Quotation from: Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard

Written by: Joseph Conrad


"How funny!" commented Martin's sister and confidante; to which the
brother, with an air of best Parisian blague, had retorted:


"It's immense! The idea of that Chief of the State engaged, with the
help of private citizens, in digging a mine under his own indispensable
War Minister. No! We are unapproachable!" And he laughed immoderately.


Afterwards his sister was surprised at the earnestness and ability
he displayed in carrying out his mission, which circumstances made
delicate, and his want of special knowledge rendered difficult. She had
never seen Martin take so much trouble about anything in his whole life.

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