Quotation from: The Secret Agent

Written by: Joseph Conrad


"Give it up--whatever it is," he said in an admonishing tone, but not so
kindly as if he were condescending to give good advice to a cracksman of
repute. "Give it up. You'll find we are too many for you."


The fixed smile on the Professor's lips wavered, as if the mocking spirit
within had lost its assurance. Chief Inspector Heat went on:


"Don't you believe me eh? Well, you've only got to look about you. We
are. And anyway, you're not doing it well. You're always making a mess
of it. Why, if the thieves didn't know their work better they would
starve."

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