said Ambrose, beholding with some dismay the breadth of the shoulders which were all that appeared above the turbid water.", " said Ambrose, beholding with some dismay the breadth of the shoulders which were all that appeared above the turbid water.", " said Ambrose, beholding with some dismay the breadth of the shoulders which were all that appeared above the turbid water.", " said Ambrose, beholding with some dismay the breadth of the shoulders which were all that appeared above the turbid water.", " said Ambrose, beholding with some dismay the breadth of the shoulders which were all that appeared above the turbid water.", " said Ambrose, beholding with some dismay the breadth of the shoulders which were all that appeared above the turbid water.", " said Ambrose, beholding with some dismay the breadth of the shoulders which were all that appeared above the turbid water.", " said Ambrose, beholding with some dismay the breadth of the shoulders which were all that appeared above the turbid water.", " said Ambrose, beholding with some dismay the breadth of the shoulders which were all that appeared above the turbid water.", " said Ambrose, beholding with some dismay the breadth of the shoulders which were all that appeared above the turbid water.", " said Ambrose, beholding with some dismay the breadth of the shoulders which were all that appeared above the turbid water.", "Ambrose blew a loud shrill call, but it seemed to reach no one but Stephen, whom he presently saw dashing towards them.", "Ambrose explained both their parentage and their present occupation, but was apparently heeded but little.", "Ambrose explained both their parentage and their present occupation, but was apparently heeded but little.", "Ambrose explained both their parentage and their present occupation, but was apparently heeded but little.", "Ambrose explained both their parentage and their present occupation, but was apparently heeded but little.", "Ambrose explained both their parentage and their present occupation, but was apparently heeded but little.", " he added, as Ambrose, on his knee, would have given him back the whistle,", " he added, as Ambrose, on his knee, would have given him back the whistle,", " he added, as Ambrose, on his knee, would have given him back the whistle,", " he added, as Ambrose, on his knee, would have given him back the whistle,", " he added, as Ambrose, on his knee, would have given him back the whistle,", " he added, as Ambrose, on his knee, would have given him back the whistle,", " he added, as Ambrose, on his knee, would have given him back the whistle,", " he added, as Ambrose, on his knee, would have given him back the whistle,", "For instance one afternoon she addressed to a learned doctor the following query: -- ", "On another occasion she asked an Irish farmer if he could send her twenty casks of finest butter to cost not more than 6 pence per pound.", "That evening as May left the Post-Office and turned sharply into the dark street she came into collision with a letter-carrier.", "That evening as May left the Post-Office and turned sharply into the dark street she came into collision with a letter-carrier.", " said Flint, placing the paper of sausages on the table on entering his humble abode, and proceeding to divest himself of his waterproof cape;", " said Flint, placing the paper of sausages on the table on entering his humble abode, and proceeding to divest himself of his waterproof cape;", " said Flint, placing the paper of sausages on the table on entering his humble abode, and proceeding to divest himself of his waterproof cape;", " said May, returning to the front room, where the sausages were already hissing deliciously,", "She sat down beside the old woman, took her hand and spoke in that cheery, cosy, confidential way which renders some women so attractive.", " said Solomon Flint, putting the sausages on the table, which had already been spread for supper by a stout little girl who was the sole domestic of the house and attendant on Mrs Flint.", " said Solomon Flint, putting the sausages on the table, which had already been spread for supper by a stout little girl who was the sole domestic of the house and attendant on Mrs Flint.", " said Flint, turning to his grandmother, who sat staring at the sausages with a blank expression.", " said Flint, turning to his grandmother, who sat staring at the sausages with a blank expression.", " said Flint, turning to his grandmother, who sat staring at the sausages with a blank expression.", " said Flint, turning to his grandmother, who sat staring at the sausages with a blank expression.", " she cried, and hit the cat an involuntary slap on the face which sent it with a caterwaul of indignant surprise from her knee,", "It need hardly be said that May Maylands finished her letter with increased satisfaction, and posted it that night.", "It need hardly be said that May Maylands finished her letter with increased satisfaction, and posted it that night.", "\u201cNo \u2014 for reasons. But now that you\u2019ve guessed \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cNo \u2014 for reasons. But now that you\u2019ve guessed \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cNo \u2014 for reasons. But now that you\u2019ve guessed \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cNo \u2014 for reasons. But now that you\u2019ve guessed \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cNo \u2014 for reasons. But now that you\u2019ve guessed \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cNo \u2014 for reasons. But now that you\u2019ve guessed \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cNo \u2014 for reasons. But now that you\u2019ve guessed \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cNo \u2014 for reasons. But now that you\u2019ve guessed \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cNo \u2014 for reasons. But now that you\u2019ve guessed \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cIt won\u2019t do them! \u2014 I nodded at the house.", "\u201cIt won\u2019t do them! \u2014 I nodded at the house.", "\u201cIt won\u2019t do them! \u2014 I nodded at the house.", "\u201cIt won\u2019t do them! \u2014 I nodded at the house.", "\u201cIt won\u2019t do them! \u2014 I nodded at the house.", "\u201cIt won\u2019t do them! \u2014 I nodded at the house.", "\u201cIt won\u2019t do them! \u2014 I nodded at the house.", "\u201cIt won\u2019t do them! \u2014 I nodded at the house.", " She had now let go my hand; she turned away a little. I waited an instant; then I brought out:", " She had now let go my hand; she turned away a little. I waited an instant; then I brought out:", " She had now let go my hand; she turned away a little. I waited an instant; then I brought out:", " She had now let go my hand; she turned away a little. I waited an instant; then I brought out:", " She had now let go my hand; she turned away a little. I waited an instant; then I brought out:", " Instead of answering she came nearer to the window and, for a minute, applied her face to the glass.", " Then seeing in her face that she already, in this, with a deeper dismay, found a touch of picture, I quickly added stroke to stroke.", " Then seeing in her face that she already, in this, with a deeper dismay, found a touch of picture, I quickly added stroke to stroke.", " Then seeing in her face that she already, in this, with a deeper dismay, found a touch of picture, I quickly added stroke to stroke.", "My companion\u2019s face had blanched as I went on; her round eyes started and her mild mouth gaped.", "My companion\u2019s face had blanched as I went on; her round eyes started and her mild mouth gaped.", "Gaping still, but meeting me, she pieced it all together.", "Gaping still, but meeting me, she pieced it all together.", "Gaping still, but meeting me, she pieced it all together.", " said Fouquet, whose face was for a moment lighted up by a sudden gleam of joy,", " said Fouquet, whose face was for a moment lighted up by a sudden gleam of joy,", " said Fouquet, whose face was for a moment lighted up by a sudden gleam of joy,", " said Fouquet, whose face was for a moment lighted up by a sudden gleam of joy,", " said Fouquet, whose face was for a moment lighted up by a sudden gleam of joy,", " said Fouquet, whose face was for a moment lighted up by a sudden gleam of joy,", " said Fouquet, whose face was for a moment lighted up by a sudden gleam of joy,", "\u201cYou perceive that I do know it; is that not sufficient? Well, go on, monsieur, the money the king has required you to supply -- \u201d", "\u201cYou perceive that I do know it; is that not sufficient? Well, go on, monsieur, the money the king has required you to supply -- \u201d", "\u201cYou perceive that I do know it; is that not sufficient? Well, go on, monsieur, the money the king has required you to supply -- \u201d", "\u201cYou perceive that I do know it; is that not sufficient? Well, go on, monsieur, the money the king has required you to supply -- \u201d", "\u201cYou perceive that I do know it; is that not sufficient? Well, go on, monsieur, the money the king has required you to supply -- \u201d", "\u201cYou perceive that I do know it; is that not sufficient? Well, go on, monsieur, the money the king has required you to supply -- \u201d", "\u201cYou perceive that I do know it; is that not sufficient? Well, go on, monsieur, the money the king has required you to supply -- \u201d", "\u201cYou perceive that I do know it; is that not sufficient? Well, go on, monsieur, the money the king has required you to supply -- \u201d", "\u201cYou perceive that I do know it; is that not sufficient? Well, go on, monsieur, the money the king has required you to supply -- \u201d", "\u201cYou perceive that I do know it; is that not sufficient? Well, go on, monsieur, the money the king has required you to supply -- \u201d", "\u201cYou perceive that I do know it; is that not sufficient? Well, go on, monsieur, the money the king has required you to supply -- \u201d", "\u201cYou perceive that I do know it; is that not sufficient? Well, go on, monsieur, the money the king has required you to supply -- \u201d", "\u201cYou perceive that I do know it; is that not sufficient? Well, go on, monsieur, the money the king has required you to supply -- \u201d", "\u201cYou perceive that I do know it; is that not sufficient? Well, go on, monsieur, the money the king has required you to supply -- \u201d", "\u201cYou perceive that I do know it; is that not sufficient? Well, go on, monsieur, the money the king has required you to supply -- \u201d", "\u201cYou perceive that I do know it; is that not sufficient? Well, go on, monsieur, the money the king has required you to supply -- \u201d", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", "Fouquet pressed his clenched hand upon his breast, heaving with emotion, saying:", " exclaimed Fouquet, turning over the gold and papers;", " exclaimed Fouquet, turning over the gold and papers;", " exclaimed Fouquet, turning over the gold and papers;", " exclaimed Fouquet, turning over the gold and papers;", "Suddenly a siren blasted out in sharp bursts, and the lieutenant jumped.", "Suddenly a siren blasted out in sharp bursts, and the lieutenant jumped.", "Suddenly a siren blasted out in sharp bursts, and the lieutenant jumped.", "Suddenly a siren blasted out in sharp bursts, and the lieutenant jumped.", "Suddenly a siren blasted out in sharp bursts, and the lieutenant jumped.", "The three got off. A scooter pulled up alongside them almost at once, with a gun-carrying mobster riding it.", "A thumb indicated that they could go in. Murdoch remained outside, and one of the thugs reached for him. Izzy cut him off.", "A thumb indicated that they could go in. Murdoch remained outside, and one of the thugs reached for him. Izzy cut him off.", "A thumb indicated that they could go in. Murdoch remained outside, and one of the thugs reached for him. Izzy cut him off.", "A thumb indicated that they could go in. Murdoch remained outside, and one of the thugs reached for him. Izzy cut him off.", "The next man Gordon recognized as being from one of the small shops on his beat. The fellow's eyes were desperate, but he was forcing himself to go through with it.", "\"It's Murtagh. M-U-R-T-A-G-H. Owen Murtagh, of 738 Morrisy -- \"", "The Nolan man had no objections -- outwardly. He was sweating, and the surprise in his eyes indicated that this was all new to him.", "The Nolan man had no objections -- outwardly. He was sweating, and the surprise in his eyes indicated that this was all new to him.", "The Nolan man had no objections -- outwardly. He was sweating, and the surprise in his eyes indicated that this was all new to him.", "In a minute, the citizens' group was inside, ripping the fixed ballots to shreds, filling out and dropping their own. They ignored the registration clerks.", "Even where he stood, Gordon could smell the fumes of ammonia. Izzy's face tensed, and he swore.", "Even where he stood, Gordon could smell the fumes of ammonia. Izzy's face tensed, and he swore.", "Even where he stood, Gordon could smell the fumes of ammonia. Izzy's face tensed, and he swore.", "Gordon watched him head down the block, and started after the little man. Then he grimaced. Rule books! Even Izzy had one.", "Gordon watched him head down the block, and started after the little man. Then he grimaced. Rule books! Even Izzy had one.", "But Gordon had spotted the open trunk of the gray car. He shook his head and tried to indicate it. Trench jerked his thumb and leaped to his feet, rushing back.", "A fresh cry from the street cut into his order, however. Gordon risked a quick look, then stepped farther out to make sure.", "The old man lay on the bed, and this time there was no question of concussion. The woman nodded.", "He swallowed, and the thin hand of the woman lifted brandy to his lips.", "He swallowed, and the thin hand of the woman lifted brandy to his lips.", "He swallowed, and the thin hand of the woman lifted brandy to his lips.", "He swallowed, and the thin hand of the woman lifted brandy to his lips.", "She went back to trying to bandage the bleeding bluish hole in his chest. Murdoch nodded faintly.", "She went back to trying to bandage the bleeding bluish hole in his chest. Murdoch nodded faintly.", "The old woman sighed. She put down the hot water and picked up the bottle of brandy, starting down the stairs.", "The old woman sighed. She put down the hot water and picked up the bottle of brandy, starting down the stairs.", " the woman said. She stared at the brandy bottle sickly.", " the woman said. She stared at the brandy bottle sickly.", "He watched her go, sick inside, and the last he saw was the hand she held up, waving the little black book at him!", "He caught her as she fell toward him. She relaxed after a second.", "\u201cIt does strike me that my pupils have never mentioned \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cIt does strike me that my pupils have never mentioned \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cIt does strike me that my pupils have never mentioned \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cIt does strike me that my pupils have never mentioned \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cIt does strike me that my pupils have never mentioned \u2014 \u201d", "This gave me, straight from my vision of his face \u2014 such a face! \u2014 a sudden sickness of disgust.", "This gave me, straight from my vision of his face \u2014 such a face! \u2014 a sudden sickness of disgust.", "This gave me, straight from my vision of his face \u2014 such a face! \u2014 a sudden sickness of disgust.", "This gave me, straight from my vision of his face \u2014 such a face! \u2014 a sudden sickness of disgust.", "This gave me, straight from my vision of his face \u2014 such a face! \u2014 a sudden sickness of disgust.", "This gave me, straight from my vision of his face \u2014 such a face! \u2014 a sudden sickness of disgust.", "This gave me, straight from my vision of his face \u2014 such a face! \u2014 a sudden sickness of disgust.", "This gave me, straight from my vision of his face \u2014 such a face! \u2014 a sudden sickness of disgust.", "This gave me, straight from my vision of his face \u2014 such a face! \u2014 a sudden sickness of disgust.", "This gave me, straight from my vision of his face \u2014 such a face! \u2014 a sudden sickness of disgust.", "This gave me, straight from my vision of his face \u2014 such a face! \u2014 a sudden sickness of disgust.", "This gave me, straight from my vision of his face \u2014 such a face! \u2014 a sudden sickness of disgust.", "This gave me, straight from my vision of his face \u2014 such a face! \u2014 a sudden sickness of disgust.", " she repeated with a face of anguish and waiting while I faltered.", " she repeated with a face of anguish and waiting while I faltered.", " she repeated with a face of anguish and waiting while I faltered.", " she repeated with a face of anguish and waiting while I faltered.", " she repeated with a face of anguish and waiting while I faltered.", "The men, astounded to be interrupted by a boy, and looking down to see two, each with an apple in his hands, turned around, and after a moment's scrutiny, answered.", "The men, astounded to be interrupted by a boy, and looking down to see two, each with an apple in his hands, turned around, and after a moment's scrutiny, answered.", "How I should have loved to have told him I didn't belong in this age anyway, and that in my time, we do make our own bricks! he chuckled to himself.", "How I should have loved to have told him I didn't belong in this age anyway, and that in my time, we do make our own bricks! he chuckled to himself.", "How I should have loved to have told him I didn't belong in this age anyway, and that in my time, we do make our own bricks! he chuckled to himself.", " Ned Cilley beamed on them and leaned back on his heels for a better view.", "What the other man could be saying that was so entertaining Chris could not imagine, for he was the opposite of the fat good-humored one.", " Chris asked of Cilley as they drew near. Cilley looked scandalized at Chris's impertinence in finding them in any way droll.", " Master Cilley went on, lowering his voice and bending down to be on a level with Chris and Amos,", " Master Cilley went on, lowering his voice and bending down to be on a level with Chris and Amos,", " Chris asked, when the Captain and Mr. Finney had moved off to the far end of the wharf.", "Then, seeing Chris's crestfallen face, Cilley clapped him so heartily on the back that the boy staggered forward a pace or two.", " he invited, and taking Chris and Amos's arms, drew them towards a group of seamen.", " he invited, and taking Chris and Amos's arms, drew them towards a group of seamen.", "Basque addressed Jean Valjean without waiting for the latter to approach him:", "Basque, who was perfectly respectful, opened the door of the waiting-room and said:", "He turned round. He gazed at her. She was adorably lovely. But what he was contemplating with that profound gaze was not her beauty but her soul.", "He turned round. He gazed at her. She was adorably lovely. But what he was contemplating with that profound gaze was not her beauty but her soul.", "He turned round. He gazed at her. She was adorably lovely. But what he was contemplating with that profound gaze was not her beauty but her soul.", "Here Cosette lost ground a little. She ceased to command and passed to questioning.", "Here Cosette lost ground a little. She ceased to command and passed to questioning.", "Jean Valjean directed upon her that heartrending smile to which he occasionally had recourse:", "Jean Valjean directed upon her that heartrending smile to which he occasionally had recourse:", "Jean Valjean directed upon her that heartrending smile to which he occasionally had recourse:", "She seized his hands with vivacity, and raising them to her face with an irresistible movement, she pressed them against her neck beneath her chin, which is a gesture of profound tenderness.", "She seized his hands with vivacity, and raising them to her face with an irresistible movement, she pressed them against her neck beneath her chin, which is a gesture of profound tenderness.", "She seized his hands with vivacity, and raising them to her face with an irresistible movement, she pressed them against her neck beneath her chin, which is a gesture of profound tenderness.", "She seized his hands with vivacity, and raising them to her face with an irresistible movement, she pressed them against her neck beneath her chin, which is a gesture of profound tenderness.", "She seized his hands with vivacity, and raising them to her face with an irresistible movement, she pressed them against her neck beneath her chin, which is a gesture of profound tenderness.", "She seized his hands with vivacity, and raising them to her face with an irresistible movement, she pressed them against her neck beneath her chin, which is a gesture of profound tenderness.", "She seized his hands with vivacity, and raising them to her face with an irresistible movement, she pressed them against her neck beneath her chin, which is a gesture of profound tenderness.", "She seized his hands with vivacity, and raising them to her face with an irresistible movement, she pressed them against her neck beneath her chin, which is a gesture of profound tenderness.", "And with supreme grace, setting her teeth and drawing back her lips, she blew at Jean Valjean. She was a Grace copying a cat.", "He remained for a moment without replying, then, with an inexpressible intonation, and speaking to himself, he murmured:", "Jean Valjean, in bewilderment, strained her wildly to his breast. It almost seemed to him as though he were taking her back.", "This enthusiastic impulse was on the point of becoming poignant for Jean Valjean. He gently removed Cosette\u2019s arms, and took his hat.", "This enthusiastic impulse was on the point of becoming poignant for Jean Valjean. He gently removed Cosette\u2019s arms, and took his hat.", "He still lived in the Rue de l\u2019Homme Arm\u00e9, because he could not make up his mind to remove to a distance from the quarter where Cosette dwelt.", "He still lived in the Rue de l\u2019Homme Arm\u00e9, because he could not make up his mind to remove to a distance from the quarter where Cosette dwelt.", " Basque said to him. He seated himself in silence, and waited an hour. Cosette did not return. He departed with drooping head.", " Basque said to him. He seated himself in silence, and waited an hour. Cosette did not return. He departed with drooping head.", "Jean Valjean\u2019s visits were not abridged. Far from it. When it is the heart which is slipping, one does not halt on the downward slope.", "Jean Valjean\u2019s visits were not abridged. Far from it. When it is the heart which is slipping, one does not halt on the downward slope.", "Jean Valjean\u2019s visits were not abridged. Far from it. When it is the heart which is slipping, one does not halt on the downward slope.", "It was so sweet to see Cosette, to forget by her side! It alleviated his wounds. It frequently happened that Basque came twice to announce:", "On the following day there was a fire. But the two armchairs were arranged at the other end of the room near the door. \u201c \u2014 What is the meaning of this?\u201d thought Jean Valjean.", "On the following day there was a fire. But the two armchairs were arranged at the other end of the room near the door. \u201c \u2014 What is the meaning of this?\u201d thought Jean Valjean.", "On the following day there was a fire. But the two armchairs were arranged at the other end of the room near the door. \u201c \u2014 What is the meaning of this?\u201d thought Jean Valjean.", "On the following day there was a fire. But the two armchairs were arranged at the other end of the room near the door. \u201c \u2014 What is the meaning of this?\u201d thought Jean Valjean.", "On the following day there was a fire. But the two armchairs were arranged at the other end of the room near the door. \u201c \u2014 What is the meaning of this?\u201d thought Jean Valjean.", "On the following day there was a fire. But the two armchairs were arranged at the other end of the room near the door. \u201c \u2014 What is the meaning of this?\u201d thought Jean Valjean.", "Moreover, Jean Valjean began vaguely to surmise that he was being shown the door.", "On the following day, he underwent something like a shock on entering the ground-floor room. The armchairs had disappeared. There was not a single chair of any sort.", "On the following day, he underwent something like a shock on entering the ground-floor room. The armchairs had disappeared. There was not a single chair of any sort.", "On the following day, he underwent something like a shock on entering the ground-floor room. The armchairs had disappeared. There was not a single chair of any sort.", "On the following day, he underwent something like a shock on entering the ground-floor room. The armchairs had disappeared. There was not a single chair of any sort.", "On the following day, he underwent something like a shock on entering the ground-floor room. The armchairs had disappeared. There was not a single chair of any sort.", "And she felt a slight twinge at her heart, but she hardly perceived it, being immediately diverted by a kiss from Marius.", "He peered up at her from his low chair, balancing the tips of his long fingers together in a judicial manner which had grown on him with years.", "He peered up at her from his low chair, balancing the tips of his long fingers together in a judicial manner which had grown on him with years.", " Hilda looked appreciatively at the Professor\u2019s alert face, with so many kindly lines about the mouth and so many quizzical ones about the eyes.", " Hilda looked appreciatively at the Professor\u2019s alert face, with so many kindly lines about the mouth and so many quizzical ones about the eyes.", " Hilda looked appreciatively at the Professor\u2019s alert face, with so many kindly lines about the mouth and so many quizzical ones about the eyes.", " Hilda looked appreciatively at the Professor\u2019s alert face, with so many kindly lines about the mouth and so many quizzical ones about the eyes.", " Hilda looked appreciatively at the Professor\u2019s alert face, with so many kindly lines about the mouth and so many quizzical ones about the eyes.", " Hilda looked appreciatively at the Professor\u2019s alert face, with so many kindly lines about the mouth and so many quizzical ones about the eyes.", " Hilda looked appreciatively at the Professor\u2019s alert face, with so many kindly lines about the mouth and so many quizzical ones about the eyes.", " Hilda looked appreciatively at the Professor\u2019s alert face, with so many kindly lines about the mouth and so many quizzical ones about the eyes.", " Hilda looked appreciatively at the Professor\u2019s alert face, with so many kindly lines about the mouth and so many quizzical ones about the eyes.", "Wilson was a little startled by her tone, and he turned his head so quickly that his cuff-link caught the string of his nose-glasses and pulled them awry.", "Wilson was a little startled by her tone, and he turned his head so quickly that his cuff-link caught the string of his nose-glasses and pulled them awry.", "Hilda leaned forward, her elbow on her knee, her chin on her hand.", "Hilda leaned forward, her elbow on her knee, her chin on her hand.", "Hilda leaned forward, her elbow on her knee, her chin on her hand.", "Hilda leaned forward, her elbow on her knee, her chin on her hand.", "Hilda leaned forward, her elbow on her knee, her chin on her hand.", "Hilda leaned forward, her elbow on her knee, her chin on her hand.", "Hilda leaned forward, her elbow on her knee, her chin on her hand.", " said Leslie aloud. She stooped and kissed Annie on her brow, then she went back to her own bed.", "Miss Penrose then immediately left the hall, and the girls went into the central hall and stood about discussing the sudden summons.", "Leslie promised to come, and the next moment ran up to her own room. Annie was already seated at her desk, and bending over her endless problems.", "Leslie promised to come, and the next moment ran up to her own room. Annie was already seated at her desk, and bending over her endless problems.", "Leslie promised to come, and the next moment ran up to her own room. Annie was already seated at her desk, and bending over her endless problems.", "Leslie promised to come, and the next moment ran up to her own room. Annie was already seated at her desk, and bending over her endless problems.", "Leslie promised to come, and the next moment ran up to her own room. Annie was already seated at her desk, and bending over her endless problems.", "Leslie promised to come, and the next moment ran up to her own room. Annie was already seated at her desk, and bending over her endless problems.", "Leslie promised to come, and the next moment ran up to her own room. Annie was already seated at her desk, and bending over her endless problems.", "Leslie promised to come, and the next moment ran up to her own room. Annie was already seated at her desk, and bending over her endless problems.", "Leslie promised to come, and the next moment ran up to her own room. Annie was already seated at her desk, and bending over her endless problems.", "Leslie promised to come, and the next moment ran up to her own room. Annie was already seated at her desk, and bending over her endless problems.", "Annie gazed full up into Leslie\u2019s face. When Leslie paused, she said abruptly:", " said Annie, with that utter selfishness which had characterized her before Leslie came, and which had been growing a little better lately.", " said Annie, with that utter selfishness which had characterized her before Leslie came, and which had been growing a little better lately.", " said Annie, with that utter selfishness which had characterized her before Leslie came, and which had been growing a little better lately.", " said Annie, with that utter selfishness which had characterized her before Leslie came, and which had been growing a little better lately.", " said Annie, with that utter selfishness which had characterized her before Leslie came, and which had been growing a little better lately.", " said Annie, with that utter selfishness which had characterized her before Leslie came, and which had been growing a little better lately.", " said Annie, with that utter selfishness which had characterized her before Leslie came, and which had been growing a little better lately.", " said Annie, with that utter selfishness which had characterized her before Leslie came, and which had been growing a little better lately.", " said Annie, with that utter selfishness which had characterized her before Leslie came, and which had been growing a little better lately.", " said Annie, with that utter selfishness which had characterized her before Leslie came, and which had been growing a little better lately.", " said Annie, with that utter selfishness which had characterized her before Leslie came, and which had been growing a little better lately.", " said Annie, with that utter selfishness which had characterized her before Leslie came, and which had been growing a little better lately.", "Marjorie went on a little unwillingly. Eileen stayed behind. Lettie looked at Leslie, and her eyes filled with laughter.", "Marjorie went on a little unwillingly. Eileen stayed behind. Lettie looked at Leslie, and her eyes filled with laughter.", "Marjorie went on a little unwillingly. Eileen stayed behind. Lettie looked at Leslie, and her eyes filled with laughter.", "Marjorie went on a little unwillingly. Eileen stayed behind. Lettie looked at Leslie, and her eyes filled with laughter.", "Marjorie went on a little unwillingly. Eileen stayed behind. Lettie looked at Leslie, and her eyes filled with laughter.", "\u201cYour success depends on yourself \u2014 the single eye, remember, the untarnished soul \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " said Eileen, pushing out her foot and giving her friend a kick,", " said Eileen, pushing out her foot and giving her friend a kick,", " said Eileen, pushing out her foot and giving her friend a kick,", " said Eileen, pushing out her foot and giving her friend a kick,", " said Eileen, pushing out her foot and giving her friend a kick,", " said Eileen, pushing out her foot and giving her friend a kick,", " said Eileen, pushing out her foot and giving her friend a kick,", " said Eileen, pushing out her foot and giving her friend a kick,", " said Eileen, pushing out her foot and giving her friend a kick,", " said Eileen, pushing out her foot and giving her friend a kick,", " said Eileen, pushing out her foot and giving her friend a kick,", " said Eileen, pushing out her foot and giving her friend a kick,", " said Eileen, pushing out her foot and giving her friend a kick,", " here she glanced at Marjorie and Eileen, purposely avoiding both Leslie and Lettie,", " here she glanced at Marjorie and Eileen, purposely avoiding both Leslie and Lettie,", " here she glanced at Marjorie and Eileen, purposely avoiding both Leslie and Lettie,", " here she glanced at Marjorie and Eileen, purposely avoiding both Leslie and Lettie,", " here she glanced at Marjorie and Eileen, purposely avoiding both Leslie and Lettie,", " said Eileen. The girls shipped their oars and bent forward. Belle, with a theatrical gesture, and a flinging up of her right hand, commenced:", " said Eileen. The girls shipped their oars and bent forward. Belle, with a theatrical gesture, and a flinging up of her right hand, commenced:", " said Eileen. The girls shipped their oars and bent forward. Belle, with a theatrical gesture, and a flinging up of her right hand, commenced:", " said Eileen. The girls shipped their oars and bent forward. Belle, with a theatrical gesture, and a flinging up of her right hand, commenced:", " said Eileen. The girls shipped their oars and bent forward. Belle, with a theatrical gesture, and a flinging up of her right hand, commenced:", " said Eileen. The girls shipped their oars and bent forward. Belle, with a theatrical gesture, and a flinging up of her right hand, commenced:", " said Eileen. The girls shipped their oars and bent forward. Belle, with a theatrical gesture, and a flinging up of her right hand, commenced:", " said Eileen. The girls shipped their oars and bent forward. Belle, with a theatrical gesture, and a flinging up of her right hand, commenced:", " said Eileen. The girls shipped their oars and bent forward. Belle, with a theatrical gesture, and a flinging up of her right hand, commenced:", "Belle reseated herself, made an impatient gesture, pushed back her mushroom hat, and resumed:", "Belle reseated herself, made an impatient gesture, pushed back her mushroom hat, and resumed:", "To this remark Belle did not deign any reply. She now turned again to Leslie.", "To this remark Belle did not deign any reply. She now turned again to Leslie.", "To this remark Belle did not deign any reply. She now turned again to Leslie.", "To this remark Belle did not deign any reply. She now turned again to Leslie.", "To this remark Belle did not deign any reply. She now turned again to Leslie.", " Gordon told the man. He'd recognized him finally as Schulberg, the little grocer from the Nineteenth Precinct.", "The man swung suspiciously, then grinned weakly. There was hunger and strain on his face, but an odd authority and pride now.", "The man swung suspiciously, then grinned weakly. There was hunger and strain on his face, but an odd authority and pride now.", "The man swung suspiciously, then grinned weakly. There was hunger and strain on his face, but an odd authority and pride now.", "Schulberg motioned him into the cab of the truck, and the other two climbed into the closed rear section.", " Schulberg said. He handed over a key, and nodded toward the first service engine.", " Schulberg said. He handed over a key, and nodded toward the first service engine.", " Schulberg said. He handed over a key, and nodded toward the first service engine.", "He got off to puzzle out a switch, using Mother Corey's scrawled instructions.", " He took the sack of credits and tossed it toward a drawer, uncounted.", " He took the sack of credits and tossed it toward a drawer, uncounted.", " He took the sack of credits and tossed it toward a drawer, uncounted.", " He took the sack of credits and tossed it toward a drawer, uncounted.", " He took the sack of credits and tossed it toward a drawer, uncounted.", " He took the sack of credits and tossed it toward a drawer, uncounted.", " He took the sack of credits and tossed it toward a drawer, uncounted.", " He took the sack of credits and tossed it toward a drawer, uncounted.", " He took the sack of credits and tossed it toward a drawer, uncounted.", "Gordon shook his head, not caring, but the man went on.", "Gordon shook his head, not caring, but the man went on.", "Gordon shook his head, not caring, but the man went on.", "She caught his stare and reddened slowly. \"I had to, Bruce. The Coop is full, and they needed rooms -- and I couldn't tell them that -- that -- \"", " he told her bitterly. For a second he hesitated, and then the account of the newsboy and his would-be killers came rushing out.", " he told her bitterly. For a second he hesitated, and then the account of the newsboy and his would-be killers came rushing out.", " he told her bitterly. For a second he hesitated, and then the account of the newsboy and his would-be killers came rushing out.", "They looked up, and he moved forward, dragging a badge from his pouch. He slapped it down on the table in front of them.", "Randolph picked it up, and fumbled in his pocket, drawing out a tiny badge and comparing them. He nodded.", "Randolph picked it up, and fumbled in his pocket, drawing out a tiny badge and comparing them. He nodded.", "Randolph picked it up, and fumbled in his pocket, drawing out a tiny badge and comparing them. He nodded.", "Randolph picked it up, and fumbled in his pocket, drawing out a tiny badge and comparing them. He nodded.", "She threw herself sideways, as far from him as she could get. Her voice was thick, muffled in the blanket.", "While they