Vladimir Nabokov. Ultima Thule
Vladimir Nabokov. ULTIMA THULE
"Probably," agreed Falter, giving a lengthy yawn. His brother-in-law quietly scooped his watch out of his waistcoat and glanced at his wife.
"I lore's the odd thing, though, Falter. How does superhuman knowledge of the ultimate truth combine in you with the adroitness of a banal sophist who knows nothing? Admit it, all your absurd quibbling was nothing more than an elaborate sneer."
"Oh well, that is my only defense," said Falter, squinting at his sister, who was nimbly extracting a long gray woolen scarf from t