130 Results with the "Fiction" genre
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CHAPTER VII. The Juggernaut
Everyone seems to have known Lady, incidentally. Oh! And another thing; Rhuburger's father used to be seen around, occasionally, with a rather bizarre character known as Bilke. Bilke has a certain hobby. Namely, running over dogs. He'd driven that route scores of times, with Rhuburger and without him, just for the dog-chasing. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, it seems. Rhuburger, it turns out, had a pact with Bilke about competing for 'records' in dog-killing. It was rather an open secret." There…-
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CHAPTER VI. The Tracker
In Chapter VI of "Further Adventures of Lad" titled "The Tracker," the Place becomes the temporary home of an unruly child named Cyril. Cyril is sent to the Place while his parents are in Europe, largely due to his poor health and their hope that the countryside will aid his recovery. Cyril proves to be a challenge, causing chaos and displaying a notable lack of discipline, particularly in contrast to the well-mannered collie, Lad. Cyril's mischievousness quickly disrupts the tranquility of the Place,…-
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CHAPTER V. The Stowaway
The Place, home to three collies—Lad, Lady, and their son, Wolf—faces a tumultuous period when Lady is taken to a veterinary hospital due to distemper. In her absence, Lad dedicates himself to disciplining their unruly son, Wolf, an endeavor that sees success by the time Lady returns home. However, Lady's illness causes a shift in relationships, with Lady and Wolf forming a close bond, excluding Lad. Seeking to regain affection, Lad attempts to engage with them, but finds himself sidelined, leading him…-
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CHAPTER IV. Hero-Stuff
In "Hero-Stuff," the fourth chapter of "Further Adventures of Lad," the harmony of Lad's life at the Place is disrupted when the Master, believing Lad would benefit from a companion, introduces a collie puppy named Lady, igniting a series of profound changes for Lad. Initially, Lad's serene existence is marred by loneliness, not for his lack until Lady's arrival, but rather due to the unexpected consequences of her presence, illuminating the complexity of companionship beyond mere togetherness. The…-
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CHAPTER II. The Fetish
The last twenty yards of the ordeal were covered in silence except for the steady splash of Lad's paws. Reaching the dock, the Master extended a hand, grasped the constable's soaking collar, and hauled the inert mass of humanity up onto the stringpiece. Then he reached down for Lad. The collie was almost as inert as the man he had saved. His mighty,effort, coupled with the stunning shock of fear that had clutched him when he felt both their bodies sinking beneath the lake's surface, had drained his…-
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CHAPTER I. The Coming Of Lad
The quiet village of Hampton and its surroundings are disrupted by a series of professional and amateur burglaries, igniting fears and leading to an epidemic of increased security measures among the residents. Amid this unease, the Mistress and Master of "the Place," a serene thirty-acre homestead isolated by its surrounding landscapes, feel the absence of a family dog acutely. To address their safety concerns and fill the void left by their recently deceased pointer, they compromise on getting a collie,…-
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Further Adventures of Lad by Albert Payson Terhune is a sequel to Lad: A Dog. It continues the heartwarming tales of Lad, a courageous and intelligent collie, as he faces new challenges and adventures, showcasing his loyalty and heroism.
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ONE WAY IN
In a dream-like sequence, Samuel Carter recounts his imaginary journey to the afterlife, finding himself in a bureaucratic setting reminiscent of a celestial customs office. Upon entering a small, square room through a green baize door, he is greeted by Rhadamanthus, the judge of the dead. Carter witnesses the graceful exit of Mrs. Hilary through a door labeled "Elysian Fields" and expresses his interest in joining her, but Rhadamanthus, stationed at a large table, requests Carter to sit as he reviews his…-
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WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
In the chapter "What Might Have Been" from "Dolly Dialogues," the serene setting of a Sunday afternoon is disrupted by Dolly's determination to have a row of flower pots moved from one side of the terrace to the other, despite it being too much work for the day. Archie, driven by Dolly's insistence, begins the laborious task under the scorching sun, while the others, including the narrator, Samuel Travers Carter, lounge in the shade. The chapter unfolds with a blend of light-hearted conversation and…-
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THE OTHER LADY
In the chapter titled "The Other Lady" from "Dolly Dialogues," the narrator reflects on an eventful reception he nearly missed, setting the stage for a humorous and nuanced conversation with Lady Mickleham. Amidst I declining an invitation and sharing light-hearted banter, he reveals he fell in love the previous night. Lady Mickleham, skeptical yet indulgent, listens to his whimsical account of love at first sight—a narrative not dampened even by the acknowledgement that his affection is directed toward…-
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