Dornford Yates was the pseudonym of the 20th century British novelist, Cecil William Mercer. His thriller and humor books were best sellers between the First and Second World Wars. While at the University, Mercer became active in drama. The Brother of Daphne began as a series of stories in Windsor Magazine. The table of contents includes Punch and Judy, Clothes and the man, When it was dark, Adam and New Year's Eve, The Judgment of Paris, Which to adore, Every picture tells a story, The Busy Beers, A point of honour, Pride goeth before, The love scene, The order of the bath, A lucid interval,...
Dornford Yates was the pseudonym of the 20th century British novelist, Cecil William Mercer. His thriller and humor books were best sellers between th...
"I said you'd do something," said Daphne, leaning back easily in her long chair. I stopped swinging my legs and looked at her. "Did you, indeed," I said coldly. My sister nodded dreamily. "Then you lied, darling. In your white throat," I said pleasantly. "By the way, d'you know if the petrol's come?" "I don't even care," said Daphne. "But I didn't lie, old chap. My word is-" "Your bond? Quite so. But not mine. The appointment I have in Town that day-" "Which day?" said Daphne, with a faint smile. "The fete day."
"I said you'd do something," said Daphne, leaning back easily in her long chair. I stopped swinging my legs and looked at her. "Did you, indeed," I sa...
"Who's going to church?" said Daphne, consulting her wrist-watch. There was a profound silence. My sister turned to Jill. "Are you coming?" she said. "Berry and I are." "I beg your pardon," said her husband. "Of course you're coming," said Daphne. "Not in these trousers. This is the first time I've worn them, and I'm not going to kneel in them for any one." "Then you'll change," said his wife. "You've plenty of time." Berry groaned.
"Who's going to church?" said Daphne, consulting her wrist-watch. There was a profound silence. My sister turned to Jill. "Are you coming?" she said. ...
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This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable p...
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable p...