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Page 105
... notion that the electrician only forgot his work because he was so absorbed in the play . Perhaps a little scene is repeated ; then effective positions are arranged and with sudden blares of flashlight photographs are taken . The ...
... notion that the electrician only forgot his work because he was so absorbed in the play . Perhaps a little scene is repeated ; then effective positions are arranged and with sudden blares of flashlight photographs are taken . The ...
Page 131
... notion that when the intelli- gent look for thought in a playhouse , they show less intelligence than one would have expected of them . Thought is a private thing . It is the offspring of reason . It depends on the mental capacity of ...
... notion that when the intelli- gent look for thought in a playhouse , they show less intelligence than one would have expected of them . Thought is a private thing . It is the offspring of reason . It depends on the mental capacity of ...
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William Somerset Maugham. xlv I have a notion that I was more slow to develop than most writers . Around the years that ended the old century and began the new one I was looked upon as a clever young writer , rather precocious , harsh ...
William Somerset Maugham. xlv I have a notion that I was more slow to develop than most writers . Around the years that ended the old century and began the new one I was looked upon as a clever young writer , rather precocious , harsh ...
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