This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1869 Excerpt: ...such an annoyance has had a serious effect: I am very ill, Steen." "Indeed, Sir, I did not say so before, lest it should trouble you, and you seemed to wish to make yourself out quite strong again, but you look to me far from well. I do not wonder at Mrs. Maude having sent for me." "Yes; my constitution has suffered ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1869 Excerpt: ...such an annoyance has had a serious effect: I am very ill, Steen." "Indeed, Sir, I did not say so before, lest it should trouble you, and you seemed to wish to make yourself out quite strong again, but you look to me far from well. I do not wonder at Mrs. Maude having sent for me." "Yes; my constitution has suffered much," said Mr. Blissett slowly; "and these repeated shocks have been too much for it. My doctor says that I must go abroad, Steen, and at once. That will make no difl'erence to you. You will go back this afternoon to Allgrove, and, in conjunction with Mr. Mellish--to whom I will give you a letter--look after matters there while I am away. On my return, I shall take a house of my own in London, when you will come up and make yourself useful." All this was said with the utmost deliberation, as though the speaker were unfolding a plan upon which he had long decided, yet the person addressed could not divest himself of the impression that all had been settled and arranged within the last five-and-twenty minutes at farthest. "I will give you some more money," continued the painter, "since I cannot tell when I shall return to England. Perhaps in a month, perhaps not for half a year. Your portmanteau is not unpacked, I hope?--So much the better. This picture must remain as it is: it is no use going on with it now. Come, let us leave off work, that I may at once begin my holiday." Without expressing any surprise (whatever he may have thought of them) at these unlocked-for arrangements, Charles followed his patron into the sittingroom. "Hand me that Bradshaw, will you, Steen, and I will find out your train." Instead of being loath to part with him, as on the previous occasion, ...
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As New. New Condition Reprint of the original publication. Minimal shelf wear from storage, Cover looks very nice. inside is like new clean and crisp, Looks great. 356 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; ISBN: 1436851386. ISBN/EAN: 9781436851381. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561060153.
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Harper & Bros., NY, 1869, 8vo. wraps, 110pp. + 2pp. ads. rear cover detached but present, sp gone, contents a bit loose but neat, $