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SENT just RB LOOK VV at IN what WP that DT boy's NNS done VVN for IN himself PP , , and CC barely RB twenty CD seven CD years NNS old JJ married JJ , , got VVD a DT fine JJ wife NN , , and CC ready JJ to TO build VV for IN himself PP with IN his PP$ own JJ money NN , , when WRB I PP put VVD up RP the DT New NP House NP for IN you PP and CC Edie NP . SENT Papa NP , , you'll JJ catch NN cold NN in IN your PP$ bare JJ feet NNS , , she PP murmured VVD . SENT You PP better RBR come VVN to TO bed NN . SENT And CC I'm NP just RB as RB proud JJ of IN Edie NP , , for IN a DT girl NN , , he PP continued VVD , , emphatically RB , , as IN I PP am VBP of IN Jim NP and CC Roscoe NP for IN boys NNS . SENT She'll NP make VVP some DT man NN a DT mighty JJ good JJ wife NN when WRB the DT time NN comes VVZ . SENT She's NP the DT prettiest JJS and CC talentedest JJS girl NN in IN the DT United NP States NPS . SENT Look VV at IN that DT poem NN she PP wrote VVD when WRB she PP was VBD in IN school NN and CC took VVD the DT prize NN with IN . SENT it's NNS the DT best JJS poem NN I PP ever RB read VVP in IN my PP$ life NN , , and CC she'd NN never RB even RB tried VVN to TO write VV one CD before RB . SENT It's NP the DT finest JJS thing NN I PP ever RB read VVP , , and CC R NP . SENT T NN . SENT Bloss NP said VVD so RB , , too RB . SENT and CC I PP guess VVP he's NNS a DT good JJ enough JJ literary JJ judge NN for IN me PP turns VVZ out RP more JJR advertisin NN liter'cher NN than IN any DT man NN in IN the DT city NN . SENT I PP tell VVP you PP she's NNS smart JJ . SENT Look VV at IN the DT way NN she PP worked VVD me PP to TO get VV me PP to TO promise VV the DT New NP House NP and CC I PP guess VVP you PP had VHD your PP$ finger NN in IN that DT , , too RB , , mamma NN . SENT This DT old JJ shack's NNS good JJ enough RB for IN me PP , , but CC you PP and CC little JJ Edie NP ll NNS have VHP to TO have VH your PP$ way NN . SENT I'll NP get VVP behind IN her PP and CC push VV her PP the DT same JJ as IN I PP will MD Jim NP and CC Roscoe NP . SENT I PP tell VVP you PP I'm JJ mighty JJ proud JJ o NN them PP three CD chuldern NN . SENT But CC Bibbs NP He PP paused VVD , , shaking VVG his PP$ head NN . SENT Honest JJ , , mamma NN , , when WRB I PP talk VVP to TO men NNS that WDT got VVD ALL PDT their PP$ boys NNS doin VV well RB and CC worth IN their PP$ salt NN , , why WRB , , I PP have VHP to TO keep VV my PP$ mind NN on IN Jim NP and CC Roscoe NP and CC forget VV about IN Bibbs NP . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP tossed VVD her PP$ head NN fretfully RB upon IN the DT pillow NN . SENT You PP did VVD the DT best JJS you PP could MD , , papa NN , , she PP said VVD , , impatiently RB , , so RB come VVN to TO bed NN and CC quit VV reproachin NN youself NN for IN it PP . SENT He PP glared VVD at IN her PP indignantly RB . SENT Reproachin NP myself PP . SENT he PP snorted VVD . SENT I PP ain't VVD doin NP anything NN of IN the DT kind NN . SENT What WP in IN the DT name NN o NN goodness NN would MD I PP want VVP to TO reproach VV myself PP for IN . SENT And CC it PP wasn't VVD the DT best JJS I PP could MD , , either RB . SENT It PP was VBD the DT best JJS ANYBODY NN could MD . SENT I PP was VBD givin VVG him PP a DT chance NN to TO show VV what WP was VBD in IN him PP and CC make VV a DT man NN of IN himself PP and CC here RB he PP goes VVZ and CC gets VVZ nervous JJ dyspepsia NN on IN me PP . SENT He PP went VVD to TO the DT old JJ fashioned VVN gas NN fixture NN , , turned VVN out IN the DT light NN , , and CC muttered VVD his PP$ way NN morosely RB into IN bed NN . SENT What WP . SENT said VVD his PP$ wife NN , , crossly RB , , bothered VVN by IN a DT subsequent JJ mumbling VVG . SENT More JJR like IN hook NN worm NN , , I PP said VVD , , he PP explained VVD , , speaking VVG louder JJR . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV what WP to TO do VV with IN him PP . SENT Beginning VVG at IN the DT beginning VVG and CC learning VVG from IN the DT ground NN up RB was VBD a DT long JJ course NN for IN Bibbs NP at IN the DT sanitarium NN , , with IN milk NN and CC zwieback NN as IN the DT basis NN of IN instruction NN . SENT and CC the DT months NNS were VBD many JJ and CC tiresome JJ before IN he PP was VBD considered VVN near IN enough JJ graduation NN to TO go VV for IN a DT walk NN leaning VVG on IN a DT nurse NN and CC a DT cane NN . SENT These DT and CC subsequent JJ months NNS saw VVD the DT planning NN , , the DT building NN , , and CC the DT completion NN of IN the DT New NP House NP . SENT and CC it PP was VBD to TO that DT abode NN of IN Bigness NP that IN Bibbs NP was VBD brought VVN when WRB the DT cane NN , , without IN the DT nurse NN , , was VBD found VVN sufficient JJ to TO his PP$ support NN . SENT Edith NP met VVD him PP at IN the DT station NN . SENT Well RB , , well RB , , Bibbs NP . SENT she PP said VVD , , as IN he PP came VVD slowly RB through IN the DT gates NNS , , the DT last JJ of IN all PDT the DT travelers NNS from IN that DT train NN . SENT She PP gave VVD his PP$ hand NN a DT brisk JJ little JJ shake NN , , averting VVG her PP$ eyes NNS after IN a DT quick JJ glance NN at IN him PP , , and CC turning VVG at IN once RB toward IN the DT passage NN to TO the DT street NN . SENT Do VVP you PP think VVP they PP ought MD to TO ve RB let VV you PP come VV . SENT You PP certainly RB don't VVD look VV well RB . SENT But CC I PP certainly RB do VVP look VV better RBR , , he PP returned VVD , , in IN a DT voice NN as IN slow JJ as IN his PP$ gait NN . SENT a DT drawl NN that WDT was VBD a DT necessity NN , , for IN when WRB Bibbs NP tried VVD to TO speak VV quickly RB he PP stammered VVD . SENT Up RB to TO about IN a DT month NN ago IN it PP took VVD two CD people NNS to TO see VV me PP . SENT They PP had VHD to TO get VV me PP in IN a DT line NN between IN em NN . SENT Edith NP did VVD not RB turn VV her PP$ eyes NNS directly RB toward IN him PP again RB , , after IN her PP$ first JJ quick JJ glance NN . SENT and CC her PP$ expression NN , , in IN spite NN of IN her PP , , showed VVD a DT faint JJ , , troubled JJ distaste NN , , the DT look NN of IN a DT healthy JJ person NN pressed VVN by IN some DT obligation NN of IN business NN to TO visit VV a DT bad JJ ward NN in IN a DT hospital NN . SENT She PP was VBD nineteen CD , , fair JJ and CC slim JJ , , with IN small JJ , , unequal JJ features NNS , , but CC a DT prettiness NN of IN color NN and CC a DT brilliancy NN of IN eyes NNS that WDT created VVD a DT total JJ impression NN close NN upon IN beauty NN . SENT Her PP$ movements NNS were VBD eager JJ and CC restless JJ . SENT there EX was VBD something NN about IN her PP , , as IN kind NN old JJ ladies NNS say VVP , , that WDT was VBD very RB sweet JJ . SENT and CC there EX was VBD something NN that WDT was VBD hurried JJ and CC breathless JJ . SENT This DT was VBD new JJ to TO Bibbs NP . SENT it PP was VBD a DT perceptible JJ change NN since IN he PP had VHD last RB seen VVN her PP , , and CC he PP bent NN upon IN her PP a DT steady JJ , , whimsical JJ scrutiny NN as IN they PP stood VVD at IN the DT curb NN , , waiting VVG for IN an DT automobile NN across IN the DT street NN to TO disengage VV itself PP from IN the DT traffic NN . SENT That's NP the DT new JJ car NN , , she PP said VVD . SENT Everything's NNS new JJ . SENT We've NP got VVD four CD now RB , , besides IN Jim's NP . SENT Roscoe's NP got VVD two CD . SENT Edith NP , , you PP look VVP he PP began VVD , , and CC paused VVD . SENT Oh UH , , WE're NP all RB well RB , , she PP said VVD , , briskly RB . SENT and CC then RB , , as RB if IN something NN in IN his PP$ tone NN had VHD caught VVN her PP$ as RB significant JJ , , Well RB , , HOW WRB do VVP I PP look VVP , , Bibbs NP . SENT You PP look VVP He PP paused VVD again RB , , taking VVG in IN the DT full JJ length NN of IN her PP her PP trim VV brown JJ shoes NNS , , her PP$ scant JJ , , tapering VVG , , rough JJ skirt NN , , and CC her PP$ coat NN of IN brown JJ and CC green JJ , , her PP$ long JJ green JJ tippet NN and CC her PP$ mad JJ little JJ rough JJ hat NN in IN the DT mad JJ mode NN all RB suited VVN