The Warlord: A NovelUnfolds passion and betrayal, heroism and defeat in the China of 1927. |
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Page 97
... girl did not return to the brothel until the following night : moon - eyed , placid , silent . With grinning satisfaction a spiteful Korean girl explained to Vera Yu - ying's sudden disappearance and peculiar contentment upon her return ...
... girl did not return to the brothel until the following night : moon - eyed , placid , silent . With grinning satisfaction a spiteful Korean girl explained to Vera Yu - ying's sudden disappearance and peculiar contentment upon her return ...
Page 134
... girl laughs scornfully . " What is it , Master ? " Ni looks from him to the girl and back . " What is happening ? " The girl stops laughing and looks hard at Embree . " Tell your Christian I am yours . " Glowering at the coolie , she ...
... girl laughs scornfully . " What is it , Master ? " Ni looks from him to the girl and back . " What is happening ? " The girl stops laughing and looks hard at Embree . " Tell your Christian I am yours . " Glowering at the coolie , she ...
Page 209
... girl in a lisping voice reserved for dogs and children . " Do you remember me ? " she asks Vera with a smile . Nodding politely , but unsure where they have met - the girl is familiar , however - Vera says , " Won't you sit down ? " Her ...
... girl in a lisping voice reserved for dogs and children . " Do you remember me ? " she asks Vera with a smile . Nodding politely , but unsure where they have met - the girl is familiar , however - Vera says , " Won't you sit down ? " Her ...
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