smoke-film

Updated: July 4, 2025

But, as if it shunned inquiry, it retreats to the back of its perch and drops a film over its eye, just as the smoke-film shutters in the consciousness of those over whom it mounts guard. Further down the indescribable passage is a similar room, the occupants of which are engaged in a novel game.

S. M. (Stephen Meredyth) Edwardes - By-Ways of Bombay