The Cornhill Magazine, Volume 181George Smith, William Makepeace Thackeray Smith, Elder and Company, 1974 |
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Page 182
... Uncle Geoff met me . " " I know , I'm sorry . Ruth I - you see I was asked to lunch and ... it's not often and . . . " " " Oh it was quite all right . Uncle Geoff met me " she repeated , not knowing it was an accusation . Silence ...
... Uncle Geoff met me . " " I know , I'm sorry . Ruth I - you see I was asked to lunch and ... it's not often and . . . " " " Oh it was quite all right . Uncle Geoff met me " she repeated , not knowing it was an accusation . Silence ...
Page 187
... Uncle Geoff finished his meal and pushed back his chair . " Bolted one door too late they did " he said . " Wouldn't you say , love ? The stable door ? " He was standing behind his wife , and his hand laid on her neck looked heavy . She ...
... Uncle Geoff finished his meal and pushed back his chair . " Bolted one door too late they did " he said . " Wouldn't you say , love ? The stable door ? " He was standing behind his wife , and his hand laid on her neck looked heavy . She ...
Page 190
... uncle leaned elbows on the table , stirring their tea thoughtfully . She entered softly , and their faces lit when ... uncle's footfalls like stains , leading in from the night woods , and no Bluey . " Now I don't know what you'd like to ...
... uncle leaned elbows on the table , stirring their tea thoughtfully . She entered softly , and their faces lit when ... uncle's footfalls like stains , leading in from the night woods , and no Bluey . " Now I don't know what you'd like to ...
Contents
POEMS translated by Graeme Wilson | 28 |
PRISONER by Elizabeth Jennings | 53 |
JOHN MURRAY 50 ALBEMARLE STREET LONDON W1X | 75 |
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