sat at dinner Mainhall acquainted Bartley with the fortunes of his old friends in London, and as they left the table he proposed that they should go to see Hugh MacConnell\u2019s new comedy,", "While they sat at dinner Mainhall acquainted Bartley with the fortunes of his old friends in London, and as they left the table he proposed that they should go to see Hugh MacConnell\u2019s new comedy,", "While they sat at dinner Mainhall acquainted Bartley with the fortunes of his old friends in London, and as they left the table he proposed that they should go to see Hugh MacConnell\u2019s new comedy,", " \u2014 Mainhall looked with perplexity up into the top of the hansom and rubbed his pink cheek with his gloved finger, \u2014", " \u2014 Mainhall looked with perplexity up into the top of the hansom and rubbed his pink cheek with his gloved finger, \u2014", "The playwright gave Mainhall a curious look out of his deep-set faded eyes and made a wry face.", " Mainhall lounged a little nearer and dropped into a tone even more conspicuously confidential.", " Mainhall lounged a little nearer and dropped into a tone even more conspicuously confidential.", " Mainhall lounged a little nearer and dropped into a tone even more conspicuously confidential.", "Sir Harry Towne bowed and said that he had met Mr. Alexander and his wife in Tokyo.", "Sir Harry Towne bowed and said that he had met Mr. Alexander and his wife in Tokyo.", "Sir Harry Towne bowed and said that he had met Mr. Alexander and his wife in Tokyo.", "Sir Harry Towne bowed and said that he had met Mr. Alexander and his wife in Tokyo.", "When they reached their box the house was darkened and the orchestra was playing", " he lifted his glass, \u201chere\u2019s to you, little Hilda. You\u2019ve made things come your way, and I never thought you\u2019d do it.", "And, removing his boots, he followed the Queen into the Palace, as she led the way with a baleful expression upon her dark and inscrutable face.", "And, removing his boots, he followed the Queen into the Palace, as she led the way with a baleful expression upon her dark and inscrutable face.", "And, removing his boots, he followed the Queen into the Palace, as she led the way with a baleful expression upon her dark and inscrutable face.", "But, upon being pressed, she gave way at last, after declaring with a little giggle that she was perfectly certain nobody would believe a single word she said.", "At this even their politeness could not restrain a gesture of incredulity, but she heeded it not, and continued:", "At this even their politeness could not restrain a gesture of incredulity, but she heeded it not, and continued:", "At this even their politeness could not restrain a gesture of incredulity, but she heeded it not, and continued:", "Here Cassandra stopped, with the remark that that was all -- as there were limits even to the marvellous faculty of second-sight.", "Here Cassandra stopped, with the remark that that was all -- as there were limits even to the marvellous faculty of second-sight.", "At this point the Queen appeared at the head of the marble steps, down which she glided cautiously and came towards them, evidently in a condition of suppressed excitement.", " glad of it -- so now! But tell me, ye aged ones,' she added with one of her quick transitions, 'have I done well?'", " glad of it -- so now! But tell me, ye aged ones,' she added with one of her quick transitions, 'have I done well?'", " glad of it -- so now! But tell me, ye aged ones,' she added with one of her quick transitions, 'have I done well?'", " glad of it -- so now! But tell me, ye aged ones,' she added with one of her quick transitions, 'have I done well?'", " (here she broke down with the naturalness of a great artist) -- 'that our beloved sovereign is -- by a most deplorable and unaccountable lack of precaution -- -- '", " (here she broke down with the naturalness of a great artist) -- 'that our beloved sovereign is -- by a most deplorable and unaccountable lack of precaution -- -- '", " (here she broke down with the naturalness of a great artist) -- 'that our beloved sovereign is -- by a most deplorable and unaccountable lack of precaution -- -- '", " (here she broke down with the naturalness of a great artist) -- 'that our beloved sovereign is -- by a most deplorable and unaccountable lack of precaution -- -- '", " (here she broke down with the naturalness of a great artist) -- 'that our beloved sovereign is -- by a most deplorable and unaccountable lack of precaution -- -- '", " (here she broke down with the naturalness of a great artist) -- 'that our beloved sovereign is -- by a most deplorable and unaccountable lack of precaution -- -- '", "Agamemnon took them all helplessly; all his virtuous indignation had evaporated, and he looked very red and foolish as he said with a kind of nervous laugh,", "Agamemnon took them all helplessly; all his virtuous indignation had evaporated, and he looked very red and foolish as he said with a kind of nervous laugh,", "Agamemnon took them all helplessly; all his virtuous indignation had evaporated, and he looked very red and foolish as he said with a kind of nervous laugh,", "Agamemnon took them all helplessly; all his virtuous indignation had evaporated, and he looked very red and foolish as he said with a kind of nervous laugh,", " But Clytemnestra's reply was that she would be quite willing to permit this when they were bygones, which, at present, she added, they were very far from being.", " sighed Mrs. Shaw one day, as she watched her husband slowly going down the street.", " sighed Mrs. Shaw one day, as she watched her husband slowly going down the street.", " sighed Mrs. Shaw one day, as she watched her husband slowly going down the street.", " sighed Mrs. Shaw one day, as she watched her husband slowly going down the street.", " muttered Tom to himself, feeling every moment a stronger desire to do something that should silence everybody.", " muttered Tom to himself, feeling every moment a stronger desire to do something that should silence everybody.", " muttered Tom to himself, feeling every moment a stronger desire to do something that should silence everybody.", " muttered Tom to himself, feeling every moment a stronger desire to do something that should silence everybody.", " not being a high-priced article, could not be depended on for desserts, and Mrs. Shaw would have felt as if the wolf was at the door if there was not", " not being a high-priced article, could not be depended on for desserts, and Mrs. Shaw would have felt as if the wolf was at the door if there was not", " not being a high-priced article, could not be depended on for desserts, and Mrs. Shaw would have felt as if the wolf was at the door if there was not", " not being a high-priced article, could not be depended on for desserts, and Mrs. Shaw would have felt as if the wolf was at the door if there was not", " not being a high-priced article, could not be depended on for desserts, and Mrs. Shaw would have felt as if the wolf was at the door if there was not", " not being a high-priced article, could not be depended on for desserts, and Mrs. Shaw would have felt as if the wolf was at the door if there was not", " answered Tom, nearly knocking the bottom of the bowl out with his energetic demonstrations, for it really was a relief to do something.", " answered Tom, nearly knocking the bottom of the bowl out with his energetic demonstrations, for it really was a relief to do something.", " observed Tom, likening himself to Hercules with the distaff, and finding his employment pleasant, if not classical.", " observed Tom, likening himself to Hercules with the distaff, and finding his employment pleasant, if not classical.", " continued Tom; then his eye fell upon the dimples in Polly's elbows, and he added, with a laugh,", " continued Tom; then his eye fell upon the dimples in Polly's elbows, and he added, with a laugh,", " and Polly began to put the cake together in what seemed a most careless and chaotic manner, while Tom and Maud watched with absorbing interest till it was safely in the oven.", " and Polly began to put the cake together in what seemed a most careless and chaotic manner, while Tom and Maud watched with absorbing interest till it was safely in the oven.", " and Polly began to put the cake together in what seemed a most careless and chaotic manner, while Tom and Maud watched with absorbing interest till it was safely in the oven.", " and Polly began to put the cake together in what seemed a most careless and chaotic manner, while Tom and Maud watched with absorbing interest till it was safely in the oven.", " cried Polly, clapping her hands, regardless of the egg she held, which dropped and smashed on the floor at her feet.", " cried Polly, clapping her hands, regardless of the egg she held, which dropped and smashed on the floor at her feet.", " cried Polly, clapping her hands, regardless of the egg she held, which dropped and smashed on the floor at her feet.", " cried Polly, clapping her hands, regardless of the egg she held, which dropped and smashed on the floor at her feet.", " cried Polly, clapping her hands, regardless of the egg she held, which dropped and smashed on the floor at her feet.", " said Tom, looking so much interested, that Maud could n't resist airing her knowledge a little.", "When he came down to breakfast the next morning, he was greeted with a general", "When he came down to breakfast the next morning, he was greeted with a general", " and sternly resolved to be an honor to his family, or perish in the attempt. Evening brought Polly to what she called a", " observed Maud, complacently, at which funereal remark, Mrs. Shaw, who was down in honor of the day, dropped her napkin, and demanded her salts.", " was all Tom said, as he smiled at the giver, but Polly knew that her present had pleased him more than the most elegant trifle she could have made.", " was all Tom said, as he smiled at the giver, but Polly knew that her present had pleased him more than the most elegant trifle she could have made.", " was all Tom said, as he smiled at the giver, but Polly knew that her present had pleased him more than the most elegant trifle she could have made.", " was all Tom said, as he smiled at the giver, but Polly knew that her present had pleased him more than the most elegant trifle she could have made.", " said Tom, feeling no appetite, but bound to do justice to that cake, if he fell a victim to his gratitude.", " answered Tom, watching the operation with as much interest as if he had faith in the omen.", " and turning to her, he put the rose into her hair with more gallantry than taste, for a thorn pricked her head, the leaves tickled her ear, and the flower was upside down.", " and that young lady started out of her chair, as if the sound had been a thunder-clap.", " cried Fanny, hustling her friend towards the door, in a great flutter.", " exclaimed Polly, forgetting all about herself, as she saw his face when he rose and turned to meet her.", " exclaimed Polly, forgetting all about herself, as she saw his face when he rose and turned to meet her.", " exclaimed Polly, forgetting all about herself, as she saw his face when he rose and turned to meet her.", " exclaimed Polly, forgetting all about herself, as she saw his face when he rose and turned to meet her.", " exclaimed Polly, forgetting all about herself, as she saw his face when he rose and turned to meet her.", " he added, as if, on second thoughts, he was relieved to have the communication made to Polly first.", " he added, as if, on second thoughts, he was relieved to have the communication made to Polly first.", " cried Polly, looking up at last, with her fact glowing, and her eyes full of delight.", " cried Polly, looking up at last, with her fact glowing, and her eyes full of delight.", " cried Polly, looking up at last, with her fact glowing, and her eyes full of delight.", " cried Polly, looking up at last, with her fact glowing, and her eyes full of delight.", " cried Polly, looking up at last, with her fact glowing, and her eyes full of delight.", " cried Polly, looking up at last, with her fact glowing, and her eyes full of delight.", " cried Polly, looking up at last, with her fact glowing, and her eyes full of delight.", " cried Polly, looking up at last, with her fact glowing, and her eyes full of delight.", " continued the poor fellow, rubbing his tired forehead, as if to polish up his wits.", " cried Polly, putting out her hand as it to keep him, and then snatching it back again before he could turn round.", " cried Polly, putting out her hand as it to keep him, and then snatching it back again before he could turn round.", " cried Polly, putting out her hand as it to keep him, and then snatching it back again before he could turn round.", " cried Polly, putting out her hand as it to keep him, and then snatching it back again before he could turn round.", " said Tom, laughing, yet looking as if he felt the dignity of his one and twenty years.", " said Tom, laughing, yet looking as if he felt the dignity of his one and twenty years.", " said Tom, laughing, yet looking as if he felt the dignity of his one and twenty years.", " said Tom, laughing, yet looking as if he felt the dignity of his one and twenty years.", " said Tom, laughing, yet looking as if he felt the dignity of his one and twenty years.", " said Tom, laughing, yet looking as if he felt the dignity of his one and twenty years.", " said Polly, smiling, even while she felt as if adversity was going to do more for Tom than years of prosperity.", " continued Tom, as if, having begun the subject, he wished to explain it thoroughly.", " cried Polly, defiantly, for her wrath burned hotly against Trix, though she blessed her for setting the bondman free.", " said Polly, feeling rather ill at ease, and wishing she could hide herself behind a cap and spectacles, if she was to play Grandma to this confiding youth.", " said Polly, feeling rather ill at ease, and wishing she could hide herself behind a cap and spectacles, if she was to play Grandma to this confiding youth.", " said Polly, feeling rather ill at ease, and wishing she could hide herself behind a cap and spectacles, if she was to play Grandma to this confiding youth.", " said Polly, feeling rather ill at ease, and wishing she could hide herself behind a cap and spectacles, if she was to play Grandma to this confiding youth.", "Polly made no answer, fearing to pay too much, for she knew Fan had made no confidant of Tom, and she guarded her friend's secret as jealously as her own.", "Polly made no answer, fearing to pay too much, for she knew Fan had made no confidant of Tom, and she guarded her friend's secret as jealously as her own.", " said Tom, casting down the poker, and turning round with a resolute air which was lost on Polly, who sat twirling the rose that had fallen into her lap.", " said Tom, casting down the poker, and turning round with a resolute air which was lost on Polly, who sat twirling the rose that had fallen into her lap.", " said Tom, holding out his hand with a look that Polly thought a great deal too grateful for the little she had done.", " I can hear the good woman still, and the candor of her stupefaction.", " I can hear the good woman still, and the candor of her stupefaction.", " I can hear the good woman still, and the candor of her stupefaction.", " I can hear the good woman still, and the candor of her stupefaction.", " I can hear the good woman still, and the candor of her stupefaction.", " I can hear the good woman still, and the candor of her stupefaction.", " I can hear the good woman still, and the candor of her stupefaction.", " I can hear the good woman still, and the candor of her stupefaction.", " I can hear the good woman still, and the candor of her stupefaction.", " I can hear the good woman still, and the candor of her stupefaction.", " I can hear the good woman still, and the candor of her stupefaction.", "\u201cYes, miss \u2014 \u201d my companion pressed me.", "\u201cYes, miss \u2014 \u201d my companion pressed me.", "\u201cYes, miss \u2014 \u201d my companion pressed me.", "\u201cYes, miss \u2014 \u201d my companion pressed me.", "\u201cYes, miss \u2014 \u201d my companion pressed me.", " I went on inexorably, \u201cthat I can\u2019t undertake to work the question on behalf of a child who has been expelled \u2014 \u201d", " I went on inexorably, \u201cthat I can\u2019t undertake to work the question on behalf of a child who has been expelled \u2014 \u201d", " I went on inexorably, \u201cthat I can\u2019t undertake to work the question on behalf of a child who has been expelled \u2014 \u201d", " I went on inexorably, \u201cthat I can\u2019t undertake to work the question on behalf of a child who has been expelled \u2014 \u201d", " I went on inexorably, \u201cthat I can\u2019t undertake to work the question on behalf of a child who has been expelled \u2014 \u201d", " I went on inexorably, \u201cthat I can\u2019t undertake to work the question on behalf of a child who has been expelled \u2014 \u201d", " I went on inexorably, \u201cthat I can\u2019t undertake to work the question on behalf of a child who has been expelled \u2014 \u201d", " I went on inexorably, \u201cthat I can\u2019t undertake to work the question on behalf of a child who has been expelled \u2014 \u201d", " I went on inexorably, \u201cthat I can\u2019t undertake to work the question on behalf of a child who has been expelled \u2014 \u201d", " I went on inexorably, \u201cthat I can\u2019t undertake to work the question on behalf of a child who has been expelled \u2014 \u201d", " And this thought tormented me worse than all the rest, for three or four days\u2019 time.", " And this thought tormented me worse than all the rest, for three or four days\u2019 time.", " And this thought tormented me worse than all the rest, for three or four days\u2019 time.", " And this thought tormented me worse than all the rest, for three or four days\u2019 time.", " I spoke with a melancholy air, and said,", " I spoke with a melancholy air, and said,", "While I sat here, I heard the woman in the bar say,", " meaning a silver pint mug, which he brought me drink in. The boy said,", " meaning a silver pint mug, which he brought me drink in. The boy said,", " meaning a silver pint mug, which he brought me drink in. The boy said,", " meaning a silver pint mug, which he brought me drink in. The boy said,", " meaning a silver pint mug, which he brought me drink in. The boy said,", " meaning a silver pint mug, which he brought me drink in. The boy said,", " meaning a silver pint mug, which he brought me drink in. The boy said,", " meaning a silver pint mug, which he brought me drink in. The boy said,", " meaning a silver pint mug, which he brought me drink in. The boy said,", " meaning a silver pint mug, which he brought me drink in. The boy said,", " meaning a silver pint mug, which he brought me drink in. The boy said,", "She pushed him toward the big chair by the fire, and sat down on a stool at the opposite side of the hearth, her knees drawn up to her chin, laughing like a happy little girl.", "She pushed him toward the big chair by the fire, and sat down on a stool at the opposite side of the hearth, her knees drawn up to her chin, laughing like a happy little girl.", "She pushed him toward the big chair by the fire, and sat down on a stool at the opposite side of the hearth, her knees drawn up to her chin, laughing like a happy little girl.", "Hilda took a quick, soft breath. She looked at his heavy shoulders and big, determined head, thrust forward like a catapult in leash.", "Hilda took a quick, soft breath. She looked at his heavy shoulders and big, determined head, thrust forward like a catapult in leash.", "He looked at her and his haggard face softened. He put out his hand toward her as he looked away again into the fire.", "He looked at her and his haggard face softened. He put out his hand toward her as he looked away again into the fire.", "He looked at her and his haggard face softened. He put out his hand toward her as he looked away again into the fire.", "He looked at her and his haggard face softened. He put out his hand toward her as he looked away again into the fire.", "He looked at her and his haggard face softened. He put out his hand toward her as he looked away again into the fire.", "He looked at her and his haggard face softened. He put out his hand toward her as he looked away again into the fire.", "He looked at her and his haggard face softened. He put out his hand toward her as he looked away again into the fire.", "He looked at her and his haggard face softened. He put out his hand toward her as he looked away again into the fire.", "He looked at her and his haggard face softened. He put out his hand toward her as he looked away again into the fire.", "He looked at her and his haggard face softened. He put out his hand toward her as he looked away again into the fire.", " she hurried, pulling her hand gently away from him. Presently it stole back to his coat sleeve.", "Bartley gave a bitter little laugh, and Hilda looked up and read in the deepening lines of his face that youth and Bartley would not much longer struggle together.", "Hilda shivered and sat still. Bartley leaned his head in his hands and spoke through his teeth.", "Hilda shivered and sat still. Bartley leaned his head in his hands and spoke through his teeth.", "Bartley turned away and sank down in his chair again. Hilda sat on the arm of it and put her hands lightly on his shoulders.", "Bartley turned away and sank down in his chair again. Hilda sat on the arm of it and put her hands lightly on his shoulders.", "Bartley turned away and sank down in his chair again. Hilda sat on the arm of it and put her hands lightly on his shoulders.", "Bartley turned away and sank down in his chair again. Hilda sat on the arm of it and put her hands lightly on his shoulders.", "Bartley turned away and sank down in his chair again. Hilda sat on the arm of it and put her hands lightly on his shoulders.", "I never said nothing, because I warn\u2019t expecting nothing different; but I knowed mighty well that whenever he got his plan ready it wouldn\u2019t have none of them objections to it.", "I never said nothing, because I warn\u2019t expecting nothing different; but I knowed mighty well that whenever he got his plan ready it wouldn\u2019t have none of them objections to it.", "I never said nothing, because I warn\u2019t expecting nothing different; but I knowed mighty well that whenever he got his plan ready it wouldn\u2019t have none of them objections to it.", "I never said nothing, because I warn\u2019t expecting nothing different; but I knowed mighty well that whenever he got his plan ready it wouldn\u2019t have none of them objections to it.", "I never said nothing, because I warn\u2019t expecting nothing different; but I knowed mighty well that whenever he got his plan ready it wouldn\u2019t have none of them objections to it.", "I never said nothing, because I warn\u2019t expecting nothing different; but I knowed mighty well that whenever he got his plan ready it wouldn\u2019t have none of them objections to it.", "I never said nothing, because I warn\u2019t expecting nothing different; but I knowed mighty well that whenever he got his plan ready it wouldn\u2019t have none of them objections to it.", "I never said nothing, because I warn\u2019t expecting nothing different; but I knowed mighty well that whenever he got his plan ready it wouldn\u2019t have none of them objections to it.", "I never said nothing, because I warn\u2019t expecting nothing different; but I knowed mighty well that whenever he got his plan ready it wouldn\u2019t have none of them objections to it.", "I never said nothing, because I warn\u2019t expecting nothing different; but I knowed mighty well that whenever he got his plan ready it wouldn\u2019t have none of them objections to it.", "I never said nothing, because I warn\u2019t expecting nothing different; but I knowed mighty well that whenever he got his plan ready it wouldn\u2019t have none of them objections to it.", "I never said nothing, because I warn\u2019t expecting nothing different; but I knowed mighty well that whenever he got his plan ready it wouldn\u2019t have none of them objections to it.", "I never said nothing, because I warn\u2019t expecting nothing different; but I knowed mighty well that whenever he got his plan ready it wouldn\u2019t have none of them objections to it.", "I never said nothing, because I warn\u2019t expecting nothing different; but I knowed mighty well that whenever he got his plan ready it wouldn\u2019t have none of them objections to it.", "I never said nothing, because I warn\u2019t expecting nothing different; but I knowed mighty well that whenever he got his plan ready it wouldn\u2019t have none of them objections to it.", "I just knowed how it would be; I just expected it. I didn\u2019t know nothing to do; and if I had I couldn\u2019t a done it, because that nigger busted in and says:", "I just knowed how it would be; I just expected it. I didn\u2019t know nothing to do; and if I had I couldn\u2019t a done it, because that nigger busted in and says:", "I just knowed how it would be; I just expected it. I didn\u2019t know nothing to do; and if I had I couldn\u2019t a done it, because that nigger busted in and says:", "I just knowed how it would be; I just expected it. I didn\u2019t know nothing to do; and if I had I couldn\u2019t a done it, because that nigger busted in and says:", "I just knowed how it would be; I just expected it. I didn\u2019t know nothing to do; and if I had I couldn\u2019t a done it, because that nigger busted in and says:", "We could see pretty well now. Tom he looked at the nigger, steady and kind of wondering, and says:", "We could see pretty well now. Tom he looked at the nigger, steady and kind of wondering, and says:", "We could see pretty well now. Tom he looked at the nigger, steady and kind of wondering, and says:", "We could see pretty well now. Tom he looked at the nigger, steady and kind of wondering, and says:", "Then he turns to Jim, and looks him over like he never see him before, and says:", "So Tom turns to the nigger, which was looking wild and distressed, and says, kind of severe:", "So Tom turns to the nigger, which was looking wild and distressed, and says, kind of severe:", "So Tom turns to the nigger, which was looking wild and distressed, and says, kind of severe:", "Tom give him a dime, and said we wouldn\u2019t tell nobody; and told him to buy some more thread to tie up his wool with; and then looks at Jim, and says:", "Tom give him a dime, and said we wouldn\u2019t tell nobody; and told him to buy some more thread to tie up his wool with; and then looks at Jim, and says:", " And whilst the nigger stepped to the door to look at the dime and bite it to see if it was good, he whispers to Jim and says:", "Bruce Gordon grinned slowly as he swung the stick, and Murdoch's eyes fell on him.", "He began wondering about Security, then. Nobody had tried to get in touch with him. Were they waiting for him to get up on a soapbox?", "He began wondering about Security, then. Nobody had tried to get in touch with him. Were they waiting for him to get up on a soapbox?", "His screams were almost worse than the beating but names began to come. Gordon took them down, and then returned with the man to the others.", "His screams were almost worse than the beating but names began to come. Gordon took them down, and then returned with the man to the others.", "His screams were almost worse than the beating but names began to come. Gordon took them down, and then returned with the man to the others.", "He turned and moved off down the street, the others at his side. Gordon nodded.", " Murdoch decided. Gordon realized that the gang had figured that concentrating the police here meant other territories would be safe.", " Murdoch decided. Gordon realized that the gang had figured that concentrating the police here meant other territories would be safe.", "Two more groups were given the treatment. In the third one, Bruce Gordon spotted one of the men who'd been beaten before. He was a sick-looking spectacle.", "Two more groups were given the treatment. In the third one, Bruce Gordon spotted one of the men who'd been beaten before. He was a sick-looking spectacle.", "Gordon rode back in the official car with Murdoch and both were silent most of the way. But the captain stirred finally, sighing.", "They rode on further in silence, until Gordon broke the ice to ease the tension. He found himself liking the other.", "They rode on further in silence, until Gordon broke the ice to ease the tension. He found himself liking the other.", "They rode on further in silence, until Gordon broke the ice to ease the tension. He found himself liking the other.", "After that, they began to go hunting for the members of the gang. They had the names of nearly all of them, and some pretty good ideas of their hide-outs.", " The Stoker fancied that the dame was wroth with the reciter; and, being afraid, he replied,", " The Stoker fancied that the dame was wroth with the reciter; and, being afraid, he replied,", " The Stoker fancied that the dame was wroth with the reciter; and, being afraid, he replied,", " The Stoker fancied that the dame was wroth with the reciter; and, being afraid, he replied,", " The Stoker fancied that the dame was wroth with the reciter; and, being afraid, he replied,", " So the Eunuch left him and went his ways; and, going in to his mistress, told her all this and said to her,", " So the Eunuch left him and went his ways; and, going in to his mistress, told her all this and said to her,", " So the Eunuch left him and went his ways; and, going in to his mistress, told her all this and said to her,", " So the Eunuch left him and went his ways; and, going in to his mistress, told her all this and said to her,", " So the Eunuch left him and went his ways; and, going in to his mistress, told her all this and said to her,", " So the Eunuch left him and went his ways; and, going in to his mistress, told her all this and said to her,", " So the Eunuch left him and went his ways; and, going in to his mistress, told her all this and said to her,", " So the Eunuch left him and went his ways; and, going in to his mistress, told her all this and said to her,", " So the Eunuch left him and went his ways; and, going in to his mistress, told her all this and said to her,", "] Then grief moved him and he threw off concealment and began repeating these couplets,", "] Then grief moved him and he threw off concealment and began repeating these couplets,", "] Then grief moved him and he threw off concealment and began repeating these couplets,", "] Then grief moved him and he threw off concealment and began repeating these couplets,", " \u2014 And Shahrazad perceived the dawn of day and ceased saying her permitted say.", " \u2014 And Shahrazad perceived the dawn of day and ceased saying her permitted say.", " Now when the Fireman heard these words he feared for Zau al-Makan and wept with exceeding weeping and said to the Eunuch,", " Now when the Fireman heard these words he feared for Zau al-Makan and wept with exceeding weeping and said to the Eunuch,", " Now when the Fireman heard these words he feared for Zau al-Makan and wept with exceeding weeping and said to the Eunuch,", " Now when the Fireman heard these words he feared for Zau al-Makan and wept with exceeding weeping and said to the Eunuch,", " However Zau al-Makan paid no heed to the Fireman's words but cried out a third time and began versifying with these couplets,", " However Zau al-Makan paid no heed to the Fireman's words but cried out a third time and began versifying with these couplets,", " And he ceased not following them till he approached their station,[FN#316] without any observing him. Then he stood still and said,", " And he ceased not following them till he approached their station,[FN#316] without any observing him. Then he stood still and said,", " And he ceased not following them till he approached their station,[FN#316] without any observing him. Then he stood still and said,", " And he ceased not following them till he approached their station,[FN#316] without any observing him. Then he stood still and said,", " And he ceased not following them till he approached their station,[FN#316] without any observing him. Then he stood still and said,", " When she heard this, her heart fluttered and she cried,", " When Nuzhat al-Zaman heard this, she broke out into excessive weeping and sobbing, and said to the Eunuch,", " When Nuzhat al-Zaman heard this, she broke out into excessive weeping and sobbing, and said to the Eunuch,", " The Castrato asked as she bade him, and Zau al-Makan replied,", " When Nuzhat al- Zaman heard this, she exclaimed,", "Suddenly he stopped short by the master, who had also been using a glass, and was evidently waiting to be spoken to.", "Suddenly he stopped short by the master, who had also been using a glass, and was evidently waiting to be spoken to.", "Suddenly he stopped short by the master, who had also been using a glass, and was evidently waiting to be spoken to.", "Suddenly he stopped short by the master, who had also been using a glass, and was evidently waiting to be spoken to.", "Suddenly he stopped short by the master, who had also been using a glass, and was evidently waiting to be spoken to.", "Suddenly he stopped short by the master, who had also been using a glass, and was evidently waiting to be spoken to.", "Suddenly he stopped short by the master, who had also been using a glass, and was evidently waiting to be spoken to.", " said the little officer after another sweep of the top of the cliff, especially above where the French lugger landed the goods.", " said the little officer after another sweep of the top of the cliff, especially above where the French lugger landed the goods.", " said the little officer after another sweep of the top of the cliff, especially above where the French lugger landed the goods.", " said the little officer after another sweep of the top of the cliff, especially above where the French lugger landed the goods.", " said the little officer after another sweep of the top of the cliff, especially above where the French lugger landed the goods.", " said the little officer after another sweep of the top of the cliff, especially above where the French lugger landed the goods.", " said the little officer after another sweep of the top of the cliff, especially above where the French lugger landed the goods.", " said the little officer after another sweep of the top of the cliff, especially above where the French lugger landed the goods.", " said the little officer after another sweep of the top of the cliff, especially above where the French lugger landed the goods.", " said the little officer after another sweep of the top of the cliff, especially above where the French lugger landed the goods.", "Dirty Dick passed his hand over his face carefully, and then looked at the palm to see if any of the swarthy tan had come off.", "Dirty Dick passed his hand over his face carefully, and then looked at the palm to see if any of the swarthy tan had come off.", "Dirty Dick passed his hand over his face carefully, and then looked at the palm to see if any of the swarthy tan had come off.", "Dirty Dick passed his hand over his face carefully, and then looked at the palm to see if any of the swarthy tan had come off.", "Dirty Dick passed his hand over his face carefully, and then looked at the palm to see if any of the swarthy tan had come off.", "Dirty Dick passed his hand over his face carefully, and then looked at the palm to see if any of the swarthy tan had come off.", "Dirty Dick passed his hand over his face carefully, and then looked at the palm to see if any of the swarthy tan had come off.", "Dirty Dick passed his hand over his face carefully, and then looked at the palm to see if any of the swarthy tan had come off.", "He swung round, walked aft and began sweeping the shore again with his glass, while the master and Dick exchanged glances which meant a great deal.", "Two hours more passed away, during which it was a dead calm, and the sun beat down so hotly that the seams began to send out little black beads of pitch, and drops formed under some of the ropes ready to come off on the first hand which touched them.", "Two hours more passed away, during which it was a dead calm, and the sun beat down so hotly that the seams began to send out little black beads of pitch, and drops formed under some of the ropes ready to come off on the first hand which touched them.", "Two hours more passed away, during which it was a dead calm, and the sun beat down so hotly that the seams began to send out little black beads of pitch, and drops formed under some of the ropes ready to come off on the first hand which touched them.", "The boat was already surging through the water faster than it had ever gone before, but the men bent lower and the longer, and the blades of the oars made the water flash and foam as they dipped and rose with the greatest of regularity.", "The boat was already surging through the water faster than it had ever gone before, but the men bent lower and the longer, and the blades of the oars made the water flash and foam as they dipped and rose with the greatest of regularity.", "When Alexander reappeared, he took his wife\u2019s arm and went with her into the library.", "When Alexander reappeared, he took his wife\u2019s arm and went with her into the library.", "When Alexander reappeared, he took his wife\u2019s arm and went with her into the library.", "He climbed up the stepladder, which creaked under his weight, and began to twist the tough stems of the holly into the frame-work of the chandelier.", "He climbed up the stepladder, which creaked under his weight, and began to twist the tough stems of the holly into the frame-work of the chandelier.", "He climbed up the stepladder, which creaked under his weight, and began to twist the tough stems of the holly into the frame-work of the chandelier.", "He climbed up the stepladder, which creaked under his weight, and began to twist the tough stems of the holly into the frame-work of the chandelier.", "He climbed up the stepladder, which creaked