William MacLeod Raine

Name: The Fighting Edge (Smith's Magazine 1907) — Chapter 1
Author: William MacLeod Raine

The Fighting Edge (Smith's Magazine 1907… (1907)

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“The Fighting Edge (Smith's Magazine 1907) — Chapter 1”, published in 1907, is a work by William MacLeod Raine. It explores elements such as Stoneman, Blake and Marriott.

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William MacLeod Raine, The Fighting Edge (Smith's Magazine 1907… (1907)

“ He is entirely self-sufficient. Since he approves himself and believes in himself, that is all that is needed; and he is as certain of himself as a compass is of the magnetic pole.”
“You seem to have made rather an obsession of him, Devvie.”
She smiled her frank amusement into his well-bred, indolent face, for Devereux Blake, despite his acknowledged talents, did not have the reputation of taking life very seriously. He was a dilettante, unless current report did him injustice, playing the game for his own amusement rather than for any more serious reason. ”

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“ One might judge those opaque, impassive eyes as cruel; might feel the strength relentless as a Juggernaut. But whether he were appraised demagogue, plutocrat, or patriot, the sense of an indomitable will, a boundless patience, remained. ”

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“ Stoneman cares for fiction?”
“He is a very Gradgrind, for fact.”
“But he might be educated, don’t you think?”
Blake, after another swift survey of her sylphlike effect of rapturous life, thought that he might. “We'll see,” he said briefly.
“And pending developments I should like to know more about him. Does he golf well?”
“Yes, after an unbrilliant fashion. He makes himself do everything well.”
“Makes himself?”
“He personifies the copy-book mottos. He is an Industry-is-the-road-to-success sort of fellow. ‘You can’t lose him in the rough-and-tumble of the game. ”

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“ There was a little humorous gleam in Blake’s eyes. “Oh, he’s modest just yet. He will be content with a seat in the United States Senate this year. Of course, he aims higher ultimately.”
“And will he get his seat in the millionaire’s club?”
“On my word, I believe he will. He gets whatever he sets his will on getting. If he should take a fancy to Miss Maisie Marriott——” His warm, impudent smile finished the sentence for him. ”

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William MacLeod Raine, The Fighting Edge (Smith's Magazine 1907… (1907)

“ She discovered an infinitesimal split in her driver, and was examining it as she lightly laughed her answer. “There are people, I suppose, who would wrap it up in a tissue-paper verbiage.”
“But, you see, I’m honest—and I know the great Jefferson B. He does not condescend to an interest in the interesting sex. I didn’t mention his luck, because it is more than conceivable that even the charming Miss Marriott may bore him.”
She nodded gay, dubious thanks. “And why am I in luck—since I am? Because he is famous, or because he can play golf?”
“Because he is the guaranteed and only Stoneman.” ”

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William MacLeod Raine, The Fighting Edge (Smith's Magazine 1907… (1907)

“ Blake hastened to make the proper introductions, during which formality Stoneman’s impassive gaze rested on the young actress with an impersonal lack of interest that amused the introducer.
“If you’re quite ready, Mr. Stoneman, we might go down to the links. I’m afraid we may be keeping our opponents waiting,” suggested Miss Marriott sweetly. ”

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William MacLeod Raine, The Fighting Edge (Smith's Magazine 1907… (1907)

“ That young man is going to travel a long way, and every step of it in the interest of the career he has mapped out for himself. One may be amused at his pretensions, but he makes good—and that is the final test in this country. ”

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