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...h, Camilla.” “True, but hokum serves its purpose now and then.” The hall clock chimed the hour. “Ah, our guest should be here shortly. Conceal ... ...oked well this morning,” he checked his reflection in the glass of the hall clock and chuckled at the bleary-eyed stranger who blinked back. “Though... ...loves he wore to hide his burns would protect against that as well. As the clock ticked away the minutes, Daniel summoned the words of his letter an... ... more fitting when I finish with the basting.” ***** Morgan heard the clock in the foyer toll eight times before Gertie gave a peremptory tug o... ... be satisfied with far less in the letters her mother sent her. The mantle clock chimed nine, three hours until she could see him again. Not long,... ... trouble you much?” “Not anymore. It looks far worse than it feels.” The clock on the wall ticked away, filling the uncomfortable silence. “How ... ...cations of rehearsals. After all, her monthly flow continued to appear like clockwork, though briefer and sparser than it had ever been. It was ... ...n suffer the mercy of Michael Flynn? But hope ebbed with every tick of the clock. Morgan’s spine hardened into a rigid pillar as she sat in the ha...

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...ye dog that can’t talk. The Ute travels past my kitchen window; we’re both clocking thirty- Ks as I head for the lounge room. There’s no shelter at th... ...ming the other way. I’d made their day; informing they had made the six o’clock news. Five minutes of fame, what a way to go. Thrilled, Steven wanted... ...t and put the parts all over the house as a reminder never to buy another clock. “It’s all right,” Michael whispers. “Just let it out.” His tone is m... ...weird communication. Stretching out my hand, I set the alarm on my digital clock. Reaching down, turn off the electric blanket. Straightening the top... ...waking him with their hymns. Yes, it is that early and I need a new alarm clock. I had this mad idea; if I started early, I could get the sheep done ... ...u’ll be doing us both a favour.” I put down the receiver. Ali is smiling, clocking one up for me whilst Michael puts water into the mugs. “I take it... ..., giving in. My brother’s right you know; if Michael does a runner, I can clock it up as a learning experience and get on with life. I can cope with... ... one of those shitty nights where your body feels like it’s done the life clock ten times over yet your brain is still on a marathon. The caffeine a... ...ffeine addiction got the better of me and even though my eyeballs saw the clock and told brain I’m nuts, body and soul are in the kitchen. With the ...

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...ation, Darcy ran her fingers through short mousy hair whilst watching the clock on the mantelpiece above the slow combustion stove. Nine-thirty and ... ...d themselves for what was to come. Philip and Stella had been watching the clock awaiting the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sully. The couple showed... ... Sullys were following a timetable and nothing would divert them from the clock. By the end of the afternoon, Stella felt exceptionally uneasy and a... ...bar, his attention was drawn to Anne, who put on her coat, glanced at the clock and told her husband she was going for a walk. “Where are you going?”...

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...sound came from the next room save the crackling of the fire. But when the clock struck eight, we heard voices and noisy footsteps; the waiters brough... ...y arrayed, agreeably to the laws that regulate a man’s clothes, at eight o’clock, at noon, four o’clock in the afternoon, and in the evening; to be we... ...t let her send word to him unless you have seen it first—’ “T owards two o’clock in the morning, Isaure was standing beside a diminutive Shepherdess o... ...ondet. I told them a long- 43 Balzac winded story that lasted from nine o’clock till midnight, one tale inside another. I had just brought my twenty-... ...it was as she had suspected. Then Rastignac actually stopped on till two o’clock in the morning. And yet there are those that call him selfish! Beaude... ..., heavy with sleep, has been drinking tea to keep himself awake till two o’clock in the morning, all for a chance of saying a solemn word of advice to... ...lady’! This fervent passion of a man that sets up housekeeping, choos- ing clocks, going to visit his betrothed with his pockets full of patterns of s... ...e temper has been tried.—’A quarrel?’ hazarded Godefroid.—’No.’ —At four o’clock the women took flight for the Bois de Boulogne; Rastignac stayed in t... ... little bomb- shell under the colonnades of the Bourse, and towards four o’clock in the afternoon it exploded.—’Here is something seri- ous; have you ...

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...hey too felt that in the hour of danger Napoleon meant France herself. The clock of the Tuileries struck the half-hour. In a mo- ment the hum of the c... ... sentence set her dreaming, and at last she suddenly burst into tears. The clocks were striking two. Her head, grown heavy as a dying woman’s, was bow... ... of all the lessons held in store for her by fate. Between two and three o’clock in the morning Julie sat up, sombre and moody, beside her sleeping hu... ...he soul. I found myself smiling as if their happiness had been my own. The clocks struck nine. The young man gave a tender embrace to his companion, a... ...arrator was in the very middle of his tale when M. de Vandenesse heard the clock strike nine. Then it became clear to him that his legal adviser was v... ...o join her children, and I shall have the honor of escorting her.” “Nine o’clock already! Time goes like a shadow in pleasant company,” said the man o... ...some twinges of conscience as they danced on after the hour of return. The clocks struck eleven, and still there was no sign of the servants. A deep s... ... and took him on her knee. “What!” exclaimed the General. “Half-past ten o’clock, and 123 Balzac not one of the servants has come back! The rascals!—... ... read that book only on the condition that you should put it away at ten o’clock. You ought to have shut up the book at the proper time and gone to be...

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... affair of business,’ replied Crowl, ‘and will not be home before twelve o’clock. He was very unwilling to go, I can tell you, but there was no help f... ...e had left Smike. Newman had not been home. He wouldn’ t be, till twelve o’clock; 6 THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY there was no chance ... ...ogress did not seem the more rapid from the monotonous ticking of a French clock, or the shrill sound of its little bell which told the quarters. But ... ...d some pain on first awak- ening next morning, he sprung out of bed as the clock struck seven, with very little difficulty , and was soon as much on t... ...I’ve opened the safe every morning all that time (Sundays excepted) as the clock struck nine, and gone over the house every night at half-past ten (ex... ...W MRS KENWIGS WA S AS WELL AS COULD BE EXPECTED IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN seven o’clock in the evening, and it was grow- ing dark in the narrow streets near ... ... which he maintained to be the best time-keeper in Lon- don next after the clock of some old, hidden, unknown church hard by, (for Tim held the fabled... ...hung against the wall—all had their accustomed inches of space. Except the clock, there was not such an accurate and unimpeachable instrument in exist... ...id brother Charles, ‘that we dine at half-past five today instead of two o’clock; we always depart from our usual custom on this anniversary, as you v...

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...ilmot. “At Oxford; he was to be there to-day, was he not, Norman?” “What o’clock is it? Is the post gone—seven—no; it is all safe,” said Mr. Ward. Poo... ... They sat together in Ethel’s room till somewhere between eight and nine o’clock, when good old nurse, having put her younger ones to bed, came in sea... ...linds for Richard’s coming. There was a simultaneous shout when, at four o’clock, they caught sight of him, and though, at Ethel’s exclamation of wond... ...ng something else for you,” said Ethel; “I heard him carpentering at six o’clock this morning, but I suppose it is to be a secret.” “And don’t you adm... ... as the talk often was, it was truly a comfort to him. It ended when ten o’clock struck, and he went down—Margaret hearing the bell, the sounds of the... ...ollower. He has been your shadow ever since he could walk. But there’s the clock, I must not keep you any longer; good-bye, Norman.” Harry gave his br... ...case, he did not expect to be at home till the mail-train came in at one o’clock at night. Richard begged to go with him, and he consented, unwillingl... ...orman scarcely let his father count for a moment, before he asked, “What o’clock is it?” “A little after twelve.” “What does make you stay up so late,... ...biter of Margaret’s fate. He only came in time for a 145 Yo n g e seven o’clock dinner, and Margaret did not see him that night, but heard enough fro...

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...e. There was a great run of custom, setting steadily in, from about ten o’ clock until towards noon,— relaxing, somewhat, at dinner-time, but recommen... ...the carpenter passed beneath it, he looked up and noted the hour. “Three o’clock!” said he to himself. “My father told me that dial was put up only an... ...l-plate,—but we know that the faithful hands have met; for one of the city clocks tells midnight. 230 The House of the Seven Gables A man of sturdy u... ...n of sturdy understanding, like Judge Pyncheon, cares no more for twelve o’clock at night than for the correspond- ing hour of noon. However just the ... ... the Judge’s forgetful fingers neglected to wind it up, as usual, at ten o’clock, being half an hour or so before his ordinary bedtime,—and it has run... ...nd it has run down, for the first time in five years. But the great world- clock of Time still keeps its beat. The dreary night—for, oh, how dreary se...