under his weight, and began to twist the tough stems of the holly into the frame-work of the chandelier.", "He climbed up the stepladder, which creaked under his weight, and began to twist the tough stems of the holly into the frame-work of the chandelier.", "He climbed up the stepladder, which creaked under his weight, and began to twist the tough stems of the holly into the frame-work of the chandelier.", "He climbed up the stepladder, which creaked under his weight, and began to twist the tough stems of the holly into the frame-work of the chandelier.", "He climbed up the stepladder, which creaked under his weight, and began to twist the tough stems of the holly into the frame-work of the chandelier.", " Wilson stood before the fire with his hands behind him and looked about the room.", " Wilson stood before the fire with his hands behind him and looked about the room.", " Wilson stood before the fire with his hands behind him and looked about the room.", "When Bartley had finished dressing for dinner he went into his study, where he found his wife arranging flowers on his writing-table.", "When Bartley had finished dressing for dinner he went into his study, where he found his wife arranging flowers on his writing-table.", " He went up to the table and took her hands away from the flowers, drying them with his pocket handkerchief.", " He went up to the table and took her hands away from the flowers, drying them with his pocket handkerchief.", "Alexander took her two hands from his shoulders and swung them back and forth in his own, laughing his big blond laugh.", "Alexander took her two hands from his shoulders and swung them back and forth in his own, laughing his big blond laugh.", "Alexander took her two hands from his shoulders and swung them back and forth in his own, laughing his big blond laugh.", "Alexander took her two hands from his shoulders and swung them back and forth in his own, laughing his big blond laugh.", "Alexander took her two hands from his shoulders and swung them back and forth in his own, laughing his big blond laugh.", "Alexander took her two hands from his shoulders and swung them back and forth in his own, laughing his big blond laugh.", "Alexander took her two hands from his shoulders and swung them back and forth in his own, laughing his big blond laugh.", "Winifred laughed as she went over to the mirror and fitted the delicate springs to the lobes of her ears.", "Winifred laughed as she went over to the mirror and fitted the delicate springs to the lobes of her ears.", "Winifred laughed as she went over to the mirror and fitted the delicate springs to the lobes of her ears.", "She looked at him with that clear gaze which Wilson had so much admired, which he had felt implied such high confidence and fearless pride.", "She looked at him with that clear gaze which Wilson had so much admired, which he had felt implied such high confidence and fearless pride.", "She looked at him with that clear gaze which Wilson had so much admired, which he had felt implied such high confidence and fearless pride.", "She looked at him with that clear gaze which Wilson had so much admired, which he had felt implied such high confidence and fearless pride.", "She looked at him with that clear gaze which Wilson had so much admired, which he had felt implied such high confidence and fearless pride.", "She looked at him with that clear gaze which Wilson had so much admired, which he had felt implied such high confidence and fearless pride.", "She looked at him with that clear gaze which Wilson had so much admired, which he had felt implied such high confidence and fearless pride.", "Thomas withdrew, closing the door softly. Bartley turned away from his wife, still holding her hand.", "Thomas withdrew, closing the door softly. Bartley turned away from his wife, still holding her hand.", "They both started at the sound of the carriage on the pavement outside. Alexander sat down and leaned his head on his hand. His wife bent over him.", "He gave the most mournful, thoughtful little headshake.", "He gave the most mournful, thoughtful little headshake.", "He gave the most mournful, thoughtful little headshake.", " He appeared now to be thinking of something far off and that reached him only through the pressure of his anxiety. Yet it did reach him.", " He appeared now to be thinking of something far off and that reached him only through the pressure of his anxiety. Yet it did reach him.", " He appeared now to be thinking of something far off and that reached him only through the pressure of his anxiety. Yet it did reach him.", "He gave me at this the longest and strangest look.", "He evidently tried to remember, but it dropped \u2014 he had lost it.", "He evidently tried to remember, but it dropped \u2014 he had lost it.", "He evidently tried to remember, but it dropped \u2014 he had lost it.", "He evidently tried to remember, but it dropped \u2014 he had lost it.", "There was, somehow, less of it than I had expected; but I turned it over.", "There was, somehow, less of it than I had expected; but I turned it over.", "There was, somehow, less of it than I had expected; but I turned it over.", "There was, somehow, less of it than I had expected; but I turned it over.", "There was, somehow, less of it than I had expected; but I turned it over.", "There was, somehow, less of it than I had expected; but I turned it over.", " But the next after that I must have sounded stern enough.", " But the next after that I must have sounded stern enough.", " I shrieked, as I tried to press him against me, to my visitant.", " Miles panted as he caught with his sealed eyes the direction of my words. Then as his strange", " Miles panted as he caught with his sealed eyes the direction of my words. Then as his strange", "I was so determined to have all my proof that I flashed into ice to challenge him.", "They are in my ears still, his supreme surrender of the name and his tribute to my devotion.", "They are in my ears still, his supreme surrender of the name and his tribute to my devotion.", "He neither blanched nor winked. The whole thing was virtually out between us.", "He neither blanched nor winked. The whole thing was virtually out between us.", "He neither blanched nor winked. The whole thing was virtually out between us.", "He neither blanched nor winked. The whole thing was virtually out between us.", "I laid my hand on his shoulder, for, though I felt how much better it would have been to walk on, I was not yet quite able.", "I laid my hand on his shoulder, for, though I felt how much better it would have been to walk on, I was not yet quite able.", "I laid my hand on his shoulder, for, though I felt how much better it would have been to walk on, I was not yet quite able.", "I laid my hand on his shoulder, for, though I felt how much better it would have been to walk on, I was not yet quite able.", "I laid my hand on his shoulder, for, though I felt how much better it would have been to walk on, I was not yet quite able.", "I felt that I might, perhaps, after all, succeed in keeping my wits about me.", "I felt that I might, perhaps, after all, succeed in keeping my wits about me.", "I felt that I might, perhaps, after all, succeed in keeping my wits about me.", "I felt that I might, perhaps, after all, succeed in keeping my wits about me.", "\u201cAh, but that isn\u2019t everything! Of course you know a lot \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cAh, but that isn\u2019t everything! Of course you know a lot \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cAh, but that isn\u2019t everything! Of course you know a lot \u2014 \u201d", " But he didn\u2019t move, and he presently produced something that made me drop straight down on the stone slab, as if suddenly to rest.", " But he didn\u2019t move, and he presently produced something that made me drop straight down on the stone slab, as if suddenly to rest.", " But he didn\u2019t move, and he presently produced something that made me drop straight down on the stone slab, as if suddenly to rest.", " But he didn\u2019t move, and he presently produced something that made me drop straight down on the stone slab, as if suddenly to rest.", " But he didn\u2019t move, and he presently produced something that made me drop straight down on the stone slab, as if suddenly to rest.", " But he didn\u2019t move, and he presently produced something that made me drop straight down on the stone slab, as if suddenly to rest.", " But he didn\u2019t move, and he presently produced something that made me drop straight down on the stone slab, as if suddenly to rest.", " But he didn\u2019t move, and he presently produced something that made me drop straight down on the stone slab, as if suddenly to rest.", " But he didn\u2019t move, and he presently produced something that made me drop straight down on the stone slab, as if suddenly to rest.", " But he didn\u2019t move, and he presently produced something that made me drop straight down on the stone slab, as if suddenly to rest.", " But he didn\u2019t move, and he presently produced something that made me drop straight down on the stone slab, as if suddenly to rest.", " But he didn\u2019t move, and he presently produced something that made me drop straight down on the stone slab, as if suddenly to rest.", " But he didn\u2019t move, and he presently produced something that made me drop straight down on the stone slab, as if suddenly to rest.", "Miles, on this, stood looking at me.", "Miles, on this, stood looking at me.", " replied Winifred, with a happy recollection of her mother's manner on somewhat similar occasions,", " replied Winifred, with a happy recollection of her mother's manner on somewhat similar occasions,", " replied Winifred, with a happy recollection of her mother's manner on somewhat similar occasions,", " replied Winifred, with a happy recollection of her mother's manner on somewhat similar occasions,", " replied Winifred, with a happy recollection of her mother's manner on somewhat similar occasions,", " replied Winifred, with a happy recollection of her mother's manner on somewhat similar occasions,", " replied Winifred, with a happy recollection of her mother's manner on somewhat similar occasions,", " replied Winifred, with a happy recollection of her mother's manner on somewhat similar occasions,", " replied Winifred, with a happy recollection of her mother's manner on somewhat similar occasions,", " replied Winifred, with a happy recollection of her mother's manner on somewhat similar occasions,", " replied Winifred, with a happy recollection of her mother's manner on somewhat similar occasions,", "And with imposing gravity he handed Winifred a folded paper, on which she read with real terror and grief the alarming words --", "And with imposing gravity he handed Winifred a folded paper, on which she read with real terror and grief the alarming words --", "And with imposing gravity he handed Winifred a folded paper, on which she read with real terror and grief the alarming words --", "And with imposing gravity he handed Winifred a folded paper, on which she read with real terror and grief the alarming words --", " said Winifred, who was taking it all very seriously, as she took most things.", " said Winifred, who was taking it all very seriously, as she took most things.", " said Winifred, who was taking it all very seriously, as she took most things.", " not going to have her tortured! And I believe she's sorry inside and wants me to forgive her!'", " not going to have her tortured! And I believe she's sorry inside and wants me to forgive her!'", " not going to have her tortured! And I believe she's sorry inside and wants me to forgive her!'", " not going to have her tortured! And I believe she's sorry inside and wants me to forgive her!'", " (he built it all up with books and bricks as he spoke);", " (he built it all up with books and bricks as he spoke);", "And he seized the jester and raised him to the Bench at once. The jester was more puzzled than ever.", " said Winifred, who was determined to defeat the ends of justice if she possibly could,", " said Winifred, who was determined to defeat the ends of justice if she possibly could,", " said Winifred, who was determined to defeat the ends of justice if she possibly could,", " put in Winifred quickly, thinking that would settle the whole trial comfortably.", " put in Winifred quickly, thinking that would settle the whole trial comfortably.", " put in Winifred quickly, thinking that would settle the whole trial comfortably.", " said Archie, who was not going to have his trial cut short in that way:", " said Archie, who was not going to have his trial cut short in that way:", " said Archie, who was not going to have his trial cut short in that way:", " said Archie, who was not going to have his trial cut short in that way:", "\"Her Majesty is respectfully ordered not to interrupt the judge when he's summing up; it puts him out. Well, as I was saying, Lady Ethelinda, ", "\"Her Majesty is respectfully ordered not to interrupt the judge when he's summing up; it puts him out. Well, as I was saying, Lady Ethelinda, ", "But Ethelinda was perfectly delighted, for not one of her heroines had ever been in such a romantic position as this.", "Archie's head was full of executions just then, for he had been reading", " he had been artfully leading up to an execution from the very first, and he meant to have his own way.", " he had been artfully leading up to an execution from the very first, and he meant to have his own way.", " angry still, and won't forgive her,' said Archie. 'Just you listen; this is her now: \"Won't you say one little word, Your Majesty; you might as well. When ", " angry still, and won't forgive her,' said Archie. 'Just you listen; this is her now: \"Won't you say one little word, Your Majesty; you might as well. When ", " angry still, and won't forgive her,' said Archie. 'Just you listen; this is her now: \"Won't you say one little word, Your Majesty; you might as well. When ", " angry still, and won't forgive her,' said Archie. 'Just you listen; this is her now: \"Won't you say one little word, Your Majesty; you might as well. When ", " angry still, and won't forgive her,' said Archie. 'Just you listen; this is her now: \"Won't you say one little word, Your Majesty; you might as well. When ", " (and Archie propped up the unfortunate jester against a workbox so that he overlooked the scaffold);", "In another minute this dainty little lady, with the sweet blue eyes and disdainful smile, would be gone from him for ever; and there was no hope for her, -- none!", "In another minute this dainty little lady, with the sweet blue eyes and disdainful smile, would be gone from him for ever; and there was no hope for her, -- none!", "In another minute this dainty little lady, with the sweet blue eyes and disdainful smile, would be gone from him for ever; and there was no hope for her, -- none!", "In another minute this dainty little lady, with the sweet blue eyes and disdainful smile, would be gone from him for ever; and there was no hope for her, -- none!", "In another minute this dainty little lady, with the sweet blue eyes and disdainful smile, would be gone from him for ever; and there was no hope for her, -- none!", "In another minute this dainty little lady, with the sweet blue eyes and disdainful smile, would be gone from him for ever; and there was no hope for her, -- none!", "All this time Archie had been lingering -- he lingered so long that Winifred lost all patience.", " he stammered, as she put her hands down with relief and looked about, rather dazzled at first by the sudden light.", " he stammered, as she put her hands down with relief and looked about, rather dazzled at first by the sudden light.", " he stammered, as she put her hands down with relief and looked about, rather dazzled at first by the sudden light.", " he stammered, as she put her hands down with relief and looked about, rather dazzled at first by the sudden light.", " he stammered, as she put her hands down with relief and looked about, rather dazzled at first by the sudden light.", " and the fairy, whether she liked it or not, was obliged to keep her promise.", " and the fairy, whether she liked it or not, was obliged to keep her promise.", " and the fairy, whether she liked it or not, was obliged to keep her promise.", " and the fairy, whether she liked it or not, was obliged to keep her promise.", "The Dutch fairy doll heard her and was very angry, for she knew of course why the jester had come to a tragic ending.", "The Dutch fairy doll heard her and was very angry, for she knew of course why the jester had come to a tragic ending.", "The Dutch fairy doll heard her and was very angry, for she knew of course why the jester had come to a tragic ending.", "Chris tapped three times, his heart thumping with excitement at the prospect of the imminent action.", "Chris tapped three times, his heart thumping with excitement at the prospect of the imminent action.", "Chris tapped three times, his heart thumping with excitement at the prospect of the imminent action.", "Chris tapped three times, his heart thumping with excitement at the prospect of the imminent action.", "When he described how in the night -- that very night, he realized with a jumping pulse -- he was to go over the side of the Mirabelle and find out the channel, the Captain looked at him piercingly.", "When he described how in the night -- that very night, he realized with a jumping pulse -- he was to go over the side of the Mirabelle and find out the channel, the Captain looked at him piercingly.", "This was a question Chris was unprepared for, but he took a long breath which gave him a moment of extra time, and then replied.", "This was a question Chris was unprepared for, but he took a long breath which gave him a moment of extra time, and then replied.", "This was a question Chris was unprepared for, but he took a long breath which gave him a moment of extra time, and then replied.", "He paused, fingering his lower lip and looking sideways in a reflective fashion at Chris standing before him.", "Chris felt cold for a moment, chilled as he had never been before, but he spoke up firmly.", " Chris thought to ask. Captain Blizzard pondered for some minutes, and Chris was grateful that he asked no questions. At last he answered.", " Chris thought to ask. Captain Blizzard pondered for some minutes, and Chris was grateful that he asked no questions. At last he answered.", " Chris thought to ask. Captain Blizzard pondered for some minutes, and Chris was grateful that he asked no questions. At last he answered.", "Chris turned slowly, his glass to his eyes, searching the edge of what was now their world, and especially the line where the sea and sky meet.", "Chris turned slowly, his glass to his eyes, searching the edge of what was now their world, and especially the line where the sea and sky meet.", "Chris turned slowly, his glass to his eyes, searching the edge of what was now their world, and especially the line where the sea and sky meet.", "Chris turned slowly, his glass to his eyes, searching the edge of what was now their world, and especially the line where the sea and sky meet.", "Chris turned slowly, his glass to his eyes, searching the edge of what was now their world, and especially the line where the sea and sky meet.", "Chris turned slowly, his glass to his eyes, searching the edge of what was now their world, and especially the line where the sea and sky meet.", "Tom was off to the West; Polly went home for the summer; Maud was taken to the seaside with Belle; and Fanny left alone to wrestle with housekeeping,", "Tom was off to the West; Polly went home for the summer; Maud was taken to the seaside with Belle; and Fanny left alone to wrestle with housekeeping,", "Tom was off to the West; Polly went home for the summer; Maud was taken to the seaside with Belle; and Fanny left alone to wrestle with housekeeping,", "Polly did not look sick, though her cheeks were thinner and her color paler than formerly, but she seemed spiritless, and there was a tired look in her eyes that went to Fanny's heart.", " cried Polly, throwing back the brown veil behind which she had half hidden her face at first.", "The last three words were added in a different tone, for Polly had checked herself there with a half-frightened look and turned away to hide her face behind her hair again.", "The last three words were added in a different tone, for Polly had checked herself there with a half-frightened look and turned away to hide her face behind her hair again.", "The last three words were added in a different tone, for Polly had checked herself there with a half-frightened look and turned away to hide her face behind her hair again.", "The last three words were added in a different tone, for Polly had checked herself there with a half-frightened look and turned away to hide her face behind her hair again.", "The last three words were added in a different tone, for Polly had checked herself there with a half-frightened look and turned away to hide her face behind her hair again.", "There was no answer to her question, but she was satisfied and putting her arm round her friend, she said, in her most persuasive tone,", "There was no answer to her question, but she was satisfied and putting her arm round her friend, she said, in her most persuasive tone,", "There was no answer to her question, but she was satisfied and putting her arm round her friend, she said, in her most persuasive tone,", " cried Fan, anxiously, still holding Polly, who kept her head obstinately turned.", " cried Fan, anxiously, still holding Polly, who kept her head obstinately turned.", " she added, sitting down on the couch with the air of one who has escaped a great peril.", " said a stifled voice from the depths of the very fuzzy cushion which Tom had once condemned.", " said a stifled voice from the depths of the very fuzzy cushion which Tom had once condemned.", " said a stifled voice from the depths of the very fuzzy cushion which Tom had once condemned.", "Fanny reconnoitered, and returning, listened breathlessly, while Polly poured into her ear the bitter secret which was preying on her soul.", "Fanny reconnoitered, and returning, listened breathlessly, while Polly poured into her ear the bitter secret which was preying on her soul.", "Fanny reconnoitered, and returning, listened breathlessly, while Polly poured into her ear the bitter secret which was preying on her soul.", "Fanny reconnoitered, and returning, listened breathlessly, while Polly poured into her ear the bitter secret which was preying on her soul.", "Fanny reconnoitered, and returning, listened breathlessly, while Polly poured into her ear the bitter secret which was preying on her soul.", "Fanny reconnoitered, and returning, listened breathlessly, while Polly poured into her ear the bitter secret which was preying on her soul.", " Polly got no further, for Fan's hand was on her mouth, and Fan's alarmed voice vehemently protested,", " cried Fan, as Polly paused to look at the picture, which appeared to regard her with a grave, steady look, which seemed rather to belie her assertions.", " cried Fan, as Polly paused to look at the picture, which appeared to regard her with a grave, steady look, which seemed rather to belie her assertions.", " cried Fan, as Polly paused to look at the picture, which appeared to regard her with a grave, steady look, which seemed rather to belie her assertions.", " cried Fan, as Polly paused to look at the picture, which appeared to regard her with a grave, steady look, which seemed rather to belie her assertions.", " said Polly, as if answering the mute language of Tom's face.", " said Polly, as if answering the mute language of Tom's face.", " said Polly, as if answering the mute language of Tom's face.", " said Polly, as if answering the mute language of Tom's face.", " said Polly, as if answering the mute language of Tom's face.", " said Polly, as if answering the mute language of Tom's face.", " said Polly, as if answering the mute language of Tom's face.", " said Polly, as if answering the mute language of Tom's face.", "It was a very different winter from the last for both the girls. Fanny applied herself to her duties with redoubled ardor, for", " and professed to be consumed by a hopeless passion for somebody, in such half-comic, half-tragic terms, that the girls could not decide whether it was", " For Ned was so absorbed in business that he ignored the whole Bailey question and left them in utter darkness.", " she said, in a solemn tone, that made Polly put up her hand as if to ward off an expected blow.", " she said, in a solemn tone, that made Polly put up her hand as if to ward off an expected blow.", " she said, in a solemn tone, that made Polly put up her hand as if to ward off an expected blow.", " answered Fanny, never calling her lover by his name, but making the little personal pronoun a very sweet word by the tone in which she uttered it.", " said Polly, feeling as if the events of that evening had happened some twenty years ago, when she was a giddy young thing, fond of gay bonnets and girlish pranks.", " said Polly, feeling as if the events of that evening had happened some twenty years ago, when she was a giddy young thing, fond of gay bonnets and girlish pranks.", " said Polly, feeling as if the events of that evening had happened some twenty years ago, when she was a giddy young thing, fond of gay bonnets and girlish pranks.", " said Polly, feeling as if the events of that evening had happened some twenty years ago, when she was a giddy young thing, fond of gay bonnets and girlish pranks.", "Aspel accepted the coin with a not particularly good grace.", "Aspel accepted the coin with a not particularly good grace.", "Aspel accepted the coin with a not particularly good grace.", " he said, looking out into the street, where the wind was sending clouds of dust and bits of straw and paper into the air.", " he said, looking out into the street, where the wind was sending clouds of dust and bits of straw and paper into the air.", "Without uttering a word the former sat down on the counter, and burst into a fit of half-savage laughter.", "Without uttering a word the former sat down on the counter, and burst into a fit of half-savage laughter.", "Without uttering a word the former sat down on the counter, and burst into a fit of half-savage laughter.", "Without uttering a word the former sat down on the counter, and burst into a fit of half-savage laughter.", "Without uttering a word the former sat down on the counter, and burst into a fit of half-savage laughter.", " said he, planting himself defiantly in front of an official who encountered him in the passage,", " said he, planting himself defiantly in front of an official who encountered him in the passage,", " said he, planting himself defiantly in front of an official who encountered him in the passage,", "The Secretary's urbanity gave the whole of Mr Blurt's last rags of indignation to the winds. He detailed his case with his usual earnestness and good-nature.", "The Secretary's urbanity gave the whole of Mr Blurt's last rags of indignation to the winds. He detailed his case with his usual earnestness and good-nature.", "The Secretary's urbanity gave the whole of Mr Blurt's last rags of indignation to the winds. He detailed his case with his usual earnestness and good-nature.", " says the old beldam; and with that she stroked me over the face.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", "At last my old governess came to me, with her usual assurance.", " said he, and kissed me. This was the first time that he had been so free to call me", " says he, and still he did not show me, and I had a great mind to see it; so I says,", " says he, and still he did not show me, and I had a great mind to see it; so I says,", " says he, and still he did not show me, and I had a great mind to see it; so I says,", "; then he took up the roll again and read it, and behold! it was a licence for us to be married.", "; then he took up the roll again and read it, and behold! it was a licence for us to be married.", "; and with that he fell to kissing me so violently, I could not get rid of him.", "He was impatient for my coming out of my chamber, but finding me long, he went downstairs and talked with my landlord about the parson.", "He was impatient for my coming out of my chamber, but finding me long, he went downstairs and talked with my landlord about the parson.", "He was impatient for my coming out of my chamber, but finding me long, he went downstairs and talked with my landlord about the parson.", "He was impatient for my coming out of my chamber, but finding me long, he went downstairs and talked with my landlord about the parson.", "It sometimes happened that Cosette spoke of Jean Valjean and expressed her surprise. Then Marius calmed her:", "It sometimes happened that Cosette spoke of Jean Valjean and expressed her surprise. Then Marius calmed her:", "A week passed, and Jean Valjean had not taken a step in his room. He still remained in bed. The portress said to her husband: \u2014", "A week passed, and Jean Valjean had not taken a step in his room. He still remained in bed. The portress said to her husband: \u2014", "A week passed, and Jean Valjean had not taken a step in his room. He still remained in bed. The portress said to her husband: \u2014", "A week passed, and Jean Valjean had not taken a step in his room. He still remained in bed. The portress said to her husband: \u2014", "A week passed, and Jean Valjean had not taken a step in his room. He still remained in bed. The portress said to her husband: \u2014", "A week passed, and Jean Valjean had not taken a step in his room. He still remained in bed. The portress said to her husband: \u2014", "A week passed, and Jean Valjean had not taken a step in his room. He still remained in bed. The portress said to her husband: \u2014", "She caught sight of the doctor of the quarter as he passed the end of the street; she took it upon herself to request him to come upstairs.", "She caught sight of the doctor of the quarter as he passed the end of the street; she took it upon herself to request him to come upstairs.", "CHAPTER III \u2014 A PEN IS HEAVY TO THE MAN WHO LIFTED THE FAUCHELEVENT\u2019S CART", "CHAPTER III \u2014 A PEN IS HEAVY TO THE MAN WHO LIFTED THE FAUCHELEVENT\u2019S CART", "CHAPTER III \u2014 A PEN IS HEAVY TO THE MAN WHO LIFTED THE FAUCHELEVENT\u2019S CART", "He seemed inclined to begin to roll again here, but I stopped him.", "He seemed inclined to begin to roll again here, but I stopped him.", " I added (for somehow I began to feel a friendly interest in this poor slack-baked creature):", " I added (for somehow I began to feel a friendly interest in this poor slack-baked creature):", " I added (for somehow I began to feel a friendly interest in this poor slack-baked creature):", " I added (for somehow I began to feel a friendly interest in this poor slack-baked creature):", " I added (for somehow I began to feel a friendly interest in this poor slack-baked creature):", " I added (for somehow I began to feel a friendly interest in this poor slack-baked creature):", " I added (for somehow I began to feel a friendly interest in this poor slack-baked creature):", " I added (for somehow I began to feel a friendly interest in this poor slack-baked creature):", "When we had settled the question in its financial aspect, I said to McFadden,", "When we had settled the question in its financial aspect, I said to McFadden,", "When we had settled the question in its financial aspect, I said to McFadden,", "When we had settled the question in its financial aspect, I said to McFadden,", "When we had settled the question in its financial aspect, I said to McFadden,", "When we had settled the question in its financial aspect, I said to McFadden,", "When we had settled the question in its financial aspect, I said to McFadden,", "When we had settled the question in its financial aspect, I said to McFadden,", "When we had settled the question in its financial aspect, I said to McFadden,", "When we had settled the question in its financial aspect, I said to McFadden,", "During the voyage I had leisure to think seriously over the affair, and the more I thought of the task I had undertaken, the less I liked it.", "Most of all Robin thought of his father. What would he counsel?", "Most of all Robin thought of his father. What would he counsel?", "Most of all Robin thought of his father. What would he counsel?", "Most of all Robin thought of his father. What would he counsel?", " Robin asked, over and over again, until the old servant became vexed.", " Robin asked, over and over again, until the old servant became vexed.", " Robin asked, over and over again, until the old servant became vexed.", "Young Fitzooth embraced his uncle, and bade him good night with real affection. There was no chance to alter his sleeping-room to one nearer to Gamewell's chamber.", "Young Fitzooth embraced his uncle, and bade him good night with real affection. There was no chance to alter his sleeping-room to one nearer to Gamewell's chamber.", "Young Fitzooth embraced his uncle, and bade him good night with real affection. There was no chance to alter his sleeping-room to one nearer to Gamewell's chamber.", "Young Fitzooth embraced his uncle, and bade him good night with real affection. There was no chance to alter his sleeping-room to one nearer to Gamewell's chamber.", "Young Fitzooth embraced his uncle, and bade him good night with real affection. There was no chance to alter his sleeping-room to one nearer to Gamewell's chamber.", "Stuteley replied in a word to him; and, blowing out his taper, Robin returned to his bed and flung himself upon it in patient expectation.", " said Fitzooth, crossly. His voice took his father's tone, as always happened when he was angered.", " enquired Robin, with his suspicions still upon him. \"Truly such a horse should be worth much in Nottingham Fair! I would dearly have loved to see so brave a business -- -- \"", " enquired Robin, with his suspicions still upon him. \"Truly such a horse should be worth much in Nottingham Fair! I would dearly have loved to see so brave a business -- -- \"", "The old servant told him quietly as they crept back to Gamewell that this passage-way led from the hut in the pleasance to Sherwood; and that Geoffrey for the time was hiding with the outlaws in the forest.", "The old servant told him quietly as they crept back to Gamewell that this passage-way led from the hut in the pleasance to Sherwood; and that Geoffrey for the time was hiding with the outlaws in the forest.", "The old servant told him quietly as they crept back to Gamewell that this passage-way led from the hut in the pleasance to Sherwood; and that Geoffrey for the time was hiding with the outlaws in the forest.", "The old servant told him quietly as they crept back to Gamewell that this passage-way led from the hut in the pleasance to Sherwood; and that Geoffrey for the time was hiding with the outlaws in the forest.", "The old servant told him quietly as they crept back to Gamewell that this passage-way led from the hut in the pleasance to Sherwood; and that Geoffrey for the time was hiding with the outlaws in the forest.", "Adieu, my dear, for ever, I am, your most affectionately, J.E.\u201d", " I then began to be amazed and surprised, and indeed frightened, and told him what I had really done, and how I had called after him, as above.", " I then began to be amazed and surprised, and indeed frightened, and told him what I had really done, and how I had called after him, as above.", " I then began to be amazed and surprised, and indeed frightened, and told him what I had really done, and how I had called after him, as above.", "I really did not understand her, but my Mother Midnight began very seriously to explain what she meant, as soon as she was gone.", "I really did not understand her, but my Mother Midnight began very seriously to explain what she meant, as soon as she was gone.", "I really did not understand her, but my Mother Midnight began very seriously to explain what she meant, as soon as she was gone.", "I really did not understand her, but my Mother Midnight began very seriously to explain what she meant, as soon as she was gone.", "She took me short, and told me that was none of her business; all the ladies that came under her care were married women to her.", "She took me short, and told me that was none of her business; all the ladies that came under her care were married women to her.", "She took me short, and told me that was none of her business; all the ladies that came under her care were married women to her.", "She took me short, and told me that was none of her business; all the ladies that came under her care were married women to her.", "She took me short, and told me that was none of her business; all the ladies that came under her care were married women to her.", "She took me short, and told me that was none of her business; all the ladies that came under her care were married women to her.", "She took me short, and told me that was none of her business; all the ladies that came under her care were married women to her.", "She took me short, and told me that was none of her business; all the ladies that came under her care were married women to her.", ": this I added because I would not make her expect great things.", "The next day she brought it, and the copy of her three bills was as follows: \u2014 ", "The next day she brought it, and the copy of her three bills was as follows: \u2014 ", "She told me I should be judge of that when I saw them. I told her I was sorry to tell her that I feared I must be her lowest-rated customer.", "She told me I should be judge of that when I saw them. I told her I was sorry to tell her that I feared I must be her lowest-rated customer.", "She told me I should be judge of that when I saw them. I told her I was sorry to tell her that I feared I must be her lowest-rated customer.", "She told me I should be judge of that when I saw them. I told her I was sorry to tell her that I feared I must be her lowest-rated customer.", "She told me I should be judge of that when I saw them. I told her I was sorry to tell her that I feared I must be her lowest-rated customer.", "She told me I should be judge of that when I saw them. I told her I was sorry to tell her that I feared I must be her lowest-rated customer.", "She told me I should be judge of that when I saw them. I told her I was sorry to tell her that I feared I must be her lowest-rated customer.", "; and she stopped my mouth again with saying that she took the utmost care about it.", "He looked fondly at the bird and the bird looked back at him, daring to open its beak and emit a small but clear", "He looked fondly at the bird and the bird looked back at him, daring to open its beak and emit a small but clear", " Osterbridge ended, rolling his eyes toward the ceiling with his vague smile.", " Osterbridge ended, rolling his eyes toward the ceiling with his vague smile.", " Osterbridge ended, rolling his eyes toward the ceiling with his vague smile.", " Osterbridge ended, rolling his eyes toward the ceiling with his vague smile.", "Osterbridge's expression did not change but his eyes did, and they became almost as icy as Claggett Chew's.", "Osterbridge's expression did not change but his eyes did, and they became almost as icy as Claggett Chew's.", "Claggett Chew's eyes had a way of not blinking. They held a crocodile fixity. His tone, when he spoke again, did not vary.", "Osterbridge Hawsey rose with a slow grace from his chair, his hand curled gently but protectingly around his parakeet.", " he said in his thin voice that cut now with the unexpected thinness of paper,", " he said in his thin voice that cut now with the unexpected thinness of paper,", " Osterbridge said, with his head held high in disdainful dignity.", "They both rose slowly, and advanced arm-in-arm in their old-fashioned way, and met me with a stately solemnity.", " I replied. I was pleased, for I had not expected to find him so sensible as that.", " I replied. I was pleased, for I had not expected to find him so sensible as that.", " I replied. I was pleased, for I had not expected to find him so sensible as that.", "And so the time passed less heavily, until one afternoon the baronet took me aside mysteriously.", "The effect of my announcement was astonishing: she fainted, for which I remonstrated with her as soon as she came to herself.", "The effect of my announcement was astonishing: she fainted, for which I remonstrated with her as soon as she came to herself.", "The effect of my announcement was astonishing: she fainted, for which I remonstrated with her as soon as she came to herself.", "The effect of my announcement was astonishing: she fainted, for which I remonstrated with her as soon as she came to herself.", "The effect of my announcement was astonishing: she fainted, for which I remonstrated with her as soon as she came to herself.", "The effect of my announcement was astonishing: she fainted, for which I remonstrated with her as soon as she came to herself.", "The effect of my announcement was astonishing: she fainted, for which I remonstrated with her as soon as she came to herself.", "The effect of my announcement was astonishing: she fainted, for which I remonstrated with her as soon as she came to herself.", "This confirmed my worst fears. No wonder her parents felt grateful to me for relieving them of such a responsibility!", "This confirmed my worst fears. No wonder her parents felt grateful to me for relieving them of such a responsibility!", "I knew that the proper way to treat the insane was by reasoning with them gently, so as to place their own absurdity clearly before them.", "I knew that the proper way to treat the insane was by reasoning with them gently, so as to place their own absurdity clearly before them.", "I knew that the proper way to treat the insane was by reasoning with them gently, so as to place their own absurdity clearly before them.", "I knew that the proper way to treat the insane was by reasoning with them gently, so as to place their own absurdity clearly before them.", "I knew that the proper way to treat the insane was by reasoning with them gently, so as to place their own absurdity clearly before them.", "I knew that the proper way to treat the insane was by reasoning with them gently, so as to place their own absurdity clearly before them.", "I knew that the proper way to treat the insane was by reasoning with them gently, so as to place their own absurdity clearly before them.", "I knew that the proper way to treat the insane was by reasoning with them gently, so as to place their own absurdity clearly before them.", "I knew that the proper way to treat the insane was by reasoning with them gently, so as to place their own absurdity clearly before them.", "But I knew I could easily contrive to satisfy the baronet, and with the idea of consoling Chlorine, I said as much.", "But I knew I could easily contrive to satisfy the baronet, and with the idea of consoling Chlorine, I said as much.", "But I knew I could easily contrive to satisfy the baronet, and with the idea of consoling Chlorine, I said as much.", "But I knew I could easily contrive to satisfy the baronet, and with the idea of consoling Chlorine, I said as much.", "But I knew I could easily contrive to satisfy the baronet, and with the idea of consoling Chlorine, I said as much.", "But I knew I could easily contrive to satisfy the baronet, and with the idea of consoling Chlorine, I said as much.", "But I knew I could easily contrive to satisfy the baronet, and with the idea of consoling Chlorine, I said as much.", "But I knew I could easily contrive to satisfy the baronet, and with the idea of consoling Chlorine, I said as much.", "But I knew I could easily contrive to satisfy the baronet, and with the idea of consoling Chlorine, I said as much.", "But I knew I could easily contrive to satisfy the baronet, and with the idea of consoling Chlorine, I said as much.", " which, as Tennyson beautifully says, will widen by-and-by and make the music mute.", " The very act of bringing it out really helped me to trace it \u2014 follow it all up and piece it all together.", " The very act of bringing it out really helped me to trace it \u2014 follow it all up and piece it all together.", " The very act of bringing it out really helped me to trace it \u2014 follow it all up and piece it all together.", " The very act of bringing it out really helped me to trace it \u2014 follow it all up and piece it all together.", " The very act of bringing it out really helped me to trace it \u2014 follow it all up and piece it all together.", " The very act of bringing it out really helped me to trace it \u2014 follow it all up and piece it all together.", " The very act of bringing it out really helped me to trace it \u2014 follow it all up and piece it all together.", " The very act of bringing it out really helped me to trace it \u2014 follow it all up and piece it all together.", " The very act of bringing it out really helped me to trace it \u2014 follow it all up and piece it all together.", " I echoed so loud that Miles and Flora, as they passed at their distance, paused an instant in their walk and looked at us.", " I echoed so loud that Miles and Flora, as they passed at their distance, paused an instant in their walk and looked at us.", "Standing there before me while I kept my seat, she visibly turned things over.", "Standing there before me while I kept my seat, she visibly turned things over.", "Mrs. Grose considered, following the children again. \u201cYes, he do hate worry. That was the great reason \u2014 \u201d", "Mrs. Grose considered, following the children again. \u201cYes, he do hate worry. That was the great reason \u2014 \u201d", "Mrs. Grose considered, following the children again. \u201cYes, he do hate worry. That was the great reason \u2014 \u201d", "My companion, after an instant and for all answer, sat down again and grasped my arm.", "My companion, after an instant and for all answer, sat down again and grasped my arm.", "I quickly rose, and I think I must have shown her a queerer face than ever yet.", "When Abrizah heard these words, she wept with sore weeping and said to him,", "When Abrizah heard these words, she wept with sore weeping and said to him,", "When Abrizah heard these words, she wept with sore weeping and said to him,", "When Abrizah heard these words, she wept with sore weeping and said to him,", "When Abrizah heard these words, she wept with sore weeping and said to him,", "When Abrizah heard these words, she wept with sore weeping and said to him,", "When Abrizah heard these words, she wept with sore weeping and said to him,", "When Abrizah heard these words, she wept with sore weeping and said to him,", "When Abrizah heard these words, she wept with sore weeping and said to him,", "When Abrizah heard these words, she wept with sore weeping and said to him,", "When Abrizah heard these words, she wept with sore weeping and said to him,", "When Abrizah heard these words, she wept with sore weeping and said to him,", "When Abrizah heard these words, she wept with sore weeping and said to him,", "When Abrizah heard these words, she wept with sore weeping and said to him,", "When Abrizah heard these words, she wept with sore weeping and said to him,", "When Abrizah heard these words, she wept with sore weeping and said to him,", "When Abrizah heard these words, she wept with sore weeping and said to him,", " And he wept and she wept too. Then she said,", " And he wept and she wept too. Then she said,", " So saying, he gave him a kick and he moved; whereupon quoth the Fireman,", " So saying, he gave him a kick and he moved; whereupon quoth the Fireman,", " So saying, he gave him a kick and he moved; whereupon quoth the Fireman,", " So saying, he gave him a kick and he moved; whereupon quoth the Fireman,", " So saying, he gave him a kick and he moved; whereupon quoth the Fireman,", "Hilda was back in a few moments wearing a long gray squirrel coat and a broad fur hat.", "Hilda was back in a few moments wearing a long gray squirrel coat and a broad fur hat.", "Hilda was back in a few moments wearing a long gray squirrel coat and a broad fur hat.", "Hilda was back in a few moments wearing a long gray squirrel coat and a broad fur hat.", "Hilda was back in a few moments wearing a long gray squirrel coat and a broad fur hat.", "Hilda was back in a few moments wearing a long gray squirrel coat and a broad fur hat.", "Hilda shook her large hat as she drew the roses out of the tall glass.", "Hilda looked up with a smile which she tried not to make too glad.", "Hilda looked up with a smile which she tried not to make too glad.", "Hilda looked up with a smile which she tried not to make too glad.", "Hilda looked up with a smile which she tried not to make too glad.", "Hilda looked up with a smile which she tried not to make too glad.", "She thrust her little chin out defiantly over her gray fur collar, and Bartley looked down at her and laughed.", "She thrust her little chin out defiantly over her gray fur collar, and Bartley looked down at her and laughed.", "She thrust her little chin out defiantly over her gray fur collar, and Bartley looked down at her and laughed.", " Bartley whispered, as they drove from Bayswater Road into Oxford Street.", " Bartley whispered, as they drove from Bayswater Road into Oxford Street.", " Bartley whispered, as they drove from Bayswater Road into Oxford Street.", " Bartley whispered, as they drove from Bayswater Road into Oxford Street.", " Bartley whispered, as they drove from Bayswater Road into Oxford Street.", "Having made these arrangements he strolled slowly through the forest, but great was his surprise to come upon a beautiful horse hidden in the depths of a thicket.", "Having made these arrangements he strolled slowly through the forest, but great was his surprise to come upon a beautiful horse hidden in the depths of a thicket.", "Having made these arrangements he strolled slowly through the forest, but great was his surprise to come upon a beautiful horse hidden in the depths of a thicket.", "Having made these arrangements he strolled slowly through the forest, but great was his surprise to come upon a beautiful horse hidden in the depths of a thicket.", "Having made these arrangements he strolled slowly through the forest, but great was his surprise to come upon a beautiful horse hidden in the depths of a thicket.", "Having made these arrangements he strolled slowly through the forest, but great was his surprise to come upon a beautiful horse hidden in the depths of a thicket.", "The cavalier remained speechless with anger at these words; then with a great effort he replied:", "The cavalier remained speechless with anger at these words; then with a great effort he replied:", "The cavalier remained speechless with anger at these words; then with a great effort he replied:", "But though their words were brave their hearts were not, for the mere thought of Zoulvisia made them tremble.", "Drawing from his pocket a pair of scissors, a razor and a mirror, he gave one to each of the old fairies, saying:", "Drawing from his pocket a pair of scissors, a razor and a mirror, he gave one to each of the old fairies, saying:", "Drawing from his pocket a pair of scissors, a razor and a mirror, he gave one to each of the old fairies, saying:", " thought the king; and, with some difficulty, he scrambled into the pit and laid his hand on the shoulder of the sleeper.", " asked the old man, awakening with a start. But the king answered that he was a mere mortal, and that he sought Zoulvisia.", " asked the old man, awakening with a start. But the king answered that he was a mere mortal, and that he sought Zoulvisia.", " asked the old man, awakening with a start. But the king answered that he was a mere mortal, and that he sought Zoulvisia.", "Word for word the king did as the old man had bidden him, and when he stepped forth from the cave, their eyes met.", "Word for word the king did as the old man had bidden him, and when he stepped forth from the cave, their eyes met.", "Word for word the king did as the old man had bidden him, and when he stepped forth from the cave, their eyes met.", "Word for word the king did as the old man had bidden him, and when he stepped forth from the cave, their eyes met.", " And kissing him between his eyes, she placed the bridle in the hand of her husband.", " And kissing him between his eyes, she placed the bridle in the hand of her husband.", "Of course the chamberlain gladly gave her what she asked, and in return she informed him that the case and the hair belonged to Zoulvisia.", "This piteous tale touched the heart of the young man, and he promised that he would bring her food, and that she should pass the night in his palace.", "This piteous tale touched the heart of the young man, and he promised that he would bring her food, and that she should pass the night in his palace.", "And so it happened twice and thrice, and the old witch guessed the reason, though the king did not.", "And so it happened twice and thrice, and the old witch guessed the reason, though the king did not.", "So, in an evil hour, Zoulvisia consented that the crone should be brought to her, and from that moment the two were hardly ever apart.", "One day the witch began to talk about the young king, and to declare that in all the lands she had visited she had seen none like him.", "One day the witch began to talk about the young king, and to declare that in all the lands she had visited she had seen none like him.", "One day the witch began to talk about the young king, and to declare that in all the lands she had visited she had seen none like him.", "One day the witch began to talk about the young king, and to declare that in all the lands she had visited she had seen none like him.", "One day the witch began to talk about the young king, and to declare that in all the lands she had visited she had seen none like him.", " And Zoulvisia swore; and instantly hastened to betray the great news to the old woman.", " And Zoulvisia swore; and instantly hastened to betray the great news to the old woman.", " And Zoulvisia swore; and instantly hastened to betray the great news to the old woman.", " cried they; and running down to the bank they soon succeeded in landing some fine fish, which they cooked on the spot. Then they felt better, and began to look about them.", " cried they; and running down to the bank they soon succeeded in landing some fine fish, which they cooked on the spot. Then they felt better, and began to look about them.", "He drank it eagerly, for he was very thirsty, and then laying down the bowl, began to talk to the woman, who was delighted to have someone to listen to her conversation.", "He drank it eagerly, for he was very thirsty, and then laying down the bowl, began to talk to the woman, who was delighted to have someone to listen to her conversation.", "The king started. Had he found her after all? His heart beat violently, as if it would choke him; but he gasped out:", " she broke off, as the young man sprang to his feet and seized her wrists.", " she broke off, as the young man sprang to his feet and seized her wrists.", "The dull sound of departing steps, and a low whistling sound coming down through the skylight window into the cabin where Archy Raystoke lay with his heavy eyelids pressed down by sleep.", "The dull sound of departing steps, and a low whistling sound coming down through the skylight window into the cabin where Archy Raystoke lay with his heavy eyelids pressed down by sleep.", "The dull sound of departing steps, and a low whistling sound coming down through the skylight window into the cabin where Archy Raystoke lay with his heavy eyelids pressed down by sleep.", "The dull sound of departing steps, and a low whistling sound coming down through the skylight window into the cabin where Archy Raystoke lay with his heavy eyelids pressed down by sleep.", "The dull sound of departing steps, and a low whistling sound coming down through the skylight window into the cabin where Archy Raystoke lay with his heavy eyelids pressed down by sleep.", "The dull sound of departing steps, and a low whistling sound coming down through the skylight window into the cabin where Archy Raystoke lay with his heavy eyelids pressed down by sleep.", "The answer came like a flash. He recollected it all now, even to his sitting down in the chair, wearied out.", "The answer came like a flash. He recollected it all now, even to his sitting down in the chair, wearied out.", "Then no boat had come from the cutter last night, and the lieutenant would wait for him to signal, and here he was a prisoner, with the information -- locked up -- the very news the lieutenant would give anything to know.", "Then no boat had come from the cutter last night, and the lieutenant would wait for him to signal, and here he was a prisoner, with the information -- locked up -- the very news the lieutenant would give anything to know.", "Then no boat had come from the cutter last night, and the lieutenant would wait for him to signal, and here he was a prisoner, with the information -- locked up -- the very news the lieutenant would give anything to know.", "Then no boat had come from the cutter last night, and the lieutenant would wait for him to signal, and here he was a prisoner, with the information -- locked up -- the very news the lieutenant would give anything to know.", "Then no boat had come from the cutter last night, and the lieutenant would wait for him to signal, and here he was a prisoner, with the information -- locked up -- the very news the lieutenant would give anything to know.", " replied the boy grinning; and he dropped down, rushed through the bushes, and disappeared from view.", "He fancied he had heard steps outside the room door, and he ran to it and listened, in the faint hope that the boy might have come to open it and set him free.", "He fancied he had heard steps outside the room door, and he ran to it and listened, in the faint hope that the boy might have come to open it and set him free.", "He fancied he had heard steps outside the room door, and he ran to it and listened, in the faint hope that the boy might have come to open it and set him free.", "He fancied he had heard steps outside the room door, and he ran to it and listened, in the faint hope that the boy might have come to open it and set him free.", "He fancied he had heard steps outside the room door, and he ran to it and listened, in the faint hope that the boy might have come to open it and set him free.", "He fancied he had heard steps outside the room door, and he ran to it and listened, in the faint hope that the boy might have come to open it and set him free.", " cried Archy impatiently, but trying not to offend his visitor, who possessed the power of conferring freedom, by speaking sharply.", " cried Archy impatiently, but trying not to offend his visitor, who possessed the power of conferring freedom, by speaking sharply.", " cried Archy impatiently, but trying not to offend his visitor, who possessed the power of conferring freedom, by speaking sharply.", " cried Archy, darting his hand through between the bars, overcome now by his rage, and catching Ram by the collar.", " cried Archy, darting his hand through between the bars, overcome now by his rage, and catching Ram by the collar.", "But in spite of the threat the lad, frenzied now by rage and excitement, struggled so hard that a fresh rope was wound round him, and he was lifted up by two men, and carried away.", "That brought a cheer from the crowd, as the sound truck moved on. Gordon saw two of the police officers nearby fingering their badges thoughtfully.", "Then another truck rolled into view, and the Mayor's canned voice came over it, panting as if he'd had to rush to make the recording. He began directly:", "He had no use for the present administration, but Earth had no right to take over without a formal investigation, and a chance for the people to state their choice.", " The salesgirl had explained how one gallon was enough in the plastic bag that served as a tub; he had his doubts.", "He still hadn't solved his problem in the morning; out of habit, he put on his uniform and went across to Izzy's room. But Izzy was already gone.", "He still hadn't solved his problem in the morning; out of habit, he put on his uniform and went across to Izzy's room. But Izzy was already gone.", "His fingers were still stiff as he began tearing off the thin covering with his knife; the paper backing peeled away easily.", "A knock sounded from across the hall. Gordon thrust the damning badge as deep into his pouch as he could cram it and looked out. It was Mother Corey.", "Gordon found Trench pacing up and down in front of the house, scowling up at it. But the ex-Marine smiled as he saw Bruce Gordon in uniform.", "Gordon shook his head, and realized suddenly that the decision seemed to have been taken out of his hands. They crossed the street and went down half a block.", "Trench put his coffee down and yelled for more. It was obvious he'd spent the night without sleep.", "A hubbub sounded outside, and Trench grimaced as a police whistle sounded, and a Municipal cop ran by.", " Gordon told the man. Rebellion, rebellion! He'd meant to say revolution, but...", " Gordon told the man. Rebellion, rebellion! He'd meant to say revolution, but...", "\"No, I -- \" Then he hung up. Hendrix had dropped to his knees and fired before Trench could knock the gun from his hands.", " said Phil, as they sought shelter under the lee of a projecting rock.", " said Phil, as they sought shelter under the lee of a projecting rock.", " said Phil, with increased admiration; for the boy was not only smitten by his friend's physical powers, but by his supposed intellectual attainments.", "Young Maylands would have passed the house, but as Grady was an intimate friend of George Aspel, he agreed to stop just to shake hands.", "Young Maylands would have passed the house, but as Grady was an intimate friend of George Aspel, he agreed to stop just to shake hands.", "Young Maylands would have passed the house, but as Grady was an intimate friend of George Aspel, he agreed to stop just to shake hands.", "Young Maylands would have passed the house, but as Grady was an intimate friend of George Aspel, he agreed to stop just to shake hands.", "Young Maylands would have passed the house, but as Grady was an intimate friend of George Aspel, he agreed to stop just to shake hands.", "Young Maylands would have passed the house, but as Grady was an intimate friend of George Aspel, he agreed to stop just to shake hands.", "Young Maylands would have passed the house, but as Grady was an intimate friend of George Aspel, he agreed to stop just to shake hands.", "Young Maylands would have passed the house, but as Grady was an intimate friend of George Aspel, he agreed to stop just to shake hands.", "Young Maylands would have passed the house, but as Grady was an intimate friend of George Aspel, he agreed to stop just to shake hands.", "Young Maylands would have passed the house, but as Grady was an intimate friend of George Aspel, he agreed to stop just to shake hands.", "Young Maylands would have passed the house, but as Grady was an intimate friend of George Aspel, he agreed to stop just to shake hands.", "Praeger arrived with the first load of food, and came storming up to him.", "Praeger arrived with the first load of food, and came storming up to him.", "A big Marspeaker ran out from the gate, and the voice of Gannett came over it.", "Gordon got out of the car the Kid was driving and started toward the entrance, just as the moaning wail of the crowd behind him built up.", "Gordon got out of the car the Kid was driving and started toward the entrance, just as the moaning wail of the crowd behind him built up.", "Corey shook his head, setting the heavy folds of flesh to bouncing.", "He left Gordon and the bottle. After a while, the bottle was gone. He felt number, but no better, by the time Izzy came in.", "He left Gordon and the bottle. After a while, the bottle was gone. He felt number, but no better, by the time Izzy came in.", "Gordon shook his head and sat up. The book, he thought, trying to focus his thoughts. The book with all the names...", "Gordon shook his head and sat up. The book, he thought, trying to focus his thoughts. The book with all the names...", "Gordon shook his head and sat up. The book, he thought, trying to focus his thoughts. The book with all the names...", "Gordon shook his head and sat up. The book, he thought, trying to focus his thoughts. The book with all the names...", "Gordon shook his head and sat up. The book, he thought, trying to focus his thoughts. The book with all the names...", "She sat up as he released his knee, her hoarse voice squeezed from between her writhing lips.", "She sat up as he released his knee, her hoarse voice squeezed from between her writhing lips.", "She cursed and he drew her closer. He bent down, forcing her head back and setting his lips on hers.", "She cursed and he drew her closer. He bent down, forcing her head back and setting his lips on hers.", "He stood up. Something touched his hand, and he looked down to see her fingers.", " She rubbed her wrist across her eyes, and the ghost of a smile touched her lips.", " She rubbed her wrist across her eyes, and the ghost of a smile touched her lips.", " She rubbed her wrist across her eyes, and the ghost of a smile touched her lips.", " She rubbed her wrist across her eyes, and the ghost of a smile touched her lips.", "There were suspicious looks as the group came back to the Coop, but Mother Corey waddled over to meet them.", "There were suspicious looks as the group came back to the Coop, but Mother Corey waddled over to meet them.", "He awoke to find Izzy shaking his shoulder. He looked down for Sheila, but she was gone. Izzy followed his eyes, and shook his head.", "He awoke to find Izzy shaking his shoulder. He looked down for Sheila, but she was gone. Izzy followed his eyes, and shook his head.", "He awoke to find Izzy shaking his shoulder. He looked down for Sheila, but she was gone. Izzy followed his eyes, and shook his head.", "Then he stopped suddenly, staring. Bruce Gordon leaned forward, with Izzy's hands grabbing for him. But he'd seen it, too.", "Rumor would travel fast enough, he hoped. And it should give him a few extra seconds before his forces cracked.", "Rumor would travel fast enough, he hoped. And it should give him a few extra seconds before his forces cracked.", "It made no sense to him, and he didn't care. He marched his men up, with the thin wailing of a banshee in his ears.", "He turned back toward the Coop, sick with the death of the Kid and the violence. For once, he'd had more than his fill of it.", "He turned back toward the Coop, sick with the death of the Kid and the violence. For once, he'd had more than his fill of it.", "He turned back toward the Coop, sick with the death of the Kid and the violence. For once, he'd had more than his fill of it.", "He indicated the Coop. Gordon got down, followed by Sheila as Trench took the wheel.", "He indicated the Coop. Gordon got down, followed by Sheila as Trench took the wheel.", "He indicated the Coop. Gordon got down, followed by Sheila as Trench took the wheel.", "He indicated the Coop. Gordon got down, followed by Sheila as Trench took the wheel.", "They began in the poorer section. It wasn't the day to collect the", " he said automatically, and expertly rolled bull's-eyes for a two.", " The other picked up the dice and began rolling sevens absently.", " and swung out of the scooter and onto his beat without further words.", " and swung out of the scooter and onto his beat without further words.", "Report expected, overdue. Failure to observe duty will result in permanent resettlement to Mercury.", "Report expected, overdue. Failure to observe duty will result in permanent resettlement to Mercury.", "Report expected, overdue. Failure to observe duty will result in permanent resettlement to Mercury.", "The pusher's face paled. He must have had his total capital with him, because stark ruin shone in his eyes.", "They cleaned the pusher, and left him sitting on the steps, a picture of slumped misery. Izzy nodded approval.", "They cleaned the pusher, and left him sitting on the steps, a picture of slumped misery. Izzy nodded approval.", "They cleaned the pusher, and left him sitting on the steps, a picture of slumped misery. Izzy nodded approval.", "They cleaned the pusher, and left him sitting on the steps, a picture of slumped misery. Izzy nodded approval.", " he said, but his voice was bitter in his ears.", " he said, but his voice was bitter in his ears.", " he said, but his voice was bitter in his ears.", " he said, but his voice was bitter in his ears.", "So sorry I can\u2019t see you. Will you come and dine with me Sunday evening at half-past seven?", "So sorry I can\u2019t see you. Will you come and dine with me Sunday evening at half-past seven?", " he said, taking her hand and looking her over admiringly from the toes of her canary slippers to her smoothly parted brown hair.", " he said, taking her hand and looking her over admiringly from the toes of her canary slippers to her smoothly parted brown hair.", " he said, taking her hand and looking her over admiringly from the toes of her canary slippers to her smoothly parted brown hair.", " he said, taking her hand and looking her over admiringly from the toes of her canary slippers to her smoothly parted brown hair.", " he said, taking her hand and looking her over admiringly from the toes of her canary slippers to her smoothly parted brown hair.", " he said, taking her hand and looking her over admiringly from the toes of her canary slippers to her smoothly parted brown hair.", " he said, taking her hand and looking her over admiringly from the toes of her canary slippers to her smoothly parted brown hair.", "Marie opened the door and smilingly announced that dinner was served.", "It was a tiny room, hung all round with French prints, above which ran a shelf full of china. Hilda saw Alexander look up at it.", "It was a tiny room, hung all round with French prints, above which ran a shelf full of china. Hilda saw Alexander look up at it.", "It was a tiny room, hung all round with French prints, above which ran a shelf full of china. Hilda saw Alexander look up at it.", "It was a tiny room, hung all round with French prints, above which ran a shelf full of china. Hilda saw Alexander look up at it.", "Bartley looked at Hilda across the yellow light of the candles and broke into a low, happy laugh.", "Bartley looked at Hilda across the yellow light of the candles and broke into a low, happy laugh.", "Bartley looked at Hilda across the yellow light of the candles and broke into a low, happy laugh.", "Bartley looked at Hilda across the yellow light of the candles and broke into a low, happy laugh.", "Bartley looked at Hilda across the yellow light of the candles and broke into a low, happy laugh.", "Bartley looked at Hilda across the yellow light of the candles and broke into a low, happy laugh.", "Bartley looked at Hilda across the yellow light of the candles and broke into a low, happy laugh.", "Hilda rose quickly, as if she wished to change the drift of their talk, but Bartley found it pleasant to continue it.", "Hilda laughed and looked at him questioningly. He saw a gleam in her eyes that he remembered even better than the episode he was recalling.", "Hilda laughed and looked at him questioningly. He saw a gleam in her eyes that he remembered even better than the episode he was recalling.", " he murmured lazily, as Marie came in to take away the coffee.", "He was looking at her round slender figure, as she stood by the piano, turning over a pile of music, and he felt the energy in every line of it.", "He was looking at her round slender figure, as she stood by the piano, turning over a pile of music, and he felt the energy in every line of it.", "He was looking at her round slender figure, as she stood by the piano, turning over a pile of music, and he felt the energy in every line of it.", "She sat down at the piano and sang. When she finished, Alexander shook himself out of a reverie.", "She sat down at the piano and sang. When she finished, Alexander shook himself out of a reverie.", " She pushed his hand away quickly and stood looking out into the deserted square.", " She pushed his hand away quickly and stood looking out into the deserted square.", " She pushed his hand away quickly and stood looking out into the deserted square.", " She pushed his hand away quickly and stood looking out into the deserted square.", "Alexander caught the agitation in her voice. He stood a little behind her, and tried to steady himself as he said:", "Alexander caught the agitation in her voice. He stood a little behind her, and tried to steady himself as he said:", "She caught his handkerchief from her throat and thrust it at him without turning round.", "She caught his handkerchief from her throat and thrust it at him without turning round.", " said Mrs Marrot concentrating herself on one of these implements, after having indulged in a stare of bewildered curiosity round the long shed.", " said Mrs Marrot concentrating herself on one of these implements, after having indulged in a stare of bewildered curiosity round the long shed.", " said Mrs Marrot concentrating herself on one of these implements, after having indulged in a stare of bewildered curiosity round the long shed.", "After two or three more had been cut up in this way in as many minutes, Will Garvie said -- ", " -- augers small and great whirling furiously, or, as Bob put it,", " -- augers small and great whirling furiously, or, as Bob put it,", " said Bob, quite pleased at the notion of being engaged in the same employment with Tomtit;", " said Bob, quite pleased at the notion of being engaged in the same employment with Tomtit;", " said Bob, quite pleased at the notion of being engaged in the same employment with Tomtit;", " said Bob, quite pleased at the notion of being engaged in the same employment with Tomtit;", " said Bob, quite pleased at the notion of being engaged in the same employment with Tomtit;", " asked Bob, whose eyes gleamed with suppressed excitement.", "I had to endure a long biographical sketch of him -- what a Society paper would call an", "The poodle was always in the way, to be sure, but even his ugly black head seemed to lose some of its ugliness and ferocity when Lilian laid her pretty hand on it.", "The poodle was always in the way, to be sure, but even his ugly black head seemed to lose some of its ugliness and ferocity when Lilian laid her pretty hand on it.", "The poodle was always in the way, to be sure, but even his ugly black head seemed to lose some of its ugliness and ferocity when Lilian laid her pretty hand on it.", "This was the turning point. What I ought to have done was to say mournfully,", "No, and he never would come out any more. But the Colonel must not be told that just yet. I temporised again:", "No, and he never would come out any more. But the Colonel must not be told that just yet. I temporised again:", "No, and he never would come out any more. But the Colonel must not be told that just yet. I temporised again:", "No, and he never would come out any more. But the Colonel must not be told that just yet. I temporised again:", "No, and he never would come out any more. But the Colonel must not be told that just yet. I temporised again:", "No, and he never would come out any more. But the Colonel must not be told that just yet. I temporised again:", " said Porthos, trying to give to his mustache a curl which it had lost whilst he had been alone.", "Porthos sighed for the fifth time \u2014 D\u2019Artagnan had counted his sighs. He became curious to solve the problem.", "Porthos sighed for the fifth time \u2014 D\u2019Artagnan had counted his sighs. He became curious to solve the problem.", "Porthos sighed for the fifth time \u2014 D\u2019Artagnan had counted his sighs. He became curious to solve the problem.", "Porthos sighed for the fifth time \u2014 D\u2019Artagnan had counted his sighs. He became curious to solve the problem.", "Porthos sighed for the fifth time \u2014 D\u2019Artagnan had counted his sighs. He became curious to solve the problem.", "Porthos sighed for the fifth time \u2014 D\u2019Artagnan had counted his sighs. He became curious to solve the