[The Grand Babylon Hotel by Arnold Bennett]@TWC D-Link bookThe Grand Babylon Hotel CHAPTER Three AT THREE A 18/24
Jules was indubitably startled, but by an admirable exercise of self-control he recovered possession of his faculties in a second. 'Sir ?' said Jules. 'I just want to be informed, what the deuce you were doing in No.
111 a moment ago.' 'I had been requested to go there,' was the calm response. 'You are a liar, and not a very clever one.
That is my daughter's room. Now--out with it, before I decide whether to shoot you or throw you into the street.' 'Excuse me, sir, No.
111 is occupied by a gentleman.' 'I advise you that it is a serious error of judgement to contradict me, my friend.
Don't do it again.
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