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: ...he tried to make love to me." "The dog! I'll smash him." "No, please don't make a fuss. I stopped him pretty quick. It doesn't do to make enemies of those people." The following day Hugh met Professor Durand on the stairway. The old man was bronzed and hale-looking. "Ha! my young friend!" he said. "Yes, I've been in ...
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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: ...he tried to make love to me." "The dog! I'll smash him." "No, please don't make a fuss. I stopped him pretty quick. It doesn't do to make enemies of those people." The following day Hugh met Professor Durand on the stairway. The old man was bronzed and hale-looking. "Ha! my young friend!" he said. "Yes, I've been in the mountains, the pines, preparing for the battle. I want all the strength that is left in me to accomplish my mission." "Poor old chap!" thought Hugh, "he doesn't know what's in front of him. Pathetic! Maybe another Casino tragedy." 3. As he was sitting in the Cafe de Paris that evening listening to the music, Hugh idly watched the entrance to the Casino with its four great lanterns. In the softened lustre its pale yellow stone took on a mellow radiance almost onyxlike. Seen through the palms with the stars for a background it was like a gleaming palace of delight, poised over the mystery of the sea. Into the pool of light from the doorway swished glossy limousines from which descended elegantly dressed people. One, a very tall man, mounted the steps and paused for a moment. He had a spade-shaped beard, a swarthy face, and a hooked nose. "First time I've seen that chap," thought Hugh. "Looks like a grandee of old Castile, but is probably an Armenian money-changer." Just at that moment Mr. Tope came bustling up. "I say," said Hugh, "who's that hidalgo-looking johnny on the steps?" Mr. Tope screwed a monocle into his right eye. "Don't know exactly. Some say he's a South American, ex-president of some small republic who got away with the state treasure. Wouldn't be surprised. He has a vulturish look. The scum of the world find their way h...
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Good/No Jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall bds faded. spine ends and 3 corners bumped and rubbed with some fraying to spine ends. 10mm dent to top edge of back board. split to spine at copyright/contents page. pages browning. watermark to top corner of text block. 4th imp.
