Algernon Blackwood

Name: A Prisoner in Fairyland — Chapter 19
Author: Algernon Blackwood

A Prisoner in Fairyland — Chapter 19 (1913)

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“A Prisoner in Fairyland — Chapter 19”, published in 1913, is a work by Algernon Blackwood. It explores elements such as Jimbo, Daddy and gloves.

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Algernon Blackwood, A Prisoner in Fairyland — Chapter 19 (1913)

“ Edward got the best of every box. He went on with the unpacking, giving the coat sly twitches from time to time, as he pulled out blouses, skirts, belts, queer female garments, boots, soft felt hats--the green Homburg he put on at once, as who should dare to take it from him--black and brown Trilbys, shooting-caps, gaiters, flannel shirts, pyjamas, and heaven knows what else besides.
The excitement was prodigious, and the floor looked like a bargain sale. Everybody talked at once ”

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Algernon Blackwood, A Prisoner in Fairyland — Chapter 19 (1913)

“ Every article of clothing that could be worn meant a saving, and the economy of a franc was of real importance. The struggles of la famille anglaise to clothe and feed and educate themselves were no light affair. The eldest boy, now studying for the consular service, absorbed a third of their entire income. The sacrifices involved for his sake affected each one in countless ways. And for two years now these magic boxes had supplied all his suits and shirts and boots. The Scotch cousins luckily included a boy of his own size who had extravagant taste in clothes. ”

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Algernon Blackwood, A Prisoner in Fairyland — Chapter 19 (1913)

“ He rarely got more than a pair of gloves or a couple of neckties for himself. The coveted suits just missed his size.
Grave as a judge he balanced the erection on his head. It made a towering heap. Every one was puzzled. 'It's a motor cap,' ventured some one at length in a moment of intuition.
'It's several!' cried Monkey. She snatched the bundle and handed it to Mother. There were four motor caps, neatly packed together. Mother put on each in turn. They were in shades of grey. They became her well.
'You look like a duchess,' said Daddy proudly. ”

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Algernon Blackwood, A Prisoner in Fairyland — Chapter 19 (1913)

“ But Jimbo belonged to some one else.
Daddy's wumbled head projected instantly again from the window beneath.
'A box?' he asked, equally excited. 'A box from Scotland? Why, we had one only last month. Bless their hearts! How little they know what help and happiness. ... 'The rest of the sentence disappeared with the head; and a moment later Jimbo was heard scampering up the stairs. Both men went out to meet him.
The little boy was breathless with excitement, yet the spirit of the man of affairs worked strongly in him. ”

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Algernon Blackwood, A Prisoner in Fairyland — Chapter 19 (1913)

“ And Edward's dressed like a lord, I tell you,' referring to his eldest boy now at an expensive tutor's. 'You can understand the excitement when a box arrives. We call it the Magic Box.'
Rogers understood. It had puzzled him before why the children's clothes, Daddy's and Mummy's as well for that matter, were such an incongruous assortment of village or peasant wear, and smart, well-cut garments that bore so obviously the London mark.
'They're very rich indeed,' said Jimbo. 'They have a motor car. These are the only things that don't fit them. There's not much for me usually; I'm too little yet. ”

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Algernon Blackwood, A Prisoner in Fairyland — Chapter 19 (1913)

“ Daddy! Daddy! vite; il y a un paquet!' sounded in a child's excited cry. 'It arrives this afternoon. It's got the Edinburgh postmark. Here is the notice. C'est enorme!'
The figure of Jimbo shot round the corner, dancing into view. He waved a bit of yellow paper in his hand. A curious pang tore its way into the big man's heart as he saw him--a curious, deep, searching pain that yet left joy all along its trail. ”

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Algernon Blackwood, A Prisoner in Fairyland — Chapter 19 (1913)

“ The author turned towards his cousin, hiding his smile. 'It's a box of clothes,' he explained, 'from my cousins in Scotland, Lady X you know, and her family. Things they give away--usually to their maids and what-not. Awfully good of them, isn't it? They pay the carriage too,' he added. It was an immense relief to him.
'Things they can't wear,' put in Jimbo, 'but very good things-- suits, blouses, shirts, collars, boots, gloves, and--oh, toute sorte de choses comme ca.'
'Isn't it nice of 'em,' repeated Daddy. It made life easier for him-- ever so much easier. ”

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Algernon Blackwood, A Prisoner in Fairyland — Chapter 19 (1913)

“ Blouses and flannel trousers lay upon the floor with boots and motor veils. Every one had something, and the pile set aside for Edward grew apace. Only Jimbo was disconsolate. He was too small for everything; even the ladies' boots were too narrow and too pointed for his little feet. ”

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Algernon Blackwood, A Prisoner in Fairyland — Chapter 19 (1913)

“ But there's lots for the girls and the others.' And 'the others,' it appeared, included the Widow Jequier, the Postmaster and his wife, the carpenter's family, and more than one household in the village who knew the use and value of every centimetre of ribbon. ”

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