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. 1907 Excerpt: ... Letting it fall asunder. 8 Crossing L. c. 1 Coming down to him. 10 Taking her hand. Enter Servant. Serv. Your Grace, there are two people in the hall asking to see you. The man says his name is David Ives. Guise. Showing slight surprise. Show them in here and--with meaning to the Serv.--When they are here, find Miss ...
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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. 1907 Excerpt: ... Letting it fall asunder. 8 Crossing L. c. 1 Coming down to him. 10 Taking her hand. Enter Servant. Serv. Your Grace, there are two people in the hall asking to see you. The man says his name is David Ives. Guise. Showing slight surprise. Show them in here and--with meaning to the Serv.--When they are here, find Miss Valrose and tell her that Mr. David Ives is with me here. Exit Sen'.2 David Ives! What brings him here? Can he know? Re-enter Serv. announcing Mr. Ives, David enters followed by Faith. They look round the room with great curios-ity. David.4 You remember me? Guise.5 Perfectly, Mr. Ives. The last time I saw you, you reminded me that my neglect had lost a man's life. David.6 Now it has lost another.7 More than two years ago you brought John Christison up to London. You've kept him idling here ever since. When shall you have done with him? drus. very cautiously appears at backR and stands behind the curtains, John follows her, peeping over her shoulders. Guise.0 I've done with him now. David.10 Then pay him his wages and let him go. I don't understand the lad. He seems lost and dazed. I can't get him back to Endellion with me. What's the reason? Guise. Am I his keeper? I believe Mr. Christison intends leaving London. He is free to do so. He is his own master. David. No. There's somebody up here in London who's got the mastery over John Christison, and an evil mastery it is! Who is it? Guise. It's not I, Mr. Ives. DAVID.1 Who is it? Guise. It must be one of the other five million Londoners. You had better ask him yourself. David. I will!2 You've changed the lad's nature. You've made him like yourself. Guise. You flatter me! How? DAVID.3 He's a promise-breaker. Guise winces; John's face shows through the curtain, full of pain and shame. But when the ...
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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 poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, 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. Clean from markings. 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, 400grams, ISBN: 9780548375365.
