The Vienna Coach
The Little Leyviks
The antiquarian who spends his time amid his old things may well have his moments of despair. He probably asks himself more than once: “What is the use of all these antiques, while life around us is in turmoil and spits out, like a volcano, a constant stream of new things?” The antiquarian must have a lot of love for his old…
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The university was closed the day before yesterday, 9 December, in anticipation of the 10th. Quiet days, however: the occasional scuffle and an unremarkable street demonstration.
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Olive liked her new job very much. She had never before tasted such rich, well-cooked food in her life. She put on weight. She was contented.
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At home they called her “dummy” and other names like that because she was always so quiet and still, never stirring when she was called. When she was nine years old, she went to school and began…
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This episode occurred on Deribasov Street, about two years after the beginning of our story.
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Farewell Leicester Square
“Alec,” she said meekly, “you’re wearing out my carpet.”
He stopped. “Pardon?”
“Why the Man of Destiny act?” she asked.
He stared at her uncomprehending.
She put her hand on his arm and shook him. “Oh…