Convert

W. Jacobs W.

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A man named Mr. Billings has hit rock-bottom and tries to turn over a new leaf with the help of his friends and family, giving up his love of fisticuffs and bar fights and cutting back on the booze. But when circumstances change, Billings finds that pacifism isn't always the best approach.

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• Publié par: The Floating Press
• Date de parution: 01 mars 2017
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781776678594
• Langue: English

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THE CONVERT
DEEP WATERS, PART 5
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W. W. JACOBS
 
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The Convert Deep Waters, Part 5 First published in 1922 Epub ISBN 978-1-77667-859-4 Also available: PDF ISBN 978-1-77667-860-0 © 2015 The Floating Press and its licensors. All rights reserved. While every effort has been used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in The Floating Press edition of this book, The Floating Press does not assume liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in this book. The Floating Press does not accept responsibility for loss suffered as a result of reliance upon the accuracy or currency of information contained in this book. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Many suitcases look alike. Visit www.thefloatingpress.com
The Convert
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Mr. Purnip took the arm of the new recruit and hung over him almosttenderly as they walked along; Mr. Billing, with a look of consciousvirtue on his jolly face, listened with much satisfaction to his friend'scompliments.
"It's such an example," said the latter. "Now we've got you the otherswill follow like sheep. You will be a bright lamp in the darkness."
"Wot's good enough for me ought to be good enough for them," said Mr.Billing, modestly. "They'd better not let me catch—"
"H'sh! H'sh!" breathed Mr. Purnip, tilting his hat and wiping his bald,benevolent head.
"I forgot," said the other, with something like a sigh. "No morefighting; but suppose somebody hits me?"
"Turn the other cheek," replied Mr.