Читать книгу The Complete Works of Algernon Blackwood. Novels, Short Stories, Horror Classics, Occult & Supernatural Tales, Plays онлайн

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And read it out? 'he said, beginning to understand. The yellow head nodded. He felt utterly and delightfully bewitched.

'All right,' he said; «I will.'

'And make it a very wonderful indeed Aventure,' she added, springing to her feet. 'Hush! Here's mother!'

Paul rose dizzily to greet his sister, while the children ran off with their animals to other things.

'You've had a pleasant afternoon, Paul, dear?' she asked.

'Oh, very nice indeed 'His thoughts were still entangled with the wind and with the story he meant to write about it for the next Meeting.

She opened her parasol and held it over her head.

'Now, come indoors,' he went on, collecting himself with an effort, 'or into the shade. This heat is not good for you, Margaret.' He looked at her pale, delicate face. 'You're tired too.'

'I enjoyed the drive,' she replied, letting him take her arm and lead her towards the house. 'I met the Burdens in their motor. They're coming over to luncheon one day, they said. You'll like him, I think.'