The Devil's Paw: A NovelA. L. Burt, 1920 - 295 pages |
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Page 295 - C Of all the amusements which can possibly be imagined for a hard-working man, after his daily toil, or in its intervals, there is nothing like reading an entertaining book. It calls for no bodily exertion. It transports him into a livelier, and gayer, and more diversified and interesting scene...