to TO the DT October NP day NN . SENT How WRB do VVP I PP look VVP . SENT she PP insisted VVD . SENT You PP look VVP , , he PP answered VVD , , as IN his PP$ examination NN ended VVN upon IN an DT incrusted VVN watch NN of IN platinum NN and CC enamel NN at IN her PP$ wrist NN , , you PP look VVP expensive JJ . SENT That DT was VBD a DT substitute NN for IN what WP he PP intended VVD to TO say VV , , for IN her PP$ constraint NN and CC preoccupation NN , , manifested VVD particularly RB in IN her PP$ keeping VVG her PP$ direct JJ glance NN away RB from IN him PP , , did VVD not RB seem VV to TO grant VV the DT privilege NN of IN impulsive JJ intimacies NNS . SENT I PP expect VVP I PP am VBP . SENT she PP laughed VVD , , and CC sidelong RB caught VVD the DT direction NN of IN his PP$ glance NN . SENT Of IN course NN I PP oughtn't VVD to TO wear VV it PP in IN the DT daytime JJ it's NNS an DT evening NN thing NN , , for IN the DT theater NN by IN my PP$ day NN wrist NN watch NN is VBZ out RP of IN gear NN . SENT Bobby NP Lamhorn NP broke VVD it PP yesterday NN . SENT he's NNS a DT regular JJ rowdy JJ sometimes RB . SENT Do VV you PP want VV Claus NP to TO help VV you PP in RP . SENT Oh UH no UH , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT I'm NP alive RB . SENT And CC after IN a DT fit NN of IN panting VVG subsequent JJ to TO his PP$ climbing VVG into IN the DT car NN unaided JJ , , he PP added VVD , , Of IN course NN , , I PP have VHP to TO TELL VV people NNS . SENT We PP only RB got VVD your PP$ telegram NN this DT morning NN , , she PP said VVD , , as IN they PP began VVD to TO move VV rapidly RB through IN the DT wholesale JJ district NN neighboring VVG the DT station NN . SENT Mother NN said VVD she'd NN hardly RB expected VVD you PP this DT month NN . SENT They PP seemed VVD to TO be VB through IN with IN me PP up RB there RB in IN the DT country NN , , he PP explained VVD , , gently RB . SENT At IN least JJS they PP said VVD they PP were VBD , , and CC they PP wouldn't VVD keep VV me PP any DT longer RBR , , because IN so RB many JJ really RB sick JJ people NNS wanted VVD to TO get VV in IN . SENT They PP told VVD me PP to TO go VV home NN and CC I PP didn't VVD have VH any DT place NN else RB to TO go VV . SENT It PP ll RB be VB all DT right NN , , Edith NP . SENT I'll NP sit VVP in IN the DT woodshed NN until IN after IN dark NN every DT day NN . SENT Pshaw NP . SENT She PP laughed VVD nervously RB . SENT Of IN course NN we're NN all RB of IN us PP glad JJ to TO have VH you PP back RB . SENT Yes UH . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT Father NN . SENT Of IN course NN . SENT Didn't NP he PP write VVP and CC tell VVP you PP to TO come VV home NN . SENT She PP did VVD not RB turn VV to TO him PP with IN the DT question NN . SENT All PDT the DT while IN she PP rode VVD with IN her PP face VVP directly RB forward RB . SENT No UH , , he PP said VVD . SENT father NN hasn't NN written VVN . SENT She PP flushed VVD a DT little JJ . SENT I PP expect VVP I PP ought MD to TO ve NNS written VVN sometime RB , , or CC one CD of IN the DT boys NNS Oh NP no RB . SENT that DT was VBD all DT right NN . SENT You PP can't VVD think VV how WRB busy JJ we've NN all RB been VBN this DT year NN , , Bibbs NP . SENT I PP often RB planned VVD to TO write VV and CC then RB , , just RB as IN I PP was VBD going VVG to TO , , something NN would MD turn VV up RP . SENT And CC I'm NP sure RB it's NNS been VBN just RB the DT same JJ way NN with IN Jim NP and CC Roscoe NP . SENT Of IN course NN we PP knew VVD mamma NN was VBD writing VVG often RB and CC Of IN course NN . SENT he PP said VVD , , readily RB . SENT There's RB a DT chunk NN of IN coal NN fallen VVN on IN your PP$ glove NN , , Edith NP . SENT Better RBR flick VV it PP off RP before IN it PP smears VVZ . SENT My PP$ word NN . SENT I'd NP almost RB forgotten VVN how WRB sooty JJ it PP is VBZ here RB . SENT We've NNS been VBN having VHG very RB bright JJ weather NN this DT month NN for IN us PP . SENT She PP blew VVD the DT flake NN of IN soot NN into IN the DT air NN , , seeming JJ relieved VVD . SENT He PP looked VVD up RP at IN the DT dingy JJ sky NN , , wherein RB hung VVD the DT disconsolate JJ sun NN like IN a DT cold JJ tin NN pan VV nailed VVN up RP in IN a DT smoke NN house NN by IN some DT lunatic NN , , for IN a DT decoration NN . SENT Yes UH , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT It's NP very RB gay JJ . SENT A DT few JJ moments NNS later RBR , , as IN they PP passed VVD a DT corner NN , , Aren't NP we PP going VVG home NN . SENT he PP asked VVD . SENT Why WRB , , yes UH . SENT Did VVD you PP want VVP to TO go VV somewhere RB else RB first JJ . SENT No UH . SENT Your PP$ new JJ driver's NNS taking VVG us PP out RP of IN the DT way NN , , isn't VVD he PP . SENT No UH . SENT This DT is VBZ right JJ . SENT We're NN going VVG straight JJ home NN . SENT But CC we've NN passed VVD the DT corner NN . SENT We PP always RB turned VVD Good JJ gracious JJ . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT Didn't NP you PP know VVP we'd NN moved VVD . SENT Didn't NP you PP know VVP we PP were VBD in IN the DT New NP House NP . SENT Why WRB , , no UH . SENT said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT Are VBP you PP . SENT We've NNS been VBN there RB a DT month NN . SENT Good JJ gracious JJ . SENT Didn't NP you PP know VVP She PP broke VVD off RP , , flushing VVG again RB , , and CC then RB went VVD on IN hastily RB . SENT Of IN course NN , , mamma's NNS never RB been VBN so RB busy JJ in IN her PP$ life NN . SENT we PP ALL DT haven't NN had VHD time NN to TO do VV anything NN but CC keep VV on IN the DT hop NN . SENT Mamma NN couldn't NN even RB come VVN to TO the DT station NN to TO day NN . SENT Papa's NP got VVD some DT of IN his PP$ business NN friends NNS and CC people NNS from IN around IN the DT OLD JJ house NN neighborhood NN coming VVG to TO night NN for IN a DT big JJ dinner NN and CC house NN warming NN dreadful JJ kind NN of IN people NNS but CC mamma's NNS got VVD it PP all DT on IN her PP$ hands NNS . SENT She's NP never RB sat VVD down RP a DT MINUTE NN . SENT and CC if IN she PP did VVD , , papa NN would MD have VH her PP up RB again RB before IN Of IN course NN , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT Do VV you PP like IN the DT new JJ place NN , , Edith NP . SENT I PP don't VVD like IN some DT of IN the DT things NNS father NN WOULD MD have VH in IN it PP , , but CC it's NNS the DT finest JJS house NN in IN town NN , , and CC that WDT ought MD to TO be VB good JJ enough RB for IN me PP . SENT Papa NP bought VVD one CD thing NN I PP like VVP a DT view NN of IN the DT Bay NP of IN Naples NP in IN oil NN that's NNS perfectly RB beautiful JJ . SENT it's NNS the DT first JJ thing NN you PP see VVP as IN you PP come VVP in IN the DT front JJ hall NN , , and CC it's JJ eleven NN feet NNS long RB . SENT But CC he PP would MD have VH that DT old JJ fruit NN picture NN we PP had VHD in IN the DT Murphy NP Street NP house NN hung VVD up RP in IN the DT new JJ dining NN room NN . SENT You PP remember VVP it PP a DT table NN and CC a DT watermelon NN sliced VVD open JJ , , and CC a DT lot NN of IN rouged VVN looking VVG apples NNS and CC some DT shiny JJ lemons NNS , , with IN two CD dead JJ prairie NN chickens NNS on IN a DT chair NN . SENT He PP bought VVD it PP at IN a DT furniture NN store NN years NNS and CC years NNS ago RB , , and CC he PP claims VVZ it's NNS a DT finer JJR picture NN than IN any DT they PP saw VVD in IN the DT museums NNS , , that DT time NN he PP took VVD mamma NN to TO Europe NP . SENT But CC it's NNS horribly RB out RB of IN date NN to TO have VH those DT things NNS in IN dining NN rooms NNS , , and CC I PP caught VVD Bobby NP Lamhorn NP giggling VVG at IN it PP . SENT and CC Sibyl NP made VVD fun NN of IN it PP , , too RB , , with IN Bobby NP , , and CC then RB told VVD papa NN she PP agreed VVD with IN him PP about IN its PP$ being VBG such JJ a DT fine JJ thing NN , , and CC said VVD he PP did VVD just RB right JJ to TO insist VV on IN having VHG it PP where WRB he PP wanted VVD it PP . SENT She PP makes VVZ me PP tired JJ . SENT Sibyl NP . SENT Edith's NP