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...d by the spirit of gain rather than by prin- ciples of honor. ABOUT FIVE O’CLOCK, on a dull autumn afternoon, the cash- ier of one of the largest bank... ..., gave the place the 6 Melmoth Reconciled look of a bath-house. At four o’clock the stolid porter had proclaimed, according to his orders, “The bank ... ...ng into the porter’s room, “what made you let anybody come up after four o’clock?” “I have been smoking a pipe here in the doorway ever since four o’c... ...re you quite sure?” “Y es, upon my word and honor. Stay, though, at four o’clock M. Werbrust’s friend came, a young fellow from Messrs. du Tillet & Co... ...lly found himself more and more in debt. One expense entailed another. The clock called for candle sconces. Fires must be lighted in the ornamental 1... ...ed to say in Jenny’s ear, “Go to Leon, and tell him not to come till one o’clock. If you do not find him, and he comes here during the leave-taking, k... ...e Rue des Recollets, which was kept by his old quartermaster. It was two o’clock in the morning, the most perfect stillness prevailed, no one was ther... ...by the current clings to the branch that snaps in his hand. Towards four o’clock that afternoon Castanier appeared among the little knots of men who w... ...laparon, the Bank wants a hundred thousand francs of you, and it is four o’clock; the thing is known, and it is too late to arrange your little failur...

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...iod of life he had long since reached, when, after separations, the marked clock-face of the friend we meet announces the hour we have tried to for- g... ...exquis- ite mildness that as from Acton Hague any injury was credible. The clock ticked in the stillness—Hague had probably given it to her—and while ...

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...ap with his war-sword girded on him? Was there not Emile, billeted at the Clock- maker’s, perpetually turning to of an evening, with his coat off, wi... ...become at last, that Beds Nos. 26, 27, 28, and 31, having took their six o’clock dinners, and dozed over their respective pints, had drove away in the...

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... her with him. He arrived at his own house in Carlton Terrace about five o’clock in the afternoon, and immediately went to his study, intending to din... ...ways exceeded his means, he would have been fairly comfortable. At eight o’clock Lord Silverbridge and his friend met in the dining-room of the Bearga... ...arrange your politics with Miss Cass. ’ So it was settled, and at eight o’clock Lord Silverbridge reappeared in Belgrave Square with Frank Tregear. E... ...h his head on his hand, looking the picture of woe. It was now only nine o’clock, and there would be no more whist at the Beaufort till eleven. There ... ...thony Trollope CHAPTER 19 ‘No; My Lord. I Do Not.’ Between two and three o’clock Lord Silverbridge, in spite of his sorrow, found himself able to eat ... ...rican ways perfectly, and when a young man called between three and four o’clock, asking for Mrs Boncassen, said that Miss Boncassen was at home. The ... ...hich might own their origin to this proposed drive from Richmond. At six o’clock on the Sunday evening Silverbridge called for Lord Popplecourt. ‘Upon... ...ple of armchairs. Here the Major and the Captain were seated about eight o’clock one evening, with convivial good things within their reach. The good ... ...that I went on too long. ’ ‘I hope you are now none the worse. ’ ‘At six o’clock this morning I thought I should never use my legs again. ’ ‘Were you ...

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...d tags to all the button-holes. His stockings were of the finest silk, and clocked with gold from the knee to the ankle. 8 John Bull of the Guadalqui... ...el down while I persuaded him to hold up his legs that I might look to the clocking. The fellow was thorough good- natured, and why should I not indul... ...e Giralda. On that morning we met together in the patio, soon after five o’clock, and started for the cathedral. She looked beautiful, with her black ...

