A Sick Collier

Download or read book A Sick Collier written by David Herbert Lawrence and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Sick Collier (+Biography and Bibliography) (Matte Cover Finish): ""Why is your vest so black on the shoulders?" she asked."My singlet? That's wi' th' watter droppin' on us from th' roof. This is a dry un as I put on afore I come up. They ha'e gre't clothes-'osses, and' as we change us things, we put 'em on theer ter dry."When he washed himself, kneeling on the hearth-rug stripped to the waist, she felt afraid of him again. He was so muscular, he seemed so intent on what he was doing, so intensely himself, like a vigorous animal. And as he stood wiping himself, with his naked breast towards her, she felt rather sick, seeing his thick arms bulge their muscles.They were nevertheless very happy. He was at a great pitch of pride because of her. The men in the pit might chaff him, they might try to entice him away, but(...)."