first JJ constraint NN with IN her PP$ brother NN , , amounting VVG almost RB to TO awkwardness NN , , vanished VVN with IN this DT theme NN , , though IN she PP still RB kept VVD her PP full RB gaze VVP always RB to TO the DT front NN , , even RB in IN the DT extreme JJ ardor NN of IN her PP$ denunciation NN of IN her PP$ sister NN in IN law NN . SENT SIBYL NN . SENT she PP repeated VVD , , with IN such JJ heat NN and CC vigor NN that IN the DT name NN seemed VVD to TO strike VV fire NN on IN her PP$ lips NNS . SENT I'd JJ like VVP to TO know VV why WRB Roscoe NP couldn't NN have VHP married VVN somebody NN from IN HERE RB that WDT would MD have VH done VVN us PP some DT good JJ . SENT He PP could MD have VH got VVN in IN with IN Bobby NP Lamhorn NP years NNS ago RB just RB as RB well RB as IN now RB , , and CC Bobby NP d NN have VHP introduced VVN him PP to TO the DT nicest JJS girls NNS in IN town NN , , but CC instead RB of IN that WDT he PP had VHD to TO go VV and CC pick VV up RP this DT Sibyl NP Rink NP . SENT I PP met VVD some DT awfully RB nice JJ people NNS from IN her PP$ town NN when WRB mamma NN and CC I PP were VBD at IN Atlantic NP City NP , , last JJ spring NN , , and CC not RB one PP had VHD ever RB heard VVN of IN the DT Rinks NP . SENT Not RB even RB HEARD VVN of IN em NN . SENT I PP thought VVD you PP were VBD great JJ friends NNS with IN Sibyl NP , , Bibbs NP said VVD . SENT Up RB to TO the DT time NN I PP found VVD her PP out RP . SENT the DT sister NN returned VVD , , with IN continuing VVG vehemence NN . SENT I've NP found VVD out RP some DT things NNS about IN Mrs NN . SENT Roscoe NP Sheridan NP lately RB It's JJ only RB lately RB . SENT Well RB Edith NP hesitated VVD , , her PP$ lips NNS setting VVG primly RB . SENT Of IN course NN , , I PP always RB did VVD see VV that IN she PP never RB cared VVD the DT snap NN of IN her PP$ little JJ finger NN about IN ROSCOE NP . SENT It PP seems VVZ , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , in IN laconic JJ protest NN , , that WDT she PP married VVD him PP . SENT The DT sister NN emitted VVN a DT shrill JJ cry NN , , to TO be VB interpreted VVN as IN contemptuous JJ laughter NN , , and CC , , in IN her PP$ emotion NN , , spoke VVD too RB impulsively RB . SENT Why WRB , , she'd NN have VHP married VVN YOU PP . SENT No UH , , no UH , , he PP said VVD . SENT she PP couldn't NN be VB that DT bad JJ . SENT I PP didn't VVD mean VV she PP began VVD , , distressed JJ . SENT I PP only RB meant VVD I PP didn't VVD mean VV Never RB mind NN , , Edith NP , , he PP consoled VVD her PP . SENT You PP see VVP , , she PP couldn't NNS have VHP married VVN me PP , , because IN I PP didn't VVD know VV her PP . SENT and CC besides IN , , if IN she's NNS as IN mercenary JJ as IN all PDT that DT she'd NN have VHP been VBN too RB clever JJ . SENT The DT head NN doctor NN even RB had VHD to TO lend VV me PP the DT money NN for IN my PP$ ticket NN home NN . SENT I PP didn't VVD mean VV anything NN unpleasant JJ about IN YOU PP , , Edith NP babbled VVD . SENT I PP only RB meant VVD I PP thought VVD she PP was VBD the DT kind NN of IN girl NN who WP was VBD so RB simply RB crazy JJ to TO marry VV somebody NN she'd NN have VHP married VVN anybody NN that WDT asked VVD her PP . SENT Yes UH , , yes UH , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , it's NNS all RB straight RB . SENT And CC , , perceiving VVG that IN his PP$ sister's NNS expression NN was VBD that IN of IN a DT person NN whose WP$ adroitness NN has VHZ set VVN matters NNS prefectly RB to TO rights NNS , , he PP chuckled VVD silently RB . SENT Roscoe's NP perfectly RB lovely JJ to TO her PP , , she PP continued VVD , , a DT moment NN later RBR . SENT Too RB lovely JJ . SENT If IN he'd JJ wake NN up IN a DT little JJ and CC lay VV down RP the DT law NN , , some DT day NN , , like IN a DT MAN NN , , I PP guess VVP she'd NN respect VV him PP more JJR and CC learn VVP to TO behave VV herself PP . SENT Behave VV . SENT Oh UH , , well UH , , I PP mean VVP she's NNS so RB insincere JJ , , said VVD Edith NP , , characteristically RB evasive JJ when WRB it PP came VVD to TO stating VVG the DT very JJ point NN to TO which WDT she PP had VHD led VVN , , and CC in IN this DT not RB unique JJ of IN her PP$ sex NN . SENT Bibbs NP contented VVD himself PP with IN a DT non JJ committal NN gesture NN . SENT Business NN is VBZ crawling VVG up RP the DT old JJ streets NNS , , he PP said VVD , , his PP$ long JJ , , tremulous JJ hand NN indicating VVG a DT vasty JJ structure NN in IN course NN of IN erection NN . SENT The DT boarding VVG houses NNS come VV first RB and CC then RB the DT That DT isn't NN for IN shops NNS , , she PP informed VVD him PP . SENT That's NP a DT new JJ investment NN of IN papa's NNS the DT Sheridan NP Apartments NNS . SENT Well UH , , well UH , , he PP murmured VVD . SENT I PP supposed VVD Sheridan NP was VBD almost RB well RB enough RB known VVN here RB already RB . SENT Oh UH , , we're NN well RB enough RB known VVN ABOUT RB . SENT she PP said VVD , , impatiently RB . SENT I PP guess VVP there RB isn't JJ a DT man NN , , woman NN , , child NN , , or CC nigger NN baby NN in IN town NN that IN doesn't NN know VVP who WP we PP are VBP . SENT But CC we PP aren't VVD in IN with IN the DT right JJ people NNS . SENT No UH . SENT he PP exclaimed VVD . SENT Who's NNS all RB that IN . SENT Who's NP all DT what WP . SENT The DT right JJ people NNS . SENT You PP know VVP what WP I PP mean VVP . SENT the DT best JJS people NNS , , the DT old JJ families NNS the DT people NNS that WDT have VHP the DT real JJ social JJ position NN in IN this DT town NN and CC that WDT know VVP they've NN got VVD it PP . SENT Bibbs NNS indulged VVD in IN his PP$ silent JJ chuckle NN again RB . SENT he PP seemed VVD greatly RB amused JJ . SENT I PP thought VVD that IN the DT people NNS who WP actually RB had VHD the DT real JJ what WP you PP may MD call VV it PP didn't NN know VVP it PP , , he PP said VVD . SENT I've NP always RB understood VVD that IN it PP was VBD very RB unsatisfactory JJ , , because RB if IN you PP thought VVD about IN it PP you PP didn't VVD have VH it PP , , and CC if IN you PP had VHD it PP you PP didn't VVD know VV it PP . SENT That's NP just RB bosh NN , , she PP retorted VVD . SENT They PP know VVP it PP in IN this DT town NN , , all DT right NN . SENT I PP found VVD out RP a DT lot NN of IN things NNS , , long RB before IN we PP began VVD to TO think VV of IN building VVG out RP in IN this DT direction NN . SENT The DT right JJ people NNS in IN this DT town NN aren't NN always RB the DT society NN column NN ones NNS , , and CC they PP mix VV around RP with IN outsiders NNS , , and CC they PP don't VVD all RB belong VV to TO any DT one CD club NN they're NN taken VVN in IN all DT sorts NNS into IN all PDT their PP$ clubs NNS but CC they're NN a DT clan NN , , just RB the DT same JJ . SENT and CC they PP have VHP the DT clan NN feeling NN and CC they're NN just RB as IN much RB We PP , , Us NP and CC Company NP as IN any DT crowd NN you PP read VVP about RB anywhere RB in IN the DT world NN . SENT Most JJS of IN em NN were VBD here RB long JJ before IN papa NN came VVD , , and CC the DT grandfathers NNS of IN the DT girls NNS of IN my PP$ age NN knew VVD each DT other JJ , , and CC I PP see VVP , , Bibbs NP interrupted VVN , , gravely RB . SENT Their PP$ ancestors NNS fled VVD together RB from IN many JJ a DT stricken JJ field NN , , and CC Crusaders NPS blood NN flows NNS in IN their PP$ veins NNS . SENT I PP always RB understood VVD the DT first JJ house NN was VBD built VVN by IN an DT old JJ party NN of IN the DT name NN of IN Vertrees NP who WP couldn't NN get VV along RP with IN Dan'l NP Boone NP , , and CC hurried VVN away RB to TO these DT parts NNS because IN Dan'l NP wanted VVD him PP to TO give VV back RB a DT gun NN he'd NN lent VVD him PP . SENT Edith NP gave VVD a DT little JJ ejaculation NN of IN alarm NN . SENT You PP mustn't VVD repeat NN that IN story NN , , Bibbs NP , , even RB if IN it's NNS true JJ . 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SENT And CC papa NN had VHD never RB even RB heard VVN the DT name NN of IN Vertrees NP . