The FountainThe text is a novel set in Holland during the first World War. The main characters are a British officer, a Dutch aristocrat and his British stepdaughter who is married to a German officer. It was a winner of the 1932 Hawthornden Prize. |
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Page 220
... looked for peace in solitude ; it was thronged with prides and delusions . I looked for truth within myself alone , but the truth , which is in all men , was frozen deep in me and I had no sun to discover it . Now , because you love me ...
... looked for peace in solitude ; it was thronged with prides and delusions . I looked for truth within myself alone , but the truth , which is in all men , was frozen deep in me and I had no sun to discover it . Now , because you love me ...
Page 429
... looked at her angrily . " If you have anything useful to say . " She drew herself up in her chair . " Allard has made a very serious accusation , " she began with formal calm . " For some reason he is tongue - tied ; he seems to have ...
... looked at her angrily . " If you have anything useful to say . " She drew herself up in her chair . " Allard has made a very serious accusation , " she began with formal calm . " For some reason he is tongue - tied ; he seems to have ...
Page 435
... looked down at her . " In this house ! " " Yes . " " For how long ? ” " Does that matter ? Soon after Lewis came here until - until Rupert came back . " " Julie , it's impossible in you . Shameful . " " No , " she answered steadily ...
... looked down at her . " In this house ! " " Yes . " " For how long ? ” " Does that matter ? Soon after Lewis came here until - until Rupert came back . " " Julie , it's impossible in you . Shameful . " " No , " she answered steadily ...
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