Narramore

Narramore sprang from the corner of the table on which he had been sitting.

Eve's Ransom George Gissing 1880

Narramore lay back at full length, his face turned to the ceiling.

Eve's Ransom George Gissing 1880

He hoped Narramore would keep his promise, and was not disappointed.

Eve's Ransom George Gissing 1880

Narramore and the architect delayed only for a meal, and pursued their journey homeward; Hilliard returned to his old quarters despatched a post-card asking Eve and Patty to dine with him that evening, and thereupon went to bed, where for some eight hours he slept the sleep of healthy fatigue.

Eve's Ransom George Gissing 1880

"Yes, I was rather afraid of that," said Narramore musingly.

Eve's Ransom George Gissing 1880

Eve asked many questions about Narramore; his image gave mirthful occupation to her fancy.

Eve's Ransom George Gissing 1880

Narramore pondered with his amiable smile; the other, after a moment's gloom, shook himself free again, and talked with growing exhilaration of the new life that had dawned before him.

Eve's Ransom George Gissing 1880

At table, Narramore mentioned that his friend Birching was an architect.

Eve's Ransom George Gissing 1880

If I bring myself to tell Narramore disagreeable things about you, you will suffer a disappointment, and that's all.

Eve's Ransom George Gissing 1880

Better a thousand times than her marriage with Narramore.

Eve's Ransom George Gissing 1880