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Almayer's Folly

CHAPTER VIII
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Certainly, I have none myself.

Times are very hard." The last words of his reply were spoken by Almayer in a faltering voice.
The thought that Dain was dead recurred to him vividly again, and he felt as if an invisible hand was gripping his throat.

He reached for the gin bottle while they were uncorking the wine and swallowed a big gulp.

The lieutenant, who was speaking to Nina, gave him a quick glance.

The young sub began to recover from the astonishment and confusion caused by Nina's unexpected appearance and great beauty.


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