I know there isn't no beast—not with claws and all that, I mean—but I know there isn't no fear, either."
Piggy paused.
"Unless—"
Ralph moved restlessly.
"Unless what?"
"Unless we get frightened of people.
About author
- Author's profession: Novelist, Writer
- Nationality: english
- Born: September 19, 1911
- Died: June 19, 1993
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