“ There's many a man who never tells his adventures, for he can't hope to be believed. ”
Arthur Conan Doyle, The Lost World (1912). copy citation
| Author | Arthur Conan Doyle |
|---|---|
| Source | The Lost World |
| Topic | adventure hope |
| Date | 1912 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/139/139-h/139-h.htm |
Context
“Put it down in your diary, my young friend, and send it to your rag."
"And be ready to get the toe-end of the editorial boot in return," said Lord John. "Things look a bit different from the latitude of London, young fellah my lad. There's many a man who never tells his adventures, for he can't hope to be believed. Who's to blame them? For this will seem a bit of a dream to ourselves in a month or two. WHAT did you say they were?"
"Iguanodons," said Summerlee. "You'll find their footmarks all over the Hastings sands, in Kent, and in Sussex.”
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