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 150
... being offered a privilege that it would be ungracious to refuse and suspecting that van Leyden had some reason for inviting him other than a wish for companionship . ་ During the outward ride they spoke little . At the 150 The Fountain.
... being offered a privilege that it would be ungracious to refuse and suspecting that van Leyden had some reason for inviting him other than a wish for companionship . ་ During the outward ride they spoke little . At the 150 The Fountain.
Page 319
... wish him to come here . " " I have no kind of objection , " the Baroness replied in a tone of sweetened anger ... wishes it . " He knew that the Baroness's consent had been wrung from her ; he perceived the dry smile at the corners of ...
... wish him to come here . " " I have no kind of objection , " the Baroness replied in a tone of sweetened anger ... wishes it . " He knew that the Baroness's consent had been wrung from her ; he perceived the dry smile at the corners of ...
Page 391
... wish to forget even your kiss . . . . I wish to be alone . " When they were far from him , he asked : 391 The Bond.
... wish to forget even your kiss . . . . I wish to be alone . " When they were far from him , he asked : 391 The Bond.
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