The Forfeit

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, New Age, History, Fiction & Literature
Cover of the book The Forfeit by Ridgwell Cullum, Library of Alexandria
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ridgwell Cullum ISBN: 9781465561589
Publisher: Library of Alexandria Publication: March 8, 2015
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Ridgwell Cullum
ISBN: 9781465561589
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Publication: March 8, 2015
Imprint:
Language: English

A companionable silence prevailed in the room. At intervals it was broken, but only by the rustle of paper or the striking of a match. The heavy breathing, almost amounting to a snore, of one of the two men, and the inarticulate protests of a laboring "rocker" chair—these things were only a part of it. The man at the table was deeply immersed in a miniature sea of calculations. His fair brows were drawn in deep concentration. Frequently he was at great pains to relight a pipe which contained nothing but charred remnants of tobacco and a moist, unsmokable mixture which afforded only a somewhat offensive taste and aroma. The partner in this companionship overflowed an undersized "rocker," which withstood, with supreme heroism, the overwhelming forces of its invader. But its sufferings, under the rhythmic rise and fall imposed upon it, found expression at intervals, although they failed to inspire the least sympathy. The heedless giant's whole attention seemed to be absorbed in the personality and effort of his friend. Finally the latter raised a pair of deep blue eyes. Following upon a sigh, he thrust his papers aside with a brusque movement of relief. Then he raised a hand to his broad forehead and smoothed his disheveled fair hair, which seemed to have undergone some upheaval as a result of the mental disturbance his efforts had inspired in the brain beneath. The handsome eyes smiled a reassuring smile into the rugged face of his friend.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A companionable silence prevailed in the room. At intervals it was broken, but only by the rustle of paper or the striking of a match. The heavy breathing, almost amounting to a snore, of one of the two men, and the inarticulate protests of a laboring "rocker" chair—these things were only a part of it. The man at the table was deeply immersed in a miniature sea of calculations. His fair brows were drawn in deep concentration. Frequently he was at great pains to relight a pipe which contained nothing but charred remnants of tobacco and a moist, unsmokable mixture which afforded only a somewhat offensive taste and aroma. The partner in this companionship overflowed an undersized "rocker," which withstood, with supreme heroism, the overwhelming forces of its invader. But its sufferings, under the rhythmic rise and fall imposed upon it, found expression at intervals, although they failed to inspire the least sympathy. The heedless giant's whole attention seemed to be absorbed in the personality and effort of his friend. Finally the latter raised a pair of deep blue eyes. Following upon a sigh, he thrust his papers aside with a brusque movement of relief. Then he raised a hand to his broad forehead and smoothed his disheveled fair hair, which seemed to have undergone some upheaval as a result of the mental disturbance his efforts had inspired in the brain beneath. The handsome eyes smiled a reassuring smile into the rugged face of his friend.

More books from Library of Alexandria

Cover of the book A Cruise in the Sky: The Legend of the Great Pink Pearl by Ridgwell Cullum
Cover of the book Les terres d'or by Ridgwell Cullum
Cover of the book Lady Sybil's Choice: A Tale of the Crusades by Ridgwell Cullum
Cover of the book Guatemala, the Country of the Future by Ridgwell Cullum
Cover of the book The Colonial Cavalier, or Southern Life before the Revolution by Ridgwell Cullum
Cover of the book Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (5 of 12) Henrie the Second by Ridgwell Cullum
Cover of the book The Homesteader: A Novel by Ridgwell Cullum
Cover of the book The Bondman: A Story of the Times of Wat Tyler by Ridgwell Cullum
Cover of the book General Book of the Tarot by Ridgwell Cullum
Cover of the book The Twa Miss Dawsons by Ridgwell Cullum
Cover of the book Janet McLaren: The Faithful Nurse by Ridgwell Cullum
Cover of the book Famous Houses and Literary Shrines of London by Ridgwell Cullum
Cover of the book Droll Stories [V. 2] by Ridgwell Cullum
Cover of the book Zigzag Journeys in the White City With Visits to the Neighboring Metropolis by Ridgwell Cullum
Cover of the book Die Göttliche Komödie by Ridgwell Cullum
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy