The characters / Recurring character
David Adley
David Adley is recorded in 2 distinct stories.
Both stories place Adley at the same club, with Stevens and Emlyn McCarron. The later story explicitly recalls McCarron’s unusual childbirth story.
Stories and supporting passages
The Breathing Method
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… Then the eyes warmed. He smiled slightly and said: “Mr. Adley! Come in. I’ll take your coat.” I mounted the steps and Stevens closed the door firmly behind me. How different a door can feel when you are on the warm side of it! …
Both stories place Adley at the same club, with Stevens and Emlyn McCarron. The later story explicitly recalls McCarron’s unusual childbirth story.
The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands
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Both stories place Adley at the same club, with Stevens and Emlyn McCarron. The later story explicitly recalls McCarron’s unusual childbirth story.