He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.

It is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people looking ridiculous that you realize just how much you love them.

Of course, it wouldn't have happened if Mammy had shown up like she was supposed to either. Sometimes Laila wondered why Mammy had even bothered having her. People, she believed now, shouldn't be allowed to have new children if they'd already given away all their love to their old ones. It wasn't fair.

Poor creatures. What did we do to you? With all our schemes and plans?

Written By Kazuo Ishiguro

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