Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 283W. Blackwood, 1958 - England |
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It was a very different matter when we finally went down to the water's edge to return to the ship . But , as my wife said afterwards : Captain warned me against catching the liberty - boat . I forgot to tell you .
It was a very different matter when we finally went down to the water's edge to return to the ship . But , as my wife said afterwards : Captain warned me against catching the liberty - boat . I forgot to tell you .
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We were now in the shipping - lane and many craft overtook us , including a smart German training - ship under full sail . ... I had read the whole ship's library and most of the books which I could borrow , and the time began to drag .
We were now in the shipping - lane and many craft overtook us , including a smart German training - ship under full sail . ... I had read the whole ship's library and most of the books which I could borrow , and the time began to drag .
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and as a result of a tall glass “ Off the ship ? ” of punch apiece we three women “ Yes , of course , off the ship . " danced a samba in the deserted hall “ Oh , well , I suppose that's not outside the Caballeros . quite so bad .
and as a result of a tall glass “ Off the ship ? ” of punch apiece we three women “ Yes , of course , off the ship . " danced a samba in the deserted hall “ Oh , well , I suppose that's not outside the Caballeros . quite so bad .
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Contents
CONTENTS | 64 |
TALES OF A GRANDMOTHER | 96 |
THALATTA THALATTA BY RICHARD HILTON | 192 |
Copyright | |
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