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... for him, but didn’t want to impose if he didn’t plan on staying. By six o’clock she was frantic. She phoned. “Hi, Mrs. Brock, is Roger there?” “Sorry... ...ck ached and 31 A COURAGEOUS BATTLE her back was stiff. She looked at the clock. Omigosh! After four! She raced up the stairs, grabbed Lisa’s laundry... ...acey busy. I could go now, thought Jake. But something held him. By five o’clock the lineup dwindled. “What a wonderful, successful afternoon, Ms. Wil... ...as cleared and the waiter brought the bill. Then she realized it was ten o’clock. Where has the time gone? “My dear,” Jake said. “This had been deligh... ...affic was thick, slowing the car so she could study Old City Hall with its clock tower, turrets and exquisitely detailed façade, and further along, th... ... ended and Jake gave her a peck on the cheek and stepped back. “It’s ten o’clock. I’ll call a car for you.” Lacey took a couple of deep breaths to reo... ...y fell asleep then, as darkness enveloped the cabin. Jake awoke at eight o’clock. He took a moment to enjoy his happiness before he reached over to ki... ... read, and a stack of mail yet unopened, and it was already nearly three o’clock. She hadn’t had lunch, but decided to plug away at the report she had... ...ced in her imagination for what could come afterward. Now, she watched the clock creep toward five, when she could leave work. She looked out the wind...

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...y changed, making the body susceptible to disease and death. Not many people lived beyond three thousand years; it was as if the body had an internal clock that stopped when it reached a certain age. The only organ that had to remain human was the brain, but this and whatever part of the original body remained always fell susceptible to disease, killing the host. Grai...

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...had so transpired that during the very second class of the day, the lecturer (teacher), suspending the lesson, announced that it was going to be 11 o’clock in a while; therefore , the class will stand up and observe two-minute silence to pay homage to the Father of the Nation. By this time, the turn to the left for entering the bazaar had been reached, the Professor stopp...

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...had so transpired that during the very second class of the day, the lecturer (teacher), suspending the lesson, announced that it was going to be 11 o’clock in a while; therefore , the class will stand up and observe two-minute silence to pay homage to the Father of the Nation. By this time, the turn to the left for entering the bazaar had been reached, the Professor stopp...

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...d nothing that could be used as clothing for the eight-kilometre walk home. The bastards had taken everything, even his sandals! It was about nine o’clock, so as the only road home crossed the bridge in the centre of town he’d have to wait at least three hours for the streets to be quiet enough to risk it. A slow smile softened his face and he relaxed. It felt as if he’d ...

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...he overseas numbers clicked into place. He checked his watch it would be ten o’clock at night in Rome. Antonio hoped fervently that Pope Francis was ... ...f paper. "If you're interested, meet me tomorrow at this address, about two o'clock. We'll have lunch and see if we have common issues." Cardona got... ... a campaign to run. I'm having a meeting with your wife and Walter at three o'clock," Brand said, and left the table. Alex just said, "Hmm," to him... ... his uncle could handle the American Capos. He doubted it. At around 5:00 o'clock, the kitchen had turned into pandemonium. The servants hustled a... ...n a good Roman. The first of the American Capos began arriving about seven o'clock. By eight, they had all arrived. Marco had been greeting them, o... ...chopsticks, while Gallucci used a knife and fork on his steak. About nine o'clock, the phone rang. Gallucci answered it. "Si," and listened for a ... ...en told him where to get a hold of him, and hung up the phone. About seven o'clock, they heard a knock on the door. "Careful, Antonio," Gallucci wa... ...ust sat, staring up at the ceiling. Brand looked at his watch. "It's three o'clock. If I call Radcliff now, we just might be able to reach him." ... ...damantly. Just then, Gallucci heard a knock on the door. "It must be seven o'clock. So, open it, Antonio," he said, impatiently. Ky entered and b...

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..._____ 28 THE ARGUMENT ___ 28 PARAPSYCHOLOGY 28 NAIL ON NAIL ______ 28 VIGILANCE ________ 28 ORDER ____________ 28 PATOMIME ________ 28 CUCKOO CLOCK (I) _ 29 CUCKOO CLOCK (II) 29 AMERICAN IMMIGRANTS ______________ 29 APHORISM _________ 29 DISGUST ___________ 29 CLASSIC ___________ 29 HEROISM __________ 29 BAGATELLE _______ 29 PRODUCER ________ 30 INTRODUCT...