"Alas, monsieur, in spite of our fine courtesies, the conception of justice by one race must always seem outlandish to another!" It was on the terrace of Sir Henry Marquis' villa at Cannes. The members of the little party were in conversat... Read more of The Man In The Green Hat at Mystery Stories.caInformational Site Network Informational
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DR. DONNE, the Dean of St. Paul's, having married a lady of a rich and
noble family without the consent of the parents, was treated with great
asperity. Having been told by the father that he was to expect no money
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John Donne, Anne Donne, undone. This quibble had the desired effect,
and the distressed couple were restored to favor.





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