problem.", "Porthos sighed for the fifth time \u2014 D\u2019Artagnan had counted his sighs. He became curious to solve the problem.", "Porthos sighed for the fifth time \u2014 D\u2019Artagnan had counted his sighs. He became curious to solve the problem.", "Porthos sighed for the fifth time \u2014 D\u2019Artagnan had counted his sighs. He became curious to solve the problem.", "Porthos sighed for the fifth time \u2014 D\u2019Artagnan had counted his sighs. He became curious to solve the problem.", "Porthos sighed for the fifth time \u2014 D\u2019Artagnan had counted his sighs. He became curious to solve the problem.", "Porthos sighed for the fifth time \u2014 D\u2019Artagnan had counted his sighs. He became curious to solve the problem.", "Porthos sighed for the fifth time \u2014 D\u2019Artagnan had counted his sighs. He became curious to solve the problem.", "Porthos sighed for the fifth time \u2014 D\u2019Artagnan had counted his sighs. He became curious to solve the problem.", " he said, \u201cit seems, my dear friend, that something vexes you; you are ill, perhaps? That health, which \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " he said, \u201cit seems, my dear friend, that something vexes you; you are ill, perhaps? That health, which \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " he said, \u201cit seems, my dear friend, that something vexes you; you are ill, perhaps? That health, which \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " he said, \u201cit seems, my dear friend, that something vexes you; you are ill, perhaps? That health, which \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " he said, \u201cit seems, my dear friend, that something vexes you; you are ill, perhaps? That health, which \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " he said, \u201cit seems, my dear friend, that something vexes you; you are ill, perhaps? That health, which \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " he said, \u201cit seems, my dear friend, that something vexes you; you are ill, perhaps? That health, which \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", "D\u2019Artagnan smiled. He now saw where the breastplate was weak, and prepared the blow.", "D\u2019Artagnan smiled. He now saw where the breastplate was weak, and prepared the blow.", "Porthos gave a start that shook the room; two or three bottles fell and were broken. Mousqueton ran thither, hearing the noise.", "Porthos gave a start that shook the room; two or three bottles fell and were broken. Mousqueton ran thither, hearing the noise.", "Porthos gave a start that shook the room; two or three bottles fell and were broken. Mousqueton ran thither, hearing the noise.", "Porthos gave a start that shook the room; two or three bottles fell and were broken. Mousqueton ran thither, hearing the noise.", "Porthos gave a start that shook the room; two or three bottles fell and were broken. Mousqueton ran thither, hearing the noise.", "Porthos gave a start that shook the room; two or three bottles fell and were broken. Mousqueton ran thither, hearing the noise.", "Porthos gave a start that shook the room; two or three bottles fell and were broken. Mousqueton ran thither, hearing the noise.", "Porthos gave a start that shook the room; two or three bottles fell and were broken. Mousqueton ran thither, hearing the noise.", "Porthos gave a start that shook the room; two or three bottles fell and were broken. Mousqueton ran thither, hearing the noise.", "D\u2019Artagnan now no longer counted the sighs. They were innumerable.", "D\u2019Artagnan now no longer counted the sighs. They were innumerable.", "D\u2019Artagnan now no longer counted the sighs. They were innumerable.", "D\u2019Artagnan now no longer counted the sighs. They were innumerable.", "D\u2019Artagnan now no longer counted the sighs. They were innumerable.", "D\u2019Artagnan now no longer counted the sighs. They were innumerable.", "This speech was heard by Porthos in the same sense as if it had still been in the year 1640 and related to the true cardinal.", "This speech was heard by Porthos in the same sense as if it had still been in the year 1640 and related to the true cardinal.", "This speech was heard by Porthos in the same sense as if it had still been in the year 1640 and related to the true cardinal.", "This speech was heard by Porthos in the same sense as if it had still been in the year 1640 and related to the true cardinal.", "This speech was heard by Porthos in the same sense as if it had still been in the year 1640 and related to the true cardinal.", "This speech was heard by Porthos in the same sense as if it had still been in the year 1640 and related to the true cardinal.", "This speech was heard by Porthos in the same sense as if it had still been in the year 1640 and related to the true cardinal.", "This speech was heard by Porthos in the same sense as if it had still been in the year 1640 and related to the true cardinal.", "Porthos didn\u2019t understand any too clearly; but then we know that understanding was not his strong point.", "Porthos didn\u2019t understand any too clearly; but then we know that understanding was not his strong point.", "Porthos didn\u2019t understand any too clearly; but then we know that understanding was not his strong point.", "Porthos didn\u2019t understand any too clearly; but then we know that understanding was not his strong point.", "Porthos didn\u2019t understand any too clearly; but then we know that understanding was not his strong point.", "Porthos didn\u2019t understand any too clearly; but then we know that understanding was not his strong point.", "Porthos didn\u2019t understand any too clearly; but then we know that understanding was not his strong point.", "Porthos didn\u2019t understand any too clearly; but then we know that understanding was not his strong point.", "Porthos didn\u2019t understand any too clearly; but then we know that understanding was not his strong point.", "Porthos didn\u2019t understand any too clearly; but then we know that understanding was not his strong point.", "Porthos didn\u2019t understand any too clearly; but then we know that understanding was not his strong point.", "Porthos didn\u2019t understand any too clearly; but then we know that understanding was not his strong point.", "Porthos didn\u2019t understand any too clearly; but then we know that understanding was not his strong point.", "Porthos didn\u2019t understand any too clearly; but then we know that understanding was not his strong point.", " answered D\u2019Artagnan, who did not wish to undeceive Porthos,", " answered D\u2019Artagnan, who did not wish to undeceive Porthos,", " answered D\u2019Artagnan, who did not wish to undeceive Porthos,", " answered D\u2019Artagnan, who did not wish to undeceive Porthos,", " answered D\u2019Artagnan, who did not wish to undeceive Porthos,", " answered D\u2019Artagnan, who did not wish to undeceive Porthos,", "\u201cWhat, Athos? Our Athos, who was as virtuous as Scipio? Have you seen him?", "\u201cWhat, Athos? Our Athos, who was as virtuous as Scipio? Have you seen him?", "\u201cWhat, Athos? Our Athos, who was as virtuous as Scipio? Have you seen him?", "\u201cWhat, Athos? Our Athos, who was as virtuous as Scipio? Have you seen him?", "\u201cWhat, Athos? Our Athos, who was as virtuous as Scipio? Have you seen him?", "\u201cWhat, Athos? Our Athos, who was as virtuous as Scipio? Have you seen him?", "\u201cWhat, Athos? Our Athos, who was as virtuous as Scipio? Have you seen him?", "\u201cWhat, Athos? Our Athos, who was as virtuous as Scipio? Have you seen him?", "\u201cWhat, Athos? Our Athos, who was as virtuous as Scipio? Have you seen him?", "\u201cWhat, Athos? Our Athos, who was as virtuous as Scipio? Have you seen him?", "\u201cYes, \u2019tis given. I shall fight heart and soul for Mazarin; but \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cYes, \u2019tis given. I shall fight heart and soul for Mazarin; but \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cYes, \u2019tis given. I shall fight heart and soul for Mazarin; but \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cYes, \u2019tis given. I shall fight heart and soul for Mazarin; but \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cYes, \u2019tis given. I shall fight heart and soul for Mazarin; but \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cYes, \u2019tis given. I shall fight heart and soul for Mazarin; but \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cYes, \u2019tis given. I shall fight heart and soul for Mazarin; but \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", "Chris whipped about at the sound of the antiquarian's voice but for a moment longer he could not see him, and looked toward the other end of the room with interest.", "Chris whipped about at the sound of the antiquarian's voice but for a moment longer he could not see him, and looked toward the other end of the room with interest.", "Chris whipped about at the sound of the antiquarian's voice but for a moment longer he could not see him, and looked toward the other end of the room with interest.", " Mr. Wicker's eyebrows went up in an inverted V above his bright dark eyes.", " Mr. Wicker's eyebrows went up in an inverted V above his bright dark eyes.", " Mr. Wicker's eyebrows went up in an inverted V above his bright dark eyes.", " Mr. Wicker's eyebrows went up in an inverted V above his bright dark eyes.", " he said, and his eyes were kind, intent and eager.", "Restive and anxious to be off, Chris nevertheless found it necessary to reply.", " he heard himself saying, not taking his eyes from those of the man before him.", " he heard himself saying, not taking his eyes from those of the man before him.", " said Chris, whose only thought was still to get home but who admitted to himself a faint stir of curiosity.", " said Chris, whose only thought was still to get home but who admitted to himself a faint stir of curiosity.", " said Chris, whose only thought was still to get home but who admitted to himself a faint stir of curiosity.", " said Chris, whose only thought was still to get home but who admitted to himself a faint stir of curiosity.", " said Chris, whose only thought was still to get home but who admitted to himself a faint stir of curiosity.", "Mr. Wicker rose from his chair, and now he stood six feet, no longer wizened, no longer feeble.", " said Mr. Wicker, and his voice was deeper and more vigorous too.", "The bluebottle fly buzzed upward from the table, flew directly at Chris's nose, hit it, flew around his head, and bumped into his ear.", "The bluebottle fly buzzed upward from the table, flew directly at Chris's nose, hit it, flew around his head, and bumped into his ear.", "The bluebottle fly buzzed upward from the table, flew directly at Chris's nose, hit it, flew around his head, and bumped into his ear.", "The bluebottle fly buzzed upward from the table, flew directly at Chris's nose, hit it, flew around his head, and bumped into his ear.", "I began all over again, telling him exactly what I felt about solicitors and settlements.", "I saw that I was wrong again, and could only stammer something to the effect that a remark of Chlorine's had given me this impression.", "I saw that I was wrong again, and could only stammer something to the effect that a remark of Chlorine's had given me this impression.", "I saw that I was wrong again, and could only stammer something to the effect that a remark of Chlorine's had given me this impression.", "They never thought of offering me any tea, though the merest observer might have noticed how very badly I wanted it.", "They never thought of offering me any tea, though the merest observer might have noticed how very badly I wanted it.", "They never thought of offering me any tea, though the merest observer might have noticed how very badly I wanted it.", "They never thought of offering me any tea, though the merest observer might have noticed how very badly I wanted it.", "They never thought of offering me any tea, though the merest observer might have noticed how very badly I wanted it.", "They never thought of offering me any tea, though the merest observer might have noticed how very badly I wanted it.", "They never thought of offering me any tea, though the merest observer might have noticed how very badly I wanted it.", "I could not say a single word; the horror of the idea was altogether too much for me, and I fell back on my chair in a state of speechless collapse.", "I could not say a single word; the horror of the idea was altogether too much for me, and I fell back on my chair in a state of speechless collapse.", "I could not say a single word; the horror of the idea was altogether too much for me, and I fell back on my chair in a state of speechless collapse.", "I was on the verge of gibbering then; I dared not trust myself to speak.", "I was on the verge of gibbering then; I dared not trust myself to speak.", " I added, fearing lest they should find means of carrying out this suggestion.", " (I had not been previously aware that I had any decided opinions on the question, but I could not stay then to consider the point.)", "But if I wished to avoid confronting the Curse -- and I did wish this very much -- I had no other course.", "But if I wished to avoid confronting the Curse -- and I did wish this very much -- I had no other course.", "But if I wished to avoid confronting the Curse -- and I did wish this very much -- I had no other course.", "But if I wished to avoid confronting the Curse -- and I did wish this very much -- I had no other course.", "I saw how foolish I had been not to tell the truth at first, and I hastened to repair this error.", " Her assent was clear enough to cause me to add in a moment:", " Her assent was clear enough to cause me to add in a moment:", " Her assent was clear enough to cause me to add in a moment:", " Her assent was clear enough to cause me to add in a moment:", " Her assent was clear enough to cause me to add in a moment:", " Her assent was clear enough to cause me to add in a moment:", " Her assent was clear enough to cause me to add in a moment:", " Her assent was clear enough to cause me to add in a moment:", " Mrs. Grose mumbled. This was a suggestion that it didn\u2019t matter; which indeed she backed up by a further remark.", " Mrs. Grose mumbled. This was a suggestion that it didn\u2019t matter; which indeed she backed up by a further remark.", " Mrs. Grose mumbled. This was a suggestion that it didn\u2019t matter; which indeed she backed up by a further remark.", " Mrs. Grose mumbled. This was a suggestion that it didn\u2019t matter; which indeed she backed up by a further remark.", " Mrs. Grose mumbled. This was a suggestion that it didn\u2019t matter; which indeed she backed up by a further remark.", " Meanwhile I returned to her first example \u2014 the one to which she had just previously referred \u2014 of the boy\u2019s happy capacity for an occasional slip.", " Meanwhile I returned to her first example \u2014 the one to which she had just previously referred \u2014 of the boy\u2019s happy capacity for an occasional slip.", " Meanwhile I returned to her first example \u2014 the one to which she had just previously referred \u2014 of the boy\u2019s happy capacity for an occasional slip.", " Meanwhile I returned to her first example \u2014 the one to which she had just previously referred \u2014 of the boy\u2019s happy capacity for an occasional slip.", " Meanwhile I returned to her first example \u2014 the one to which she had just previously referred \u2014 of the boy\u2019s happy capacity for an occasional slip.", " Meanwhile I returned to her first example \u2014 the one to which she had just previously referred \u2014 of the boy\u2019s happy capacity for an occasional slip.", " Meanwhile I returned to her first example \u2014 the one to which she had just previously referred \u2014 of the boy\u2019s happy capacity for an occasional slip.", " Meanwhile I returned to her first example \u2014 the one to which she had just previously referred \u2014 of the boy\u2019s happy capacity for an occasional slip.", " Meanwhile I returned to her first example \u2014 the one to which she had just previously referred \u2014 of the boy\u2019s happy capacity for an occasional slip.", " Meanwhile I returned to her first example \u2014 the one to which she had just previously referred \u2014 of the boy\u2019s happy capacity for an occasional slip.", " Meanwhile I returned to her first example \u2014 the one to which she had just previously referred \u2014 of the boy\u2019s happy capacity for an occasional slip.", " Meanwhile I returned to her first example \u2014 the one to which she had just previously referred \u2014 of the boy\u2019s happy capacity for an occasional slip.", " Meanwhile I returned to her first example \u2014 the one to which she had just previously referred \u2014 of the boy\u2019s happy capacity for an occasional slip.", " Meanwhile I returned to her first example \u2014 the one to which she had just previously referred \u2014 of the boy\u2019s happy capacity for an occasional slip.", " Meanwhile I returned to her first example \u2014 the one to which she had just previously referred \u2014 of the boy\u2019s happy capacity for an occasional slip.", " Again her admission was so adequate that I continued:", " Again her admission was so adequate that I continued:", " Again her admission was so adequate that I continued:", " said her friend, with a perplexed look, \"I have so many engagements, at least so many duties, that -- \"", " said her friend, with a perplexed look, \"I have so many engagements, at least so many duties, that -- \"", " exclaimed Miss Stivergill, giving a nervous pull at her left glove, which produced a wide rent between the wrist and the thumb.", " exclaimed Miss Stivergill, giving a nervous pull at her left glove, which produced a wide rent between the wrist and the thumb.", " exclaimed Miss Stivergill, giving a nervous pull at her left glove, which produced a wide rent between the wrist and the thumb.", "Tottie obeyed. The baby, true to his principles, refused to stand. He sat down and stared at those around him in jovial defiance.", "Tottie obeyed. The baby, true to his principles, refused to stand. He sat down and stared at those around him in jovial defiance.", "Tottie obeyed. The baby, true to his principles, refused to stand. He sat down and stared at those around him in jovial defiance.", "Tottie obeyed. The baby, true to his principles, refused to stand. He sat down and stared at those around him in jovial defiance.", "Tottie obeyed. The baby, true to his principles, refused to stand. He sat down and stared at those around him in jovial defiance.", "Tottie obeyed. The baby, true to his principles, refused to stand. He sat down and stared at those around him in jovial defiance.", " replied Tottie, with a courtesy, which Miss Lillycrop had taught her with great pains.", " replied Tottie, with a courtesy, which Miss Lillycrop had taught her with great pains.", "Miss Stivergill pointed to the baby contemptuously, as it were, with her nose.", "Miss Stivergill pointed to the baby contemptuously, as it were, with her nose.", "Miss Stivergill repented of the speech instantly on seeing the tears start into Tottie's large eyes as she replied quickly --", "Miss Stivergill repented of the speech instantly on seeing the tears start into Tottie's large eyes as she replied quickly --", "Miss Stivergill repented of the speech instantly on seeing the tears start into Tottie's large eyes as she replied quickly --", "She took the child's bonnet off and flung it under the cab, then grasped Tottie's hand and led her into a shop.", "Miss Stivergill and Miss Lillycrop, being sympathetic souls, gazed with almost equal interest on the child's animated face.", "Inside The Rosebud the other two members of the party were also enjoying themselves, though not exactly in like manner. They revelled in tea and in the feast of reason.", "Inside The Rosebud the other two members of the party were also enjoying themselves, though not exactly in like manner. They revelled in tea and in the feast of reason.", "Inside The Rosebud the other two members of the party were also enjoying themselves, though not exactly in like manner. They revelled in tea and in the feast of reason.", "Inside The Rosebud the other two members of the party were also enjoying themselves, though not exactly in like manner. They revelled in tea and in the feast of reason.", " replied Miss Lillycrop; \"she will not leave her husband or her home. If she dies -- \"", " replied Miss Lillycrop; \"she will not leave her husband or her home. If she dies -- \"", " replied Miss Lillycrop; \"she will not leave her husband or her home. If she dies -- \"", " replied Miss Lillycrop; \"she will not leave her husband or her home. If she dies -- \"", " said Miss Stivergill, in a tone of unwonted tenderness.", "She paused; and then, observing that Tottie was staring at her, she advised her to make the most of her opportunity, and eat as much as possible.", "She paused; and then, observing that Tottie was staring at her, she advised her to make the most of her opportunity, and eat as much as possible.", " replied Tottie, who felt an irresistible drawing to her father when he condescended to speak to her in kindly tones.", " replied Tottie, who felt an irresistible drawing to her father when he condescended to speak to her in kindly tones.", " replied Tottie, who felt an irresistible drawing to her father when he condescended to speak to her in kindly tones.", " replied Tottie, who felt an irresistible drawing to her father when he condescended to speak to her in kindly tones.", " replied Tottie, who felt an irresistible drawing to her father when he condescended to speak to her in kindly tones.", " he rasped out, laying his hand on a dagger stuck into his belt.", " he rasped out, laying his hand on a dagger stuck into his belt.", " he rasped out, laying his hand on a dagger stuck into his belt.", " he rasped out, laying his hand on a dagger stuck into his belt.", " he rasped out, laying his hand on a dagger stuck into his belt.", " he sneered, but Simon Gosler hugged his coat to him and looked from side to side searching for a way of escape.", " he sneered, but Simon Gosler hugged his coat to him and looked from side to side searching for a way of escape.", " he sneered, but Simon Gosler hugged his coat to him and looked from side to side searching for a way of escape.", " he sneered, but Simon Gosler hugged his coat to him and looked from side to side searching for a way of escape.", " he sneered, but Simon Gosler hugged his coat to him and looked from side to side searching for a way of escape.", " he sneered, but Simon Gosler hugged his coat to him and looked from side to side searching for a way of escape.", " he sneered, but Simon Gosler hugged his coat to him and looked from side to side searching for a way of escape.", " he sneered, but Simon Gosler hugged his coat to him and looked from side to side searching for a way of escape.", "Chris stood with his legs apart, his head back, his eyes full of scorn. His hand did not cease to toss and catch the silver piece.", "Chris stood with his legs apart, his head back, his eyes full of scorn. His hand did not cease to toss and catch the silver piece.", "Chris stood with his legs apart, his head back, his eyes full of scorn. His hand did not cease to toss and catch the silver piece.", " Amos exclaimed, for he had caught all Chris's expression of speech,", " Amos exclaimed, for he had caught all Chris's expression of speech,", " Amos exclaimed, for he had caught all Chris's expression of speech,", " Amos exclaimed, for he had caught all Chris's expression of speech,", " Amos exclaimed, for he had caught all Chris's expression of speech,", "Listening and watching, the boys gathered by the silver trumpet notes that the Princess and her retinue had re-entered the palace walls by another gate.", "Listening and watching, the boys gathered by the silver trumpet notes that the Princess and her retinue had re-entered the palace walls by another gate.", "Nothing happened. The object remained an object. Then, suddenly understanding, Chris struck the stone ledge three times.", " Chris exclaimed. Then, looking at the light fading from the sky, he picked up the folded balloon and went to waken Amos.", " Chris exclaimed. Then, looking at the light fading from the sky, he picked up the folded balloon and went to waken Amos.", " Chris exclaimed. Then, looking at the light fading from the sky, he picked up the folded balloon and went to waken Amos.", " Chris exclaimed. Then, looking at the light fading from the sky, he picked up the folded balloon and went to waken Amos.", " Chris exclaimed. Then, looking at the light fading from the sky, he picked up the folded balloon and went to waken Amos.", " Chris exclaimed. Then, looking at the light fading from the sky, he picked up the folded balloon and went to waken Amos.", " Chris exclaimed. Then, looking at the light fading from the sky, he picked up the folded balloon and went to waken Amos.", " Chris exclaimed. Then, looking at the light fading from the sky, he picked up the folded balloon and went to waken Amos.", " Chris exclaimed. Then, looking at the light fading from the sky, he picked up the folded balloon and went to waken Amos.", " And before Chris could stop him, Amos had struck the earth beside him twice before Chris seized his hand in mid-air.", " he added, looking bewildered and already somewhat forlorn,", " he added, looking bewildered and already somewhat forlorn,", "Chris stopped and stared at Amos. Perhaps balloons had not yet been invented. How very confusing!", " Amos cried, wagging his head decisively from side to side.", "Chris was tempted to take his friend with him but someone must get the news back to the Mirabelle if he should fail. If this happened, he did not doubt but that the magic balloon would carry Amos safely to the ship.", "Chris was tempted to take his friend with him but someone must get the news back to the Mirabelle if he should fail. If this happened, he did not doubt but that the magic balloon would carry Amos safely to the ship.", "Chris was tempted to take his friend with him but someone must get the news back to the Mirabelle if he should fail. If this happened, he did not doubt but that the magic balloon would carry Amos safely to the ship.", "Chris was tempted to take his friend with him but someone must get the news back to the Mirabelle if he should fail. If this happened, he did not doubt but that the magic balloon would carry Amos safely to the ship.", "Amos clasped his hand, and then, rushing off, dashed back again.", "A good-humored and enthusiastic roar of assent came from the sailors. Captain Blizzard began again.", "Night fell before the men had finished and Chris and the Captain could no longer see the sails of Claggett Chew's Venture.", "Night fell before the men had finished and Chris and the Captain could no longer see the sails of Claggett Chew's Venture.", "Night fell before the men had finished and Chris and the Captain could no longer see the sails of Claggett Chew's Venture.", "Night fell before the men had finished and Chris and the Captain could no longer see the sails of Claggett Chew's Venture.", "To his surprise the usual lanterns were not lit; only a small shaded light shed its rays on the compass near the wheel.", " replied that good man, for by this time Chris was as surefooted as any sailor and for the last month or more had been clambering barefoot in the rigging with the best of them.", " replied that good man, for by this time Chris was as surefooted as any sailor and for the last month or more had been clambering barefoot in the rigging with the best of them.", " he said, abruptly conscious of his importance from the admiring way in which Amos was staring at him.", " he roared down to the shadowy decks from which the black spikes of masts rose high to break the sky.", "He turned to Chris as the sound of running feet and of the boats being hoisted overboard came loudly in the stillness of the night.", "He turned to Chris as the sound of running feet and of the boats being hoisted overboard came loudly in the stillness of the night.", "He turned to Chris as the sound of running feet and of the boats being hoisted overboard came loudly in the stillness of the night.", "He turned to Chris as the sound of running feet and of the boats being hoisted overboard came loudly in the stillness of the night.", "He turned to Chris as the sound of running feet and of the boats being hoisted overboard came loudly in the stillness of the night.", "He turned to Chris as the sound of running feet and of the boats being hoisted overboard came loudly in the stillness of the night.", " he added chuckling.", "No explosion came. It had been a crude job, with only a wick for a fuse.", "No explosion came. It had been a crude job, with only a wick for a fuse.", " Gordon preferred to let it drop. Murdoch was being given the business for going too far on the Stonewall gang, not for refusing to take normal graft.", " Gordon preferred to let it drop. Murdoch was being given the business for going too far on the Stonewall gang, not for refusing to take normal graft.", " Gordon preferred to let it drop. Murdoch was being given the business for going too far on the Stonewall gang, not for refusing to take normal graft.", " Gordon preferred to let it drop. Murdoch was being given the business for going too far on the Stonewall gang, not for refusing to take normal graft.", " Gordon preferred to let it drop. Murdoch was being given the business for going too far on the Stonewall gang, not for refusing to take normal graft.", "His heavy hand rested on Gordon's arm, holding the younger man back. Murdoch gave Gordon a brief, tired smile, and started for the stairs.", " the dark man announced officially. \"We're selling election protection. And brother, do you need it, if you're counting on those mugs. We're assessing you -- \"", "Praeger nodded. He was a big, open-faced man, just turning bald. His handshake was firm and friendly.", "Praeger nodded. He was a big, open-faced man, just turning bald. His handshake was firm and friendly.", "Praeger nodded. He was a big, open-faced man, just turning bald. His handshake was firm and friendly.", "Praeger nodded. He was a big, open-faced man, just turning bald. His handshake was firm and friendly.", "Praeger nodded. He was a big, open-faced man, just turning bald. His handshake was firm and friendly.", "Praeger nodded. He was a big, open-faced man, just turning bald. His handshake was firm and friendly.", "Praeger nodded. He was a big, open-faced man, just turning bald. His handshake was firm and friendly.", " Gordon muttered bitterly. Security was good at getting people in trouble, but he had seen no other sign of it.", " Gordon muttered bitterly. Security was good at getting people in trouble, but he had seen no other sign of it.", " Gordon muttered bitterly. Security was good at getting people in trouble, but he had seen no other sign of it.", "Gordon shrugged. It was the first reference he'd heard to his background, and he preferred to let it drop.", "But Mother Corey cut in, his voice older and hoarser, and the skin on his jowls even grayer than usual.", "He felt the curious eyes of Mother Corey dancing from him to Izzy and back, and heard the old man's chuckle.", "He felt the curious eyes of Mother Corey dancing from him to Izzy and back, and heard the old man's chuckle.", "He felt the curious eyes of Mother Corey dancing from him to Izzy and back, and heard the old man's chuckle.", "He felt the curious eyes of Mother Corey dancing from him to Izzy and back, and heard the old man's chuckle.", "And Shahrazad perceived the dawn of day and ceased saying her permitted say.", "And Shahrazad perceived the dawn of day and ceased saying her permitted say.", "And Shahrazad perceived the dawn of day and ceased saying her permitted say.", "And Shahrazad perceived the dawn of day and ceased saying her permitted say.", "And Shahrazad perceived the dawn of day and ceased saying her permitted say.", "And Shahrazad perceived the dawn of day and ceased saying her permitted say.", "And Shahrazad perceived the dawn of day and ceased saying her permitted say.", " And she repeated to her the couplets he had made; whereupon Kuzia Fakan wept and said,", " And she repeated to her the couplets he had made; whereupon Kuzia Fakan wept and said,", " And she repeated to her the couplets he had made; whereupon Kuzia Fakan wept and said,", " And he began to improvise and recited these couplets,", " And he began to improvise and recited these couplets,", " Then her sobs burst out, and she began repeating these couplets,", "When it was the One Hundred and Fortieth Night,", "Marius, lowering his eyelids, in order to keep his tears from flowing, took a step forward and murmured between lips convulsively contracted to repress his sobs:", "Marius, lowering his eyelids, in order to keep his tears from flowing, took a step forward and murmured between lips convulsively contracted to repress his sobs:", "Marius, lowering his eyelids, in order to keep his tears from flowing, took a step forward and murmured between lips convulsively contracted to repress his sobs:", "Cosette, who only understood in a very confused manner, redoubled her caresses, as though she desired to pay Marius\u2019 debt.", "At that word which Jean Valjean had just uttered once more, all that was swelling Marius\u2019 heart found vent.", "And she laughingly made a movement to lift the old man in her arms.", "And she laughingly made a movement to lift the old man in her arms.", "And she laughingly made a movement to lift the old man in her arms.", "And she laughingly made a movement to lift the old man in her arms.", "And she laughingly made a movement to lift the old man in her arms.", "And she laughingly made a movement to lift the old man in her arms.", "And she laughingly made a movement to lift the old man in her arms.", "The tear did not fall, it retreated, and Jean Valjean replaced it with a smile.", "The tear did not fall, it retreated, and Jean Valjean replaced it with a smile.", "The tear did not fall, it retreated, and Jean Valjean replaced it with a smile.", "The tear did not fall, it retreated, and Jean Valjean replaced it with a smile.", "The tear did not fall, it retreated, and Jean Valjean replaced it with a smile.", "Marius stepped up to the doctor. He addressed to him only this single word:", "Marius stepped up to the doctor. He addressed to him only this single word:", "Jean Valjean turned to Cosette. He began to gaze at her as though he wished to retain her features for eternity.", "Then his chest sank in, his head wavered, as though the intoxication of the tomb were seizing hold upon him.", "Jean Valjean rallied after this semi-swoon, shook his brow as though to make the shadows fall away from it and became almost perfectly lucid once more.", "Jean Valjean rallied after this semi-swoon, shook his brow as though to make the shadows fall away from it and became almost perfectly lucid once more.", " said Leslie; \u201cbut of course if you really wish me \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " said Leslie; \u201cbut of course if you really wish me \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " said Leslie; \u201cbut of course if you really wish me \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " said Leslie; \u201cbut of course if you really wish me \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " said Leslie; \u201cbut of course if you really wish me \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", " said Leslie; \u201cbut of course if you really wish me \u2014 \u2014 \u201d", "Leslie walked to her own side of the room. She had taken a deep interest in Annie; and Annie\u2019s words cut her to the heart.", "Leslie walked to her own side of the room. She had taken a deep interest in Annie; and Annie\u2019s words cut her to the heart.", "Leslie walked to her own side of the room. She had taken a deep interest in Annie; and Annie\u2019s words cut her to the heart.", "Leslie was just closing the door behind her, when Annie called after her.", "The unexpected words of spirit caused Annie to become a little less rude.", "The unexpected words of spirit caused Annie to become a little less rude.", " answered Jane. She turned back, ran down the corridor, and knocked at Annie\u2019s door.", " answered Jane. She turned back, ran down the corridor, and knocked at Annie\u2019s door.", " answered Jane. She turned back, ran down the corridor, and knocked at Annie\u2019s door.", " answered Jane. She turned back, ran down the corridor, and knocked at Annie\u2019s door.", " answered Jane. She turned back, ran down the corridor, and knocked at Annie\u2019s door.", " answered Jane. She turned back, ran down the corridor, and knocked at Annie\u2019s door.", " answered Jane. She turned back, ran down the corridor, and knocked at Annie\u2019s door.", " answered Jane. She turned back, ran down the corridor, and knocked at Annie\u2019s door.", " answered Jane. She turned back, ran down the corridor, and knocked at Annie\u2019s door.", " answered Jane. She turned back, ran down the corridor, and knocked at Annie\u2019s door.", " answered Jane. She turned back, ran down the corridor, and knocked at Annie\u2019s door.", " answered Jane. She turned back, ran down the corridor, and knocked at Annie\u2019s door.", " answered Jane. She turned back, ran down the corridor, and knocked at Annie\u2019s door.", " answered Jane. She turned back, ran down the corridor, and knocked at Annie\u2019s door.", " answered Jane. She turned back, ran down the corridor, and knocked at Annie\u2019s door.", " answered Jane. She turned back, ran down the corridor, and knocked at Annie\u2019s door.", "Jane rattled the handle impatiently. It wanted but two minutes to the half-hour; already she and Leslie would be late.", "Still there was no response. Jane stooped, and applied her eye to the keyhole, but she could see nothing within. In despair she came back and joined Leslie.", "Still there was no response. Jane stooped, and applied her eye to the keyhole, but she could see nothing within. In despair she came back and joined Leslie.", "Still there was no response. Jane stooped, and applied her eye to the keyhole, but she could see nothing within. In despair she came back and joined Leslie.", "Still there was no response. Jane stooped, and applied her eye to the keyhole, but she could see nothing within. In despair she came back and joined Leslie.", "But Marjorie and Eileen had already departed, and Leslie and Jane found themselves among the last students to arrive at the great East Hall.", "But Marjorie and Eileen had already departed, and Leslie and Jane found themselves among the last students to arrive at the great East Hall.", "But Marjorie and Eileen had already departed, and Leslie and Jane found themselves among the last students to arrive at the great East Hall.", " said the voice of the indignant chairwoman. Miss Lauderdale, after a pause, during which her kind eyes were fixed on Belle\u2019s excited face, spoke:", " said the voice of the indignant chairwoman. Miss Lauderdale, after a pause, during which her kind eyes were fixed on Belle\u2019s excited face, spoke:", " said the voice of the indignant chairwoman. Miss Lauderdale, after a pause, during which her kind eyes were fixed on Belle\u2019s excited face, spoke:", "It was past ten o\u2019clock when she left the hall. Just as she was doing so Miss Frere came up.", "It was past ten o\u2019clock when she left the hall. Just as she was doing so Miss Frere came up.", " replied Leslie, distress now in her tone.", " replied Leslie, distress now in her tone.", "Oh, that manner, I could see in my visitor\u2019s face, and not a little else besides!", "Oh, that manner, I could see in my visitor\u2019s face, and not a little else besides!", "Oh, that manner, I could see in my visitor\u2019s face, and not a little else besides!", "Oh, that manner, I could see in my visitor\u2019s face, and not a little else besides!", "Oh, that manner, I could see in my visitor\u2019s face, and not a little else besides!", "I winced at the fair show of the scene in Mrs. Grose\u2019s face; she looked for a minute as if she sharply saw them together.", "I winced at the fair show of the scene in Mrs. Grose\u2019s face; she looked for a minute as if she sharply saw them together.", "I winced at the fair show of the scene in Mrs. Grose\u2019s face; she looked for a minute as if she sharply saw them together.", "I winced at the fair show of the scene in Mrs. Grose\u2019s face; she looked for a minute as if she sharply saw them together.", "I winced at the fair show of the scene in Mrs. Grose\u2019s face; she looked for a minute as if she sharply saw them together.", "I winced at the fair show of the scene in Mrs. Grose\u2019s face; she looked for a minute as if she sharply saw them together.", "I winced at the fair show of the scene in Mrs. Grose\u2019s face; she looked for a minute as if she sharply saw them together.", " I laughed, \u201c \u2014 of proving it! But that doesn\u2019t matter. What Flora wants, of course, is to get rid of me.