But there would have been not a thought of abandoning the work.

She recognised that truth with a sudden spasm of anger, but yet admiration strove with the anger and mastered it.
"If what you say is true," she said to Shere Ali gently, "I am very sorry.

But I hope it is not true.

You have been ten years here; you have made many friends.

Just for the moment the thought of leaving them behind troubles you.