biscuit-jar

Updated: June 15, 2025

Helen pressed the switch, lighting the two lamps. Leroux, at last, seemed in his proper element: he exhibited an unhealthy pallor, and it was obvious that no razor had touched his chin for at least three days. His dark blue eyes the eyes of a dreamer were heavy and dull, with shadows pooled below them. A biscuit-jar, a decanter and a syphon stood half buried in papers on the table. "Why, Mr.

Sax Rohmer - The Yellow Claw

"This tea is delicious," said Aunt Grace, stirring in her empty cup, and sipping from her empty spoon. "Yes," said Patty, "it is real Russian tea, Do have some more, won't you?" "Indeed, I will," said Aunt Grace, and Patty poured her another empty cupful. "Pass the biscuit, Bumble," said Bob, and his sister carried around the empty biscuit-jar, while the guests helped themselves to nothing.

Carolyn Wells - Patty Fairfield