History · 1935
The Old Man in the Corner
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- First published
- 1908
- This copy printed
- 1935
- Language
- English
- Binding
- Cloth
- Condition
- Fair — Well worn, a reading copy; any faults are described on request.
- Pages
- 263
About this work
The Old Man (Bill Owen) sits in a cheap restaurant frequented by journalists and plays with a bit of string, which he ties into elaborate knots as he talks. Addressing himself to Polly Burton, a young newspaperwoman with whom he has struck up a slight acquaintance, he focuses upon crimes mentioned in the newspapers. He summarizes the circumstances, describes the personalities, and then sneeringly provides the correct solution which has evaded the police.
