[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XXXII Meanwhile, at “Cootamundra,” Dundas awaited impatiently the return of Earani. In implicit obedience to her wishes he had returned to the homestead. The afternoon wore … [Read more...] about Chapter 32 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
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Chapter 31 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XXXI That night Barry had driven down to Ronga, and left his car at an hotel, giving himself bare time to catch the night mail for Melbourne. Although he had a compartment … [Read more...] about Chapter 31 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 30 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XXX On the morning following at “Cootamundra,” Dundas and Earani were astir early. That day was to see the end of their preparation of the galleries, and on the following … [Read more...] about Chapter 30 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 29 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XXIX Sir Miles Glover sat in the Prime Minister’s room at the Federal Parliament House. Beside the Prime Minister stood his secretary. “I thought you had better see it,” … [Read more...] about Chapter 29 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 28 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XXVIII It was a soft, clear moonless night that found the two strolling slowly towards the timber that fringed the river. Earani turned her eyes upward. “It has changed … [Read more...] about Chapter 28 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 27 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XXVII The month that Earani stipulated before the search for Andax commenced was passing swiftly. Dundas used the interval for making all necessary arrangements of his … [Read more...] about Chapter 27 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 26 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950). A significant amount of this chapter is written in the style of the Australian vernacular.] Chapter XXVI The back country of Australia carries men who are known from station to … [Read more...] about Chapter 26 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 25 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XXV Earani was lying on the great couch in the “temple,” where she had slept her long sleep. Her head and shoulders were supported by a pile of soft cushions, and Dundas, … [Read more...] about Chapter 25 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 24 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XXIV Alan reached “Cootamundra” somewhat steadied by his drive, and with the determination of letting Glen Cairn think what it pleased until he would be ready to enlighten … [Read more...] about Chapter 24 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 23 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XXIII It was on the morning of the following Saturday that Alan was seated in the “temple” in deep argument with Earani. For the first time there was even a shadow of a … [Read more...] about Chapter 23 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 22 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XXII “So the woman lives,” said Earani. “There is no miracle about it, Dick. There are many things in your daily life that would have been miracles one hundred years ago … [Read more...] about Chapter 22 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 21 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XXI If Alan Dundas had forgotten his world, his world had by no means forgotten him. A man in a comparatively small community cannot entirely disappear from it without … [Read more...] about Chapter 21 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 20 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XX “If I tell you the history of the three statues you will have an outline of the history of the race.” Earani spoke in answer to a question from Dundas. “Those three men … [Read more...] about Chapter 20 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 19 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XIX As time went on Alan came more and more under the dominance of Earani’s bewildering personality. His constant association with her added fuel to the passionate love he … [Read more...] about Chapter 19 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 18 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XVIII The two men were obliged to climb the winding stairway in the dark, as Alan, with his wits full of one subject, had forgotten the acetylene lamp, and, in consequence, … [Read more...] about Chapter 18 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 17 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XVII Dundas made his purchases from the chemist, and then, without further delay, had Billy harnessed, and turned homeward, covering the twelve miles in an hour. His first … [Read more...] about Chapter 17 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 16 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XVI Dundas woke next morning with a clear consciousness of the weighty matter he was called on to deal with, and as a preliminary he emptied his head of his difficulty … [Read more...] about Chapter 16 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 15 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XV Dundas stood up and stepped towards the portico. Across the now-open doorway there hung a magnificent curtain that hid the interior from view. From lintel to step it … [Read more...] about Chapter 15 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 14 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XIV For a long time Alan lay face downwards, with his head resting on his arms to recover his scattered senses. That he had been the victim of a fiendish device he now … [Read more...] about Chapter 14 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 13 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XIII Early next morning Dundas returned to the absorbing mystery. The extra precaution taken to guard the sixth gallery assured him that it contained something that would … [Read more...] about Chapter 13 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 12 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XII It was a sorely perplexed man who faced the light of the following day. During the night the weather had broken, and long battalions of grey clouds trooped up from the … [Read more...] about Chapter 12 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 11 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter XI Dundas rose slowly to his feet, and then stood staring straight before him. After the first cry he made no sound, remaining rigid and motionless, so that he might have … [Read more...] about Chapter 11 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 10 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter X With his hands deep in his pockets and his chin on his chest, Alan paced slowly up and down the verandah of the homestead. He had abandoned his first idea of going at … [Read more...] about Chapter 10 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 9 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter IX Standing rigid, with his breath coming in quick gasps, Alan took in every detail of his position. The landing he had come upon appeared to be an enlargement of the … [Read more...] about Chapter 9 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
Chapter 8 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Out of the Silence (1947 edition) by Erle Cox (1873-1950).] Chapter VIII For a little space Alan could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes. With wildly beating heart and shaking hands he reached for his lamp, and without rising from … [Read more...] about Chapter 8 [Out of the Silence, by Erle Cox]