But ... Well, who knows it isn't better that way?

It's quieter, at least.... Rambuncto—friend—

Why, you're not going?... Well—it's a stupid year,

And the world's very useless.... Sorry.... Still

The dusk intransience that I much prefer

Leaves place for little hope and less regret.

I don't suppose he'd care, to stay to dine

Under the circumstances.... What's life for?

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