The Friday 56 - The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle

Rules:
* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
* Turn to page 56.
* Find a teaser sentence.
* Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of Story Time With Tonya.

I can't believe another week has rolled around already. This week, we have another selection from my ibooks library, maybe one day I'll have access to my paperbacks again.

The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle

Challenger smiled with weary and tolerant contempt, as a kindly man would meet the yapping of a litter of puppies.