This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ...come." " Isn't this the day for his standing? " " I forgot to ask him for it. I suppose he has it in his pocket." Herr Hartmann was in the middle of his first cup of coffee when something that had got between his slipper and the stockinged sole of his foot began to tickle him. He jumped up with an oath ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ...come." " Isn't this the day for his standing? " " I forgot to ask him for it. I suppose he has it in his pocket." Herr Hartmann was in the middle of his first cup of coffee when something that had got between his slipper and the stockinged sole of his foot began to tickle him. He jumped up with an oath that nearly upset the table. Aunt Helene and Trudchen both laughed outright. " Oh, that's what it is! " he exclaimed, dragging the struggling girl out from beneath the sofa. " Now I'll show you a thing or two! " He tickled her and kissed her all over the face and neck, in spite of her slaps and scratches, till her hair was down and her blouse burst open behind from collar to waist. " Have you had enough? " he asked, as she sat back on the sofa, weak from laughing and blown with the exercise. Trudchen pulled herself together and admitted that she was quite satisfied. " You mustn't challenge my M ann," said Frau Hartmann, wiping the tears from her own eyes, " unless you want the full twenty rounds." Then the bell rang, and Trudchen ran to admit Hans. The thirteen-year-old boy's white, pasty face lighted up a little when he found his cousin there, but it quickly settled into gloom again, for he knew that even Trudchen's presence would not help him in this case. " Let's see your standing! " said his father. " The teacher isn't fair! " he burst out, sullenly, as he handed the fatal card over to his mother; " he sets boys over me just because their fathers are richer than mine, and sometimes send him presents." ' Herr Hartmann knew there was some favouritism in the Gymnasium, but the term-examinations were conducted by an independent...
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Dust jacket missing. First edition. Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. PON inside. Rare 1917 NAP. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Very good. First Edition. Hardback. No Dustjacket. 8vo. Original publishers brown cloth lettered black on spine and cover (showing stylish ladies and a Prussian soldier). pp viii, 286. Clean bright VG+ copy with very slight rubbing at spine ends. Excellent condition.
