The Sign of the Stranger

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, New Age, History, Fiction & Literature
Cover of the book The Sign of the Stranger by William le Queux, Library of Alexandria
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: William le Queux ISBN: 9781465560926
Publisher: Library of Alexandria Publication: July 29, 2009
Imprint: Library of Alexandria Language: English
Author: William le Queux
ISBN: 9781465560926
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Publication: July 29, 2009
Imprint: Library of Alexandria
Language: English
The Advent of the Stranger. The shabby stranger seated himself familiarly in a nook beside the wide-open chimney of the tap-room, and stretched out his long thin legs with a sigh. “I want something to eat; a bit of cold meat, or bread and cheese—anything you have handy—and a glass of beer. I’m very tired.” The village publican, scanning the stranger’s features keenly, moved slowly to execute the command and lingered over the cutting of the meat. The other seemed to read the signs like a flash, for he roughly drew out a handful of money, saying in his bluff outspoken way— “Be quick, mister! Here’s money to pay for it.” The meal was very nimbly and swiftly placed before him; and then the landlord, with a glance back at me seated in his own little den beyond, turned off the suspicion with a remark about the warmth of the weather
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
The Advent of the Stranger. The shabby stranger seated himself familiarly in a nook beside the wide-open chimney of the tap-room, and stretched out his long thin legs with a sigh. “I want something to eat; a bit of cold meat, or bread and cheese—anything you have handy—and a glass of beer. I’m very tired.” The village publican, scanning the stranger’s features keenly, moved slowly to execute the command and lingered over the cutting of the meat. The other seemed to read the signs like a flash, for he roughly drew out a handful of money, saying in his bluff outspoken way— “Be quick, mister! Here’s money to pay for it.” The meal was very nimbly and swiftly placed before him; and then the landlord, with a glance back at me seated in his own little den beyond, turned off the suspicion with a remark about the warmth of the weather

More books from Library of Alexandria

Cover of the book Four American Leaders by William le Queux
Cover of the book The Lady of The Forest: A Story for Girls by William le Queux
Cover of the book The Expositor's Bible: The First Epistle to the Corinthians by William le Queux
Cover of the book The Literary World Seventh Reader by William le Queux
Cover of the book The Phantom Ship by William le Queux
Cover of the book The Mines and its Wonders by William le Queux
Cover of the book The Library of Work and Play: Electricity and Its Everyday Uses by William le Queux
Cover of the book The Lonely Unicorn: A Novel by William le Queux
Cover of the book Coelum Philosophorum by William le Queux
Cover of the book A Source Book of Australian History by William le Queux
Cover of the book North of Fifty-Three by William le Queux
Cover of the book The Philosophy of Bertrand Russell by William le Queux
Cover of the book Marion Darche: A Story Without Comment by William le Queux
Cover of the book Popular British Ballads, Ancient and Modern (Complete) by William le Queux
Cover of the book Wonder Tales From Baltic Wizards by William le Queux
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy