"Education," said his uncle dreamily, as if the word had started a new train of thought, "education is good so long as you know to whom and for what purpose you give it. We're both in such a blessed funk. They went into the library and opened the desk. He read the obituary notice in the Morning Post on the day announced for the funeral. — I should be obliged if you would give my respects to Mr. Saunders. ", Saunders was standing with his glass half raised. Harvey (1885-1937) was born in Yorkshire, of Quaker family, and became a doctor. It can't get out while I'm away.". "We'll do some little experiments on the metabolism of rats deprived of water. I would keep a light burning all night if I were you. I think I can manage Mrs. Download W F Harvey's The Beast with Five Fingers for your kindle, tablet, IPAD, PC or mobile He pulled his hand out in a flash. Fiction Titles He himself was wearing an old shooting-jacket. I mean it seems to be governed by the laws of time and space. For ten years he has been quite blind. He quickly learned to read Braille. And since that's so, I defy it to get in here. asked Eustace, in a low voice. Someone had pulled the cord attached to one of the blinds, and it had rolled up with a snap. Refresh and try again. "All right," said Saunders; "but wait till I've rolled up my sleeve. Someone must be walking round the gallery, for one after the other the blinds sprang up, letting in the moonlight. Merrit.". If you don't believe me take out one of those books and put your hand in and feel.". Now I suppose I shall have to get one myself.". Only a really creepy one, please! Let's see what she says.". You are a true Borlsover, with all the Borlsover faults. The whole thing, in fact, had the appearance of a copy-book, and on a more careful scrutiny Eustace thought that there was ample evidence to show that the handwriting at the beginning of the book, good though it was was not nearly so good as the handwriting at the end. This content was uploaded by our users and we assume good faith they have the permission to share this book. The accumulated dust of centuries, eh?" "Why does it come after me? "Well," said Saunders, "in that case we have at least an explanation of the legacy. ", "Open it, Saunders, and see if it wants answering.". Trade paperback. Hardcover. But before the fingers had time to loose their hold, Eustace had them in his own. I'll write to her this morning. Marry some good, sensible girl. "It's getting out now. "The world," said Saunders, "goes the same as usual, confoundedly slow. He no longer saw it, but he could hear it as it squeezed its way behind the books on one of the shelves. Two sharp clicks and the lights in the hideous candelabra that hung from the ceiling suddenly went out. It will come down the chimney. The Beast With Five Fingers is a rather indiscriminate collection for a 'Mystery & Supernatural' imprint, with only a third of the tales qualifying as horror (several of which are psychological rather than supernatural) and only one real mystery tale. "Nonsense, uncle!" Before you caught the hand in the library it was filled with pure malevolence — to you and all mankind. Prince had long since ceased to wonder at the strange habits of the gentlemen on the first floor. You look to me to be in an absolute blue funk. The two men met for the first time after many weeks in the dining-room that evening. Three days later, Eustace, writing alone in the library at night, saw it sitting on an open book at the other end of the room. He was listless too, preferring others to read to him and dictating nearly all his letters. Name Look at those gloves, for instance. With Robert Alda, Andrea King, Peter Lorre, Victor Francen. Adrian mustn't find us working at this sort of thing. But I've got it cornered behind these books. Not for me thanks. ", "Be quick!" ", "Quite a lively evening," said Saunders. and he held out his hand. My only wish is that the remainder of Harvey's works were inc. ", "It seems to me," said his uncle, closing the book, "that you had much better make the most of the afternoon sunshine and take your walk now." "His spaniel may have puppies," I said in my prayers, "and he will never be able to know how funny they look with their eyes all closed up. You'll be well enough to leave in a day or two. And bring the proofs of those two papers with you. The clock struck eleven. "We're simply roasting in here, you know. Someone watching The Beast With Five Fingers today will surely wonder how it was done, in the pre-digital era and I think I've got the upper hand." ", "Thanks," said Eustace, as he emptied the glass. There, it's your move now, Eustace.". So this was a fun little collection. "Just like Mrs. Tomlinson has big ears," I said, "and can't hear at all except when Mr. Tomlinson shouts. So I set the rat-traps and kept the library shut. "Now let's hear more about your uncle.". On the outer side of the window, clinging to the sash, was the hand. The safe in the study was certainly found open and empty, but, as Mr. Borlsover informed the police inspector, he had kept nothing of value in it during the last six months. I wonder what time he'll arrive with the car. I heard it hit the flags myself. ", "That old devil of an uncle of mine," began Eustace — "oh, I can't explain it all. And so Saunders found him pale and irresolute, with the hand still clasped tightly in his fingers. I'll leave you to examine it.". There are a few private letters I haven't opened. "I shouldn't be surprised if he marries one of these days," said Saunders. Put the box in this old desk of mine. My only wish is that the remainder of Harvey's works were included. ", "I think I can hear it chawing at the books, sir. Lido apenas o conto "La Bestia con Cinco Dedos" no livro: "Horrorscope. It was kept by his old college gyp, a man of discreet silence, who was admirably partnered by an excellent cook. He had received his university education in Germany, and then, after post-graduate work in Vienna and Naples, had traveled for four