Olivia in India
O. Douglas
Paperback
(Forgotten Books, July 9, 2009)
S.S. Scotia, Oct. ig, 19-.. . . This is a line to send off with the pilot. There is nothing to say except " Good-bye " again.We have had luncheon, and I have been poking things out of my cabin trunk, and furtively surveying one-there are two, but the other seems to be lost at present-of my cabin companions. She has fair hair and a blue motor-veil, and looks quiet and subdued, but then, I dare say, so do I.I hope you are thinking of your friend going down to the sea in a ship.I feel, somehow, very small and lonely.Olivia.S.S. Scotia, Oct. 21. (In pencil.). . . Whatever you do, whatever folly you commit, never, never be tempted to take a sea voyage. It is quite the nastiest thing you can take -I have had three days of it now, so I know.Table of Contents PART I; PAGE; Through the Gates of the East i; PART II; FLESHroTs of Calcutta 45; PART III The Sunburned Earth 125; PART IV The Land of Regrets 213About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org