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. 1922 Excerpt: ... story I have outlined to you?" "With one somewhat similar--but not quite the same. At any rate the story does not bear the same complexion as the one you have been at such pains to describe." M. Tardivel's eyes twinkled. "I see. But the world in these matters, as you know, judges harshly. And now, Monsieur Poiret, a ...
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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. 1922 Excerpt: ... story I have outlined to you?" "With one somewhat similar--but not quite the same. At any rate the story does not bear the same complexion as the one you have been at such pains to describe." M. Tardivel's eyes twinkled. "I see. But the world in these matters, as you know, judges harshly. And now, Monsieur Poiret, a further and, I trust, a final question. Do you now see any reason why you should accept the business proposal I made to you just now?" "None," said Antoine shortly. "Ah!" M. Tardivel's eyebrows went up. For the first time during their interview his mask of geniality seemed a trifle disturbed. He leaned back in his chair and resumed the enjoyment of his cigar. As for Antoine he felt that he could fall on this suave little monster and tear him to bits. As he sat in his chair his face was white, and his fingers clenched and unclenched with passion. This genial polite villainy, this polished and choicely worded exposition of a cynical plan to cause his ruin, had been too much. It was his rage that had given him courage to defy a man who he knew had the power to break him. M. Tardivel spoke again: "I am, if I may say so without offense, an older man than you, Monsieur Poiret. I have had considerable experience in this sort of thing, and I feel convinced that after you have thought the matter over quietly you will see as I do. I will give you a week, no more, to think it over. If I do not hear from you within that time it will be my painful duty to take the measures I have suggested. "Then that is all," said Antoine harshly. "For the present, Monsieur Poiret." "Then I bid you good day," said Antoine, rising and turning on his heel. "Good day, Monsieur Poiret," c...
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Seller's Description:
Near Fine in Good jacket. 8vo., 278pp. Beautiful First US Edition, originally published by Hodder in the UK in 1919. Surprisingly, the American edition is not found in Hubin. Bound in publisher's original peach colored cloth with titles stamped in purple on spine and front board. Square, tight and clean throughout with some minor wear to spine ends and tips. Crown mildly toned. Clean pages and no foxing. Quite scarce unclipped dust-jacket, ($1.75), is complete and bright but does have tape reinforcements on the reverse which also covers up chipping to the heel and crown. Spine panel toned and with a closed tear along the front hinge. Still very presentable and impossible to find in any condition. A solid collectable copy of a most uncommon title, with or without the jacket.
