A. E. W. Mason

Name: The Witness for the Defence — XXII: A Way out of the Trap
Author: A. E. W. Mason

The Witness for the Defence — XXII: A Way out of the Trap (1914)

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“The Witness for the Defence — XXII: A Way out of the Trap”, published in 1914, is a work by A. E. W. Mason. It explores elements such as Thresk, Hazlewood and Dick.

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A. E. W. Mason, The Witness for the Defence — XXII: A Way out of the Trap (1914)

“ Hazlewood had said. "Ever since we had our little correspondence I have been anxious to take your opinion on my collection. Though how in the world you manage to find time to have an opinion at all upon the subject is most perplexing. I never open the Times but I see your name figuring in some important case."
"And I, Mr. Hazlewood," Thresk replied with a smile, "never open my mail without receiving a pamphlet from you. I am not the only active man in the world." ”

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A. E. W. Mason, The Witness for the Defence — XXII: A Way out of the Trap (1914)

“ Hazlewood. He came out to meet them in the garden and nervousness made him kittenish and arch.
"How are you, Stella?" he inquired. "But there's no need to ask. You look charming and upon my word you grow younger every day. What a pretty hat! Yes, yes! Will you make tea while I telephone to the Pettifers? They seem to be late."
He skipped off with an alacrity which was rather ridiculous. But Stella watched him go without any amusement.
"I am taken again into favour," she said doubtfully.
"That shouldn't distress you, Stella," replied Dick. ”

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A. E. W. Mason, The Witness for the Defence — XXII: A Way out of the Trap (1914)

“ As he says, all walls cast shadows."
"Yes," said Thresk. "The trouble is to know where and on whom the shadow is going to fall."
Mr. Hazlewood was startled by the careless words. He came to earth heavily. All was not as yet quite ready for the little trick which had been devised. The Pettifers had not arrived.
"Perhaps you would like to see your room, Mr. Thresk," he said. "Your bag has been taken up, no doubt. We will look at my miniatures after tea."
"I shall be delighted," said Thresk as he followed Hazlewood to the door. "But you must not expect too much knowledge from me." ”

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A. E. W. Mason, The Witness for the Defence — XXII: A Way out of the Trap (1914)

“ Thresk drew back.
"I have got mine, Mr. Hazlewood," he said firmly. "Every man in England should have one. No man in England has a right to two."
Mr. Hazlewood fairly twittered with satisfaction. Here was a notable man from the outside world of affairs who knew his work and held it in esteem. ”

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A. E. W. Mason, The Witness for the Defence — XXII: A Way out of the Trap (1914)

“ She replaced the kettle on its stand and shut the tea-caddy. "And Mr. Hazlewood didn't tell you the man's name," she said.
"I didn't ask him," answered Dick. "He often has collectors down."
"I see." Her head was bent over the tea-table; she was busy with her brew of tea. "And I was specially asked to come this afternoon. I had a note this morning to remind me." She looked at the clock. "Dick, if we are to see that house this afternoon you had better change now before the visitors come."
"That's true. I will."
Dick started towards the door, and he heard Stella come swiftly after him. He turned. ”

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A. E. W. Mason, The Witness for the Defence — XXII: A Way out of the Trap (1914)

“ Words which Jane Repton had spoken to him in Bombay came back to him on this summer afternoon like a refrain to the steady hum of his car. "You can get what you want, so long as you want it enough, but you cannot control the price you will have to pay."
He had reached Little Beeding only a few moments before Dick and Stella had crossed into the garden. He had been led by Hubbard into the library, where Mr. Hazlewood was sitting. From the windows he had even seen the thatched cottage where Stella Ballantyne dwelt and its tiny garden bright with flowers.
"It is most kind of you to come," Mr. ”

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A. E. W. Mason, The Witness for the Defence — XXII: A Way out of the Trap (1914)

“ She put the result frankly to herself.
"He hates me. He holds me in horror."
Why then the sudden change? She was in the mood to start at shadows and when a little note was brought over to her on the Friday morning in Mr. ”

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