The Inheritors: An Extravagant Story by Joseph Conrad

Author:Joseph Conrad [Conrad, Joseph]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literary, Science Fiction, Classics, General, Fiction
ISBN: 9780742696211
Publisher: Classic Books Company
Published: 2004-06-14T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

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caught my own name mispronounced and somewhat of a stumblingblock to a highpitched contemptuous intonation. The little correspondent, who was on my other arm, started visibly and moved swiftly behind my back.

"Messieurs," he said in an urgent whisper, and drew them to a little distance. I saw him say something, saw them pivot to look at me, shrug their shoulders and walk away. I didn't in the least grasp the significance of the scene not then.

"What's the matter? " I asked my returning friend; "were they talking about me?" He answered nervously.

"Oh, it was about your aunt's Salon, you know. They might have been going to say something awkward ...

one never knows."

"They really do talk about it then?" I said. "I've a good mind to attend one of their exhibitions."

"Why, of course," he said, "you ought. I really think you ought."

"I'll go tomorrow," I answered.

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