Books with title Precaution, Vol. 2 of 3: A Novel

Excerpt from Birds of Prey, Vol. 2 of 3: A NovelSince that awkward little affair at Forétde chéne, that tiresome entanglement about a King of Spades which had put in an appearance at a moment when no such monarch was to be ex pected, Captain Paget had obtained the means of existence in a manner which was almost respect able, if not altogether honest; for it is not to be supposed that honesty and respectability are by any means synonymous terms. It was only by the exercise of superhuman address that the Cap tain had extricated himself from that perplexing predicament at the Belgian watering-place; and it may be that the unpleasant experiences of that particular evening were not without a salutary effect upon the adventurer's future plans.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Birds of Prey, Vol. 2 of 3: A NovelSince that awkward little affair at Forétde chéne, that tiresome entanglement about a King of Spades which had put in an appearance at a moment when no such monarch was to be ex pected, Captain Paget had obtained the means of existence in a manner which was almost respect able, if not altogether honest; for it is not to be supposed that honesty and respectability are by any means synonymous terms. It was only by the exercise of superhuman address that the Cap tain had extricated himself from that perplexing predicament at the Belgian watering-place; and it may be that the unpleasant experiences of that particular evening were not without a salutary effect upon the adventurer's future plans.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A Novel, Vol. 2 of 3Sorrow and wrong are pangs of a new birth:All we who suffer bleed for one another;No life may live alone, but all in all;We lie within the tomb of our dead selves,Waiting till One command us to arise.Hon. Roden Noel.Knowing that Erica would have a very anxious afternoon, Charles Osmond gave up his brief mid-day rest, snatched a hasty lunch at a third-rate restaurant, finished his parish visits sooner than usual, and reached the little house in Guilford Terrace in time to share the worst part of her waiting. He found her hard at work as usual, her table strewn with papers and books of reference.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Probation, Vol. 3 of 3: A NovelBlack velvet, diamonds, and point lace he suggested. That would be just like her, and then it is a costume on which you may spend an indefinite amount of money.' How ill-natured you are It is a charm ing dress, and she will look lovely in it. I hope you have secured one dance, at any rate, or you will have no chance now.' He confessed that he had not acted with sufficient spirit in that respect he had never even thought of asking for a dance.Then I am sure she will be very much hurt. She let me see the other day, that she thought a great deal about your coming.'About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A Novel, Vol. 2 of 3He did indeed love them, and would fain hav had them ever with Him, but could not, the: He would not be all-powerful.'About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Probation, Vol. 3 of 3: A NovelBlack velvet, diamonds, and point lace he suggested. That would be just like her, and then it is a costume on which you may spend an indefinite amount of money.' How ill-natured you are It is a charm ing dress, and she will look lovely in it. I hope you have secured one dance, at any rate, or you will have no chance now.' He confessed that he had not acted with sufficient spirit in that respect he had never even thought of asking for a dance.Then I am sure she will be very much hurt. She let me see the other day, that she thought a great deal about your coming.'About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Probation, Vol. 2 of 3: A NovelAnd she placed herself in an easy-chair opposite to his, and held a feathery screen between her face and the fire.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.