A Bid for Fortune
Author:Guy Newell Boothby
"It is impossible to give any idea of the verve with which the story is told. The most original novel of the year!"--The Manchester Courier.
(Three slow strokes down the centre of the back, and one round each ear.) When it first came into my mind I was at a loss who to trust in the matter. I thought of Vendon, but I found Vendon was dead. I thought of Brownlow, but Brownlow was no longer faithful. (Two strokes down the back and two on the throat.) Then bit by bit I remembered you. I was in Brazil at the time. So I sent for you. You came. So far so good."
Author:Guy Newell Boothby
"It is impossible to give any idea of the verve with which the story is told. The most original novel of the year!"--The Manchester Courier.
(Three slow strokes down the centre of the back, and one round each ear.) When it first came into my mind I was at a loss who to trust in the matter. I thought of Vendon, but I found Vendon was dead. I thought of Brownlow, but Brownlow was no longer faithful. (Two strokes down the back and two on the throat.) Then bit by bit I remembered you. I was in Brazil at the time. So I sent for you. You came. So far so good."