Growing: An Autobiography of the Years 1904 to 1911Woolf's account of his seven years as a civil servant in Ceylon. "He has a seemingly effortless way with words which is beautiful and spellbinding" (J. M. Edelstein, New Republic). Index; photographs. |
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Page 170
... Governor , a glamorous lady , the wife of an officer in the Indian Army , visited Kandy for a few weeks . One evening , riding with Rachel in Lady Horton's Walk , a carriage passed us in which sat Clifford and the lady , and even that ...
... Governor , a glamorous lady , the wife of an officer in the Indian Army , visited Kandy for a few weeks . One evening , riding with Rachel in Lady Horton's Walk , a carriage passed us in which sat Clifford and the lady , and even that ...
Page 249
... Governor confidentially . 3. If , however , you would prefer not to state the exact nature of the private affairs , Mr. Harcourt will ask the Governor whether an extension can be granted to you on the ground of service , without making ...
... Governor confidentially . 3. If , however , you would prefer not to state the exact nature of the private affairs , Mr. Harcourt will ask the Governor whether an extension can be granted to you on the ground of service , without making ...
Page 251
... Governor will only be told that the leave is granted on the ground of private affairs , the nature of which has been explained to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State . Or if you are unwilling to state them in writing , do you ...
... Governor will only be told that the leave is granted on the ground of private affairs , the nature of which has been explained to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State . Or if you are unwilling to state them in writing , do you ...
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