Quotation from: The Arrow of Gold

Written by: Joseph Conrad

She addressed me most frequently in that way as though she liked
the very word "young." Her manner was certainly peasant-like with
a sort of plaint in the voice, while the face was that of a serving
Sister in some small and rustic convent.

"I meant to do it," I said. "I am a very bad person."

"The young are always full of fun," she said as if she were
gloating over the idea. "It is very pleasant."