‘No,’ David said. ‘I shouldn’t.’
Abonitu’s eyes were still on Andrew. His face carried an expression of regret. He said:
‘I’m sorry you’re not coming back with us.’
‘Would you answer for my safety if I did?’
‘We are a civilized people.’ He smiled. ‘It may be better, though, to wait for a time. And, after all, this is your home.’
‘Yes,’ Andrew said. He turned from Abonitu to look towards the city. ‘This is my home.’
THE BEGINNING
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First published in Great Britain by Eyre & Spottiswoode Ltd 1962
Published in Sphere Books 1978
Reissued with a new introduction by Penguin Books 2016
Copyright © International Authors N.V., 1962
Introduction copyright © Hari Kunzru, 2016
Cover designed by La Boca
ISBN: 978-0-241-97555-8