Gladiator
Gladiator
作者：Wylie, Philip, 1902-1971
体例：题 章数：97
字数：341,351 来源：Project Gutenberg
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章节目录
共 97 题- GLADIATOR
- Philip Wylie
- Mrs. Danner knocked on the door. "What's been going on in there?"
- II
- And now they were faced with it. He murmured: "A baby."
- She softened. "So am I, Abednego."
- III
- Mrs. Danner fidgeted. "Oh, yes. Little Hugo's healthy."
- He turned quickly, his cheeks red. "I'm not. I'm not."
- The tormentor laughed. "Ever see a fish this long?"
- IV
- Danner trembled. "I know--"
- Danner answered in breathless eagerness: "And?"
- Danner nodded. "I saw you, son."
- Danner hesitated. "It's a glorious thing. And dangerous."
- Hugo showed himself. "What?"
- They noticed him again. Whitaker simpered. "Don't lie, young man."
- VI
- Woodman nodded his head. "So did I. But I don't believe it, do you?"
- Woodie shook his head. "No, Lefty, he weighs two hundred and eleven."
- VII
- He could hear the pounding of his heart. "Let's."
- Hugo said: "I don't think so. I'm willing to try."
- VIII
- Dear Son--
- ABEDNEGO DANNER.
- Hugo thought of his small capital. "No, thanks."
- Charlotte studied the menu. "Mind if I have a little steak?"
- Hugo laughed. "Hey, waiter! Two beers."
- He held her hands. "You won't lose me. And I haven't got a hotel--yet."
- Hugo nodded. "She's my assistant."
- The painter stopped. "Is that so! And you're doing this--to make money?"
- Hugo hesitated. "Yeah."
- Hugo laughed. "You don't think I'd take it, Lefty?"
- Hugo bit his lip. "Don't worry. My business is--my own."
- IX
- Hugo's throat was dry. "Natural?"
- Hugo nodded. "Shall I go in?"
- The coach watched the next play. "I guess you better."
- Lefty said: "You're out of your head, Jerry."
- Another man joined him. "Here. Swab off your sweat. Look yonder."
- XI
- Hugo frowned. "Well, vice is so limited in its scope."
- Someone was shaking him. "Come on, soldier. The leave's up."
- They sat on the edge of the bed. "Boy!" Hugo said. "What a binge!"
- He took her hand. "Loved it, darling. And now we're going to war."
- XII
- Hugo took his outstretched hand. "I am pleased that I have helped."
- The other men laughed. "Bring him, by all means."
- XIII
- Otto scrambled into a sitting posture. "What is that?"
- Hugo held out his hand. "Been busy. Glad to see you."
- XIV
- XV
- Hugo smiled. "What do you birds want to drink?"
- Lefty stiffened. "Who are you?"
- They shook hands. "Got it bad, Lefty?"
- XVI
- There was a pause. Mr. Shayne smiled. "Well, it's over, eh?"
- Hugo's voice was strange. "And that is the way--my money was made?"
- XVII
- A man at his side spoke to him. "Tough, ain't it, buddy?"
- The man looked after him. "Gosh," he murmured. "Even guys like that."
- His words resounded like the crack of doom. "So long!"
- XVIII
- One repeated nervously: "Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ."
- Hugo stepped away from the wall. "I think I can get him out."
- The clerk was sobbing. Presently he stopped. "Who got me out?"
- Hugo shrugged. "That's my secret, Mr. Mills."
- Hugo chuckled. "No. All wrong."
- McClaren put the iron back. "You will, eh?"
- XIX
- Hugo smiled. "Why--yes."
- Cane spoke hastily. "I offered him eight a week and board, Roseanne."
- After lunch Cane spoke to him again. "Can you plough?"
- Hugo replied indirectly. "Have they lived here long?"
- That was to be the password. "Yes?"
- He dared a little then. "What sort of things, Roseanne?"
- Again she came out to the barn. "You've made me a dreadful hypocrite."
- Hugo smiled broadly. "All aboard the carpet...."
- Roseanne looked down at the grass. "Wipe your hand, will you?"
- He rubbed it in the earth. "You mustn't be frightened."
- XX
- Hugo smiled. "Am I ever tired, father? Am I vulnerable?"
- XXI
- A wait in the hall. The servant returned. "Sorry, but he's not in."
- Hugo's mouth was firm. "Please tell him that I saw him come in."
- Hugo smiled. "Mr. Melcher keeps a bouncer?"
- The man advanced. His voice was throaty. "Git!"
- Melcher had reddened. He nodded. "Perfectly."
- Hugo was astonished. "You will go?"
- Skorvsky laughed lightly. "Then I should throw myself at your feet."
- Hugo sighed. "Suppose I went ahead?"
- XXII
- XXIII
- Professor Hardin smiled. "I'm sorry. We're full up."
- Hugo groaned. "To make a thousand men live my life--"