Quote by Aldous Huxley
Her cheeks were flushed. She caught hold of the Savage's arm and pressed it, limp, against her side. He looked down at her for a moment, pale, pained, desiring, and ashamed of his desire. He was not worthy, not... Their eyes for a moment met. What treasures hers promised! A queen's ransom of temperament. Hastily he looked away, disengaged his imprisoned arm. He was obscurely terrified lest she should cease to be something he could feel himself unworthy of.
Summary
This quote describes a moment between two characters, where the protagonist is overcome by desire for the female character. The protagonist, despite feeling unworthy, acknowledges the allure and attractiveness of the female character. The use of the word "treasures" suggests that the protagonist sees her as a valuable prize, while his fear stems from the possibility of her ceasing to be someone he feels inferior to. Overall, this quote highlights the complex mix of desire, shame, and fear experienced by the protagonist in this particular encounter.
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