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP went VVD with IN some DT anti JJ smoke NN committee NN to TO see VV him PP , , and CC he PP told VVD her PP that DT smoke NN was VBD what WP made VVD her PP$ husband NN bring VV home RB his PP$ wages NNS from IN the DT pay NN roll NN on IN Saturday NP night NN . SENT HE PP told VVD us PP about IN it PP , , and CC I PP thought VVD I PP just RB couldn't NN live VVP through IN the DT night NN , , I PP was VBD so RB ashamed JJ . SENT Mr NP . SENT Vertrees NP has VHZ always RB lived VVN on IN his PP$ income NN , , and CC papa NN didn't NN know VVP him PP , , of IN course NN . SENT They're NP the DT stiffist NN , , most RBS elegant JJ people NNS in IN the DT whole JJ town NN . 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SENT And CC you PP think VVP if IN I PP spread VVD this DT gossip NN about IN Vertrees NP the DT First NP stealing VVG Dan'l NP Boone's NP gun NN , , the DT chances NNS that IN they PP WILL MD call VV Papa NP knows VVZ what WP a DT break NN he PP made VVD with IN Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP . SENT I PP made VVD him PP understand VVP that IN , , said VVD Edith NP , , demurely RB , , and CC he's NNS promised VVD to TO try VV and CC meet VV Mr NP . SENT Vertrees NP and CC be VB nice JJ to TO him PP . SENT It's NP just RB this DT way NN . SENT if IN we PP don't VVD know VV THEM PP , , it's NNS practically RB no DT use NN in IN our PP$ having VHG build VVN the DT New NP House NP . SENT and CC if IN we PP DO VVP know VV them PP and CC they're NN decent JJ to TO us PP , , we're NN right NN with IN the DT right JJ people NNS . SENT They PP can MD do VV the DT whole JJ thing NN for IN us PP . SENT Bobby NP Lamhorn NP told VVD Sibyl NP he PP was VBD going VVG to TO bring VV his PP$ mother NN to TO call VV on IN her PP and CC on IN mamma NN , , but CC it PP was VBD weeks NNS ago RB , , and CC I PP notice VVP he PP hasn't VVD done VVN it PP . SENT and CC if IN Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP decides VVZ not RB to TO know VV us PP , , I'm NP darn JJ sure JJ Mrs NN . SENT Lamhorn NP ll VVZ never RB come VV . SENT That's NNS ONE CD thing NN Sibyl NP didn't NP manage VV . SENT She PP SAID VVD Bobby NP offered VVD to TO bring VV his PP$ mother NN You PP say VVP he PP is VBZ a DT friend NN of IN Roscoe's NP . SENT Bibbs NP asked VVD . SENT Oh UH , , he's NNS a DT friend NN of IN the DT whole JJ family NN , , she PP returned VVD , , with IN a DT petulance NN which WDT she PP made VVD an DT effort NN to TO disguise VV . SENT Roscoe NP and CC he PP got VVD acquainted VVN somewhere RB , , and CC they PP take VVP him PP to TO the DT theater NN about IN every DT other JJ night NN . SENT Sibyl NP has VHZ him PP to IN lunch NN , , too RB , , and CC keeps VVZ She PP broke VVD off RP with IN an DT angry JJ little JJ jerk NN of IN the DT head NN . SENT We PP can MD see VV the DT New NP House NP from IN the DT second JJ corner NN ahead RB . SENT Roscoe NP has VHZ built VVN straight RB across IN the DT street NN from IN us PP , , you PP know VVP . SENT Honestly RB , , Sibyl NP makes VVZ me PP think VVP of IN a DT snake NN , , sometimes RB the DT way NN she PP pulls VVZ the DT wool NN over IN people's NP eyes NNS . SENT She PP honeys VVZ up RP to TO papa NN and CC gets VVZ anything NN in IN the DT world NN she PP wants VVZ out RP of IN him PP , , and CC then RB makes VVZ fun NN of IN him PP behind IN his PP$ back RB yes RB , , and CC to TO his PP$ face NN , , but CC HE PP can't VVD see VV it PP . SENT She PP got VVD him PP to TO give VV her PP a DT twelve NN thousand CD dollar NN porch NN for IN their PP$ house NN after IN it PP was VBD Good JJ heavens NNS . SENT said VVD Bibbs NP , , staring VVG ahead RB as IN they PP reached VVD the DT corner NN and CC the DT car NN swung VVD to TO the DT right NN , , following VVG a DT bend VV in IN the DT street NN . SENT Is VBZ that IN the DT New NP House NP . SENT Yes UH . SENT What WP do VVP you PP think VVP of IN it PP . SENT Well RB , , he PP drawled VVD , , I'm NP pretty RB sure RB the DT sanitarium's NNS about IN half PDT a DT size NN bigger JJR . SENT I PP can't NN be VB certain JJ till IN I PP measure NN . SENT And CC a DT moment NN later RBR , , as IN they PP entered VVD the DT driveway NN , , he PP added VVD , , seriously RB . SENT But CC it's NNS beautiful JJ . SENT It PP was VBD gray JJ stone NN , , with IN long JJ roofs NNS of IN thick JJ green JJ slate NN . SENT An DT architect NN who WP loved VVD the DT milder JJR Gothic NN motives NNS had VHD built VVN what WP he PP liked VVD . 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SENT You PP look VVP like IN you PP been VBN through IN a DT long JJ spell NN and CC begun VVN to TO get VV well RB , , and CC that's NNS all RB there EX is VBZ to TO it PP . SENT All DT right NN . SENT I'll NN come VVN to TO the DT party NN . SENT If IN the DT rest NN of IN you PP can MD stand VV it PP , , I PP can MD . SENT It PP ll RB do VVP you PP good JJ , , she PP returned VVD , , rustling VVG into IN the DT hall NN . SENT Now RB take VV a DT nap NN , , and CC I'll NP send VVP one CD o NN the DT help NN to TO wake NN you PP in IN time NN for IN you PP to TO get VV dressed VVN up RP before IN dinner NN . SENT You PP go VVP to TO sleep VV right RB away RB , , now RB , , Bibbs NP . SENT Bibbs NNS was VBD unable JJ to TO obey VV , , though IN he PP kept VVD his PP$ eyes NNS closed VVD . SENT Something NN she PP had VHD said VVN kept VVN running NN in IN his PP$ mind NN , , repeating VVG itself PP over RP and CC over RP interminably RB . SENT His PP$ plans NNS for IN you PP his PP$ plans NNS for IN you PP his PP$ plans NNS for IN you PP his PP$ plans NNS for IN you PP And CC then RB , , taking VVG the DT place NN of IN his PP$ plans NNS for IN you PP , , after IN what WP seemed VVD a DT long JJ , , long JJ while NN , , her PP flurried VVD voice NN came VVD back RB to TO him PP insistently RB , , seeming JJ to TO whisper NN in IN his PP$ ear NN . SENT He PP loves VVZ his PP$ chuldern NN he PP loves VVZ his PP$ chuldern NN he PP loves VVZ his PP$ chuldern NN you'll NN find VVP he's NNS always RB right RB you'll RB find VV he's NNS always RB right RB Until IN at IN last JJ , , as IN he PP drifted VVD into IN the DT state NN of IN half NN dreams NNS and CC distorted JJ realities NNS , , the DT voice NN seemed VVD to TO murmur VV from IN beyond IN a DT great JJ black JJ wing NN that WDT came VVD out RP of IN the DT wall NN and CC stretched VVN over IN his PP$ bed NN it PP was VBD a DT black JJ wing NN within IN the DT room NN , , and CC at IN the DT same JJ time NN it PP was VBD a DT black JJ cloud NN crossing VVG the DT sky NN , , bridging VVG the DT whole JJ earth NN from IN pole NN to TO pole VV . 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SENT He PP looked VVD out RP into IN the DT lemon JJ colored VVN light NN and CC smiled VVD wanly RB at IN the DT next JJ house NN , , as IN Edith's NP grandiose JJ phrase NN came VVD to TO mind VV , , the DT old JJ Vertrees NP country NN mansion NN . SENT It PP stood VVD in IN a DT broad JJ lawn NN which WDT was VBD separated VVN from IN the DT Sheridans NP by IN a DT young JJ hedge NN . SENT and CC it PP was VBD a DT big JJ , , square JJ , , plain JJ old JJ box NN of IN a DT house NN with IN a DT giant JJ salt NN cellar NN atop IN for IN a DT cupola NN . SENT Paint NN had VHD been VBN spared VVN for IN a DT long JJ time NN , , and CC no DT one NN could MD have VH put VVN a DT name NN to TO the DT color NN of IN it PP , , but CC in IN spite NN of IN that WDT the DT place NN had VHD no DT look NN of IN being VBG out RB at IN heel NN , , and CC the DT sward NN was VBD as RB neatly RB trimmed VVN as IN the DT Sheridans NP own JJ . SENT The DT separating VVG hedge NN ran VVD almost RB beneath IN Bibbs's NP window NN for IN this DT wing NN of IN the DT New NP House NP extended VVD here RB almost RB to TO the DT edge NN of IN the DT lot NN and CC , , directly RB opposite IN the DT window NN , , the DT Vertreeses NP lawn NN had VHD been VBN graded VVN so RB as IN to TO make VV a DT little JJ knoll NN upon IN which WDT stood VVD a DT small JJ rustic JJ summer NN house NN . SENT It PP was VBD almost RB on IN a DT level NN