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The Demagogue and Lady Phayre

By William John Locke

2019-09-11 18:54:09

A thrilling tale of suspense and romance. Excerpt.......... “Here’s Dan at last!” said Lizzie. “It’s only a case of how d’ye do and good-bye. These are my two cousins. This one’s Emily, and that’s Sophie. Oh, look at the clock! It is ... Read more
A thrilling tale of suspense and romance. Excerpt.......... “Here’s Dan at last!” said Lizzie. “It’s only a case of how d’ye do and good-bye. These are my two cousins. This one’s Emily, and that’s Sophie. Oh, look at the clock! It is a shaime!” Goddard shook hands with the two cousins of his affianced—pale, anemic girls, who giggled a little, while Lizzie saw to the straightness of her hat in the gilt mirror over the mantelpiece. When that was done, she admired herself for a moment. She was pretty—with the devil’s prettiness; fluffy fair hair, a pink complexion, and small, watery blue eyes—a poetic but discarded admirer had termed them “liquid azure,” which had pleased her mightily. Her mouth had a ripe way of pouting that took the edge off tart speeches, at any-rate in a lover’s opinion, but otherwise, it was loose and devoid of character. Less

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File size99.741 KB
Print pages80
PublisherPublic Domain Books
Publication date2010-03-23
LanguageEnglish
ISBN978-1341325410
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William John Locke
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William John Locke (20 March 1863 – 15 May 1930) was a British novelist, dramatist, and playwright, best known for his short stories. He was born in Cunningsbury St George, Christ Church, Demerara, ...

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