Earl Derr Biggers

Name: Love Insurance — XVIII. A Rotten Bad Fit
Author: Earl Derr Biggers

Love Insurance — XVIII. A Rotten Bad Fit (1914)

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“Love Insurance — XVIII. A Rotten Bad Fit”, published in 1914, is a work by Earl Derr Biggers. It explores elements such as George Harrowby, Minot and Allan Harrowby.

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Earl Derr Biggers, Love Insurance — XVIII. A Rotten Bad Fit (1914)

“ Minot cried. "You stole this boat by bribing the caretaker, and when I mentioned Lloyds, famous the world over as a marine insurance firm, you thought I was after you, and threw me over the rail. I see it all very clearly now."
"You're a wise young man——"
"Mr. Wall," George Harrowby broke in, "it may interest you to know that we don't believe a word of the Wilson story. But it may also interest you to know that I am willing to let the whole matter drop—on one condition." ”

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Earl Derr Biggers, Love Insurance — XVIII. A Rotten Bad Fit (1914)

“ And the scion of nobility, thus informally addressed, sat.
"I thought you'd come at me with the title," said George Harrowby, also dropping into a chair. "Don't go, Mr. Minot—no secrets here. Allan, you and your wife must come out and see us. Got a wife myself—fine girl—she's from Marion, Indiana. And I've got two of the liveliest little Americans you ever saw. Live in a little Chicago suburb—homey house, shady street, neighbors all from down country way. Gibson's drawings on the walls, George Ade's books on the tables, phonograph in the corner with all of George M. Cohan's songs. ”

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Earl Derr Biggers, Love Insurance — XVIII. A Rotten Bad Fit (1914)

“ Allan Harrowby was slowly pacing the room. Suddenly he turned, and despite the fact that all obstacles were removed, he seemed a very much worried young man.
"George—Mr. Minot," he began, "I've a confession to make. It's about that policy." He stopped. "The old family trouble, George. We're gamblers to the bone—all of us. Last Friday night—at the Manhattan Club—I turned over that policy to Martin Wall to hold as security for a five thousand dollar loan." ”

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Earl Derr Biggers, Love Insurance — XVIII. A Rotten Bad Fit (1914)

“ Allan Harrowby got up and laid his hand affectionately on his brother's shoulder.
"You're a brick, old boy," he said. "You always were. I'm glad you're to be here for the wedding. How did you happen to come?"
"That's right—you don't know, do you? I came in response to a telegram from Lloyds, of New York."
"From—er—Lloyds?" asked Allan blankly.
"Yes, Allan. That yacht you came down here on didn't belong to Martin Wall. It belonged to me. He made away with it from North River because he happened to need it. Wall's a crook, my boy." ”

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Earl Derr Biggers, Love Insurance — XVIII. A Rotten Bad Fit (1914)

“ Lord Harrowby replied. "Minot here has been a bully help—worked like mad to put the wedding through. I owe everything to him."
"Insuring a woman's mind," reflected George Harrowby. "Not a bad idea, Allan. Almost worthy of an American. ”

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Earl Derr Biggers, Love Insurance — XVIII. A Rotten Bad Fit (1914)

“ George Harrowby arranged to keep the crew Wall had engaged, in order to get the Lady Evelyn back to New York. It was thought best for the owner to stay aboard until Wall had gathered his property and departed, so Allan Harrowby and Minot alone returned to San Marco. As they crossed the plaza Allan said:
"By gad—everything looks lovely now. Jenkins out of the way, good old George side-stepping the title, the policy safe in my pocket. Not a thing in the way!"
"It's almost too good to be true," replied Minot, with a very mirthless smile. ”

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Earl Derr Biggers, Love Insurance — XVIII. A Rotten Bad Fit (1914)

“ If only Allan Harrowby did not return.
Mr. Trimmer, his head down, breathing hard, marched along the beach like a man with a destination. Seeing Minot he stopped suddenly.
"Good morning," he said, holding out his hand, with a smile. "No reason why we shouldn't be friends, eh? None whatever. You're out early. So am I. Thinking up ideas for the automobile campaign." ”

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Earl Derr Biggers, Love Insurance — XVIII. A Rotten Bad Fit (1914)

“ Seems he's alive and in business in Chicago. The news excited me a bit, old boy. I pictured George rushing in here, and the word spreading that I was not to be the Earl of Raybrook, after all. I'm frightfully fond of Miss Meyrick, and I want that wedding to take place to-morrow. ”

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Earl Derr Biggers, Love Insurance — XVIII. A Rotten Bad Fit (1914)

“ Sad old Jenkins put it all over me, didn't he?"
"I'm afraid he did. Where is he?"
"Ask of the railway folder. He lit out in the night. Say—he did have a convincing way with him—you know it."
"He surely did."
"Well, the best of us make mistakes," admitted Mr. ”

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