Sparrow, Walter Shaw, 1862-, Brangwyn, Frank, Sir, 1867-1956. illus · London, John Lane; New York, John Lane Company · leaf 358
a courteous thing to do, seeing that the word river inFrench is a lady-word, La riviere —the very sound of itis a sweet compliment to the youthful waywardness ofrunning water. Yet French bridge-masters have sinnedagainst rivers as frequently as we English. If the Valentr6had one pier less, how… … J) ^ O f4O K O 2 H i w EUROPEAN, PERSIAN AND CHINESE 285 He and him and his are the right pronouns.According to many writers he is the finest military bridgein the world, but comparisons are difficult and risky: theyare affected too much by a writers moods. One thing iscertain—that the Valentr6 has…
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