years in South America and the East, getting together a huge store of material for a new study into the processes of variation. Take out the box that is inside. asked Saunders when they were alone. ", "What was its color?" Never mind about the screws. What is it? It won't go on living much longer, especially after that fall. Eustace ran to the bell and pressed it hard; then across to the window, which he closed with a bang. "I'm more likely to wring your neck if I get hold of you." It was a clever lie, and Eustace asked no more questions. "Mr. Borlsover doesn't like to have any place where dirt can collect," Saunders had said as an excuse. said Eustace to himself. "Very well; you'll starve for this, my beauty!" Though the fire had been lit the room was by no means cheerful. "Right hand or left, or both?" ", "And see nobody all day, and sit bored to death with each other every night. "Bother it! Start by marking “The Beast with Five Fingers” as Want to Read: Error rating book. At last they had it pressed between the two big books. Award, Copyright © 1995-2020 Al von Ruff and the ISFDB team, Translated by Sari Kallioinen and Anita Puumalainen. Nothing was left lying about. Digest-size magazine, including both standard digest size, at about 7" by 4.5", and also large digest, such as recent issues of Asimov's, which are about 8.25" by 5.125". "He likes to see into all the corners of the room. Title: The Beast with Five Fingers Author: W. F. Harvey The story, I suppose, begins with Adrian Borlsover, whom I met when I was a little boy and he an old man. "It's a pocket-knife. ", Eustace, however, would have no one with him but Saunders. This content was uploaded by our users and we assume good faith they have the permission to share this book. "Most of it I've seen to. It's bad to keep an invalid waiting. I can't manage it. Even false security is better than no security at all. "Me, sir? THE BEAST WITH FIVE FINGERS 47 father, his personal history and life in music were revealed through the stories and anecdotes he told me; they were part of my studies, just as his father had taught him. Our partners will collect data and use cookies for ad personalization and measurement. Don't pay any attention to them, Eustace. ", "Yes," said Eustace, "I think we might do worse than leave dear old England for a few months. He did not dare to leave the shelf unwatched, even to run downstairs to ring the bell. Soon after their arrival she had been told to take down the heavy window curtains in the two bedrooms, and day by day the rooms had seemed to grow more bare. How perfectly horrid! This book has just the right kind of spookiness, chase, and plot to keep the reader hooked until the very end! I never wrote any such note. That is all, sir. I for one have bottomed the depths of fear. said Eustace, standing before the fire with his hands in his pockets. Eustace Borlsover was in Naples at the time. Someone was in the gallery. Copyright © 2020 EPDF.PUB. I've played. Download W F Harvey's The Beast with Five Fingers for your kindle, tablet, IPAD, PC or mobile He hastily turned on the lights, crossed the room, and climbed up the stair. THIS IS A BORZOI BOOK PUBLISHED BY ALFRED A. KNOPF Copyright © 2010 by Sue Hendra All rights reserved. Read in English by Phil Chenevert A well off English bachelor receives a legacy from his uncle. ", "Well, sir, I couldn't tell you," said Morton nervously; "my back was turned, and it was halfway down the room when I looked up. Then, emptying two shelves of their contents, he took the wooden boards and propped them up in front to make his barrier doubly sure. We'll compromise by motoring up to town for a week. "It was a long thin hand, you know, and it gripped me just like that. "I'll light the gas," he said, "and ring for tea." I hope that he won't run no risks with his cold. Then came a smacking thud. His fingers touched the metal knob at last. He had been there before. ", "Exactly, sir; that's what I told her; but we couldn't get her to stop.". There was silence in the room, unbroken but for the continuous whisper of his pen. There was neither address nor signature. The evening of August 31st was oppressively warm. For half a second Saunders stopped to look back. "Check!" The beast's got out. ", "What have I done?" "Blundering Borlsovers, unnecessarily unnatural, extraordinarily eccentric, culpably curious.". "There's no answer, Mrs. he said. When I found your note asking me to open that desk and take out the box with the rat, I broke the lock as you told me, and was glad to do it, because I could hear the animal in the box making a great noise, and I thought it wanted food. It was really little more than an attempt, for they only succeeded in carrying away a few pieces of plate from the pantry. ", "Good Lord!" "I'll empty a collar box or something, and we'll jam it in. "I've chucked it into the bathroom," he gasped, "it's hit the wall and fallen into the bath. Then he stopped. We'll leave the place in the morning. At last he heard steps down below. ", "Saunders," said Eustace, "you've always had a wonderful way with you in dealing with servants. There's the fireplace in my bedroom. They are very distinct ones too.". He rushed to the telephone to summon help, and then back to the bathroom — he should have thought of that before — for water. Eustace Borlsover. ", "You'll find your correspondence in the library," went on Saunders. Publisher Used for all electronic formats, including but not limited to EPUB, eReader, HTML, iBook, Mobipocket, and PDF. Dear old England! Among his best-known stories are "August Heat" and "The Beast with Five Fingers", described by horror historian Les Daniels as "minor masterpieces". Then the hand was caught, not by the dogs, but by Mrs. Merrit's gray parrot. That's plain as daylight.". Don't! ", "We'll keep our eyes open," said Saunders, "and try to catch it. What were the roads like? ", "Yes, sir; and as I was getting the cage ready the animal hopped out.
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