Vladimir Nabokov. La Veneciana
Vladimir Nabokov. LA VENEZIANA
The Colonel's displeasure had a disastrous effect on Simpson. He had the impression that his presence was a burden to his host, and was at a loss for a subject of conversation. Only Frank was placidly jovial as always, and, his teeth asparkle, munched with gusto on hot toast spread with orange marmalade.
When they had finished their coffee, the Colonel lit his pipe and ro