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. 1858 Excerpt: ...nevertheless blew out a thin whistle of surprise when he heard five hundred pounds mentioned. He had made inquiries about Mr. Crosier, senior, and his agent at Swanborough had sent back a most excellent account of that banker's wealth and stability, adding, in answer to one of the inquiries, " He is sixty-seven years ...
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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. 1858 Excerpt: ...nevertheless blew out a thin whistle of surprise when he heard five hundred pounds mentioned. He had made inquiries about Mr. Crosier, senior, and his agent at Swanborough had sent back a most excellent account of that banker's wealth and stability, adding, in answer to one of the inquiries, " He is sixty-seven years old, and under medical treatment." When he heard the whistle, Captain Crosier took up his hat, as if with the intention to depart, saying, although it was a mere invention of his, " Then, if you won't, I know somebody that will." "Now, don't be in a hurry. You fellows in the army are so impetuous," interfered Mr. Dancer. A fresh negotiation was opened, in which the one sought to decrease the amount required to three hundred pounds, while the other as strenuously insisted on the sum first demanded. At last the matter ended by the clerk being sent to the bank to inquire what balance there remained to the account of Edward Dancer. This was only an excuse to delay proceedings, and to afford the little gentleman an opportunity of turning over another honest penny. So well did the clerk understand the business, that, instead of going to the bank, he went to the King's Head, close by, and regaled himself with a glass of mild ale. As the street door slammed to, Mr. Dancer smiled upon Merton, and in a kind voice said, " If you are fond of pictures, I'll give you a treat. I've got a Eubens up-stairs--one of the loveliest things you ever saw." This was an old trick, and the captain knew it well--indeed, expected it.-Nevertheless, he pretended great astonishment and delight, and hinted that the greatest enjoyment of his life was to see a good picture. "You don't mean to say you've got a Rubens?" he said, op...
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Poor. Covers and spine separated from binding, and pre-title page almost separated; apart from frayed top to spine, covers and spine good in red with black and gilt decorations; owner name and 1874 date on blank facing page; good complete text.
