Quotes by James Gould Cozzens, Castaway

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Indeed, he could not be long in discovering that people beyond a suspicion of unbalance, or not obviously coveting the m — James Gould Cozzens, Castaway
When he had eaten, Mr. Lecky lay down on his cot, though he did not expect to sleep. The four lanterns continued to shed — James Gould Cozzens, Castaway
The recognition of his carelessness filled Mr. Lecky with fear and anger. In the dusk his eerie heart could anticipate t — James Gould Cozzens, Castaway
About his madmen Mr. Lecky was no more certain. He knew less than the little to be learned of the causes or even of the — James Gould Cozzens, Castaway
Mr. Lecky could see well enough to eat. He brought his chair over and sat down gratefully while he consumed, but with ap — James Gould Cozzens, Castaway
Mr. Lecky had proceeded quickly for several moments before he drew up, shocked. A few more steps and he might have stumb — James Gould Cozzens, Castaway
Traveling on, the shaft of his light reached now a great, dully shining oblong, and he stopped, surprised. Then, through — James Gould Cozzens, Castaway
Descending the endless stairs for the sixth time, Mr. Lecky thought of all the goods those closed doors hid. Fantastic w — James Gould Cozzens, Castaway