He finished up the evening at the Chequers, and after getting wet through on the way home fell asleep in his wet clothes before the dying fire.
"At Sunwich Port, Complete"
W.W. Jacobs
He Finished up the Evening at The Chequers.
"At Sunwich Port, Complete"
W.W. Jacobs
Before long the game of Chequers with Susie became so enthralling a passion that it was only adjourned from one evening to another.
"Not Pretty, But Precious"
John Hay, et al.