There was a clear and almost smokeless fire in the range, and drawn up close to it was a table covered with a white cloth; on the table were preparations for a meal.
"A Very Naughty Girl"
L. T. Meade
She had made up the fire with the smokeless coal, and it was burning slowly but steadily.
"A Very Naughty Girl"
L. T. Meade
The innumerable mechanical and electrical devices unknown ten years ago, such as enormous rapid-firing guns, walking "Willies," wireless machines, traction engines, smokeless and noiseless powder, silent-sleepers and tear-bombs, all of these have greatly increased man's power of offence and defence, yet with all these ultra-modern improvements, animals are absolutely essential in waging a successful war.
"The Human Side of Animals"
Royal Dixon