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: ... I can't take it now I know what the pattern means. (jesse 1 stands savagely looking at her for a few moments, then deliberately sets to work, rolls up the carpet very resolutely.) Jesse. I was not unprepared for this crisis, madam.2 (Goes up to his bench, drags from under it a very large, well-worn, bulgy, carpet bag, ...
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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: ... I can't take it now I know what the pattern means. (jesse 1 stands savagely looking at her for a few moments, then deliberately sets to work, rolls up the carpet very resolutely.) Jesse. I was not unprepared for this crisis, madam.2 (Goes up to his bench, drags from under it a very large, well-worn, bulgy, carpet bag, with a bit of stocking and a coat arm hanging out of the side.) When you flouted me last night, I packed my poor belongings.3 Cold, heartless serpent! You've withered every spark of good in my nature! Now it matters not what becomes of Jesse Pegg!4 Nancy. unconcerned) Where are you going, Mr. Pegg? Jesse. To ruin, to madness, to despair! Nancy. You'll just catch the 1.15 if you make haste. Jesse.1 I shall. Some day, basilisk, you may be sorry you didn't accept my Brussels carpet in the spirit in which it was offered.2 I am going. Nancy. (unconcerned, painting her vase--In a very pleasant tone) Well, Good-bye, if you must go. Jesse. I mean it this time. Farewell! I warn you, inhuman, heartless monster, that you have wrecked me body and soul. When anybody asks you, " who murdered Jesse Pegg?" say, "I did." (With a shriek and a groan rushes tragically off, roll of carpet on shoulder, and dragging the carpet bag after him.)3 Nancy. The stupid fellow! And to think that he should be perfectly sane in all other respects! He's gone, I suppose. Well, I can't help it. Enter Mary.)4 Mary.5 Nancy, what have you done to Jesse Pegg? Nancy. Nothing! He has taken offence and gone off to London, I suppose. Mary. For good? Nancy. I suppose so. He has really been quite unbearable lately. Mary. How? Nancy. Unbearably in love with me. Mary. Is that so unpardonable, Nancy? Can't you see how he worships you? Nancy. I don't want to be worshipped ...
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Fair. Fair paperback taped into boards by library. ORIGINAL 1907 EDITION. Ex-Library with usual markings. Text is unmarked. Slightly tanned. Library boards in poor shape with heavy edge wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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