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One rather absurd incident took place. There were a number of harlots in the tavern: some were sitting with
menothers by themselves; and presently I noticed that one of these was looking at us. When she caught
Strickland's eye she smiled. I do not think he saw her. In a little while she went outbut in a minute returned
andpassing our tablevery politely asked us to buy her something to drink. She sat down and I began to chat
with her; butit was plain that her interest was in Strickland. I explained that he knew no more than two words
of French. She tried to talk to himpartly by signspartly in pidgin Frenchwhichfor some reasonshe
thought would be more comprehensible to himand she had half a dozen phrases of English. She made me
translate what she could only express in her own tongueand eagerly asked for the meaning of his replies. He
was quite good-tempereda little amusedbut his indifference was obvious.
I think you've made a conquest I laughed.
I'm not flattered.
In his place I should have been more embarrassed and less calm. She had laughing eyes and a most charming
mouth. She was young. I wondered what she found so attractive in Strickland. She made no secret of her
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