Unmarked6698
- Flag inappropriate
- Show review history
"Sure I will," agreed Croaker. He hopped down and started pigeon-toeing across the glade, peering back to see if Billy were coming. The light-house keeper, who lived with his daughter in a comfortable house on the extreme end of the Point, had always been glad to welcome Hinter to his isolated loneliness. With an invalid's self-centeredness, he believed that it was to relieve the monotony of his existence that this man paid him periodical visits. He did not dream that his daughter, Erie, named after the lake, whose blue lay deep in her eyes and whose moods were of herself a part, was the real attraction which drew Hinter to their home. Indeed it would have taken a much more astute observer than the man who had been keeper of the light for more than thirty years to have observed this. Never by look, word or sign had Hinter shown that in this slender, golden-haired girl, whose laughter was the sweetest note in the world—this girl who could trim a sail in biting gale and swim the wide, deep channel when tempest angered it to clutching under-currents—was more to him than just a glad, natural product of her world. Always his manner towards her had been one of kindly respect. In time she grew ashamed of the distrust she had on first acquaintance intuitively felt for him. He was good to her father and considerate of her. He talked interestingly of the big outside world and described the cities he had visited. Her father liked him and always looked forward to his visits, and with a sick man's petulance grumbled if Hinter failed to come on his regular nights. "Early next month, I believe, ma'am.".
453 people found this
review helpful
kez_ h (Kez_h)
- Flag inappropriate
- Show review history
Our dedicated support team is available 24/7 to address any queries or concerns you may have. Feel confident knowing that help is just a message or call away. Join us now for a seamless gaming experience.I tried logging in using my phone number and I
was supposed to get a verification code text,but didn't
get it. I clicked resend a couple time, tried the "call
me instead" option twice but didn't get a call
either. the trouble shooting had no info on if the call
me instead fails.There was
New to Evolution Gaming? Don't miss out on our ₹777 no-deposit bonus, along with a generous first deposit bonus and free spins on popular slots. Start your gaming journey on a high note with Evolution Gaming's exclusive offer designed just for you!
658 people found this
review helpful
Conrad
Mr Eagle, breaking into a run, sent aloft at the peak of the barque the meteor flag of Old England. "You will tell me, sir," said Lucy, addressing the surgeon, "what I am to do, and I will do it. Where is he wounded?" "Doctors!" she cried scornfully. "Little enough they know the needs of a woman at such a time. A doctor may be all right in his place, but his place ain't here among us woods folk. I tell you now I know my duty an' I'll do it because they need me." "Desolation!" he murmured, "desolation! the natural home of ignorance.".
298 people found this
review helpful