Guardian Angel

W. Jacobs W.

Description

Part of W. W. Jacobs' series of short tales featuring the observations and memories of a nightwatchman, "The Guardian Angel" finds our hero pondering the nature of charity and good works. The action of the tale centers around a conflict between friends that ended in an unexpected manner.

Informations

• Publié par: The Floating Press
• Date de parution: 01 mars 2017
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781776678396
• Langue: English

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THE GUARDIAN ANGEL
SHIP'S COMPANY, PART 7
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W. W. JACOBS
 
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The Guardian Angel Ship's Company, Part 7 First published in 1911 Epub ISBN 978-1-77667-839-6 Also available: PDF ISBN 978-1-77667-840-2 © 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 Guardian Angel
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The night-watchman shook his head. "I never met any of these phil—philantherpists, as you call 'em," he said, decidedly. "If I 'ad theywouldn't 'ave got away from me in a hurry, I can tell you. I don't say Idon't believe in 'em; I only say I never met any of 'em. If people doyou a kindness it's generally because they want to get something out ofyou; same as a man once—a perfick stranger—wot stood me eight'arf-pints becos I reminded 'im of his dead brother, and then borreredfive bob off of me.
"O' course, there must be