I've not half finished my dinner; and ten minutes more would have found me in bed, which I never leave at night, unless burnt out." But Mr. Gurney had given me my cue. A chaise and four was already at the door; poor Gubble's great coat and boots safely... Adventures of an Attorney in Search of Practice - Page 79by Samuel Warren - 1874 - 422 pagesFull view - About this book
| Samuel Warren, Sir George Stephen, Sir James Stephen - Curiosities of the law - 1839 - 422 pages
...are mad ! " " Very likely ;" coolly observed Gurney, " but it must be done." " You'll not catch me doing it, I can tell you, done or undone ; I've not half finished my dinner ; and ten minutes mores would have found me in bed, which I never leave at night, unless burnt out." But Mr. Gurney had... | |
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