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The Alternative

George Barr McCutcheon

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Book Excerpt: 
. . .of his friends noticed the absence of a certain genial smile that usually illumined his face when he joined a party of acquaintances. There was something almost suggestive of gloom in his eyes. The mobile lips were not spread in the gentle smile they knew so well; they were rather studied in their sedateness. His hands were in his pockets (which was most unusual), and—yes, his tie was rather carelessly knotted.

"Your father's looking for you, Buzzy," said Sticky.

"He is? I thought he was looking for some one when I passed him out there just now. Here, waiter, take the orders." He sat upon the edge of a table and swung one leg aimlessly while the servant took the orders.

"I'll take a Bronx," he said, after the others had spoken.

The drawler took it upon himself to instruct the waiter to find Mr. Van Pycke, senior, and tell him that his son was in the lounge.

"Never mind," countermanded Bosworth, sharply. "I'll look him up . . . Read More

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- Phil - Mar 28, 2015

“The Alternative” is one of the best works that I’ve read by George Barr McCutcheon. I like this author’s ability to create humorous scenarios, of which there are numerous in this novella.

At first I thought I’d picked up a dud, as the story opens with a few long-winded paragraphs, followed by muddle

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