Excerpt: ...a word, thoroughly in hand. They rode on, talking of other things; and Roden, having sped his shaft, seemed relieved in mind, and had plenty to say-about himself. A man's interests are himself, and malgamite naturally formed a large part of Roden's conversation. Mrs. Vansittart encouraged him with a singular persistency to talk of this interesting product. "It is wonderful," she said-"quite wonderful." "Well, hardly that," he answered slowly, as if there were something more to be said, which he did not say. "And ...
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Excerpt: ...a word, thoroughly in hand. They rode on, talking of other things; and Roden, having sped his shaft, seemed relieved in mind, and had plenty to say-about himself. A man's interests are himself, and malgamite naturally formed a large part of Roden's conversation. Mrs. Vansittart encouraged him with a singular persistency to talk of this interesting product. "It is wonderful," she said-"quite wonderful." "Well, hardly that," he answered slowly, as if there were something more to be said, which he did not say. "And I do not give so much credit to Herr von Holzen as you suppose," added Mrs. Vansittart, carelessly. "Some day you will have to fulfil your promise of taking me over the works." Roden did not answer. He was perhaps wondering when he had made the promise to which his companion referred. "Shall we go home that way?" asked Mrs. Vansittart, whose experience of the world had taught her that deliberate and steady daring in social matters usually, succeeds. "We might have a splendid gallop along the sands at low tide, and then ride up quietly through the dunes. I take a certain interest in-well-in your affairs, and you have never even allowed me to look at the outside of the malgamite works." "Should like to know the extent of your interest," muttered Roden, with his awkward laugh. "I dare say you would," replied Mrs. Vansittart, coolly. "But that is not the question. Here we are at the cross-roads. Shall we go home by the sands and the dunes?" "If you like," answered Roden, not too graciously. According to his lights, he was honestly in love with Mrs. Vansittart, but Percy Roden's lights were not brilliant, and his love was not a very high form of that little-known passion. It lacked, for instance, unselfishness, and love that lacks unselfishness is, at its best, a sorry business. He was afraid of ridicule. His vanity would not allow him to risk a rebuff. His was that faintness of heart which is all too common, and owes its ignoble existence...
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Used-Very Good. VG hardback in blue cloth with gilt. Edition not stated. Bookplate on front pastedown; hinges cracked but tight; spine slightly bumped; minor wear to board corners; gilt bright.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Gilt lettering on front board and backstrip. Shelf wear. Faded backstrip. Internally clean. Spine slipped. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN:
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