with IN Bibbs's NP window NN and CC not RB thirty CD feet NNS away RB . SENT and CC it PP was VBD easy JJ for IN him PP to TO imagine VV the DT present JJ dynasty NN of IN Vertreeses NP in IN grievous JJ outcry NN when WRB they PP had VHD found VVN this DT retreat NN ruined VVN by IN the DT juxtaposition NN of IN the DT parvenu JJ intruder NN . SENT Probably RB the DT summer NN house NN was VBD pleasant JJ and CC pretty RB in IN summer NN . SENT It PP had VHD the DT lookof NN a DT place NN wherein RB little JJ girls NNS had VHD played VVN for IN a DT generation NN or CC so RB with IN dolls NNS and CC housekeeping NN , , or CC where WRB a DT lovely JJ old JJ lady NN might MD come VV to TO read VV something NN dull JJ on IN warm JJ afternoons NNS . SENT but CC now RB in IN the DT thin JJ light NN it PP was VBD desolate JJ , , the DT color NN of IN dust NN , , and CC hung VVD with IN haggard JJ vines NNS which WDT had VHD lost VVN their PP$ leaves NNS . SENT Bibbs NNS looked VVD at IN it PP with IN grave JJ sympathy NN , , probably RB feeling VVG some DT kinship NN with IN anything NN so RB dismantled VVN . SENT then RB he PP turned VVD to TO a DT cheval NP glass NN beside IN the DT window NN and CC paid VVD himself PP the DT dubious JJ tribute NN of IN a DT thorough JJ inspection NN . SENT He PP looked VVD the DT mirror NN up RP and CC down RP , , slowly RB , , repeatedly RB , , but CC came VVD in IN the DT end NN to TO a DT long JJ and CC earnest JJ scrutiny NN of IN the DT face NN . SENT Throughout IN this DT cryptic JJ seance NN his PP$ manner NN was VBD profoundly RB impersonal JJ . SENT he PP had VHD the DT air NN of IN an DT entomologist NN intent NN upon IN classifying VVG a DT specimen NN , , but CC finally RB he PP appeared VVD to TO become VV pessimistic JJ . SENT He PP shook VVD his PP$ head NN solemnly RB . SENT then RB gazed VVN again RB and CC shook VVD his PP$ head NN again RB , , and CC continued VVD to TO shake VV it PP slowly RB , , in IN complete JJ disapproval NN . SENT You PP certainly RB are VBP one CD horrible JJ sight NN . SENT he PP said VVD , , aloud RB . SENT And CC at IN that IN he PP was VBD instantly RB aware JJ of IN an DT observer NN . SENT Turning VVG quickly RB , , he PP was VBD vouchsafed VVN the DT picture NN of IN a DT charming JJ lady NN , , framed VVN in IN a DT rustic JJ aperture NN of IN the DT summer NN house NN and CC staring VVG full JJ into IN his PP$ window NN straight RB into IN his PP$ eyes NNS , , too RB , , for IN the DT infinitesimal JJ fraction NN of IN a DT second NN before IN the DT flashingly RB censorious JJ withdrawal NN of IN her PP$ own JJ . 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SENT Having VHG pulled VVN enough JJ twigs NNS to TO emphasize VV her PP$ unconsciousness NN and CC at IN the DT same JJ time NN her PP$ disapproval NN of IN everything NN in IN the DT nature NN of IN a DT Sheridan NP or CC belonging VVG to TO a DT Sheridan NP , , she PP descended VVD the DT knoll NN with IN maintained VVN composure NN , , and CC sauntered VVD toward IN a DT side NN door NN of IN the DT country NN mansion NN of IN the DT Vertreeses NP . SENT An DT elderly JJ lady NN , , bonneted VVN and CC cloaked VVN , , opened VVD the DT door NN and CC came VVD to TO meet VV her PP . SENT Are VBP you PP ready JJ , , Mary NP . SENT I've NNS been VBN looking VVG for IN you PP . SENT What WP were VBD you PP doing VVG . SENT Nothing NN . SENT Just RB looking VVG into IN one CD of IN Sheridans NP windows NNS , , said VVD Mary NP Vertrees NP . SENT I PP got VVD caught VVN at IN it PP . SENT Mary NP . SENT cried VVN her PP$ mother NN . SENT Just RB as IN we PP were VBD going VVG to TO call VV . SENT Good JJ heavens NNS . SENT We'll NP go VVP , , just RB the DT same JJ , , the DT daughter NN returned VVD . SENT I PP suppose VVP those DT women NNS would MD be VB glad JJ to TO have VH us PP if IN we'd NN burned VVD their PP$ house NN to TO the DT ground NN . SENT But CC WHO WP saw VVD you PP . SENT insisted VVN Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP . SENT One CD of IN the DT sons NNS , , I PP suppose VVP he PP was VBD . SENT I PP believe VVP he's NNS insane JJ , , or CC something NN . SENT At IN least JJS I PP hear VVP they PP keep VV him PP in IN a DT sanitarium NN somewhere RB , , and CC never RB talk VV about IN him PP . SENT He PP was VBD staring VVG at IN himself PP in IN a DT mirror NN and CC talking VVG to TO himself PP . SENT Then RB he PP looked VVD out RP and CC caught VVD me PP . SENT What WP did VVD he PP Nothing NN , , of IN course NN . SENT How WRB did VVD he PP look VVP . SENT Like IN a DT ghost NN in IN a DT blue JJ suit NN , , said VVD Miss NP Vertrees NP , , moving VVG toward IN the DT street NN and CC waving VVG a DT white JJ gloved VVN hand NN in IN farewell NN to TO her PP$ father NN , , who WP was VBD observing VVG them PP from IN the DT window NN of IN his PP$ library NN . SENT Rather RB tragic JJ and CC altogether RB impossible JJ . SENT Do VV come VV on IN , , mother NN , , and CC let's NNS get VVP it PP over RP . SENT And CC Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP , , with IN many JJ misgivings NNS , , set VVN forth RB with IN her PP$ daughter NN for IN their PP$ gracious JJ assault NN upon IN the DT New NP House NP next JJ door NN . SENT Mr NP . SENT Vertrees NP , , having VHG watched VVN their PP$ departure NN with IN the DT air NN of IN a DT man NN who WP had VHD something NN at IN hazard NN upon IN the DT expedition NN , , turned VVN from IN the DT window NN and CC began VVD to TO pace VV the DT library NN thoughtfully RB , , pending VVG their PP$ return NN . SENT He PP was VBD about RB sixty CD . SENT a DT small JJ man NN , , withered VVN and CC dry JJ and CC fine JJ , , a DT trim JJ little JJ sketch NN of IN an DT elderly JJ dandy JJ . SENT His PP$ lambrequin NN mustache NN relic NN of IN a DT forgotten JJ Anglomania NN had VHD been VBN profoundly RB black JJ , , but CC now RB , , like IN his PP$ smooth JJ hair NN , , it PP was VBD approaching VVG an DT equally RB sheer JJ whiteness NN . SENT and CC though IN his PP$ clothes NNS were VBD old JJ , , they PP had VHD shapeliness NN and CC a DT flavor NN of IN mode NN . SENT And CC for IN greater JJR spruceness NN there EX were VBD some DT jaunty JJ touches NNS . SENT gray JJ spats NNS , , a DT narrow JJ black JJ ribbon NN across IN the DT gray JJ waistcoat NN to TO the DT eye NN glasses NNS in IN a DT pocket NN , , a DT fleck NN of IN color NN from IN a DT button NN in IN the DT lapel NN of IN the DT black JJ coat NN , , labeling VVG him PP the DT descendant NN of IN patriot NN warriors NNS . SENT The DT room NN was VBD not RB like IN him PP , , being JJ cheerful JJ and CC hideous JJ , , whereas IN Mr NP . SENT Vertrees NP was VBD anxious JJ and CC decorative JJ . SENT Under IN a DT mantel NN of IN imitation NN black JJ marble NN a DT merry JJ little JJ coal NN fire NN beamed VVN forth RB upon IN high JJ and CC narrow JJ Eastlake NP bookcases NNS with IN long JJ glass NN doors NNS , , and CC upon IN comfortable JJ , , incongruous JJ furniture NN , , and CC upon IN meaningless JJ woodwork NN everywhere RB , , and CC upon IN half PDT a DT dozen NN Landseer NN engravings NNS which WDT Mr NP . SENT and CC Mrs NN . 