The rain's innumerable hooves spatter on the streets and roofs.

“The mind has a mind of its own. It shows us pictures. Pictures of the past and …”

“Then the true true is diff'rent to the seemin' true? said I.Yay, an' it usually…”

“The clock’s pendulum catches the firelight, and in the rattle-breathed final mo…”

“He lights another match to see if it's a time worth getting up for: 4:05. No. A…”