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Every bunk is filled; some of the smokers have had their dream and lie in grotesque attitudes, insensible, ashen-pale, having the look of plague-stricken corpses. Some are dreaming; you see it in the vacant eye, the listless face, the expression that betrays hopeless intoxication. Some are preparing the enchanting pipe, a laborious process, that reminds one of an incantation.
When he looked round a second or two later that ephemeral fit of remorse did its final vanishing; he had once more encountered the pleasant smile, the laughing if ashen-pale face of his unconquered foe. "Only a passing giddiness, my dear sir," said Sir Percy lightly. "As you were saying " At the airily-spoken words, at the smile that accompanied them, Chauvelin had jumped to his feet.
True, he did not let them pay him money, but he profited by that of others and only repaid them at rare intervals with a bouquet or a dinner. And when the count seemed inclined to find excuses for these failings she bluntly informed him that Daguenet had enjoyed her favors, and she added disgusting particulars. Muffat had grown ashen-pale. There was no question of the young man now.
Every bunk is filled; some of the smokers have had their dream and lie in grotesque attitudes, insensible, ashen-pale, having the look of plague-stricken corpses. Some are dreaming; you see it in the vacant eye, the listless face, the expression that betrays hopeless intoxication. Some are preparing the enchanting pipe, a laborious process, that reminds one of an incantation.
But Thiodolf moved not for his word, and Elfric touched him, and he moved none the more. Then Elfric's heart failed him and he laid his hand on the War-duke's hand, and looked closely into his face; and the hand was cold and the face ashen-pale; and Elfric laid his hand on his side, and he felt the short-sword of the Roman leader thrust deep therein, besides his many other hurts.
He was taking his blow so like a gentleman, ashen-pale and quivering, but clinging to a high-bred dignity of silence, that the impulse to exhibit equally good manners possessed Thorpe upon the instant. "Well you see how little business you've got, setting yourself to buck against a grown-up man."
"He was luring Clayton to his grave! He may have tried other plans, and, perhaps foiled by Clayton's suspicions or by mere accident, have used the real murderer here as his tool." Alice Worthington's golden hair gleamed out, as her head fell upon her hands. Her face was ashen-pale, as she faltered out, "Have you found any papers?" The girl bride's heart beat wildly.
And he turned him about in order to look upon the face of his master armourer. He found Malise MacKim ashen-pale and drawn of countenance, his mouth open and squared with wonder. His jaw was fallen slack, and his hands gripped one upon the other like those of a suppliant praying to the saints.
But Netta shrank into herself. "You are always such a wilful child, Felicia! You mustn't do anything without my leave. You'll kill me if you do." And ashen-pale, she got up and left the room. Victoria glanced at Felicia. "Don't do anything against your mother's will," she said gently. "You are too young to decide these things for yourself.
"Ou! wae's me! wae's me! wae's me!" cried Rose, covering her ashen-pale face with her hands and sinking back on her pillow. "Oh, indeed I'm sorry I told you anything about it, ma'am, if it gives you such a turn. I did hope it would amuse you while you sipped your tea. But la! there! some ladies do be so narvy!"
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