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The Coming of Bill

by Wodehouse Pelham Grenville

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Author: Wodehouse Pelham Grenville

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A novel from Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, an English author, lyricist, humorist, well known as a creator of Bertie Wooster and Jeeves. It is considered by many to be an atypical Wodehouse undertaking, though invariably amusing, touching and humorous. “The Coming of Bill”, also known as “Their Mutual Child”, follows the life of Kirk Winfield, his wife Ruth and their son Bill. Ruth's Aunt Lora, believer in eugenics, has strong views on the care of children, while Kirk, an impecunious artist of perfect physique, has another. A light comedy by a master of genre.

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...left a few minutes later. "Well?" he said anxiously. "Well?" said the little doctor. "Is she all right? There's nothing wrong, is there?"The doctor grinned a friendly grin. "On the contrary, " he said. "You ought to be very pleased. ""What do you mean?""It's quite a commonplace occurrence, though I suppose it will seemlike a miracle to you. But, believe me, it has happened before. If ithadn't, you and I wouldn't be here now. "Kirk looked at him in utter astonishment. His words seemed meaningless. And then, suddenly, he understood, and his heart seemed to stand still. "You don't mean-----" he said huskily. "Yes, I do, " said the doctor. "Good-bye, my boy. I've got to hurry off. You caught me just as I was starting for the hospital. " * * * * *Kirk went back to the studio, his mind in a whirl. Ruth was lying onthe couch. She looked up as the door opened. He came quickly to herside. "Ruth!" he muttered. Her eyes were shining with a wonderful light of joy. She drew his headdown and kissed...