\u201d", " I laughed, \u201c \u2014 of proving it! But that doesn\u2019t matter. What Flora wants, of course, is to get rid of me.\u201d", " I laughed, \u201c \u2014 of proving it! But that doesn\u2019t matter. What Flora wants, of course, is to get rid of me.\u201d", "Mrs. Grose looked hard, through the window, at the gray, gathering day.", "Mrs. Grose looked hard, through the window, at the gray, gathering day.", "Mrs. Grose looked hard, through the window, at the gray, gathering day.", "Mrs. Grose looked hard, through the window, at the gray, gathering day.", "Mrs. Grose looked hard, through the window, at the gray, gathering day.", "Mrs. Grose looked hard, through the window, at the gray, gathering day.", "Mrs. Grose looked hard, through the window, at the gray, gathering day.", "Mrs. Grose looked hard, through the window, at the gray, gathering day.", "Mrs. Grose looked hard, through the window, at the gray, gathering day.", "Mrs. Grose looked hard, through the window, at the gray, gathering day.", "Mrs. Grose looked hard, through the window, at the gray, gathering day.", " So I put it before her, but she continued for a little so inscrutably embarrassed that I came again to her aid.", " She held me a moment with heavy eyes, then brought out the rest. \u201cYour idea\u2019s the right one. I myself, miss \u2014 \u201d", " She held me a moment with heavy eyes, then brought out the rest. \u201cYour idea\u2019s the right one. I myself, miss \u2014 \u201d", " She held me a moment with heavy eyes, then brought out the rest. \u201cYour idea\u2019s the right one. I myself, miss \u2014 \u201d", "It was quite in another manner that I, for my part, let myself go.", "It was quite in another manner that I, for my part, let myself go.", "It was quite in another manner that I, for my part, let myself go.", "She sprang up again at this, drying her eyes with a groan.", "\u201cAbout you, miss \u2014 since you must have it. It\u2019s beyond everything, for a young lady; and I can\u2019t think wherever she must have picked up \u2014 \u201d", " the poor woman went on while, with the same movement, she glanced, on my dressing table, at the face of my watch.", " the poor woman went on while, with the same movement, she glanced, on my dressing table, at the face of my watch.", " I seized her almost with joy. \u201cThen, in spite of yesterday, you believe \u2014 \u201d", " Her simple description of them required, in the light of her expression, to be carried no further, and she gave me the whole thing as she had never done.", "I now perceived still more how she had been beating about the bush and how weary at last it had made her.", " We could only exchange, on this, one of our deeper mutual soundings, and it was Mrs. Grose who first brought up the plumb with an almost elated", " We could only exchange, on this, one of our deeper mutual soundings, and it was Mrs. Grose who first brought up the plumb with an almost elated", " We could only exchange, on this, one of our deeper mutual soundings, and it was Mrs. Grose who first brought up the plumb with an almost elated", "They proved to be so indeed, but she could still blush, almost, to show it.", "She couldn\u2019t know my reasons for a calmness after all pretty shallow; so I showed them off as I might.", "She couldn\u2019t know my reasons for a calmness after all pretty shallow; so I showed them off as I might.", "I went in with my light and found him, in bed, very wide awake, but very much at his ease.", "I went in with my light and found him, in bed, very wide awake, but very much at his ease.", "I went in with my light and found him, in bed, very wide awake, but very much at his ease.", "I went in with my light and found him, in bed, very wide awake, but very much at his ease.", "I went in with my light and found him, in bed, very wide awake, but very much at his ease.", "I went in with my light and found him, in bed, very wide awake, but very much at his ease.", "I went in with my light and found him, in bed, very wide awake, but very much at his ease.", "I fairly held my breath a minute, and even from my glimmering taper there was light enough to show how he smiled up at me from his pillow.", "I fairly held my breath a minute, and even from my glimmering taper there was light enough to show how he smiled up at me from his pillow.", "I fairly held my breath a minute, and even from my glimmering taper there was light enough to show how he smiled up at me from his pillow.", "I fairly held my breath a minute, and even from my glimmering taper there was light enough to show how he smiled up at me from his pillow.", "I fairly held my breath a minute, and even from my glimmering taper there was light enough to show how he smiled up at me from his pillow.", "I fairly held my breath a minute, and even from my glimmering taper there was light enough to show how he smiled up at me from his pillow.", "I fairly held my breath a minute, and even from my glimmering taper there was light enough to show how he smiled up at me from his pillow.", "I felt that I didn\u2019t know so well as Miles, and I took temporary refuge.", "I felt that I didn\u2019t know so well as Miles, and I took temporary refuge.", "I felt that I didn\u2019t know so well as Miles, and I took temporary refuge.", "I was silent a little, and it was I, now, I think, who changed color.", "The exultation with which he uttered this helped me somehow, for the instant, to meet him rather more.", "The exultation with which he uttered this helped me somehow, for the instant, to meet him rather more.", "The exultation with which he uttered this helped me somehow, for the instant, to meet him rather more.", "The exultation with which he uttered this helped me somehow, for the instant, to meet him rather more.", "The exultation with which he uttered this helped me somehow, for the instant, to meet him rather more.", "\u201cThe things you\u2019ve never told me. To make up his mind what to do with you. He can\u2019t send you back \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cThe things you\u2019ve never told me. To make up his mind what to do with you. He can\u2019t send you back \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cThe things you\u2019ve never told me. To make up his mind what to do with you. He can\u2019t send you back \u2014 \u201d", "He turned off a little, facing round toward the wall and holding up his hand to look at as one had seen sick children look.", "He turned off a little, facing round toward the wall and holding up his hand to look at as one had seen sick children look.", "He turned off a little, facing round toward the wall and holding up his hand to look at as one had seen sick children look.", "He looked round at me now, as if in recognition of my understanding him; then ever so gently,", "He looked round at me now, as if in recognition of my understanding him; then ever so gently,", "For some time he was silent, but he continued to meet my eyes.", " \u2014 oh, I brought it out now even if I should go too far \u2014", " Then, as she released me, I made it out to her, made it out perhaps only now with full coherency even to myself.", " Then, as she released me, I made it out to her, made it out perhaps only now with full coherency even to myself.", " Unutterable still, for me, was the stupefaction of it.", " I was conscious as I spoke that I looked prodigious things, for I got the slow reflection of them in my companion\u2019s face.", " I was conscious as I spoke that I looked prodigious things, for I got the slow reflection of them in my companion\u2019s face.", " I was conscious as I spoke that I looked prodigious things, for I got the slow reflection of them in my companion\u2019s face.", " I was conscious as I spoke that I looked prodigious things, for I got the slow reflection of them in my companion\u2019s face.", " I was conscious as I spoke that I looked prodigious things, for I got the slow reflection of them in my companion\u2019s face.", "This drew from me, in the state of my nerves, a flash of impatience.", "This drew from me, in the state of my nerves, a flash of impatience.", "This drew from me, in the state of my nerves, a flash of impatience.", "This drew from me, in the state of my nerves, a flash of impatience.", "This drew from me, in the state of my nerves, a flash of impatience.", "This drew from me, in the state of my nerves, a flash of impatience.", "Mrs. Grose was not too bewildered instinctively to protest.", "Mrs. Grose was not too bewildered instinctively to protest.", "Mrs. Grose was not too bewildered instinctively to protest.", "Mrs. Grose was not too bewildered instinctively to protest.", "Mrs. Grose was not too bewildered instinctively to protest.", "Mrs. Grose was not too bewildered instinctively to protest.", "Mrs. Grose was not too bewildered instinctively to protest.", "Mrs. Grose was not too bewildered instinctively to protest.", "Mrs. Grose was not too bewildered instinctively to protest.", "Mrs. Grose was not too bewildered instinctively to protest.", "Mrs. Grose, at this, fixed her eyes a minute on the ground; then at last raising them,", "Mrs. Grose, at this, fixed her eyes a minute on the ground; then at last raising them,", "Mrs. Grose, at this, fixed her eyes a minute on the ground; then at last raising them,", "Mrs. Grose, at this, fixed her eyes a minute on the ground; then at last raising them,", "Mrs. Grose, at this, fixed her eyes a minute on the ground; then at last raising them,", " I now recognized to what I had at last, stroke by stroke, brought the victim of my confidence, for she quite visibly weighed this.", " I now recognized to what I had at last, stroke by stroke, brought the victim of my confidence, for she quite visibly weighed this.", " I now recognized to what I had at last, stroke by stroke, brought the victim of my confidence, for she quite visibly weighed this.", " I now recognized to what I had at last, stroke by stroke, brought the victim of my confidence, for she quite visibly weighed this.", " She once more took my hand in both her own, holding it as tight as if to fortify me against the increase of alarm I might draw from this disclosure.", " She once more took my hand in both her own, holding it as tight as if to fortify me against the increase of alarm I might draw from this disclosure.", " She once more took my hand in both her own, holding it as tight as if to fortify me against the increase of alarm I might draw from this disclosure.", "So, for a little, we faced it once more together; and I found absolutely a degree of help in seeing it now so straight.", "So, for a little, we faced it once more together; and I found absolutely a degree of help in seeing it now so straight.", " She appeared to assent to this, but still only in silence; seeing which I went on:", " She appeared to assent to this, but still only in silence; seeing which I went on:", " She appeared to assent to this, but still only in silence; seeing which I went on:", "Mrs. Grose\u2019s face signified that it had been indeed, but she said at the same time:", "Mrs. Grose\u2019s face signified that it had been indeed, but she said at the same time:", "Mrs. Grose\u2019s face signified that it had been indeed, but she said at the same time:", "Mrs. Grose\u2019s face signified that it had been indeed, but she said at the same time:", "Mrs. Grose\u2019s face signified that it had been indeed, but she said at the same time:", "Mrs. Grose\u2019s face signified that it had been indeed, but she said at the same time:", " Now suddenly there came a rap at the door and the maid said,", " Now suddenly there came a rap at the door and the maid said,", " So the maid let her in, and when she looked upon Ali and he upon her, he said,", " So the maid let her in, and when she looked upon Ali and he upon her, he said,", " So the maid let her in, and when she looked upon Ali and he upon her, he said,", " So the maid let her in, and when she looked upon Ali and he upon her, he said,", " Then he set out rejoicing, to return to the barrack of the Forty. On his way he met a sweetmeat seller, who was beating hand upon hand and saying,", " Then he set out rejoicing, to return to the barrack of the Forty. On his way he met a sweetmeat seller, who was beating hand upon hand and saying,", " Then he set out rejoicing, to return to the barrack of the Forty. On his way he met a sweetmeat seller, who was beating hand upon hand and saying,", " Then he set out rejoicing, to return to the barrack of the Forty. On his way he met a sweetmeat seller, who was beating hand upon hand and saying,", " Then he set out rejoicing, to return to the barrack of the Forty. On his way he met a sweetmeat seller, who was beating hand upon hand and saying,", " Then he set out rejoicing, to return to the barrack of the Forty. On his way he met a sweetmeat seller, who was beating hand upon hand and saying,", " Then he brought out sweetmeats from his breast-pocket[FN#257] and gave them to the sweetmeat-seller, saying,", " So they returned to the barrack, where they found Ahmad al-Danaf, who greeted Ali and enquired if he had brought the dress. He replied,", " So they returned to the barrack, where they found Ahmad al-Danaf, who greeted Ali and enquired if he had brought the dress. He replied,", " So they returned to the barrack, where they found Ahmad al-Danaf, who greeted Ali and enquired if he had brought the dress. He replied,", " So they returned to the barrack, where they found Ahmad al-Danaf, who greeted Ali and enquired if he had brought the dress. He replied,", " So they returned to the barrack, where they found Ahmad al-Danaf, who greeted Ali and enquired if he had brought the dress. He replied,", " So they returned to the barrack, where they found Ahmad al-Danaf, who greeted Ali and enquired if he had brought the dress. He replied,", " So they returned to the barrack, where they found Ahmad al-Danaf, who greeted Ali and enquired if he had brought the dress. He replied,", " asked the Caliph. So Ali related to him all that had passed, from first to last, and the Caliph said,", " asked the Caliph. So Ali related to him all that had passed, from first to last, and the Caliph said,", " asked the Caliph. So Ali related to him all that had passed, from first to last, and the Caliph said,", " asked the Caliph. So Ali related to him all that had passed, from first to last, and the Caliph said,", " asked the Caliph. So Ali related to him all that had passed, from first to last, and the Caliph said,", " asked the Caliph. So Ali related to him all that had passed, from first to last, and the Caliph said,", " asked the Caliph. So Ali related to him all that had passed, from first to last, and the Caliph said,", " asked the Caliph. So Ali related to him all that had passed, from first to last, and the Caliph said,", " asked the Caliph. So Ali related to him all that had passed, from first to last, and the Caliph said,", " asked the Caliph. So Ali related to him all that had passed, from first to last, and the Caliph said,", " She also appointed him her guardian to consent to her marriage with the Cairene, to whom he gave the Jew\u2019s palace and all its contents, saying,", " She also appointed him her guardian to consent to her marriage with the Cairene, to whom he gave the Jew\u2019s palace and all its contents, saying,", " She also appointed him her guardian to consent to her marriage with the Cairene, to whom he gave the Jew\u2019s palace and all its contents, saying,", " She also appointed him her guardian to consent to her marriage with the Cairene, to whom he gave the Jew\u2019s palace and all its contents, saying,", " She also appointed him her guardian to consent to her marriage with the Cairene, to whom he gave the Jew\u2019s palace and all its contents, saying,", " She also appointed him her guardian to consent to her marriage with the Cairene, to whom he gave the Jew\u2019s palace and all its contents, saying,", " She also appointed him her guardian to consent to her marriage with the Cairene, to whom he gave the Jew\u2019s palace and all its contents, saying,", " She also appointed him her guardian to consent to her marriage with the Cairene, to whom he gave the Jew\u2019s palace and all its contents, saying,", " When the report of this reached Ardashir he rose from his carpet-bed, and going in to his father, kissed ground[FN#263] between his hands and said,", " When the report of this reached Ardashir he rose from his carpet-bed, and going in to his father, kissed ground[FN#263] between his hands and said,", " When the report of this reached Ardashir he rose from his carpet-bed, and going in to his father, kissed ground[FN#263] between his hands and said,", " When the report of this reached Ardashir he rose from his carpet-bed, and going in to his father, kissed ground[FN#263] between his hands and said,", " When the report of this reached Ardashir he rose from his carpet-bed, and going in to his father, kissed ground[FN#263] between his hands and said,", " When the report of this reached Ardashir he rose from his carpet-bed, and going in to his father, kissed ground[FN#263] between his hands and said,", " When the report of this reached Ardashir he rose from his carpet-bed, and going in to his father, kissed ground[FN#263] between his hands and said,", " When the report of this reached Ardashir he rose from his carpet-bed, and going in to his father, kissed ground[FN#263] between his hands and said,", " When the report of this reached Ardashir he rose from his carpet-bed, and going in to his father, kissed ground[FN#263] between his hands and said,", " When the report of this reached Ardashir he rose from his carpet-bed, and going in to his father, kissed ground[FN#263] between his hands and said,", " When the report of this reached Ardashir he rose from his carpet-bed, and going in to his father, kissed ground[FN#263] between his hands and said,", "When he ended his verse he swooned away and the Wazir sprinkled rose-water on him, till the Prince came to himself, when the Minister said to him,", "When he ended his verse he swooned away and the Wazir sprinkled rose-water on him, till the Prince came to himself, when the Minister said to him,", "When he ended his verse he swooned away and the Wazir sprinkled rose-water on him, till the Prince came to himself, when the Minister said to him,", "When he ended his verse he swooned away and the Wazir sprinkled rose-water on him, till the Prince came to himself, when the Minister said to him,", "When he ended his verse he swooned away and the Wazir sprinkled rose-water on him, till the Prince came to himself, when the Minister said to him,", "The different men questioned chuckled, and one oracular-looking old fellow spat, wiped his lips on the back of his hand, stared out to sea, and said gruffly, -- ", " replied Dick humbly, and the men tramped on with a couple of open-mouthed, barefooted boys following them to stare at their cutlasses and pistols.", "There was nowhere else to search as far as Gurr could see, save the little farm in the hollow, and the black-looking stone house up on the hill among the trees.", "There was nowhere else to search as far as Gurr could see, save the little farm in the hollow, and the black-looking stone house up on the hill among the trees.", "There was nowhere else to search as far as Gurr could see, save the little farm in the hollow, and the black-looking stone house up on the hill among the trees.", "There was nowhere else to search as far as Gurr could see, save the little farm in the hollow, and the black-looking stone house up on the hill among the trees.", " continued the master, turning back to where the men were waiting, and unconsciously brushing against the bush behind which the middy had hidden himself,", " continued the master, turning back to where the men were waiting, and unconsciously brushing against the bush behind which the middy had hidden himself,", " continued the master, turning back to where the men were waiting, and unconsciously brushing against the bush behind which the middy had hidden himself,", " continued the master, turning back to where the men were waiting, and unconsciously brushing against the bush behind which the middy had hidden himself,", " continued the master, turning back to where the men were waiting, and unconsciously brushing against the bush behind which the middy had hidden himself,", " continued the master, turning back to where the men were waiting, and unconsciously brushing against the bush behind which the middy had hidden himself,", " continued the master, turning back to where the men were waiting, and unconsciously brushing against the bush behind which the middy had hidden himself,", " continued the master, turning back to where the men were waiting, and unconsciously brushing against the bush behind which the middy had hidden himself,", "Jemmy Dadd's countenance changed from its vacant aspect to one full of cunning, as the party from the cutter moved off, but it became dull and semi-idiotic again, for Gurr turned sharply round.", "Jemmy Dadd's countenance changed from its vacant aspect to one full of cunning, as the party from the cutter moved off, but it became dull and semi-idiotic again, for Gurr turned sharply round.", "Dick followed last, shaking his head, and looking very much dissatisfied, or kept on looking back at Jemmy, who stood like a statue, resting his chin upon the shaft of his pitchfork, watching him go away.", "Gurr saluted, and stated his business, while the baronet, who had turned sallower and more careworn than his lot drew a breath full of relief.", "Gurr saluted, and stated his business, while the baronet, who had turned sallower and more careworn than his lot drew a breath full of relief.", "Gurr saluted, and stated his business, while the baronet, who had turned sallower and more careworn than his lot drew a breath full of relief.", "Gurr saluted, and stated his business, while the baronet, who had turned sallower and more careworn than his lot drew a breath full of relief.", "Gurr saluted, and stated his business, while the baronet, who had turned sallower and more careworn than his lot drew a breath full of relief.", "Gurr saluted, and stated his business, while the baronet, who had turned sallower and more careworn than his lot drew a breath full of relief.", "Gurr saluted, and stated his business, while the baronet, who had turned sallower and more careworn than his lot drew a breath full of relief.", "Gurr saluted, and stated his business, while the baronet, who had turned sallower and more careworn than his lot drew a breath full of relief.", "Gurr saluted, and stated his business, while the baronet, who had turned sallower and more careworn than his lot drew a breath full of relief.", "Gurr saluted, and stated his business, while the baronet, who had turned sallower and more careworn than his lot drew a breath full of relief.", "Gurr saluted, and stated his business, while the baronet, who had turned sallower and more careworn than his lot drew a breath full of relief.", "Sir Risdon dared not trust himself to speak, but darted an agonised glance at his wife.", "Sir Risdon dared not trust himself to speak, but darted an agonised glance at his wife.", "Sir Risdon dared not trust himself to speak, but darted an agonised glance at his wife.", "Sir Risdon dared not trust himself to speak, but darted an agonised glance at his wife.", "He spoke unwittingly in a natural key. Robin turned round upon him very shrewdly.", "He spoke unwittingly in a natural key. Robin turned round upon him very shrewdly.", "He spoke unwittingly in a natural key. Robin turned round upon him very shrewdly.", "He spoke unwittingly in a natural key. Robin turned round upon him very shrewdly.", "He spoke unwittingly in a natural key. Robin turned round upon him very shrewdly.", "He spoke unwittingly in a natural key. Robin turned round upon him very shrewdly.", "He spoke unwittingly in a natural key. Robin turned round upon him very shrewdly.", "The wizard hastily drew near and pretended to peer into the glass.", " rent the air, and added to the clangor of bells and trumpetings. As the Squire and Robin looked forth they beheld a flying crowd of men and women, all running and shouting.", " rent the air, and added to the clangor of bells and trumpetings. As the Squire and Robin looked forth they beheld a flying crowd of men and women, all running and shouting.", "Before them fled the stroller and his three sons, capless and terrified. The old man's triangle had been torn from him and was being jangled now by Nottingham fingers.", " cried out the Squire, authoritatively, and he blew twice on a silver whistle which hung at his belt.", "The strollers rushed at once toward the old man, and faced their enemies resolutely when they had gained his side. They were out of breath, and their story was a confused one.", " said the little stroller. \"And then they became vexed, and would have snatched your purse from us. So my brother did stow the pennies quickly into his wallet, and, giving me the purse -- -- \"", " roared the Nottingham wrestler, pushing his way to the front, \"you little viper, so I snatched at him to give him the whipping he deserved, when -- -- \"", " he called; and the Gamewell men who had answered to his first whistling, now lustily threw themselves upon the back of the mob.", " he called; and the Gamewell men who had answered to his first whistling, now lustily threw themselves upon the back of the mob.", " he called; and the Gamewell men who had answered to his first whistling, now lustily threw themselves upon the back of the mob.", " he called; and the Gamewell men who had answered to his first whistling, now lustily threw themselves upon the back of the mob.", " he called; and the Gamewell men who had answered to his first whistling, now lustily threw themselves upon the back of the mob.", "The Squire helped to thrust them all in and entered swiftly himself. Then he pulled down the flap of canvas, hoping that thus they might not be espied.", "The noise without showed no abatement. The fighting was nearer to the tent, and the bodies of the combatants bumped ever and anon heavily against the yielding canvas.", "The noise without showed no abatement. The fighting was nearer to the tent, and the bodies of the combatants bumped ever and anon heavily against the yielding canvas.", "The noise without showed no abatement. The fighting was nearer to the tent, and the bodies of the combatants bumped ever and anon heavily against the yielding canvas.", "The noise without showed no abatement. The fighting was nearer to the tent, and the bodies of the combatants bumped ever and anon heavily against the yielding canvas.", "Robin, still brandishing his hideous skeleton, wished to pursue the beaten and flying rabble; but the Squire counselled prudence.", "Robin, still brandishing his hideous skeleton, wished to pursue the beaten and flying rabble; but the Squire counselled prudence.", "Robin, still brandishing his hideous skeleton, wished to pursue the beaten and flying rabble; but the Squire counselled prudence.", "Montfichet called out for Robin to give him an arm. The Squire, now that the danger was over, felt the reaction; and he had strange pains about his breast.", "Montfichet called out for Robin to give him an arm. The Squire, now that the danger was over, felt the reaction; and he had strange pains about his breast.", "The strollers and the Squire's retainers had been told to find refreshment with the Sheriff's men-at-arms in the buttery. Robin pleaded, however, with the Squire for little Will to be left with them.", "The strollers and the Squire's retainers had been told to find refreshment with the Sheriff's men-at-arms in the buttery. Robin pleaded, however, with the Squire for little Will to be left with them.", "The strollers and the Squire's retainers had been told to find refreshment with the Sheriff's men-at-arms in the buttery. Robin pleaded, however, with the Squire for little Will to be left with them.", "The strollers and the Squire's retainers had been told to find refreshment with the Sheriff's men-at-arms in the buttery. Robin pleaded, however, with the Squire for little Will to be left with them.", "The strollers and the Squire's retainers had been told to find refreshment with the Sheriff's men-at-arms in the buttery. Robin pleaded, however, with the Squire for little Will to be left with them.", "The strollers and the Squire's retainers had been told to find refreshment with the Sheriff's men-at-arms in the buttery. Robin pleaded, however, with the Squire for little Will to be left with them.", "The strollers and the Squire's retainers had been told to find refreshment with the Sheriff's men-at-arms in the buttery. Robin pleaded, however, with the Squire for little Will to be left with them.", "The strollers and the Squire's retainers had been told to find refreshment with the Sheriff's men-at-arms in the buttery. Robin pleaded, however, with the Squire for little Will to be left with them.", "The strollers and the Squire's retainers had been told to find refreshment with the Sheriff's men-at-arms in the buttery. Robin pleaded, however, with the Squire for little Will to be left with them.", "The strollers and the Squire's retainers had been told to find refreshment with the Sheriff's men-at-arms in the buttery. Robin pleaded, however, with the Squire for little Will to be left with them.", "The Squire's voice was sad. He held Robin's hand affectionately, as the latter continued his efforts to bring back warmth to him.", "The Squire's voice was sad. He held Robin's hand affectionately, as the latter continued his efforts to bring back warmth to him.", "He found Izzy and Randolph at the restaurant across from Mother Corey's. Izzy grinned suddenly at the sight of the uniform.", "Gordon got up, grimacing at the obvious dismissal. But the publisher motioned him back again.", "Gordon got up, grimacing at the obvious dismissal. But the publisher motioned him back again.", "She studied it under the glare of the single bulb, and then turned to her room. She was back a few seconds later with a small purse.", "She studied it under the glare of the single bulb, and then turned to her room. She was back a few seconds later with a small purse.", "She studied it under the glare of the single bulb, and then turned to her room. She was back a few seconds later with a small purse.", " she said thickly. \"And -- something else. I guess I was going to give it to you anyway. I was afraid someone else might find it -- \"", "Izzy had co-operated -- reluctantly, until Gordon was able to convince him that it was the people who paid his salary. Then he nodded.", "Izzy had co-operated -- reluctantly, until Gordon was able to convince him that it was the people who paid his salary. Then he nodded.", "Gordon turned his entire pay over to Sheila; at current prices, it would barely keep them in food for a week.", "Gordon turned his entire pay over to Sheila; at current prices, it would barely keep them in food for a week.", "She started to protest, then let him take over.", "Izzy's pock-marked face soured for a second as he stared at Gordon.", "There were about thirty cops inside, gathered around Mayor Wayne, with Trench standing at one side. The fools had obviously expected the machine gun to do all the work.", "There were about thirty cops inside, gathered around Mayor Wayne, with Trench standing at one side. The fools had obviously expected the machine gun to do all the work.", "There were about thirty cops inside, gathered around Mayor Wayne, with Trench standing at one side. The fools had obviously expected the machine gun to do all the work.", "There were about thirty cops inside, gathered around Mayor Wayne, with Trench standing at one side. The fools had obviously expected the machine gun to do all the work.", " Mother Corey wheezed. He was puffing now, mopping rivulets of perspiration from his face.", " Mother Corey wheezed. He was puffing now, mopping rivulets of perspiration from his face.", "Gordon was staring back at the straggling of trucks he could see beginning to break away. The raid was over, and the Legals had lost. Trench had tricked him.", "Gordon was staring back at the straggling of trucks he could see beginning to break away. The raid was over, and the Legals had lost. Trench had tricked him.", "Gordon was staring back at the straggling of trucks he could see beginning to break away. The raid was over, and the Legals had lost. Trench had tricked him.", "He picked up a copy of Randolph's new little Truth and pointed to the headline: SECURITY DENOUNCES RAPE OF MARSPORT!", "He picked up a copy of Randolph's new little Truth and pointed to the headline: SECURITY DENOUNCES RAPE OF MARSPORT!", "He picked up a copy of Randolph's new little Truth and pointed to the headline: SECURITY DENOUNCES RAPE OF MARSPORT!", "He crushed the paper slowly, tearing it to bits with his clenched hands; he'd swallowed the implication that the Legals were Security...", "Gordon picked up Sheila's gun and buckled it on beside his own. She grabbed at it, but he shoved her back again.", "Gordon picked up Sheila's gun and buckled it on beside his own. She grabbed at it, but he shoved her back again.", "Gordon picked up Sheila's gun and buckled it on beside his own. She grabbed at it, but he shoved her back again.", "Gordon picked up Sheila's gun and buckled it on beside his own. She grabbed at it, but he shoved her back again.", "Randolph's face was still greenish-white, but he straightened and managed a feeble smile.", "Randolph's face was still greenish-white, but he straightened and managed a feeble smile.", "Randolph's face was still greenish-white, but he straightened and managed a feeble smile.", "Izzy stopped and stared at the rabbity, pale little man. Then he let out a sudden yelp of laughter.", "Izzy stopped and stared at the rabbity, pale little man. Then he let out a sudden yelp of laughter.", " he said. He shook his head sadly and went shuffling back to his room, where two of his part-time henchmen were sitting.", " She bent to pick up a shoulder pack and a bag, and her face was normal when she stood up again.", " She bent to pick up a shoulder pack and a bag, and her face was normal when she stood up again.", " She bent to pick up a shoulder pack and a bag, and her face was normal when she stood up again.", "She nodded. \"Yeah, I got him. That's him -- my husband! What's wrong with you, Rusty? You've lost fifty pounds, and -- \"", "She nodded. \"Yeah, I got him. That's him -- my husband! What's wrong with you, Rusty? You've lost fifty pounds, and -- \"", "She nodded. \"Yeah, I got him. That's him -- my husband! What's wrong with you, Rusty? You've lost fifty pounds, and -- \"", "She nodded. \"Yeah, I got him. That's him -- my husband! What's wrong with you, Rusty? You've lost fifty pounds, and -- \"", " His eyes bulged greedily as she dug into a bag and began to drag out the sandwiches she must have packed for the trip. But he shook his head.", " His eyes bulged greedily as she dug into a bag and began to drag out the sandwiches she must have packed for the trip. But he shook his head.", " His eyes bulged greedily as she dug into a bag and began to drag out the sandwiches she must have packed for the trip. But he shook his head.", " He swallowed slowly, as if tasting the food all the way down.", "He shook his