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Page 6
This was something of which he did not seem to have an idea . He was a strange
being without needs . She felt his eyes fixed upon her ; and as he kept silent , she
said uneasily — for she didn't know what his silences might mean : " And so ...
This was something of which he did not seem to have an idea . He was a strange
being without needs . She felt his eyes fixed upon her ; and as he kept silent , she
said uneasily — for she didn't know what his silences might mean : " And so ...
Page 9
And you mean to say that he was your friend ? " " You have heard enough to
judge for yourself . You know as much of our connection as I know myself . The
people in this part of the world went by appearances , and called us friends , as
far as ...
And you mean to say that he was your friend ? " " You have heard enough to
judge for yourself . You know as much of our connection as I know myself . The
people in this part of the world went by appearances , and called us friends , as
far as ...
Page 13
He talked to the boss — to Zangiacomo , I mean . I had to sit there . That devil -
woman sometimes wouldn't let me go away . I mean Mrs. Zangiacomo . ” " I
guessed , ” murmured Heyst . " She liked to torment you in a variety of ways . But
it is ...
He talked to the boss — to Zangiacomo , I mean . I had to sit there . That devil -
woman sometimes wouldn't let me go away . I mean Mrs. Zangiacomo . ” " I
guessed , ” murmured Heyst . " She liked to torment you in a variety of ways . But
it is ...
Page 35
I don't see clearly what you mean . mind turned towards the future ? " he
interpellated her with marked playfulness , because he was ashamed to let such
a word pass his lips . But all his cherished negations were falling off him one by
one .
I don't see clearly what you mean . mind turned towards the future ? " he
interpellated her with marked playfulness , because he was ashamed to let such
a word pass his lips . But all his cherished negations were falling off him one by
one .
Page 37
What do you mean ? Boat adrift in the straits ? " Some subtle change in Wang's
bearing suggested his being out of breath ; but he did not pant , and his voice
was steady . “ Na row . ” It was Heyst now who was startled and raised his voice .
What do you mean ? Boat adrift in the straits ? " Some subtle change in Wang's
bearing suggested his being out of breath ; but he did not pant , and his voice
was steady . “ Na row . ” It was Heyst now who was startled and raised his voice .
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Victory: An Island Tale, Volume 2 Standard collection of British and American authors Victory: An Island Tale, Joseph Conrad |
| Author | Joseph Conrad |
| Publisher | Louis Conard, 1916 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 31 Jan 2019 |
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