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SENT and CC Miss NP Sheridan NP is VBZ pretty RB and CC pushing VVG dresses NNS by IN the DT fashion NN magazines NNS and CC talks NNS about IN New NP York NP people NNS that WDT have VHP their PP$ pictures NNS in IN em NN . SENT She PP tutors VVZ the DT mother NN , , but CC not RB very RB successfully RB partly RB because IN her PP$ own JJ foundation NN is VBZ too RB flimsy JJ and CC partly RB because IN she PP began VVD too RB late JJ . SENT They've NP got VVD an DT enormous JJ Moor NN of IN painted JJ plaster NN or CC something NN in IN the DT hall NN , , and CC the DT girl NN evidently RB thought VVD it PP was VBD to TO her PP$ credit NN that IN she PP selected VVD it PP . SENT They PP have VHP oil NN paintings NNS , , too RB , , added VVD Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP , , with IN a DT glance NN of IN gentle JJ price NN at IN the DT Landseers NP . SENT I've NP always RB thought VVD oil NN paintings NNS in IN a DT private JJ house NN the DT worst JJS of IN taste NN . SENT Oh UH , , if IN one PP owned VVD a DT Raphael NP or CC a DT Titian NP . SENT said VVD Mr NP . SENT Vertrees NP , , finishing VVG the DT implication NN , , not RB in IN words NNS , , but CC with IN a DT wave NN of IN his PP$ hand NN . SENT Go VV on IN , , Mary NP . SENT None NN of IN the DT rest NN of IN them PP came VVD in IN . SENT You PP didn't VVD meet VV Mr NP . SENT Sheridan NP or CC He PP paused VVD and CC adjusted VVD a DT lump NN of IN coal NN in IN the DT fire NN delicately RB with IN the DT poker NN . SENT Or CC one CD of IN the DT sons NNS . SENT Mary's NP glance NN crossed VVD his PP$ , , at IN that WDT , , with IN a DT flash NN of IN utter JJ comprehension NN . SENT He PP turned VVD instantly RB away RB , , but CC she PP had VHD begun VVN to TO laugh VV again RB . SENT No UH , , she PP said VVD , , no DT one NN except IN the DT women NNS , , but CC mamma NN inquired VVD about IN the DT sons NNS thoroughly RB . SENT Mary NP . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP protested VVD . SENT Oh UH , , most RBS adroitly RB , , too RB . SENT laughed VVN the DT girl NN . SENT Only RB she PP couldn't NN help NN unconsciously RB turning VVG to TO look VV at IN me PP when WRB she PP did VVD it PP . SENT Mary NP Vertrees NP . SENT Never RB mind NN , , mamma NN . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP and CC Miss NP Sheridan NP neither CC of IN THEM PP could MD help VV unconsiously RB turning VVG to TO look VV at IN me PP speculatively RB at IN the DT same JJ time NN . SENT They PP all RB three CD kept VVD looking VVG at IN me PP and CC talking VVG about IN the DT oldest JJS son NN , , Mr NP . SENT James NP Sheridan NP , , Junior NP . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP said VVD his PP$ father NN is VBZ very RB anxious JJ to TO get VV Jim NP to TO marry VV and CC settle VV down RP , , and CC she PP assured VVD me PP that IN Jim NP is VBZ right RB cultivated VVN . SENT Another DT of IN the DT sons NNS , , the DT youngest JJS one NN , , caught VVD me PP looking VVG in IN the DT window NN this DT afternoon NN . SENT but CC they PP didn't VVD seem VV to TO consider VV him PP quite RB one CD of IN themselves PP , , somehow RB , , though IN Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP mentioned VVD that IN a DT couple NN of IN years NNS or CC so RB ago IN he PP had VHD been VBN right RB sick JJ , , and CC had VHD been VBN to TO some DT cure NN or CC other JJ . SENT They PP seemed VVD relieved VVN to TO bring VV the DT subject NN back RB to TO Jim NP and CC his PP$ virtues NNS and CC to TO look VV at IN me PP . SENT The DT other JJ brother NN is VBZ the DT middle JJ one NN , , Roscoe NP . SENT he's NNS the DT one NN that WDT owns VVZ the DT new JJ house NN across IN the DT street NN , , where WRB that DT young JJ black JJ sheep NN of IN the DT Lamhorns NP , , Robert NP , , goes VVZ so RB often RB . SENT I PP saw VVD a DT short JJ , , dark JJ young JJ man NN standing NN on IN the DT porch NN with IN Robert NP Lamhorn NP there RB the DT other JJ day NN , , so RB I PP suppose VVP that DT was VBD Roscoe NP . SENT Jim NP still RB lurks VVZ in IN the DT mists NNS , , but CC I PP shall MD meet VV him PP to TO night NN . SENT Papa NP She PP stepped VVD nearer JJR to TO him PP so RB that IN he PP had VHD to TO face VV her PP , , and CC his PP$ eyes NNS were VBD troubled VVN as IN he PP did VVD . SENT There EX may MD have VH been VBN a DT trouble NN deep RB within IN her PP$ own JJ , , but CC she PP kept VVD their PP$ surface NN merry JJ with IN laughter NN . SENT Papa NP , , Bibbs NP is VBZ the DT youngest JJS one's NN name NN , , and CC Bibbs NP to TO the DT best JJS of IN our PP$ information NN is VBZ a DT lunatic NN . SENT Roscoe NP is VBZ married VVN . SENT Papa NP , , does VVZ it PP have VHP to TO be VB Jim NP . SENT Mary NP . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP cried VVD , , sharply RB . SENT You're NNS outrageous JJ . SENT That's NP a DT perfectly RB horrible JJ way NN of IN talking VVG . SENT Well RB , , I'm NP close NN to TO twenty CD four CD , , said VVD Mary NP , , turning VVG to TO her PP . SENT I PP haven't NNS been VBN able JJ to TO like VV anybody NN yet CC that's NNS asked VVD me PP to TO marry VV him PP , , and CC maybe RB I PP never RB shall MD . SENT Until IN a DT year NN or CC so RB ago IN I've NP had VHD everything NN I PP ever RB wanted VVD in IN my PP$ life NN you PP and CC papa NN gave VVD it PP all RB to TO me PP and CC it's NNS about IN time NN I PP began VVD to TO pay VV back RB . SENT Unfortunately RB , , I PP don't VVD kow NP how WRB to TO do VV anything NN but CC something's NNS got VVD to TO be VB done VVN . SENT But CC you PP needn't VVD talk NN of IN it PP like VVP THAT IN . SENT insisted VVD the DT mother NN , , plaintively RB . SENT It's NP not RB it's NNS not RB No RB , , it's NNS not RB , , said VVD Mary NP . SENT I PP know VVP that IN . SENT How WRB did VVD they PP happen VV to TO ask VV you PP to TO dinner NN . SENT Mr NP . SENT Vertrees NP inquired VVD , , uneasily RB . SENT Stextrawdn'ry NN thing NN . SENT Climbers NNS hospitality NN , , Mary NP defined VVD it PP . SENT We PP were VBD so RB very RB cordial JJ and CC easy JJ . SENT I PP think VVP Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP herself PP might MD have VH done VVN it PP just RB as IN any DT kind NN old JJ woman NN on IN a DT farm NN might MD ask VV a DT neighbor NN , , but CC it PP was VBD Miss NP Sheridan NP who WP did VVD it PP . SENT She PP played VVD around IN it PP awhile RB . SENT you PP could MD see VV she PP wanted VVD to TO she's NNS in IN a DT dreadful JJ hurry NN to TO get VV into IN things NNS and CC I PP fancied VVD she PP had VHD an DT idea NN it PP might MD impress VV that DT Lamhorn NP boy NN to TO find VV us PP there RB to TO night NN . SENT It's NP a DT sort NN of IN house NN warming NN dinner NN , , and CC they PP talked VVD about IN it PP and CC talked VVD about IN it PP and CC then RB the DT girl NN got VVD her PP$ courage NN up RP and CC blurted VVD out RP the DT invitation NN . SENT And CC mamma NN Here RB Mary NP was VBD once RB more RBR a DT victim NN to TO incorrigible JJ merriment NN . SENT Mamma NN tried VVD to TO say VV yes UH , , and CC COULDN'T NP . SENT She PP swallowed VVN and CC squealed VVN I PP mean VVP you PP coughed VVD , , dear RB . SENT And CC then RB , , papa NN , , she PP said VVD that IN you PP and CC she PP had VHD promised VVN to TO go VV to TO a DT lecture NN at IN the DT Emerson NP Club NP to TO night NN , , but CC that IN her PP$ daughter NN would MD be VB delighted VVN to TO come VV to TO the DT Big NP Show NP . SENT So RB there RB I PP am VBP , , and CC there's NP Mr NP . SENT Jim NP Sheridan NP and CC there's RB the DT clock NN . SENT Dinner's NNS at IN seven CD thirty CD . SENT And CC she PP ran VVD out RP of IN the DT room NN , , scooping VVG up RP her PP$ fallen VVN furs NNS with IN a DT gesture NN of IN flying VVG grace NN as IN she PP sped VVD . SENT When WRB she PP came VVD down RP , , at IN twenty CD munutes NNS after IN seven CD , , her PP$ father NN stood VVD in IN the DT hall NN , , at IN the DT foot NN of IN the DT stairs NNS , , waiting VVG to TO be VB her PP$ escort NN through IN the DT dark NN . SENT He PP looked VVD up RP and CC watched VVD her PP as IN she PP descended VVD , , and CC his PP$ gaze NN was VBD fond JJ and CC proud JJ and CC profoundly RB disturbed VVN . SENT But CC she PP smiled VVD and CC nodded VVD gaily RB , , and CC , , when WRB she PP reached VVD the DT floor NN , , put VVD a DT hand NN on IN his PP$ shoulder NN . SENT At IN least JJS no DT one NN could MD suspect VV me PP to TO night NN , , she PP said VVD . SENT I PP LOOK VVP rich JJ , , don't JJ I NN , , papa NN . SENT She PP did VVD . SENT She PP had VHD a DT look NN that IN worshipful JJ girl NN friends NNS bravely RB called VVD regal JJ . SENT A DT head NN taller JJR than IN her PP$ father NN , , she PP was VBD as RB straight JJ and CC jauntily RB poised VVN as IN a DT boy NN athlete NN . SENT and CC her PP$ brown JJ hair NN and CC her PP$ brown JJ eyes NNS were VBD like IN her PP$ mother's NNS , , but CC for IN the DT rest NN she PP went VVD back RB to TO some DT stronger JJR and CC livelier JJR ancestor NN than IN either DT of IN her PP$ parents NNS . SENT Don't NP I PP look VVP too RB rich JJ to TO be VB suspected VVN . SENT she PP insisted VVD . SENT You PP look VVP everything NN beautiful JJ , , Mary NP , , he PP said VVD , , huskily RB . SENT And CC my PP$ dress NN . SENT She PP threw VVD open RP her PP$ dark JJ velvet NN cloak NN , , showing VVG a DT splendor NN of IN white NN and CC silver NN . SENT Anything NN better JJR at IN Nice NP next JJ winter NN , , do VVP you PP think VVP . SENT She PP laughed VVD , , shrouding VVG her PP$ glittering VVG figure NN in IN the DT cloak NN again RB . SENT Two CD years NNS old JJ , , and CC no DT one NN would MD dream VV it PP . SENT I PP did VVD it PP over RP . SENT You PP can MD do VV anything NN , , Mary NP . SENT There EX was VBD a DT curious JJ humility NN in IN his PP$ tone NN , , and CC something NN more RBR a DT significance NN not RB veiled VVN and CC yet RB abysmally RB apologetic JJ . SENT It PP was VBD as RB if IN he PP suggested VVD something NN to TO her PP$ and CC begged VVN her PP$ forgiveness NN in IN the DT same JJ breath NN . SENT And CC upon IN that DT , , for IN the DT moment NN , , she PP became VVD as RB serious JJ as IN he PP . SENT She PP lifted VVD her PP$ hand NN from IN his PP$ shoulder NN and CC then RB set VV it PP back RB more RBR firmly RB , , so RB that IN he PP should MD feel VV the DT reassurance NN of IN its PP$ pressure NN . SENT Don't JJ worry NN , , she PP said VVD , , in IN a DT low JJ voice NN and CC gravely RB . SENT I PP know VVP exactly RB what WP you PP want VVP me PP to TO do VV . SENT It PP was VBD a DT brave JJ and CC lustrous JJ banquet NN . SENT and CC a DT noisy JJ one CD , , too RB , , because IN there EX was VBD an DT orchestra NN among IN some DT plants NNS at IN one CD end NN of IN the DT long JJ dining NN room NN , , and CC after IN a DT preliminary JJ stiffness NN the DT guests NNS were VBD impelled VVN to TO converse VV necessarily RB at IN the DT tops NNS of IN their PP$ voices NNS . SENT The DT whole JJ company NN of IN fifty CD sat VVD at IN a DT great JJ oblong JJ table NN , , improvised VVD for IN the DT occasion NN by IN carpenters NNS . SENT but CC , , not RB betraying VVG itself PP as IN an DT improvisation NN , , it PP seemed VVD a DT permanent JJ continent NN of IN damask NN and CC lace NN , , with IN shores NNS of IN crystal NN and CC silver JJ running VVG up RP to TO spreading VVG groves NNS of IN orchids NNS and CC lilies NNS and CC white JJ roses NNS an DT inhabited VVN continent NN , , evidently RB , , for IN there EX were VBD three CD marvelous JJ , , gleaming VVG buildings NNS . SENT one CD in IN the DT center NN and CC one NN at IN each DT end NN , , white JJ miracles NNS wrought JJ by IN some DT inspired VVN craftsman NN in IN sculptural JJ icing NN . SENT They PP were VBD models NNS in IN miniature NN , , and CC they PP represented VVD the DT Sheridan NP Building NP , , the DT Sheridan NP Apartments NNS , , and CC the DT Pump NP Works NP . SENT Nearly RB all PDT the DT guests NNS recognized VVD them PP without IN having VHG to TO be VB told VVN what WP they PP were VBD , , and CC pronounced VVD the DT likenesses NNS superb JJ . SENT The DT arrangement NN of IN the DT table NN was VBD visably RB baronial JJ . SENT At IN the DT head NN sat VVD the DT great JJ Thane NP , , with IN the DT flower NN of IN his PP$ family NN and CC of IN the DT guests NNS about IN him PP . SENT then RB on IN each DT side NN came VVD the DT neighbors NNS of IN the DT old JJ house NN , , grading VVG down RP to TO vassals NNS and CC retainers NNS superintendents NNS , , cashiers NNS , , heads VVZ of IN departments NNS , , and CC the DT like VVP at IN the DT foot NN , , where WRB the DT Thane's NP lady NN took VVD her PP$ place NN as IN a DT consolation NN for IN the DT less RBR important JJ . SENT Here RB , , too RB , , among IN the DT thralls NNS and CC bondmen NNS , , sat VVD Bibbs NP Sheridan NP , , a DT meek JJ Banquo NP , , wondering VVG how WRB anybody NN could MD look VV at IN him PP and CC eat VV . SENT Nevertheless RB , , there EX was VBD a DT vast JJ , , continuous JJ eating NN , , for IN these DT were VBD wholesome JJ folk NN who WP understood VVD that DT dinner NN meant VVD something NN intended VVN for IN introduction NN into IN the DT system NN by IN means NNS of IN an DT aperture NN in IN the DT face NN , , devised VVN by IN nature NN for IN that DT express JJ purpose NN . SENT And CC besides IN , , nobody NN looked VVD at IN Bibbs NP . SENT He PP was VBD better RBR content JJ to TO be VB left VVN to TO himself PP . SENT his PP$ voice NN was VBD not RB strong JJ enough RB to TO make VV itself PP heard VVN over IN the DT hubbub NN without IN an DT exhausting JJ effort NN , , and CC the DT talk NN that WDT went VVD on IN about IN him PP was VBD too RB fast RB and CC too RB fragmentary JJ for IN his PP$ drawl NN to TO keep VV pace NN with IN it PP . SENT So RB he PP felt VVD relieved JJ when WRB each DT of IN his PP$ neighbors NNS in IN turn NN , , after IN a DT polite JJ inquiry NN about IN his PP$ health NN , , turned VVD to TO seek VV livelier JJR reponses NNS in IN other JJ directions NNS . SENT For IN the DT talk NN went VVD on IN with IN the DT eating NN , , incessantly RB . SENT It PP rose VVD over IN the DT throbbing VVG of IN the DT orchestra NN and CC the DT clatter NN and CC clinking VVG of IN silver NN and CC china NN and CC glass NN , , and CC there EX was VBD a DT mighty JJ babble NN . SENT Yes UH , , sir NN . SENT Started VVN without IN a DT dollar NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT Yellow JJ flounces NNS on IN the DT overskirt NN . SENT . SENT . SENT I PP says VVZ , , Wilkie NP , , your PP$ department's NNS got VVD to TO go VV bigger JJR this DT year NN , , I PP says VVZ . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT Fifteen CD per IN cent NN . SENT turnover NN in IN thirty CD one CD weeks NNS . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT One CD of IN the DT bigest JJS men NNS in IN the DT bigest JJS . SENT . SENT . SENT The DT wife NN says VVZ she'll RB have VH to TO let VV out RP my PP$ pants NNS if IN my PP$ appetite NN . SENT . SENT . SENT Say VV , , did VVD you PP see VVP that DT statue NN of IN a DT Turk NP in IN the DT hall NN . SENT One CD of IN the DT finest JJS things NNS I PP ever RB . SENT . SENT . SENT Not RB a DT dollar NN , , not RB a DT nickel NN , , not RB one CD red NN cent NN do VVP you PP get VV out RP o NN me PP , , I PP says VVZ , , and CC so RB he PP ups NNS and NP . SENT . SENT . SENT Yes UH , , the DT baby NN makes VVZ four CD , , they've NN lost VVD now RB . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT Well RB , , they PP got VVD their PP$ raise NN , , and CC they PP went VVD in IN big JJ . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT Yes UH , , sir NN . SENT Not RB a DT dollar NN to TO his PP$ name NN , , and CC look VVP at IN what WP . SENT . SENT . SENT You PP wait VVP . SENT The DT population NN of IN this DT town's NP goin NP to TO hit VV the DT million CD mark NN before IN she PP stops VVZ . