6/34 Very important." "You were always a humbug," said Almayer, after a short silence, in an indulgent tone. "Always! I remember the old days. Some fellows used to say there was no one like you for smartness--but you never took me in. I never quite believed in you, Mr.Willems." "I admit your superior intelligence," retorted Willems, with scornful impatience, from below. "Listening to me would be a further proof of it. |