“ The chance which now seems lost may present itself at the last moment. ”
Jules Verne, Around the World in 80 Days (1873). copy citation
| Author | Jules Verne |
|---|---|
| Source | Around the World in 80 Days |
| Topic | hope chance |
| Date | 1873 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by George Makepeace Towle |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/103/103-h/103-h.htm |
Context
“"Nothing but to go away," echoed the guide.
"Stop," said Fogg. "I am only due at Allahabad tomorrow before noon."
"But what can you hope to do?" asked Sir Francis. "In a few hours it will be daylight, and—"
"The chance which now seems lost may present itself at the last moment."
Sir Francis would have liked to read Phileas Fogg's eyes. What was this cool Englishman thinking of? Was he planning to make a rush for the young woman at the very moment of the sacrifice, and boldly snatch her from her executioners?” source
"Stop," said Fogg. "I am only due at Allahabad tomorrow before noon."
"But what can you hope to do?" asked Sir Francis. "In a few hours it will be daylight, and—"
"The chance which now seems lost may present itself at the last moment."
Sir Francis would have liked to read Phileas Fogg's eyes. What was this cool Englishman thinking of? Was he planning to make a rush for the young woman at the very moment of the sacrifice, and boldly snatch her from her executioners?” source
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