An Unsocial Socialist

By: Bernard Shaw, George

Book Excerpt: ...ung lady excitedly, "leave the room this instant; and don't dare to come back until you get leave."The boy's countenance fell, and he sulkily went out without a word."Is anything wrong?" said the matron, putting away her book with the unconcerned resignation of an experienced person who foresees a storm in a teacup. "Where is Sidney?""Gone Gone Deserted me I--" The young lady's utterance failed, and she threw herself upon an ottoman, sobbing with passionate spite."Nonsense I thought Sidney had more sense. There, Henrietta, don't be silly. I suppose you have quarrelled.""No No No " cried Henrietta, stamping on the carpet. "We had not a word. I have not lost my temper since we were married, mamma; I solemnly swear I have not. I will kill myself; there is no other way. There's a curse on me. I am marked out to be miserable. He--""Tut, tut What has happened, Henrietta? As you have been married now nearly six weeks, you can hardly be surprised at a little t...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08QKY2Y9D
• ISBN13: 9798574018255
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"