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Almayer's Folly

CHAPTER VIII
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She sat out of the way under the shade of the awning, with her tray before her, the veil drawn well over her face, feeling shy amongst so many men.

She smiled at all buyers, but spoke to none, letting their jests pass with stolid unconcern.

She heard many tales told around her of far-off countries, of strange customs, of events stranger still.

Those men were brave; but the most fearless of them spoke of their chief with fear.

Often the man they called their master passed before her, walking erect and indifferent, in the pride of youth, in the flash of rich dress, with a tinkle of gold ornaments, while everybody stood aside watching anxiously for a movement of his lips, ready to do his bidding.


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