Downhill is EasierAngus and Robertson Limited, 1945 - 228 pages |
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Page 26
... Sadie . It looked as if he couldn't help himself when there was a good - looking woman about . I didn't like it much , but what could I do ? The hot tea put the colour back into Sadie's cheeks , washing out the weariness of the train ...
... Sadie . It looked as if he couldn't help himself when there was a good - looking woman about . I didn't like it much , but what could I do ? The hot tea put the colour back into Sadie's cheeks , washing out the weariness of the train ...
Page 44
... Sadie looked so startled and hurt that I realized I wasn't being fair . I realized that I was making a bit of a clown of myself , and asking for trouble . I calmed down a bit , but then I saw Sadie's face go hard . " Why shouldn't I ...
... Sadie looked so startled and hurt that I realized I wasn't being fair . I realized that I was making a bit of a clown of myself , and asking for trouble . I calmed down a bit , but then I saw Sadie's face go hard . " Why shouldn't I ...
Page 71
... Sadie's feet move , I walked across the room and sat down . I didn't know just how to work it all out , but the main point was that Sadie hadn't let him take her down to the quiet end of the veranda . That was one for his nob ! Sadie ...
... Sadie's feet move , I walked across the room and sat down . I didn't know just how to work it all out , but the main point was that Sadie hadn't let him take her down to the quiet end of the veranda . That was one for his nob ! Sadie ...
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