Time can tick when there is no clock.

“A large American automobile came crawling close to us, and we could hear from b…”

“They know how bad they are. They don't care. They do what they do because...bec…”

“Yes, I know," "And I love to hear you say it, Louis. I need to hear you say it.…”

“Well, surely you know. Didn’t you rebel? Don’t you? Why, Leon said of you there…”