Dangerous DaysBibliotech Press, 1919 - 248 pages This was an interesting glimpse into what American life was like in the run up to World War I. I learned some things--such as that sabotage was a very real threat in those days--and appreciated Rinehart's perspective on the attitudes of the time, both for and against entering the war. This was an inspirational read that vividly showed the difference between people who live their lives according to a moral code, even if it means turning their backs on happiness, and people who live only for themselves: Some time during the evening his thoughts took this form: that there were two sorts of people in the world: those who seized their own happiness, at any cost; and those who saw the promised land from a far hill, and having seen it, turned back. (Sophie) |
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... Klein , " he said curtly . Klein fingered his hat , but his face remained set . " I've just been saying , Mr. Spencer , " he said , in good Eng- lish , but with the guttural accent which thirty years in America had not eliminated ...
... Klein was a rather serious one Clayton , seated behind his great desk , eyed him keenly , and then stooped to bribery . He mentioned a change in the wag scale , with bonuses to all foremen and rollers . He knev Klein's pride in the mill ...
... Klein ! " he said . " What's the matter ? " She was rather a pretty girl , even now . She stood up at his voice and made an effort to straighten her hat . " Haven't you heard ? " she asked . 39 " I haven't heard anything that ought to ...
... Klein ! Of all girls in the world ! It was rather a pity , too . She was a nice little thing , and in the last few months she had changed a lot . She had been timid at first , and hideously dressed . Lately she had been almost smart ...
... the steps to the house door . Jackson was a good man . Jackson and Klein , and who knew who would be next ? " Oh , damn the war , " he reflected rather wearily . T CHAPTER V HE winter which preceded the entrance of DANGEROUS DAYS 43.