David Lurie
Quote 40
I have met him, he might respond. A right little prick, he might add. But he too is well brought up. (20.40)
David returns to Cape Town only to encounter a smug, successful young professor, Dr. Otto, who has taken over David's office. Here we find David longing to verbally slam this guy, but here in the city politeness keeps people from speaking badly about the people they hate.