Neil MacAdam by W. Somerset Maugham. Short summary

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A young Scotsman, Neil Macadam, comes to work in Malaysia. He moves into the home of scientist Angus Monroe. His wife tries to seduce Neil, but he stays true to his principles.

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Daria, a married woman of Russian descent, tries to seduce young Scot Neil Macadam. The young man comes from Glasgow to Malaysia. He settles into a couple’s home to work with the heroine’s husband.

Neal is very attractive, well-mannered, and polite. In addition, he is of high moral character. The heroine’s husband, Angus Monroe, was an acquaintance of Neil’s uncle. He was engaged in scientific activities and supervised the natural history museum.

For a long time, the young man is unaware of Daria’s intentions. He is fascinated by his boss, Angus Monroe, he admires his mind and character, and he is ready to take his example in everything. Because of this, he also treats his wife with sympathy and respect. Neil tries not to notice her strange behavior and blames it on her Russian descent.

The young man does not like it when Daria grabs his hands, ruffles his hair and touches his face. She thinks that the young man’s discontent is just an embarrassment, she thinks that he likes her touch.