Quotation from: The Secret Agent

Written by: Joseph Conrad

"Nobody can help that," she said. "Do come along. Is that the way
you're taking care of me?"

Stevie mended his pace obediently. He prided himself on being a good
brother. His morality, which was very complete, demanded that from him.
Yet he was pained at the information imparted by his sister Winnie who
was good. Nobody could help that! He came along gloomily, but presently
he brightened up. Like the rest of mankind, perplexed by the mystery of
the universe, he had his moments of consoling trust in the organised
powers of the earth.