Книга: The Christmas Story from David Harum (Classic Reprint)

The Christmas Story from David Harum was the 2Jd of December, and shortly after the closinghour. Peleg had departedand our friend had just lockedthe vault when David cameinto the office and around behind the counter. 'Be you in any hurry?' he asked. John said he was not, whereupon Mr.Harum hitched himself up on to a high officestool, with his heels on the spindle, andleaned sideways upon the desk, while Johnstood facing him with his left arm upon thedesk. 'John,' said David, 'do ye know the Widdo Cullom?' 'No,' said John, 'but I know who sheis - a tall, thin woman, who walks with aslight stoop and limp. I noticed her andasked her name because there was somethingabout her looks that attrcted my attention. About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text.