Цитаты из книги автора William Somerset Maugham On a Chinese Screen

the susceptibility of his sense of honour.

the concern for his personal dignity

incapable of profound thought

allows the imagination ample scope.

seated at an early meal.

obliged to use the degrading vehicle.

was obliged to use the degrading vehicle

His unconventionality was exquisitely conventional

his unconventionality attracted

inquired your business,