At that, Mr. Ramsey stiffened abruptly and also bowed.
I've been consulting the oracle, Mr. Tagomi said, as Miss Ephreikian reseated herself with her tape recorder. You understand that Mr. Baynes, who as you know is arriving shortly in person, holds to the Nordic ideology regarding so-called Oriental culture. I could make the effort to dazzle him into a better comprehension with authentic works of Chinese scroll art or ceramics of our Tokugawa Period. . . but it is not our job to convert.
I see, Mr. Ramsey said; his Caucasian face twisted with painful concentration.
Therefore we will cater to his prejudice and graft a priceless American artifact to him instead.
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You, sir, are of American ancestry. Although you have gone to the trouble of darkening your skin color. He scrutinized Mr. Ramsey.
A tan achieved by a sun lamp, Mr. Ramsey murmured. For merely acquiring vitamin D. But his expression of humiliation gave him away. I assure you that I retain authentic roots with -- Mr. Ramsey stumbled over the words. I have not cut off all ties with -- native ethnic patterns.
Mr. Tagomi said to Miss Ephreikian: Resume, please. Once more the tape recorder whirred. In consulting the oracle and obtaining Hexagram Ta Kuo, Twenty-eight, I further received the unfavorable line Nine in the fifth place. It reads:
A withered poplar puts forth flowers.
An older woman takes a husband.
No blame. No praise.
This clearly indicates that Mr. Childan will have nothing of worth to offer us at two. Mr. Tagomi paused. Let us be candid. I cannot rely on my own judgment regarding American art objects. That is why a -- He lingered over his choice of terms. Why you, Mr. Ramsey, who are shall I say native born, are required. Obviously we must do the best we can.
Mr. Ramsey had no answer. But, despite his efforts to conceal, his features showed hurt, anger, a frustrated and mute reaction.Android 2.2 Smartphone
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