Half a Chance |
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Author:
| Isham, Frederic |
ISBN: | 978-1-5001-4252-0 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2014 |
Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $7.49 |
Book Description:
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"By all means, m'deah, let's go down between decks and have a look at them.""Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?""That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added. "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild...
More Description"By all means, m'deah, let's go down between decks and have a look at them.""Of course, if you wish, Sir Charles, although--Do you think we shall be edified, Mr. Gillett?""That depends, m'lady,"--and the speaker, a man with official manners and ferret-like eyes, shifted from one foot to another,--"on what degree, or particular class of criminal your ladyship would be interested in," he added. "If in the ordinary category of skittle sharper or thimblerigger," with a suspicion of mild scorn, "then I do not imagine your ladyship would find much attraction in the present cargo. But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking. For," rubbing his hands, "a properer lot of cutthroats and bad magsmen, it has never been my privilege to escort across the equator; and this is my sixth trip to Australia!"