A Room With a View by Edward Morgan Forster Chapter 15 Page 33

according to Mr. Eager — had been murdered in the sight of God according to her son — had seen as far as Hindhead.

“Am I really to go?” asked George.

“No, of course not really,” she answered.

“Chapter two,” said Cecil, yawning. “Find me chapter two, if it isn't bothering you.”

Chapter two was found, and she glanced at its opening sentences.

She thought she had gone mad.

“Here — hand me the book.”

She heard her voice saying: “It isn't worth reading — it's too silly to read — I never saw such rubbish — it oughtn't to be allowed to be printed.”