The Benevolent Liar

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The Benevolent Liar (1917)
by Roy Norton

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Extracted from Popular magazine, 26 Feb 1917, pp. 1–72. Chapters VIII and subsequent chapters were wrongly named Chapter IX, etc. They have been renamed. Incidentally, the cover of this magazine featured George Washington. Perhaps just a coincidence, but the story of "I cannot tell a lie" is now held to be just that—a story (and a whopper at that.)

"There are many brands of lying from Tartarin's braggadoccio to the evil insinuations of lago, but the kind Joshua Leander Price indulged in was neither boastful nor bad—it merely lent color and sympathy to the scene."

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The Benevolent Liar

By Roy Norton

Author of “The Phantom U-Boat,” “The Mediator,” Etc.

How a man can be the living embodiment of good will to men and yet be a colossal liar. This is the interesting phenomenon that Norton presents in this rich novel of the foothills of the Sierras where Joshua Leander Price has his habitation. He is a great giant of a man, this Josh Price, with good humor and kindliness written in every line of his rugged face. He is the kind of man who tempts you to superlatives. You will find his story of engaging interest as told by Norton.

(A Complete Novel)

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This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1929.

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