Quotes by J. S. Fletcher

“contrary," answered Bryce, "the hand””

“off in order that direct evidence against Mallalieu might be forthcoming. He cursed them deeply and””

“Nay, child!" she exclaimed. "It's over soon for that game! Eleven already, and naught done for dinner. Get those pots washed up, Rushie, and then see to the potatoes. Father'll none be so long before he's home; and there'll be Doadie Bartle and him for their dinners at twelve o'clock. Come on, now!" "I'm tired," said Rushie, as she slowly rose, and began to clear up the untidy table. "We've never done in this house!" "So'm I," retorted Jeckie. "But what's that to do with it when there's things to be done? Hurry up now, while I look after those fowls; they've never been seen to this morning.””

“And suddenly there came up to him an old woman and leered at him in a fashion that made him suddenly realise how dreadful old age may be.””

“He was a man of the most plausible manners: he'd have coaxed butter out of a dog's mouth if he'd wanted to.””