Bob Hampton of Placer
Format: Paperback
ISBN13: 9781443209175
Paperback|9781443209175
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Excerpt: ... cloak-room." "Oh, indeed " Mrs. Herndon's expression was noncommittal, while her eyes surveyed the lieutenant. "With your permission, of course," he said. "I hardly think I have any need to interfere." They separated, the younger people walking slowly, silently toward the door. He held her arm, assisting her to descend the stairway, his lips murmuring a few commonplaces, to which she scarcely returned even monosyllabic replies, although she frequently flashed shy glances at his grave face. Both realized that some explanation was forthcoming, yet neither was quite prepared to force the issue. "I have no wraps at the hotel," she said, as he attempted to turn that way. "That was a lie also; let us walk directly down the road." He indulged in no comment, his eyes perceiving a pathetic pleading in her upturned face. Suddenly there came to him a belief that the girl was crying; he could feel the slight tremor of her form against his own. He glanced furtively at her, only to catch the glitter of a falling tear. To her evident distress, his heart made instant and sympathetic response. With all respect influencing the action, his hand closed warmly over the smaller one on his sleeve. "Little girl," he said, forgetting the shortness of their acquaintance in the deep feeling of the moment, "tell me what the trouble is." "I suppose you think me an awful creature for saying that," she blurted out, without looking up. "It wasn't ladylike or nice, but
| ISBN-13 | 9781443209175 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1443209171 |
| Weight | 0.55 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.38 In |
| List Price | $19.99 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 164 pages |
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| Published On | 2010-03-01 |
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