head, and started back down the stairs. He hurried down into the basement where Randolph was arranging his mimeograph.", "He shook his head, and started back down the stairs. He hurried down into the basement where Randolph was arranging his mimeograph.", "He shook his head, and started back down the stairs. He hurried down into the basement where Randolph was arranging his mimeograph.", "He shook his head, and started back down the stairs. He hurried down into the basement where Randolph was arranging his mimeograph.", "He shook his head, and started back down the stairs. He hurried down into the basement where Randolph was arranging his mimeograph.", "He shook his head, and started back down the stairs. He hurried down into the basement where Randolph was arranging his mimeograph.", "He shook his head, and started back down the stairs. He hurried down into the basement where Randolph was arranging his mimeograph.", "He shook his head, and started back down the stairs. He hurried down into the basement where Randolph was arranging his mimeograph.", "He shook his head, and started back down the stairs. He hurried down into the basement where Randolph was arranging his mimeograph.", "Rusty and one of Mother Corey's men were on guard, and the others had turned in. Gordon went up the stairs and threw himself onto the bed in disgust.", "Rusty and one of Mother Corey's men were on guard, and the others had turned in. Gordon went up the stairs and threw himself onto the bed in disgust.", "Rusty and one of Mother Corey's men were on guard, and the others had turned in. Gordon went up the stairs and threw himself onto the bed in disgust.", "Rusty and one of Mother Corey's men were on guard, and the others had turned in. Gordon went up the stairs and threw himself onto the bed in disgust.", "Clytemnestra and \u00c6gisthus, who had happened to come out while all this excitement was at its height, found themselves absolutely ignored.", "Clytemnestra and \u00c6gisthus, who had happened to come out while all this excitement was at its height, found themselves absolutely ignored.", "Clytemnestra and \u00c6gisthus, who had happened to come out while all this excitement was at its height, found themselves absolutely ignored.", "Clytemnestra looked, and started violently, as on the mountain-top in question a red tongue of flame shot up through the gathering dusk:", "Clytemnestra looked, and started violently, as on the mountain-top in question a red tongue of flame shot up through the gathering dusk:", "Clytemnestra's sinister smiles always made \u00c6gisthus feel exactly as if something was disagreeing with him -- so he stayed.", "Clytemnestra's sinister smiles always made \u00c6gisthus feel exactly as if something was disagreeing with him -- so he stayed.", "Clytemnestra's sinister smiles always made \u00c6gisthus feel exactly as if something was disagreeing with him -- so he stayed.", "Clytemnestra's sinister smiles always made \u00c6gisthus feel exactly as if something was disagreeing with him -- so he stayed.", "Clytemnestra's sinister smiles always made \u00c6gisthus feel exactly as if something was disagreeing with him -- so he stayed.", "Clytemnestra's sinister smiles always made \u00c6gisthus feel exactly as if something was disagreeing with him -- so he stayed.", "The Chorus, finding it left to them to do the honours, advanced in a row, singing the ode of welcome, which they had had in rehearsal ever since the first year of the war.", "The Chorus, finding it left to them to do the honours, advanced in a row, singing the ode of welcome, which they had had in rehearsal ever since the first year of the war.", "The Chorus, finding it left to them to do the honours, advanced in a row, singing the ode of welcome, which they had had in rehearsal ever since the first year of the war.", "He heard no more of the ode, and the Mayor thought it advisable to roll up his address and take his Corporation home.", "He heard no more of the ode, and the Mayor thought it advisable to roll up his address and take his Corporation home.", "Clytemnestra bowed coldly, and said she was sure it would be vastly amusing. Did the Princess intend giving any public entertainments?", "Clytemnestra bowed coldly, and said she was sure it would be vastly amusing. Did the Princess intend giving any public entertainments?", "The Queen was charmed to hear it; it was so very nice and kind of her, particularly as strangers were apt to find the neighbourhood an unhealthy one.", " the King replied; 'so you noticed that, eh? Well, the reason of that is that those fellows out there have a peculiar sort of way of cutting and slashing, so as to -- -- '", " the King replied; 'so you noticed that, eh? Well, the reason of that is that those fellows out there have a peculiar sort of way of cutting and slashing, so as to -- -- '", " the King replied; 'so you noticed that, eh? Well, the reason of that is that those fellows out there have a peculiar sort of way of cutting and slashing, so as to -- -- '", " the King replied; 'so you noticed that, eh? Well, the reason of that is that those fellows out there have a peculiar sort of way of cutting and slashing, so as to -- -- '", " the King replied; 'so you noticed that, eh? Well, the reason of that is that those fellows out there have a peculiar sort of way of cutting and slashing, so as to -- -- '", "But Clytemnestra suddenly, with a kitten-like girlishness that sat but ill upon her, pounced playfully upon the weapon.", "But Clytemnestra suddenly, with a kitten-like girlishness that sat but ill upon her, pounced playfully upon the weapon.", "But Clytemnestra suddenly, with a kitten-like girlishness that sat but ill upon her, pounced playfully upon the weapon.", "The courtier murmured that it was wonderful to find so long and tedious a journey accomplished in such capital time.", "The courtier murmured that it was wonderful to find so long and tedious a journey accomplished in such capital time.", "The courtier murmured that it was wonderful to find so long and tedious a journey accomplished in such capital time.", " commanded Mr. Wicker. But when Chris attempted to talk of the Jewel Tree, the words would not pass his lips but remained in his mouth like a handful of marbles.", " commanded Mr. Wicker. But when Chris attempted to talk of the Jewel Tree, the words would not pass his lips but remained in his mouth like a handful of marbles.", " commanded Mr. Wicker. But when Chris attempted to talk of the Jewel Tree, the words would not pass his lips but remained in his mouth like a handful of marbles.", " Chris said thoughtfully one afternoon after his lessons and memorizing were over for the day,", " Chris said thoughtfully one afternoon after his lessons and memorizing were over for the day,", " Mr. Wicker agreed, nodding and stretching his feet out toward the fire,", " Mr. Wicker agreed, nodding and stretching his feet out toward the fire,", " Mr. Wicker agreed, nodding and stretching his feet out toward the fire,", "Mr. Wicker waved one hand as much as to say that those who had seen it could believe as they pleased.", "With one of his quick gestures, Mr. Wicker reached down for the rope and was up and out of his chair, all in one movement.", "With one of his quick gestures, Mr. Wicker reached down for the rope and was up and out of his chair, all in one movement.", "\"You shall learn, last of your lessons, a new way of using a lasso. Not lassoing -- \" Mr. Wicker held up a finger to stress his point,", "When the room was satisfactorily arranged, and candles had been lit, Chris returned to stand by the fireplace beside his master, who was turning the rope lightly in his fingers.", "When the room was satisfactorily arranged, and candles had been lit, Chris returned to stand by the fireplace beside his master, who was turning the rope lightly in his fingers.", "When the room was satisfactorily arranged, and candles had been lit, Chris returned to stand by the fireplace beside his master, who was turning the rope lightly in his fingers.", " and as he sat down and took up the two loose ends of rope still remaining, he found that he held not rope ends but two oars.", " and as he sat down and took up the two loose ends of rope still remaining, he found that he held not rope ends but two oars.", " and as he sat down and took up the two loose ends of rope still remaining, he found that he held not rope ends but two oars.", "Grasping the end of one oar, with movements too fast for Chris's eyes to follow, in an instant the boat was a rope again, coiled over Mr. Wicker's arm.", "Grasping the end of one oar, with movements too fast for Chris's eyes to follow, in an instant the boat was a rope again, coiled over Mr. Wicker's arm.", " said Mr. Wicker, and his eyes twinkled with mischief. The rope flew out again, but this time took a strange outline -- the outline of an elephant.", "It was not until long afterward that Alexander learned that for him this youth was the most dangerous of companions.", "It was not until long afterward that Alexander learned that for him this youth was the most dangerous of companions.", "It was not until long afterward that Alexander learned that for him this youth was the most dangerous of companions.", "It was not until long afterward that Alexander learned that for him this youth was the most dangerous of companions.", "She looked at him frankly and cordially, as if he were indeed merely an old friend whom she was glad to meet again.", "She looked at him frankly and cordially, as if he were indeed merely an old friend whom she was glad to meet again.", "She looked at him frankly and cordially, as if he were indeed merely an old friend whom she was glad to meet again.", "She looked at him frankly and cordially, as if he were indeed merely an old friend whom she was glad to meet again.", "She looked at him frankly and cordially, as if he were indeed merely an old friend whom she was glad to meet again.", "She looked at him frankly and cordially, as if he were indeed merely an old friend whom she was glad to meet again.", "\u201cI know. Mainhall offered to take me. But you must know that I\u2019ve been in London several times within the last few years, and you might very well think that just now is a rather inopportune time \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cI know. Mainhall offered to take me. But you must know that I\u2019ve been in London several times within the last few years, and you might very well think that just now is a rather inopportune time \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cI know. Mainhall offered to take me. But you must know that I\u2019ve been in London several times within the last few years, and you might very well think that just now is a rather inopportune time \u2014 \u201d", "\u201cI know. Mainhall offered to take me. But you must know that I\u2019ve been in London several times within the last few years, and you might very well think that just now is a rather inopportune time \u2014 \u201d", "Hilda studied him in wide-eyed astonishment for a moment, and then broke into a low, amused laugh.", "] Then he hailed the speaker and cried out to him, saying,", "] Then he hailed the speaker and cried out to him, saying,", "] Then he hailed the speaker and cried out to him, saying,", "] Then he hailed the speaker and cried out to him, saying,", "] Then he hailed the speaker and cried out to him, saying,", " And when the owner of the voice heard these words, he cried out,", " So he was silent, and the voice again called out to him, saying,", " So he was silent, and the voice again called out to him, saying,", " Hearing this, Sabbah waxed angry; his arrogance and fury redoubled and he said,", " Hearing this, Sabbah waxed angry; his arrogance and fury redoubled and he said,", " Hearing this, Sabbah waxed angry; his arrogance and fury redoubled and he said,", " Hearing this, Sabbah waxed angry; his arrogance and fury redoubled and he said,", " Hearing this, Sabbah waxed angry; his arrogance and fury redoubled and he said,", " Hearing this, Sabbah waxed angry; his arrogance and fury redoubled and he said,", " Hearing this, Sabbah waxed angry; his arrogance and fury redoubled and he said,", " Hearing this, Sabbah waxed angry; his arrogance and fury redoubled and he said,", " Hearing this, Sabbah waxed angry; his arrogance and fury redoubled and he said,", " Hearing this, Sabbah waxed angry; his arrogance and fury redoubled and he said,", " Hearing this, Sabbah waxed angry; his arrogance and fury redoubled and he said,", " Hearing this, Sabbah waxed angry; his arrogance and fury redoubled and he said,", " Hearing this, Sabbah waxed angry; his arrogance and fury redoubled and he said,", " At this Sabbah shrieked aloud and wept and screaming said,", " And he wept and wailed and began reciting these verses,", " So the Badawi farewelled him and took the way for Baghdad, whilst Kanmakan remained behind, saying to himself,", " So the Badawi farewelled him and took the way for Baghdad, whilst Kanmakan remained behind, saying to himself,", " So the Badawi farewelled him and took the way for Baghdad, whilst Kanmakan remained behind, saying to himself,", " So the Badawi farewelled him and took the way for Baghdad, whilst Kanmakan remained behind, saying to himself,", " So the Badawi farewelled him and took the way for Baghdad, whilst Kanmakan remained behind, saying to himself,", " So the Badawi farewelled him and took the way for Baghdad, whilst Kanmakan remained behind, saying to himself,", "Holcroft was now bent upon carrying out his plan as quickly as possible and returning home. He therefore asked,", "Alida averted her face with a sort of shame which a woman feels who admits such a truth.", "Alida averted her face with a sort of shame which a woman feels who admits such a truth.", "His words and manner were another ray of light -- a welcome rift in the black pall that had gathered round her.", "His words and manner were another ray of light -- a welcome rift in the black pall that had gathered round her.", "His words and manner were another ray of light -- a welcome rift in the black pall that had gathered round her.", "\"Come, Tom, no more of that. I'm a plain old farmer that does what he agrees, and that's all there is about it. I've told Alida just what I wished and could do -- \"", "\"Come, Tom, no more of that. I'm a plain old farmer that does what he agrees, and that's all there is about it. I've told Alida just what I wished and could do -- \"", "\"Come, Tom, no more of that. I'm a plain old farmer that does what he agrees, and that's all there is about it. I've told Alida just what I wished and could do -- \"", "\"Come, Tom, no more of that. I'm a plain old farmer that does what he agrees, and that's all there is about it. I've told Alida just what I wished and could do -- \"", "As she turned to leave the room, Holcroft gave her his hand and said kindly,", "As she turned to leave the room, Holcroft gave her his hand and said kindly,", "As she turned to leave the room, Holcroft gave her his hand and said kindly,", "As she turned to leave the room, Holcroft gave her his hand and said kindly,", "As she turned to leave the room, Holcroft gave her his hand and said kindly,", "As she turned to leave the room, Holcroft gave her his hand and said kindly,", "As she turned to leave the room, Holcroft gave her his hand and said kindly,", "As she turned to leave the room, Holcroft gave her his hand and said kindly,", "As she turned to leave the room, Holcroft gave her his hand and said kindly,", "As she turned to leave the room, Holcroft gave her his hand and said kindly,", "When Holcroft briefly made known his errand, the justice gave a great guffaw of laughter and said,", "When Holcroft briefly made known his errand, the justice gave a great guffaw of laughter and said,", "When Holcroft briefly made known his errand, the justice gave a great guffaw of laughter and said,", " replied Harkins, who looked upon Holcroft as a close and, as he would phrase it, no-account farmer, from whom he could never expect even a vote.", " replied Harkins, who looked upon Holcroft as a close and, as he would phrase it, no-account farmer, from whom he could never expect even a vote.", " replied Harkins, who looked upon Holcroft as a close and, as he would phrase it, no-account farmer, from whom he could never expect even a vote.", " replied Harkins, who looked upon Holcroft as a close and, as he would phrase it, no-account farmer, from whom he could never expect even a vote.", " replied Harkins, who looked upon Holcroft as a close and, as he would phrase it, no-account farmer, from whom he could never expect even a vote.", " replied Harkins, who looked upon Holcroft as a close and, as he would phrase it, no-account farmer, from whom he could never expect even a vote.", " replied Harkins, who looked upon Holcroft as a close and, as he would phrase it, no-account farmer, from whom he could never expect even a vote.", " replied Harkins, who looked upon Holcroft as a close and, as he would phrase it, no-account farmer, from whom he could never expect even a vote.", " replied Harkins, who looked upon Holcroft as a close and, as he would phrase it, no-account farmer, from whom he could never expect even a vote.", " replied Harkins, who looked upon Holcroft as a close and, as he would phrase it, no-account farmer, from whom he could never expect even a vote.", "Holcroft, however, maintained his grave manner, and when they reached the almshouse he took Watterly aside and said,", "Holcroft, however, maintained his grave manner, and when they reached the almshouse he took Watterly aside and said,", "Holcroft, however, maintained his grave manner, and when they reached the almshouse he took Watterly aside and said,", "No elixir could have brought hope and courage like that word", "No elixir could have brought hope and courage like that word", "She hesitated and looked for a moment at Holcroft with strange intensity.", " said Holcroft, pressing her hand as he led her to a chair. Watterly again bustled up with congratulations, and then said,", " said Holcroft, pressing her hand as he led her to a chair. Watterly again bustled up with congratulations, and then said,", "The domestic stared at Alida and Holcroft, and then surmising what had taken place, was so excited that she could scarcely wait on the guests.", "The domestic stared at Alida and Holcroft, and then surmising what had taken place, was so excited that she could scarcely wait on the guests.", "The domestic stared at Alida and Holcroft, and then surmising what had taken place, was so excited that she could scarcely wait on the guests.", "The domestic stared at Alida and Holcroft, and then surmising what had taken place, was so excited that she could scarcely wait on the guests.", "The domestic stared at Alida and Holcroft, and then surmising what had taken place, was so excited that she could scarcely wait on the guests.", "Tears rushed to her eyes as she turned them inquiringly to Holcroft to know what she should do.", "Tears rushed to her eyes as she turned them inquiringly to Holcroft to know what she should do.", "On regaining the Mirabelle in a boat made from the magic rope, Chris had reappeared among his friends,", "On regaining the Mirabelle in a boat made from the magic rope, Chris had reappeared among his friends,", "On regaining the Mirabelle in a boat made from the magic rope, Chris had reappeared among his friends,", "On regaining the Mirabelle in a boat made from the magic rope, Chris had reappeared among his friends,", "On regaining the Mirabelle in a boat made from the magic rope, Chris had reappeared among his friends,", "On regaining the Mirabelle in a boat made from the magic rope, Chris had reappeared among his friends,", "Amos need not have been so concerned, for Chris had a good plan. But just at that moment the heat overcame Chris. Putting his head down on his arms, he slept.", "Amos need not have been so concerned, for Chris had a good plan. But just at that moment the heat overcame Chris. Putting his head down on his arms, he slept.", "Amos need not have been so concerned, for Chris had a good plan. But just at that moment the heat overcame Chris. Putting his head down on his arms, he slept.", "Amos need not have been so concerned, for Chris had a good plan. But just at that moment the heat overcame Chris. Putting his head down on his arms, he slept.", "Amos need not have been so concerned, for Chris had a good plan. But just at that moment the heat overcame Chris. Putting his head down on his arms, he slept.", "Amos need not have been so concerned, for Chris had a good plan. But just at that moment the heat overcame Chris. Putting his head down on his arms, he slept.", "The boys counted, and twelve times the low, lovely notes swung out on the air.", "The boys counted, and twelve times the low, lovely notes swung out on the air.", "In spite of the pain Chris managed a grin as he took the handkerchief from his chin to bare the deep, cruel cut.", " Master and pupil looked at one another for a moment, and there was the hint of a wink in Mr. Wicker's right eye, and the vestige of an answer from Chris's left.", " Master and pupil looked at one another for a moment, and there was the hint of a wink in Mr. Wicker's right eye, and the vestige of an answer from Chris's left.", " Master and pupil looked at one another for a moment, and there was the hint of a wink in Mr. Wicker's right eye, and the vestige of an answer from Chris's left.", " Master and pupil looked at one another for a moment, and there was the hint of a wink in Mr. Wicker's right eye, and the vestige of an answer from Chris's left.", " Master and pupil looked at one another for a moment, and there was the hint of a wink in Mr. Wicker's right eye, and the vestige of an answer from Chris's left.", " Master and pupil looked at one another for a moment, and there was the hint of a wink in Mr. Wicker's right eye, and the vestige of an answer from Chris's left.", " Master and pupil looked at one another for a moment, and there was the hint of a wink in Mr. Wicker's right eye, and the vestige of an answer from Chris's left.", " Master and pupil looked at one another for a moment, and there was the hint of a wink in Mr. Wicker's right eye, and the vestige of an answer from Chris's left.", " Master and pupil looked at one another for a moment, and there was the hint of a wink in Mr. Wicker's right eye, and the vestige of an answer from Chris's left.", " he added, and Chris saw fatigue for the first time in his master's face.", " he added, and Chris saw fatigue for the first time in his master's face.", " he added, and Chris saw fatigue for the first time in his master's face.", " Chris assured him. They turned to join Amos.", " Chris assured him. They turned to join Amos.", " Chris assured him. They turned to join Amos.", " Chris assured him. They turned to join Amos.", " Chris assured him. They turned to join Amos.", " Chris assured him. They turned to join Amos.", " Chris assured him. They turned to join Amos.", "He had really a manner of his own, and I could only try to keep up with him.", "He had really a manner of his own, and I could only try to keep up with him.", "He had really a manner of his own, and I could only try to keep up with him.", " My voice trembled so that I felt it impossible to suppress the shake.", " My voice trembled so that I felt it impossible to suppress the shake.", " My voice trembled so that I felt it impossible to suppress the shake.", " My voice trembled so that I felt it impossible to suppress the shake.", " My voice trembled so that I felt it impossible to suppress the shake.", "He looked as if he felt he had succeeded enough to be able still a little to bargain.", "He looked as if he felt he had succeeded enough to be able still a little to bargain.", "He looked as if he felt he had succeeded enough to be able still a little to bargain.", "He looked as if he felt he had succeeded enough to be able still a little to bargain.", "He looked as if he felt he had succeeded enough to be able still a little to bargain.", "He looked as if he felt he had succeeded enough to be able still a little to bargain.", "He looked as if he felt he had succeeded enough to be able still a little to bargain.", "He looked as if he felt he had succeeded enough to be able still a little to bargain.", "He looked as if he felt he had succeeded enough to be able still a little to bargain.", "He looked as if he felt he had succeeded enough to be able still a little to bargain.", "He looked as if he felt he had succeeded enough to be able still a little to bargain.", "He looked as if he felt he had succeeded enough to be able still a little to bargain.", "He looked as if he felt he had succeeded enough to be able still a little to bargain.", " And at the next turning they came to a little house, in the window of which a light was burning.", " And at the next turning they came to a little house, in the window of which a light was burning.", " And at the next turning they came to a little house, in the window of which a light was burning.", " And at the next turning they came to a little house, in the window of which a light was burning.", " And at the next turning they came to a little house, in the window of which a light was burning.", " And at the next turning they came to a little house, in the window of which a light was burning.", " And at the next turning they came to a little house, in the window of which a light was burning.", "They went on for some time, until, sure enough, they came to another house, which also had a light in the window.", "They went on for some time, until, sure enough, they came to another house, which also had a light in the window.", "The poor queen was, indeed, quite worn out; she could hardly stand for fatigue, and in spite of her terror was half anxious to be persuaded.", "The poor queen was, indeed, quite worn out; she could hardly stand for fatigue, and in spite of her terror was half anxious to be persuaded.", "The poor queen was, indeed, quite worn out; she could hardly stand for fatigue, and in spite of her terror was half anxious to be persuaded.", " gone you light the fire and make some coffee. We must eat a good breakfast before we start.'", " gone you light the fire and make some coffee. We must eat a good breakfast before we start.'", " gone you light the fire and make some coffee. We must eat a good breakfast before we start.'", " gone you light the fire and make some coffee. We must eat a good breakfast before we start.'", " gone you light the fire and make some coffee. We must eat a good breakfast before we start.'", " gone you light the fire and make some coffee. We must eat a good breakfast before we start.'", " gone you light the fire and make some coffee. We must eat a good breakfast before we start.'", " gone you light the fire and make some coffee. We must eat a good breakfast before we start.'", " gone you light the fire and make some coffee. We must eat a good breakfast before we start.'", " gone you light the fire and make some coffee. We must eat a good breakfast before we start.'", " gone you light the fire and make some coffee. We must eat a good breakfast before we start.'", " gone you light the fire and make some coffee. We must eat a good breakfast before we start.'", " gone you light the fire and make some coffee. We must eat a good breakfast before we start.'", " gone you light the fire and make some coffee. We must eat a good breakfast before we start.'", " gone you light the fire and make some coffee. We must eat a good breakfast before we start.'", " gone you light the fire and make some coffee. We must eat a good breakfast before we start.'", " said he, taking out his sword; and directly it touched the chain the links fell apart and the princess was free.", " said he, taking out his sword; and directly it touched the chain the links fell apart and the princess was free.", " said he, taking out his sword; and directly it touched the chain the links fell apart and the princess was free.", " said he, taking out his sword; and directly it touched the chain the links fell apart and the princess was free.", " said he, taking out his sword; and directly it touched the chain the links fell apart and the princess was free.", " said he, taking out his sword; and directly it touched the chain the links fell apart and the princess was free.", " said he, taking out his sword; and directly it touched the chain the links fell apart and the princess was free.", " And that was all he would say.", " And that was all he would say.", " And that was all he would say.", " And that was all he would say.", " And that was all he would say.", "When the princess was no longer before his eyes, the prince recollected why he had entered the forest, and made all the haste he could back to the robbers' home.", "When the princess was no longer before his eyes, the prince recollected why he had entered the forest, and made all the haste he could back to the robbers' home.", "The prince wondered for some time whether he should tell her or not, but at last he decided to let her into the secret.", "The prince wondered for some time whether he should tell her or not, but at last he decided to let her into the secret.", "The prince wondered for some time whether he should tell her or not, but at last he decided to let her into the secret.", "The prince wondered for some time whether he should tell her or not, but at last he decided to let her into the secret.", "The prince wondered for some time whether he should tell her or not, but at last he decided to let her into the secret.", "The prince wondered for some time whether he should tell her or not, but at last he decided to let her into the secret.", "The prince wondered for some time whether he should tell her or not, but at last he decided to let her into the secret.", "Immediately he fell asleep; and the robber came in and took away his sword and shirt of mail.", "The prince's blood grew cold at these words. Then a thought struck him, and he turned to his mother:", " he asked sternly. And though she burst into tears and denied it, the prince knew she was not telling the truth.", "The bath-keeper thought it strange that the princess should be betrothed to a blind beggar, but he did as she bade him, and when she saw the prince she cried:", "The bath-keeper thought it strange that the princess should be betrothed to a blind beggar, but he did as she bade him, and when she saw the prince she cried:", "The bath-keeper thought it strange that the princess should be betrothed to a blind beggar, but he did as she bade him, and when she saw the prince she cried:", "The bath-keeper thought it strange that the princess should be betrothed to a blind beggar, but he did as she bade him, and when she saw the prince she cried:", "The bath-keeper thought it strange that the princess should be betrothed to a blind beggar, but he did as she bade him, and when she saw the prince she cried:", "The bath-keeper thought it strange that the princess should be betrothed to a blind beggar, but he did as she bade him, and when she saw the prince she cried:", "The bath-keeper thought it strange that the princess should be betrothed to a blind beggar, but he did as she bade him, and when she saw the prince she cried:", "Two ravens were perched on a bush near by, and the prince, who could understand bird language, heard one of them say:", "Two ravens were perched on a bush near by, and the prince, who could understand bird language, heard one of them say:", "Two ravens were perched on a bush near by, and the prince, who could understand bird language, heard one of them say:", " he said to the princess, gazing at her as if he had never seen anything before.", "The prince wandered on, trying to find his way back to Arabia, until he chanced one day to meet twelve youths, walking gaily through the forest, singing and laughing.", "The youths thought this sounded easy enough, so they went home with the troll to his castle.", "One day, as he sat in his own room, he heard the voice of the old troll beneath his window talking to another troll.", "The young men had been so busy drinking and making merry that they had forgotten all about the agreement, so they remained silent.", "The young men had been so busy drinking and making merry that they had forgotten all about the agreement, so they remained silent.", "The young men had been so busy drinking and making merry that they had forgotten all about the agreement, so they remained silent.", "The young men had been so busy drinking and making merry that they had forgotten all about the agreement, so they remained silent.", "The young men had been so busy drinking and making merry that they had forgotten all about the agreement, so they remained silent.", " replied the troll. But the second question was more difficult.", " replied the troll. But the second question was more difficult.", "So they hurried on, and by-and-by up came the prince.", " so generous, here is the princess's lamp, and the princess herself is in the cave where you found her; but how yo", " so generous, here is the princess's lamp, and the princess herself is in the cave where you found her; but how yo", " so generous, here is the princess's lamp, and the princess herself is in the cave where you found her; but how yo", " so generous, here is the princess's lamp, and the princess herself is in the cave where you found her; but how yo", "But, as the robber entered the room, the prince touched him with the magic sword, and he fell to the ground.", "But, as the robber entered the room, the prince touched him with the magic sword, and he fell to the ground.", "But, as the robber entered the room, the prince touched him with the magic sword, and he fell to the ground.", "But, as the robber entered the room, the prince touched him with the magic sword, and he fell to the ground.", " But hearing the young lady's proposal he said to her,", " But hearing the young lady's proposal he said to her,", " But hearing the young lady's proposal he said to her,", " But hearing the young lady's proposal he said to her,", " Then he rose and wiping his blade clean of the blood of the slain began reciting these couplets,", " Then he rose and wiping his blade clean of the blood of the slain began reciting these couplets,", " Then he rose and wiping his blade clean of the blood of the slain began reciting these couplets,", " Then he rose and wiping his blade clean of the blood of the slain began reciting these couplets,", " Then he rose and wiping his blade clean of the blood of the slain began reciting these couplets,", "When he ended his verse, the Princess came up to him with smiles and kissed his hand; then she doffed her hauberk and he said to her,", "When he ended his verse, the Princess came up to him with smiles and kissed his hand; then she doffed her hauberk and he said to her,", " and bade Sharrkan smite their necks. He did so and she cried to the rest of her servants,", " and bade Sharrkan smite their necks. He did so and she cried to the rest of her servants,", " and bade Sharrkan smite their necks. He did so and she cried to the rest of her servants,", " she answered; and Sharrkan swore to her and the two plighted their troth. Then said she,", " When Sharrkan heard her words, he was absent awhile in thought; then he kissed Princess Abrizah's hand and said,", " When Sharrkan heard her words, he was absent awhile in thought; then he kissed Princess Abrizah's hand and said,", " When Sharrkan heard her words, he was absent awhile in thought; then he kissed Princess Abrizah's hand and said,", " When Sharrkan heard her words, he was absent awhile in thought; then he kissed Princess Abrizah's hand and said,", " When Sharrkan heard her words, he was absent awhile in thought; then he kissed Princess Abrizah's hand and said,", " When Sharrkan heard her words, he was absent awhile in thought; then he kissed Princess Abrizah's hand and said,", " When Sharrkan heard her words, he was absent awhile in thought; then he kissed Princess Abrizah's hand and said,", " When Sharrkan heard her words, he was absent awhile in thought; then he kissed Princess Abrizah's hand and said,", " So they rested that night in such intent; whilst the Franks gathered round their Captain and said,", " So they rested that night in such intent; whilst the Franks gathered round their Captain and said,", " So they rested that night in such intent; whilst the Franks gathered round their Captain and said,", " Whereupon one of Sharrkan's riders dashed out from the ranks and drave between the two lines crying,", " Whereupon one of Sharrkan's riders dashed out from the ranks and drave between the two lines crying,", " Whereupon one of Sharrkan's riders dashed out from the ranks and drave between the two lines crying,", " Whereupon one of Sharrkan's riders dashed out from the ranks and drave between the two lines crying,", " Whereupon one of Sharrkan's riders dashed out from the ranks and drave between the two lines crying,", " Then one of the merchants came up to him and asked,", " Then she looked at him and, seeing him to be a man of respectable semblance with a handsome face, she said to herself,", " Then she looked at him and, seeing him to be a man of respectable semblance with a handsome face, she said to herself,", " Then she looked at him and, seeing him to be a man of respectable semblance with a handsome face, she said to herself,", " Then she looked at him and, seeing him to be a man of respectable semblance with a handsome face, she said to herself,", " Then she looked at him and, seeing him to be a man of respectable semblance with a handsome face, she said to herself,", " Then she looked at him and, seeing him to be a man of respectable semblance with a handsome face, she said to herself,", " All this while her eyes were fixed on the ground; then she raised them to him and said in a sweet voice,", " When the merchant heard this, he knew the man to be weak of wits and said to him,", " When the merchant heard this, he knew the man to be weak of wits and said to him,", " When the merchant heard this, he knew the man to be weak of wits and said to him,", " Now when the Badawi heard this, he flew into a violent rage and cried at the merchant, saying,", " Now when the Badawi heard this, he flew into a violent rage and cried at the merchant, saying,", " Now when the Badawi heard this, he flew into a violent rage and cried at the merchant, saying,", " Now when the Badawi heard this, he flew into a violent rage and cried at the merchant, saying,", " Now when the Badawi heard this, he flew into a violent rage and cried at the merchant, saying,", " Now when the Badawi heard this, he flew into a violent rage and cried at the merchant, saying,", " Now when the Badawi heard this, he flew into a violent rage and cried at the merchant, saying,", " Now when the Badawi heard this, he flew into a violent rage and cried at the merchant, saying,", " Now when the Badawi heard this, he flew into a violent rage and cried at the merchant, saying,", " Now when the Badawi heard this, he flew into a violent rage and cried at the merchant, saying,", " Now when the Badawi heard this, he flew into a violent rage and cried at the merchant, saying,", " Now when the Badawi heard this, he flew into a violent rage and cried at the merchant, saying,", " Now when the Badawi heard this, he flew into a violent rage and cried at the merchant, saying,", " Now when the Badawi heard this, he flew into a violent rage and cried at the merchant, saying,", " Now when the Badawi heard this, he flew into a violent rage and cried at the merchant, saying,", " The merchant's head was confounded at the sweetness of her speech and he said to himself,", " The merchant's head was confounded at the sweetness of her speech and he said to himself,", " The merchant's head was confounded at the sweetness of her speech and he said to himself,", " The merchant's head was confounded at the sweetness of her speech and he said to himself,", "When she had ended her verse, she turned to the merchant and said in an undertone,", "When she had ended her verse, she turned to the merchant and said in an undertone,", "When she had ended her verse, she turned to the merchant and said in an undertone,", "When she had ended her verse, she turned to the merchant and said in an undertone,", "When she had ended her verse, she turned to the merchant and said in an undertone,", "When she had ended her verse, she turned to the merchant and said in an undertone,", "When she had ended her verse, she turned to the merchant and said in an undertone,", "The duke says yes. Then there was a fine time. Everybody sings out,", " and rose up mad, and was a-going for that stage and them tragedians. But a big, fine looking man jumps up on a bench and shouts:", " and rose up mad, and was a-going for that stage and them tragedians. But a big, fine looking man jumps up on a bench and shouts:", " and rose up mad, and was a-going for that stage and them tragedians. But a big, fine looking man jumps up on a bench and shouts:", " and rose up mad, and was a-going for that stage and them tragedians. But a big, fine looking man jumps up on a bench and shouts:", " and rose up mad, and was a-going for that stage and them tragedians. But a big, fine looking man jumps up on a bench and shouts:", " and rose up mad, and was a-going for that stage and them tragedians. But a big, fine looking man jumps up on a bench and shouts:", " and rose up mad, and was a-going for that stage and them tragedians. But a big, fine looking man jumps up on a bench and shouts:", " and rose up mad, and was a-going for that stage and them tragedians. But a big, fine looking man jumps up on a bench and shouts:", " and rose up mad, and was a-going for that stage and them tragedians. But a big, fine looking man jumps up on a bench and shouts:", " and rose up mad, and was a-going for that stage and them tragedians. But a big, fine looking man jumps up on a bench and shouts:", " and rose up mad, and was a-going for that stage and them tragedians. But a big, fine looking man jumps up on a bench and shouts:", " and rose up mad, and was a-going for that stage and them tragedians. But a big, fine looking man jumps up on a bench and shouts:", " and rose up mad, and was a-going for that stage and them tragedians. But a big, fine looking man jumps up on a bench and shouts:", " and rose up mad, and was a-going for that stage and them tragedians. But a big, fine looking man jumps up on a bench and shouts:", " and rose up mad, and was a-going for that stage and them tragedians. But a big, fine looking man jumps up on a bench and shouts:", " and rose up mad, and was a-going for that stage and them tragedians. But a big, fine looking man jumps up on a bench and shouts:", "Cosette had taken the grandfather\u2019s arm and was strolling in the garden.", " The recognition of the tobacco caused him to recognize the writing as well. It may be said that amazement has its lightning flashes.", "The first thing that struck the observer was, that this personage\u2019s coat, which was too ample although carefully buttoned, had not been made for him.", "Marius\u2019 disappointment on beholding another man than the one whom he expected to see turned to the newcomer\u2019s disadvantage.", "The man replied with an amiable grin of which the caressing smile of a crocodile will furnish some idea:", "The reply was ungracious. The personage, determined to be gracious at any cost, insisted.", "The reply was ungracious. The personage, determined to be gracious at any cost, insisted.", "The reply was ungracious. The personage, determined to be gracious at any cost, insisted.", "The reply was ungracious. The personage, determined to be gracious at any cost, insisted.", "The stranger stretched his neck out of his cravat, a gesture characteristic of the vulture, and replied with an augmented smile.", "The stranger stretched his neck out of his cravat, a gesture characteristic of the vulture, and replied with an augmented smile.", "The stranger stretched his neck out of his cravat, a gesture characteristic of the vulture, and replied with an augmented smile.", "He fixed a penetrating glance on the stranger. An examining judge could not have done the look better. He almost lay in wait for him.", "The imperturbable stranger brushed his hat with his elbow and went on:", "The imperturbable stranger brushed his hat with his elbow and went on:", "The imperturbable stranger brushed his hat with his elbow and went on:", "The imperturbable stranger brushed his hat with his elbow and went on:", "The imperturbable stranger brushed his hat with his elbow and went on:", "The imperturbable stranger brushed his hat with his elbow and went on:", "The personage felt the necessity of lowering his price a trifle.", "The personage felt the necessity of lowering his price a trifle.", "In danger the porcupine bristles up, the beetle feigns death, the old guard forms in a square; this man burst into laughter.", "In danger the porcupine bristles up, the beetle feigns death, the old guard forms in a square; this man burst into laughter.", "In danger the porcupine bristles up, the beetle feigns death, the old guard forms in a square; this man burst into laughter.", "And Marius drew a bank-note from his pocket and flung it in his face.", "And Marius drew a bank-note from his pocket and flung it in his face.", "And Marius drew a bank-note from his pocket and flung it in his face.", "And Marius drew a bank-note from his pocket and flung it in his face.", "And the man, overcome, bowed, seized the note and examined it.", " he began again, taken aback. And he stammered in a low voice:", " he began again, taken aback. And he stammered in a low voice:", " to disappear in his fob, and was gazing at Marius with a gentleness that was almost tender.", "And he emphasized this phrase by making his bunch of seals execute an expressive whirl.", "And he emphasized this phrase by making his bunch of seals execute an expressive whirl.", "And he emphasized this phrase by making his bunch of seals execute an expressive whirl.", "Th\u00e9nardier drew from his pocket a large envelope of gray paper, which seemed to contain sheets folded in different sizes.", "Jean Valjean, who had suddenly grown grand, emerged from his cloud. Marius could not repress a cry of joy.", "Jean Valjean, who had suddenly grown grand, emerged from his cloud. Marius could not repress a cry of joy.", "Robber, assassin \u2014 those words which Marius thought had disappeared and which returned, fell upon him like an ice-cold shower-bath.", "Robber, assassin \u2014 those words which Marius thought had disappeared and which returned, fell upon him like an ice-cold shower-bath.", "Marius\u2019 chair approached still nearer. Th\u00e9nardier took advantage of this to draw a long breath. He went on:", "Marius\u2019 chair approached still nearer. Th\u00e9nardier took advantage of this to draw a long breath. He went on:", "He found the key, opened the cupboard, plunged his arm into it without looking, and without his frightened gaze quitting the rag which Th\u00e9nardier still held outspread.", "He found the key, opened the cupboard, plunged his arm into it without looking, and without his frightened gaze quitting the rag which Th\u00e9nardier still held outspread.", " growled Th\u00e9nardier, pocketing the five hundred francs along with the thousand.", "Struck by lightning he was, but he was also content; and he would have been greatly angered had he had a lightning rod to ward off such lightning as that.", "He could not breathe, he laid his hand on his heart to restrain its throbbing. He paced back and forth with huge strides, he embraced Cosette:", "He could not breathe, he laid his hand on his heart to restrain its throbbing. He paced back and forth with huge strides, he embraced Cosette:", "In an instant, a hackney-carriage stood in front of the door.", "In an instant, a hackney-carriage stood in front of the door.", " he began, \"that in her younger days, Mistress Becky had one craving. She'd seen this hat that she now wears, in a milliner's, and have it she must.", " he began, \"that in her younger days, Mistress Becky had one craving. She'd seen this hat that she now wears, in a milliner's, and have it she must.", " he began, \"that in her younger days, Mistress Becky had one craving. She'd seen this hat that she now wears, in a milliner's, and have it she must.", " he began, \"that in her younger days, Mistress Becky had one craving. She'd seen this hat that she now wears, in a milliner's, and have it she must.", " he began, \"that in her younger days, Mistress Becky had one craving. She'd seen this hat that she now wears, in a milliner's, and have it she must.", " he began, \"that in her younger days, Mistress Becky had one craving. She'd seen this hat that she now wears, in a milliner's, and have it she must.", " he began, \"that in her younger days, Mistress Becky had one craving. She'd seen this hat that she now wears, in a milliner's, and have it she must.", " he began, \"that in her younger days, Mistress Becky had one craving. She'd seen this hat that she now wears, in a milliner's, and have it she must.", " he began, \"that in her younger days, Mistress Becky had one craving. She'd seen this hat that she now wears, in a milliner's, and have it she must.", " he began, \"that in her younger days, Mistress Becky had one craving. She'd seen this hat that she now wears, in a milliner's, and have it she must.", " Chris said shortly, and thought of television and the movies, and held his tongue. He was beginning to try to fit himself into two centuries before his own time.", " Chris said shortly, and thought of television and the movies, and held his tongue. He was beginning to try to fit himself into two centuries before his own time.", " Chris said shortly, and thought of television and the movies, and held his tongue. He was beginning to try to fit himself into two centuries before his own time.", " Chris said shortly, and thought of television and the movies, and held his tongue. He was beginning to try to fit himself into two centuries before his own time.", " Chris said shortly, and thought of television and the movies, and held his tongue. He was beginning to try to fit himself into two centuries before his own time.", " Chris said shortly, and thought of television and the movies, and held his tongue. He was beginning to try to fit himself into two centuries before his own time.", " Chris said shortly, and thought of television and the movies, and held his tongue. He was beginning to try to fit himself into two centuries before his own time.", "He pulled out an evil-smelling clay pipe and stuffed it with tobacco, tamping it down with one grubby forefinger, and when it was well lit, pointed the stem at Chris by way of emphasis.", "He pulled out an evil-smelling clay pipe and stuffed it with tobacco, tamping it down with one grubby forefinger, and when it was well lit, pointed the stem at Chris by way of emphasis.", "He pulled out an evil-smelling clay pipe and stuffed it with tobacco, tamping it down with one grubby forefinger, and when it was well lit, pointed the stem at Chris by way of emphasis.", "Ned Cilley's blue eyes popped and he cupped his hand by the side of his mouth so that his words could carry no further than the few inches dividing the boy and the man.", "Ned Cilley's blue eyes popped and he cupped his hand by the side of his mouth so that his words could carry no further than the few inches dividing the boy and the man.", "Ned Cilley's blue eyes popped and he cupped his hand by the side of his mouth so that his words could carry no further than the few inches dividing the boy and the man.", "She looked from one to the other and Chris decided that it was a good thing for him that Becky likened him to the object of her doting, Master Cilley.", "She looked from one to the other and Chris decided that it was a good thing for him that Becky likened him to the object of her doting, Master Cilley.", "She looked from one to the other and Chris decided that it was a good thing for him that Becky likened him to the object of her doting, Master Cilley.", " she cried again, pulling Chris up out of his chair by his coat collar.", "There was a sudden withdrawal of the cooling touch on his forehead, and then hasty steps that went away from him, and the sound of a door closing.", "There was a sudden withdrawal of the cooling touch on his forehead, and then hasty steps that went away from him, and the sound of a door closing.", "He heard the door open softly, but made no effort to look up. The reaction from his effort had drained him.", "He heard the door open softly, but made no effort to look up. The reaction from his effort had drained him.", "He heard the door open softly, but made no effort to look up. The reaction from his effort had drained him.", "He heard the door open softly, but made no effort to look up. The reaction from his effort had drained him.", "She bit her lips and turned back, while a slow flush ran over her face. Her voice was uncertain.", "She bit her lips and turned back, while a slow flush ran over her face. Her voice was uncertain.", "She bit her lips and turned back, while a slow flush ran over her face. Her voice was uncertain.", "It rocked him back on his mental heels. He'd thought that she had been attacking him on the street; but it made more sense this way, at that.", "It rocked him back on his mental heels. He'd thought that she had been attacking him on the street; but it made more sense this way, at that.", "It rocked him back on his mental heels. He'd thought that she had been attacking him on the street; but it made more sense this way, at that.", "It rocked him back on his mental heels. He'd thought that she had been attacking him on the street; but it made more sense this way, at that.", "It rocked him back on his mental heels. He'd thought that she had been attacking him on the street; but it made more sense this way, at that.", "It rocked him back on his mental heels. He'd thought that she had been attacking him on the street; but it made more sense this way, at that.", "It rocked him back on his mental heels. He'd thought that she had been attacking him on the street; but it made more sense this way, at that.", "It rocked him back on his mental heels. He'd thought that she had been attacking him on the street; but it made more sense this way, at that.", "It rocked him back on his mental heels. He'd thought that she had been attacking him on the street; but it made more sense this way, at that.", "He stripped out the money -- and finally put half of it back into the wallet and dropped it beside the hoodlum. Even in jail, a man had to have smokes.", " he snapped. Then his eyes narrowed, and a stiff smile came onto his lips as he laid the pen down.", "Gordon tried to grin in return as he moved closer, slipping the heavy locust club off his wrist.", "Gordon tried to grin in return as he moved closer, slipping the heavy locust club off his wrist.", "But Jurgens was only momentarily out. As Gordon slipped the loop over his wrist again, one of the new captain's hands groped, seeking a button on the edge of the desk.", "But Jurgens was only momentarily out. As Gordon slipped the loop over his wrist again, one of the new captain's hands groped, seeking a button on the edge of the desk.", "There was a low wailing sound which troubled the midshipman, and he said quickly, -- ", "There was a low wailing sound which troubled the midshipman, and he said quickly, -- ", " said Archy, slowly as he strained his eyes to try and make out the speaker.", " said Archy, slowly as he strained his eyes to try and make out the speaker.", " said Archy, slowly as he strained his eyes to try and make out the speaker.", " said Archy, slowly as he strained his eyes to try and make out the speaker.", " said Archy, slowly as he strained his eyes to try and make out the speaker.", " said Archy, slowly as he strained his eyes to try and make out the speaker.", " said Archy, slowly as he strained his eyes to try and make out the speaker.", "There was a sound of breath being drawn sharply through the teeth, and then the voice seemed changed as the next words came, -- ", "Then, as Archy stood in the dark, literally aghast with astonishment, he heard the faint rustling once more, and again all was silent.", "Then, as Archy stood in the dark, literally aghast with astonishment, he heard the faint rustling once more, and again all was silent.", "Cold water came on this idea directly, as he recalled the fact that the darkness was intense, and Celia could not have seen him.", " and he went sharply to the door, felt for the handle, tried it, and was about to shake it and bang at the panels, when discretion got the better of valour.", "To do this he must scheme, lie hid till morning, then make for the nearest point, and signal for help, unless a boat's crew were already searching for him.", " he said to Hilda at last, and closed the door behind her. He pointed to a chair by the fire and went back to his worktable.", " He knelt down and began to unlace her shoes, while Hilda shrank into the chair.", "Alexander faced her, resting his arm on the mantel behind him, and began to brush the sleeve of his jacket.", "Alexander faced her, resting his arm on the mantel behind him, and began to brush the sleeve of his jacket.", "Alexander faced her, resting his arm on the mantel behind him, and began to brush the sleeve of his jacket.", "Alexander faced her, resting his arm on the mantel behind him, and began to brush the sleeve of his jacket.", "Alexander faced her, resting his arm on the mantel behind him, and began to brush the sleeve of his jacket.", "Alexander faced her, resting his arm on the mantel behind him, and began to brush the sleeve of his jacket.", "Alexander faced her, resting his arm on the mantel behind him, and began to brush the sleeve of his jacket.", " He dropped upon the stool in front of her and sat with his hands hanging between his knees.", " He dropped upon the stool in front of her and sat with his hands hanging between his knees.", " He dropped upon the stool in front of her and sat with his hands hanging between his knees.", " He dropped upon the stool in front of her and sat with his hands hanging between his knees.", " He dropped upon the stool in front of her and sat with his hands hanging between his knees.", " He dropped upon the stool in front of her and sat with his hands hanging between his knees.", "Alexander started to speak, but caught himself. When Hilda rose he sat down on the arm of her chair and drew her back into it.", "Alexander started to speak, but caught himself. When Hilda rose he sat down on the arm of her chair and drew her back into it.", "Alexander started to speak, but caught himself. When Hilda rose he sat down on the arm of her chair and drew her back into it.", "Alexander started to speak, but caught himself. When Hilda rose he sat down on the arm of her chair and drew her back into it.", "Hilda had heard that soft, deep tone in his voice only once before. She closed her eyes; her lips and eyelids trembled.", "Hilda had heard that soft, deep tone in his voice only once before. She closed her eyes; her lips and eyelids trembled.", "She felt the strength leap in the arms that held her so lightly.", "Such foods as dry bread and berries were all that they could command; but there was water in plenty. The evening came, and after it night -- and so to break of the next day.", "Such foods as dry bread and berries were all that they could command; but there was water in plenty. The evening came, and after it night -- and so to break of the next day.", "Such foods as dry bread and berries were all that they could command; but there was water in plenty. The evening came, and after it night -- and so to break of the next day.", "Loud shouts and battle-cries sounded on their left; and, running speedily in this direction, our four adventurers chanced upon a strange sight.", "Loud shouts and battle-cries sounded on their left; and, running speedily in this direction, our four adventurers chanced upon a strange sight.", "Loud shouts and battle-cries sounded on their left; and, running speedily in this direction, our four adventurers chanced upon a strange sight.", "Loud shouts and battle-cries sounded on their left; and, running speedily in this direction, our four adventurers chanced upon a strange sight.", "The ground descended below the four onlookers so abruptly as to cut them off from the plain. They were near to the battle; and yet altogether remote from it.", "The beast plunged wildly into the soldiers, trampling and scattering them. But many managed yet to meet the robbers, and the desperate hand-to-hand fighting was recommenced.", "The beast plunged wildly into the soldiers, trampling and scattering them. But many managed yet to meet the robbers, and the desperate hand-to-hand fighting was recommenced.", "Warrenton drew his master's attention and anger away from his esquire by a quick whisper.", "Warrenton drew his master's attention and anger away from his esquire by a quick whisper.", "So muttered Robin, with parted lips, and gasping his words disjointedly.", "So muttered Robin, with parted lips, and gasping his words disjointedly.", " He showed him the broken peacocked arrow which the Clerk of Copmanhurst had given him.", " He showed him the broken peacocked arrow which the Clerk of Copmanhurst had given him.", "Outside the gates of Gamewell John delivered himself to the men-at-arms, retainers, burgesses, and citizens of Nottingham, who had inquisitively followed the Sheriff.", "Outside the gates of Gamewell John delivered himself to the men-at-arms, retainers, burgesses, and citizens of Nottingham, who had inquisitively followed the Sheriff.", " I wondered as I spoke whether they would not notice the break in my voice, but they did not.", " I wondered as I spoke whether they would not notice the break in my voice, but they did not.", " I wondered as I spoke whether they would not notice the break in my voice, but they did not.", " said Mrs. Currie, plaintively, as if she thought the dog might at least have left an address.", " said Mrs. Currie, plaintively, as if she thought the dog might at least have left an address.", " said Mrs. Currie, plaintively, as if she thought the dog might at least have left an address.", "I started back overwhelmed. Did she know all? If not, how much did she suspect? I must find out that at once!", "I started back overwhelmed. Did she know all? If not, how much did she suspect? I must find out that at once!", "I started back overwhelmed. Did she know all? If not, how much did she suspect? I must find out that at once!", "He was away on circuit just then, luckily, but at least even he would have found it a hard task to find Bingo -- there was comfort in that.", "He was away on circuit just then, luckily, but at least even he would have found it a hard task to find Bingo -- there was comfort in that.", "He was away on circuit just then, luckily, but at least even he would have found it a hard task to find Bingo -- there was comfort in that.", "He was away on circuit just then, luckily, but at least even he would have found it a hard task to find Bingo -- there was comfort in that.", "He was away on circuit just then, luckily, but at least even he would have found it a hard task to find Bingo -- there was comfort in that.", "He was away on circuit just then, luckily, but at least even he would have found it a hard task to find Bingo -- there was comfort in that.", "He was away on circuit just then, luckily, but at least even he would have found it a hard task to find Bingo -- there was comfort in that.", "Almost unconsciously, when my guide turned round and asked,' Is that there dawg yourn?' I said hurriedly,", "Almost unconsciously, when my guide turned round and asked,' Is that there dawg yourn?' I said hurriedly,", " mistook about him,' he said: 'and I can't run no risks. I was a goin' down in the country this", "Surely some who read this will be generous enough to consider the peculiar state of the case, and mingle a little pity with their contempt.", "Surely some who read this will be generous enough to consider the peculiar state of the case, and mingle a little pity with their contempt.", "The next morning I wrote a note to Mrs. Currie, expressing my pleasure at being able to restore the lost one, and another to Lilian, containing only the words,", " Then I tied both round the poodle's neck and dropped him over the wall into the Colonel's garden just before I started to catch my train to town.", " Then I tied both round the poodle's neck and dropped him over the wall into the Colonel's garden just before I started to catch my train to town.", " Then I tied both round the poodle's neck and dropped him over the wall into the Colonel's garden just before I started to catch my train to town.", " Then I tied both round the poodle's neck and dropped him over the wall into the Colonel's garden just before I started to catch my train to town.", " Then I tied both round the poodle's neck and dropped him over the wall into the Colonel's garden just before I started to catch my train to town.", " Then I tied both round the poodle's neck and dropped him over the wall into the Colonel's garden just before I started to catch my train to town.", " Then I tied both round the poodle's neck and dropped him over the wall into the Colonel's garden just before I started to catch my train to town.", " Then I tied both round the poodle's neck and dropped him over the wall into the Colonel's garden just before I started to catch my train to town.", "I troubled the Colonel to pass the claret; Travers laughed for the first time.", " I said that I did, very good bags, and felt I was getting painfully red in the face.", " I said that I did, very good bags, and felt I was getting painfully red in the face.", " said the Colonel, not much impressed by these sporting reminiscences,", " said the Colonel, not much impressed by these sporting reminiscences,", " said the Colonel, not much impressed by these sporting reminiscences,", " he called down softly, for sound carries far and clearly over water, as every sailor knows,", " he called down softly, for sound carries far and clearly over water, as every sailor knows,", " Ned's puzzled tone was sharper now and he looked up at Chris and then out to the pirate vessel.", " Ned's puzzled tone was sharper now and he looked up at Chris and then out to the pirate vessel.", " Ned's puzzled tone was sharper now and he looked up at Chris and then out to the pirate vessel.", "Ned's face puckered with effort for a few moments, as he muttered:", "Ned's face puckered with effort for a few moments, as he muttered:", "Ned's face puckered with effort for a few moments, as he muttered:", "A low cry came from Amos, who had not taken his eyes from the sea.", "A low cry came from Amos, who had not taken his eyes from the sea.", "A low cry came from Amos, who had not taken his eyes from the sea.", "A low cry came from Amos, who had not taken his eyes from the sea.", "Quicker than it would take to tell, the Vulture, black sails spread, moved forward to head off the merchantman evidently homeward bound from China.", "Quicker than it would take to tell, the Vulture, black sails spread, moved forward to head off the merchantman evidently homeward bound from China.", "Quicker than it would take to tell, the Vulture, black sails spread, moved forward to head off the merchantman evidently homeward bound from China.", "Quicker than it would take to tell, the Vulture, black sails spread, moved forward to head off the merchantman evidently homeward bound from China.", "Quicker than it would take to tell, the Vulture, black sails spread, moved forward to head off the merchantman evidently homeward bound from China.", " he said, his hand on Chris's shoulder, as in front of them in the late afternoon light the men of the Mirabelle made their way back to the ship,", "He looked smilingly down at Chris but his eyes were concerned.", "He looked smilingly down at Chris but his eyes were concerned.", " said David, coming softly into the bedroom, where poor Polly lay on the bed with Phronsie, her eyes bandaged with a soft old handkerchief,", " said David, coming softly into the bedroom, where poor Polly lay on the bed with Phronsie, her eyes bandaged with a soft old handkerchief,", "Dr. Fisher was called in the middle of the morning to see what was the matter with Polly's eyes. The little man looked at her keenly over his spectacles; then he said,", "At this a whoop, small but terrible to hear, came from the middle of the bed; and Phronsie sat bolt upright. Everybody started; while Phronsie broke out,", "At this a whoop, small but terrible to hear, came from the middle of the bed; and Phronsie sat bolt upright. Everybody started; while Phronsie broke out,", "At this a whoop, small but terrible to hear, came from the middle of the bed; and Phronsie sat bolt upright. Everybody started; while Phronsie broke out,", " said the doctor; and he looked kindly at the small object with a very red face in the middle of the bed. Then he added, gently,", " said the doctor; and he looked kindly at the small object with a very red face in the middle of the bed. Then he added, gently,", "And Polly was left, very rebellious indeed, in the big bed, with a cooling lotion on the poor eyes, that somehow didn't cool them one bit.", "Just at that moment a queer noise out in the kitchen was heard.", " said a cracked voice, close up by the bedroom door, followed by a big black cap, which could belong to no other than Grandma Bascom,", " repeated Mrs. Pepper, loud as she could; so loud that the old lady's cap trembled at the noise.", " repeated Mrs. Pepper, loud as she could; so loud that the old lady's cap trembled at the noise.", " repeated Mrs. Pepper, loud as she could; so loud that the old lady's cap trembled at the noise.", " said Joel, coming in in hopes that grandma had a stray peppermint or two in her pocket, as she sometimes did;", " said Joel, coming in in hopes that grandma had a stray peppermint or two in her pocket, as she sometimes did;", " said Joel, coming in in hopes that grandma had a stray peppermint or two in her pocket, as she sometimes did;", " whispered grandma, when at last her call was done, to Joel who stood by the door.", " asked Mrs. Pepper, seeing him move off with Mrs. Bascom;", " asked Mrs. Pepper, seeing him move off with Mrs. Bascom;", " said Joel, counting out one red and two white ones, and laying them on the pillow;", " said Joel, counting out one red and two white ones, and laying them on the pillow;", "How they ever got through that day, I don't know. But late in the afternoon carriage wheels were heard; and then they stopped right at the Peppers' little brown gate.", "How they ever got through that day, I don't know. But late in the afternoon carriage wheels were heard; and then they stopped right at the Peppers' little brown gate.", "How they ever got through that day, I don't know. But late in the afternoon carriage wheels were heard; and then they stopped right at the Peppers' little brown gate.", " said Polly, bursting into a sob, \u201cI don't care about my eyes -- only mammy -- \u201d and she broke right down.", " said Polly, bursting into a sob, \u201cI don't care about my eyes -- only mammy -- \u201d and she broke right down.", " said Polly, bursting into a sob, \u201cI don't care about my eyes -- only mammy -- \u201d and she broke right down.", " said Polly, bursting into a sob, \u201cI don't care about my eyes -- only mammy -- \u201d and she broke right down.", " And Mrs. Henderson, while she held Polly's hand, smiled and nodded encouragingly to Phronsie, who was staring at her from the other side of the bed.", " And Mrs. Henderson, while she held Polly's hand, smiled and nodded encouragingly to Phronsie, who was staring at her from the other side of the bed.", " And Mrs. Henderson, while she held Polly's hand, smiled and nodded encouragingly to Phronsie, who was staring at her from the other side of the bed.", "And then the minister came down from Ben's room, and went into the bedroom; and Mrs. Henderson went up-stairs into the loft.", " he said kindly, as after patting Phronsie's head he came over and sat down by Polly,", " cried Polly; and then she stopped and blushed.", "So the Hendersons went away. But somehow, before they went, a good many things found their way out of the old-fashioned chaise into the Peppers' little kitchen.", "So the Hendersons went away. But somehow, before they went, a good many things found their way out of the old-fashioned chaise into the Peppers' little kitchen.", "So the Hendersons went away. But somehow, before they went, a good many things found their way out of the old-fashioned chaise into the Peppers' little kitchen.", " Dr. Fisher's voice was very gentle; and he took the hard, brown hand in his own --", " cried Mrs. Pepper, throwing her apron over her head; and then she sobbed on,", " cried Mrs. Pepper, throwing her apron over her head; and then she sobbed on,", " cried Mrs. Pepper, throwing her apron over her head; and then she sobbed on,", " cried Mrs. Pepper, throwing her apron over her head; and then she sobbed on,", " cried Mrs. Pepper, throwing her apron over her head; and then she sobbed on,", " cried Mrs. Pepper, throwing her apron over her head; and then she sobbed on,", " cried Mrs. Pepper, throwing her apron over her head; and then she sobbed on,", " cried Dr. Fisher, coming in about a quarter of an hour later to find her tugging laboriously at the buttons --", " cried Phronsie, sticking out one foot for inspection, where every button was in the wrong button-hole,", " asked the doctor in a low voice, pretending to examine the other foot.", " asked the doctor in a low voice, pretending to examine the other foot.", "Phronsie got up very gravely, and with one shoe half on, she leaned over and whispered in the doctor's ear:", " said the doctor, looking at her, and then at the old, black thing in the corner, that looked as if it were ashamed of itself;", " said the doctor, looking at her, and then at the old, black thing in the corner, that looked as if it were ashamed of itself;", " said the doctor, looking at her, and then at the old, black thing in the corner, that looked as if it were ashamed of itself;", " she said, when she knew by the noise in the kitchen that everybody was out there; so nobody heard, except a fat, old black spider in the corner, and he didn't tell anyone!", " she said, when she knew by the noise in the kitchen that everybody was out there; so nobody heard, except a fat, old black spider in the corner, and he didn't tell anyone!", " she said, when she knew by the noise in the kitchen that everybody was out there; so nobody heard, except a fat, old black spider in the corner, and he didn't tell anyone!", " she said, when she knew by the noise in the kitchen that everybody was out there; so nobody heard, except a fat, old black spider in the corner, and he didn't tell anyone!", " she said, when she knew by the noise in the kitchen that everybody was out there; so nobody heard, except a fat, old black spider in the corner, and he didn't tell anyone!", " said Ben, who was a little wild over Polly, and besides, he had been sick himself, and had borne a good deal too.", " said Ben, who was a little wild over Polly, and besides, he had been sick himself, and had borne a good deal too.", " said Ben, who was a little wild over Polly, and besides, he had been sick himself, and had borne a good deal too.", " said Ben, who was a little wild over Polly, and besides, he had been sick himself, and had borne a good deal too.", " began Ben delightfully, and launched into one of the stories that the children thought perfectly lovely.", " began Ben delightfully, and launched into one of the stories that the children thought perfectly lovely.", " began Ben delightfully, and launched into one of the stories that the children thought perfectly lovely.", " cried Polly, entranced, as they listened with bated breath,", " cried Polly, entranced, as they listened with bated breath,", " said David, drawing a long breath, his eyes very big -- ,", " said David, drawing a long breath, his eyes very big -- ,", " said David, drawing a long breath, his eyes very big -- ,", " said David, drawing a long breath, his eyes very big -- ,", " cried Phronsie, jumping out of Polly's arms, whither she had taken refuge during the thrilling tale, and running to her mother who gathered her baby up,", " said Mrs. Pepper, looking down on her happy little group; and the tears were in her eyes --"]