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Vladimir Nabokov. LA VENEZIANA
the railing, and gazed with horror as the starched shirtfront and the dark shoulder approached through the glistening glass. When he came out onto the balcony and saw his friend's silhouette in the dark, Frank gave a slight shudder and bit his lip.
Simpson awkwardly crawled off the railing. His legs were trembling. He made a heroic effort: "Marvelous night. McGore and I have been chatting out here."
Frank said calmly, "He lies a lot, that McGore. On the other hand, when he gets going he's worth a listen."
"Yes, it's very curious...." lamely concurred Simpson. "The Big Dipper," said Frank and yawned with his mouth closed. Then, in an eve