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In the Quarter

In the Quarter

Robert W. Chambers / Robert WChambers

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1st World Library - Literary Society
Año de edición:
2006
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781421800851

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One evening in May, 1888, the Café des Écoles was even more crowded and more noisy than usual. The marble-topped tables were wet with beer and the din was appalling. Someone shouted to make himself heard. 'Any more news from the Salon?' 'Yes,' said Elliott, 'Thaxton’s in with a number three. Rhodes is out and takes it hard. Clifford’s out too, and takes it - '

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