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. 1908 edition. Excerpt: ... But she tripped boldly across the mat, and replied: 'Of course I shan't be afraid.' 'There's nothing to be afraid of, ' I said. 'Now, sit down in that big chair, and don't make even the faintest sound. I shan't be long.' There was another pull at the bell. I stepped out of the room, turned and ...
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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. 1908 edition. Excerpt: ... But she tripped boldly across the mat, and replied: 'Of course I shan't be afraid.' 'There's nothing to be afraid of, ' I said. 'Now, sit down in that big chair, and don't make even the faintest sound. I shan't be long.' There was another pull at the bell. I stepped out of the room, turned and withdrew the key, and darted into my bedroom for a revolver. With the weapon in my pocket, I strode loudly along the hall and flung open the front door. It was Mrs. Hipkins. The fighting front which was intended for Canuto, along with my abrupt and defiant throwing open of the door, struck terror into Mrs. Hipkins' heart. She cried out, and lurched forward almost into my arms. 'Oh, sir!' she panted, leaning against the doorpost to recover her wits and her breath. 'I'm afraid I frightened you, Mrs. Hipkins, ' I said. But although I firmly believed that Mrs. Hipkins was incorrupt and incorruptible, I kept a quick eye for any Canutos who might be loitering about the road, and a quick ear for any sound from the study. 'Frightened me, sir!' echoed Mrs. Hipkins. 'Lor' forgive me, sir, but y' nearly skeered me out o' my life!' 'I'm really very sorry. To tell the truth I was expecting somebody else. But what's the matter? What can I do for you?' 'Nay, sir, nay," objected Mrs. Hipkins; 'it's t'other way round, sir. It's what can I do for you, sir?' 'For me? Why, nothing. When I want you I'll send for you.' Mrs. Hipkins' face fell. She looked up at me awkwardly, reddened, and fidgeted with the brass knocker. 'Askin' pardon, sir, ' she said at last, 'but I kep' the brasses nicer nor this.' 'You did all your work very well, ' I answered. 'And whenever I want someone again, you may depend I shan't send for anybody else.' She glanced up with grateful but puzzled...
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Good. Issued without a dust jacket. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Prior owner's name penciled inside front cover, else pages clean; binding starting to loosen; moderate wear to covers. 394 pages. Detailed cover scans available upon request.
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