Story of a Life, Volume 1Harvill P., 1965 |
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Page 22
... watched it anxiously as it buzzed crossly , backing its way out . Waves of light reflected from the river rippled endlessly across the ceiling . The river rushed noisily , close to the house . ' Here they come , ' said my Uncle Ilko's ...
... watched it anxiously as it buzzed crossly , backing its way out . Waves of light reflected from the river rippled endlessly across the ceiling . The river rushed noisily , close to the house . ' Here they come , ' said my Uncle Ilko's ...
Page 38
... watched us enjoying ourselves with a fastidiously disapproving expression on his face . Mildly critical , Mama used to say : ' Nadya takes nothing seriously . ' Aunt Nadya's irresponsibility was proverbial in the family . She was always ...
... watched us enjoying ourselves with a fastidiously disapproving expression on his face . Mildly critical , Mama used to say : ' Nadya takes nothing seriously . ' Aunt Nadya's irresponsibility was proverbial in the family . She was always ...
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... watched him across the field — a short shaggy little man , plucking at the sage . In the middle of the field he took a penknife out of his pocket , squatted on his heels and dug up a root . The experiment worked . I realised that I knew ...
... watched him across the field — a short shaggy little man , plucking at the sage . In the middle of the field he took a penknife out of his pocket , squatted on his heels and dug up a root . The experiment worked . I realised that I knew ...
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