The Little Warrior

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. 1st World Library-Literary Society is a non-profit educational organization. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - Freddie Rooke gazed coldly at the breakfast-table. Through a gleaming eye-glass he inspected the revolting object which Parker his faithful man had placed on a plate before him. Parker! His voice had a ring of pain. Sir? What's this? Poached egg sir. Freddie averted his eyes with a silent shudder. It looks just like an old aunt of mine he said. Remove it! He got up and wrapping his dressing-gown about his long legs took up a stand in front of the fireplace. From this position he surveyed the room his shoulders against the mantelpiece his calves pressing the club-fender. It was a cheerful oasis in a chill and foggy world a typical London bachelor's breakfast-room. The walls were a restful gray and the table set for two a comfortable arrangement in white and silver.