Frank Belknap Long

Name: The Man Who Died Twice
Author: Frank Belknap Long

The Man Who Died Twice (1927-01)

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“The Man Who Died Twice”, published in 1927-01, is a work by Frank Belknap Long. It explores elements such as Hazlitt, Upcher and ghost.

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Frank Belknap Long, The Man Who Died Twice (1927-01)

“ The stranger at length succeeded in aiding her. He got her to her feet, but Hazlitt refused to be discouraged. The stranger's opposition exasperated him and he redoubled his efforts. But soon he realized that he could not choke her. He had expended all his strength and still the woman breathed, A convulsion of baffled rage distorted his angular frame. He knew that he would be obliged to go away and leave the woman to her lover. A ghost is a futile thing at best and cannot work vengeance. Hazlitt groaned. ”

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Frank Belknap Long, The Man Who Died Twice (1927-01)

“ If you love him you won't want him to suffer.”
Hazlitt’s wife made no sign that she had heard him. “You’re doing no good at all by acting like this!” he shouted. “If you don’t tell him everything now I'll kill you! I'll make you a ghost!”
The tall stranger turned pale. He could not see or hear Hazlitt but it was obvious that he suspected the presence of more than two people in the room. He took Hazlitt's wife firmly by the wrists and endeavored to raise her.
“In heaven’s name what ails you?” he asked fearfully. You act as if someone were hurting you. Is there nothing that I can do?” ”

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Frank Belknap Long, The Man Who Died Twice (1927-01)

“ It was a tired ghost that climbed out of the window, and started to propel itself through the air. But unfortunately a man must overcome gravitation to climb to the stars, and Hazlitt did not ascend. He was still earthbound.
He picked himself up and looked about him. Men and women were passing rapidly up and down the street but no one had apparently seen him fall.
“I’m invisible, that’s sure,” he reflected. “Neither Upcher, nor the directors nor my wife saw me. But my wife felt me. ”

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Frank Belknap Long, The Man Who Died Twice (1927-01)

“ He couldn’t go to a hotel because he hadn’t even the ghost of money in his pockets, and of course no one could see him anyway.
Suddenly he saw a child standing in the very center of the street, and apparently unaware of the screaming traffic about him. An automobile driven by a young woman was almost on top of the boy before Hazlitt made up his mind to act.
He left the sidewalk in a bound and ran directly towards the automobile. He reached it a second before it touched the child, and with a great shove he sent the near-victim sprawling into a zone of safety. But he could not save himself. ”

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Frank Belknap Long, The Man Who Died Twice (1927-01)

“ A ghostly man stands behind a woman walking down the street Hazlitt quickly made up his mind that he would kill his wife. He advanced ominously to where she sat, and stared at her with furious, bloodshot eyes. She shivered and glanced about her nervously. The stranger in the chair rose and stood with his back to the fireplace. Hazlitt saw that he was tall and lean, and handsome. ”

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Frank Belknap Long, The Man Who Died Twice (1927-01)

“ Upcher’s stony indifference robbed him of manhood. It was impossible to argue with a man who refused to be insulted. Hazlitt had reached the end of his rope: he was decisively beaten. But even his acknowledgment of defeat passed unnoticed. The directors were discussing policies and premiums and first mortgages, and Mr. Upcher advanced a few commonplace opinions while his right hand continued to caress his chin. ”

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Frank Belknap Long, The Man Who Died Twice (1927-01)

“ The ghost of a husband approaches his wife and her new man
"Something has come between us,” said Hazlitt’s wife, "I feel it like a physical presence.”
When Hazlitt saw the stranger at his desk his emotions were distinctly unpleasant. “Upcher might have given me notice,” he thought. ”

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Frank Belknap Long, The Man Who Died Twice (1927-01)

“ He hung up his hat and umbrella, and walked into the sitting room. His wife was perched on the arm of his Morris chair, and her back was turned towards him. She was in dressing gown and slippers, and her hair was down. She was whispering in a very low voice: "My dear; my darling! I hope you haven't worked too hard to-day. You must take care of your health for my sake. ”

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Frank Belknap Long, The Man Who Died Twice (1927-01)

“ You nearly got the kid though. Drivers like you should be hanged!"
A policeman roughly elbowed his way through the crowd that was fast gathering. “What’s all this about?" he asked. “Is anyone run over?" ”

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