He made a gesture to show that he could not help himself:
“It’s true,” he admitted. “There’s an awful lot to do. Is that the trouble?”
“And make me see the good side of India.”
“Is that it?”
“And a lot besides.”
“Are you becoming homesick? Don’t you care for India any longer, don’t you care for Labuwangi, where we all make so much of you?... You misjudge India. Try to see the good side of it.”
“I have tried.”
“Is it no use?”
“No.”
“You are too sensible not to perceive the good in this country.”