Unmarked6698
- Flag inappropriate
- Show review history
He left his house and walked down the road which led to the bridge, but instead of crossing the bridge he descended a short flight of steps abreast of the flight that led to the wharves. These steps conducted the passenger to the river-side walk that went up the banks of the stream, and a very sweet walk it was this morning. The bright river trembled in prisms and gems under the pleasant breathing of the wind, which was aromatic with the odours it culled in its flight over the country, the birds sang gaily with here and there a deep flute-like note. It was a morning lovely and delightful with the virginal spirit of spring, when all creation seems new, when no note in the trees, no sweetness in the air, no bloom or flash of white on the bough, no timid wayside flower that seems to have sprung into being since[Pg 133] yester eve and glances at you coyly from its little wayside bower, but delights the senses as a beautiful surprise, as a something remembered but never so fresh, so appealing. "I took it 'cause I thought it was bad fer him. You see, Ma, Anse suffers turrible from indigestion," Billy explained. "'Course maybe you don't notice it same as I do, 'cause you don't sleep in the same room with him. But Ma, he groans an' gasps all night—an' he has the most awful dreams—now don't you Anse?" he asked, turning to his brother. "You're to stay here till I get back, no matter how long I'm away.".
453 people found this
review helpful
kez_ h (Kez_h)
- Flag inappropriate
- Show review history
At the door she turned, with expansive kindliness.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
Patricia clapped her hands.
658 people found this
review helpful
Conrad
"Has she eaten anything, can you tell me?" They found him seated on a stool, fondling the big grey-blue cat. He placed the cat gently down as they entered. Anson reflected, shuddering as a long low wail came from the forest. "Had my supper," Billy informed him. "You go on back and tell Ma that.".
298 people found this
review helpful