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT Well RB , , if IN you PP can MD show VV me PP a DT bigger JJR deal NN than IN And CC through IN the DT interstices NNS of IN this DT clamoring VVG Bibbs NP could MD hear VV the DT continual JJ booming VVG of IN his PP$ father's JJ heavy JJ voice NN , , and CC once RB he PP caught VVD the DT sentence NN , , Yes UH , , young JJ lady NN , , that's NNS just RB what WP did VVD it PP for IN me PP , , and CC that's NNS just RB what'll RB do VV it PP for IN my PP$ boys NNS they PP got VVD to TO make VV two CD blades NNS o NN grass NN grow VV where WRB one PP grew VVD before RB . SENT It PP was VBD his PP$ familiar JJ flourish NN , , an DT old JJ story NN to TO Bibbs NP , , and CC now RB jovially RB declaimed VVN for IN the DT edification NN of IN Mary NP Vertrees NP . SENT It PP was VBD a DT great JJ night NN for IN Sheridan NP the DT very JJ crest NN of IN his PP$ wave NN . SENT He PP sat VVD there EX knowing VVG himself PP Thane NP and CC master NN by IN his PP$ own JJ endeavor NN . SENT and CC his PP$ big JJ , , smooth JJ , , red JJ face NN grew VVD more JJR and CC more RBR radiant JJ with IN good JJ will NN and CC with IN the DT simplest JJS , , happiest JJS , , most JJS boy NN like IN vanity NN . SENT He PP was VBD the DT picture NN of IN health NN , , of IN good JJ cheer NN , , and CC of IN power NN on IN a DT holiday NN . SENT He PP had VHD thirty CD teeth NNS , , none NN bought VVD , , and CC showed VVD most JJS of IN them PP when WRB he PP laughed VVD . SENT his PP$ grizzled JJ hair NN was VBD thick JJ , , and CC as RB unruly JJ as IN a DT farm NN laborer's NNS . SENT his PP$ chest NN was VBD deep JJ and CC big JJ beneath IN its PP$ vast JJ facade NN of IN starched VVN white JJ linen NN , , where WRB little JJ diamonds NNS twinkled VVD , , circling VVG three CD large JJ pearls VVZ . SENT his PP$ hands NNS were VBD stubby JJ and CC strong JJ , , and CC he PP used VVD them PP freely RB in IN gestures NNS of IN marked JJ picturesqueness NN . SENT and CC , , though IN he PP had VHD grown VVN fat JJ at IN chin NN and CC waist NN and CC wrist NN , , he PP had VHD not RB lost VVN the DT look NN of IN readiness NN and CC activity NN . SENT He PP dominated VVD the DT table NN , , shouting VVG jocular JJ questions NNS and CC railleries NNS at IN every DT one NN . SENT His PP$ idea NN was VBD that IN when WRB people NNS were VBD having VHG a DT good JJ time NN they PP were VBD noisy JJ . SENT and CC his PP$ own JJ additions NNS to TO the DT hubbub NN increased VVD his PP$ pleasure NN , , and CC , , of IN course NN , , met VVD the DT warmest JJS encouragement NN from IN his PP$ guests NNS . SENT Edith NP had VHD discovered VVN that IN he PP had VHD very RB foggy JJ notions NNS of IN the DT difference NN between IN a DT band NN and CC an DT orchestra NN , , and CC when WRB it PP was VBD made VVN clear JJ to TO him PP he PP had VHD held VVN out RP for IN a DT band NN until IN Edith NP threatened VVD tears NNS . SENT but CC the DT size NN of IN the DT orchestra NN they PP hired VVD consoled VVD him PP , , and CC he PP had VHD now RB no RB regrets VVZ in IN the DT matter NN . SENT He PP kept VVD time NN to TO the DT music NN continually RB with IN his PP$ feet NNS , , or CC pounding VVG on IN the DT table NN with IN his PP$ fist NN , , and CC sometimes RB with IN spoon NN or CC knife NN upon IN his PP$ plate NN or CC a DT glass NN , , without IN permitting VVG these DT side NN products NNS to TO interfere VV with IN the DT real JJ business NN of IN eating VVG and CC shouting VVG . SENT Tell VV em NN to TO play VV Nancy NP Lee NP . SENT he PP would MD bellow VV down RP the DT length NN of IN the DT table NN to TO his PP$ wife NN , , while IN the DT musicians NNS were VBD in IN the DT midst NN of IN the DT Toreador NN song NN , , perhaps RB . SENT Ask VV that DT fellow NN if IN they PP don't VVD know VV Nancy NP Lee NP . SENT And CC when WRB the DT leader NN would MD shake VV his PP$ head NN apologetically RB in IN answer NN to TO an DT obedient JJ shriek NN from IN Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP , , the DT Toreador NN continuing VVG vehemently RB , , Sheridan NP would MD roar VV half DT remembered VVN fragments NNS of IN Nancy NP Lee NP , , naturally RB mingling VVG some DT Bizet NP with IN the DT air NN of IN that DT uxorious JJ tribute NN . SENT Oh UH , , there EX she PP stands NNS and CC waves NNS her PP$ hands NNS while IN I'm NP away RB . SENT A DT sail NN er's NN wife NN a DT sail NN er's NN star NN should MD be VB . SENT Yo NP ho NP , , oh UH , , oh UH . SENT Oh UH , , Nancy NP , , Nancy NP , , Nancy NP Lee NP . SENT Oh UH , , Na NP hancy NP Lee NP . SENT HAY NN , , there RB , , old JJ lady NN . SENT he PP would MD bellow VV . SENT Tell VV em NN to TO play VV In IN the DT Gloaming NN . 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SENT the DT Sheridans NP table NN had VHD never RB borne VVN wine NN , , and CC , , more RBR because RB of IN timidity NN about IN it PP than IN conviction NN , , it PP bore VVD none NN now RB . SENT though IN mineral NN waters NNS were VBD copiously RB poured VVN from IN bottles NNS wrapped VVD , , for IN some DT reason NN , , in IN napkins NNS , , and CC proved VVD wholly RB satisfactory JJ to TO almost RB all RB of IN the DT guests NNS . SENT And CC certainly RB no DT wine NN could MD have VH inspired VVN more RBR turbulent JJ good JJ spirits NNS in IN the DT host NN . SENT Not RB even RB Bibbs NP was VBD an DT alloy NN in IN this DT night's NNS happiness NN , , for IN , , as IN Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP had VHD said VVD , , he PP had VHD plans NNS for IN Bibbs NP plans NNS which WDT were VBD going VVG to TO straighten VV out RP some DT things NNS that WDT had VHD gone VVN wrong JJ . SENT So RB he PP pounded VVN the DT table NN and CC boomed VVD his PP$ echoes NNS of IN old JJ songs NNS , , and CC then RB , , forgetting VVG these DT , , would MD renew VV his PP$ friendly JJ railleries NNS , , or CC perhaps RB , , turning VVG to TO Mary NP Vertrees NP , , who WP sat VVD near IN him PP , , round VV the DT corner NN of IN the DT table NN at IN his PP$ right NN , , he PP would MD become VV autobiographical JJ . SENT Gentlemen NNS less RBR naive JJ than IN he PP had VHD paid VVN her PP that IN tribute NN , , for IN she PP was VBD a DT girl NN who WP inspired VVD the DT autobiographical JJ impulse NN in IN every DT man NN who WP met VVD her PP it PP needed VVN but CC the DT sight NN of IN her PP . SENT The DT dinner NN seemed VVD , , somehow RB , , to TO center NN about IN Mary NP Vertrees NP and CC the DT jocund JJ host NN as IN a DT play NN centers NNS about IN its PP$ hero NN and CC heroine NN . SENT they PP were VBD the DT rubicund JJ king NN and CC the DT starry JJ princess NN of IN this DT spectacle NN they PP paid VVD court NN to TO each DT other JJ , , and CC everybody NN paid VVD court NN to TO them PP . SENT Down RB near IN the DT sugar NN Pump NP Works NP , , where WRB Bibbs NP sat VVD , , there EX was VBD audible JJ speculation NN and CC admiration NN . SENT Wonder VV who WP that DT lady NN is VBZ makin VVG such PDT a DT hit NN with IN the DT old JJ man NN . SENT Must MD be VB some DT heiress NN . SENT Heiress NN . SENT Golly NP , , I PP guess VVP I PP could MD stand VV it PP to TO marry VV rich JJ , , then RB . SENT Edith NP and CC Sibyl NP were VBD radiant JJ . SENT at IN first RB they PP had VHD watched VVN Miss NP Vertrees NP with IN an DT almost RB haggard JJ anxiety NN , , wondering VVG what WP disasterous JJ effect NN Sheridan's NP pastoral JJ gaieties NNS and CC other JJ things NNS would MD have VH upon IN her PP , , but CC she PP seemed VVD delighted JJ with IN everything NN , , and CC with IN him PP most RBS of IN all DT . SENT She PP treated VVD him PP as IN if IN he PP were VBD some DT delicious JJ , , foolish JJ old JJ joke NN that IN she PP understood VVD perfectly RB , , laughing VVG at IN him PP almost RB violently RB when WRB he PP bragged VVD probably RB his PP$ first JJ experience NN of IN that DT kind NN in IN his PP$ life NN . SENT It PP enchanted VVD him PP . SENT As IN he PP proclaimed VVD to TO the DT table NN , , she PP had VHD a DT way NN with IN her PP . SENT She PP had VHD , , indeed RB , , as IN Roscoe NP Sheridan NP , , upon IN her PP$ right NN , , discovered VVD just RB after IN the DT feast NN began VVD . SENT Since IN his PP$ marriage NN three CD years NNS before RB , , no DT lady NN had VHD bestowed VVN upon IN him PP so RB protracted JJ a DT full JJ view NN of IN brilliant JJ eyes NNS . SENT and CC , , with IN the DT look NN , , his PP$ lovely JJ neighbor NN said VVD and CC it PP was VBD her PP$ first JJ speech NN to TO him PP I PP hope VVP you're RB very RB susceptible JJ , , Mr NP . SENT Sheridan NP . SENT Honest JJ Roscoe NP was VBD taken VVN aback RB , , and CC Why WRB . SENT was VBD all RB he PP managed VVD to TO say VV . SENT She PP repeated VVD the DT look NN deliberately RB , , which WDT was VBD noted VVN , , with IN a DT mystification NN equal JJ to TO his PP$ own JJ , , by IN his PP$ sister NN across IN the DT table NN . SENT No DT one NN , , reflected VVD Edith NP , , could MD image NN Mary NP Vertrees NP the DT sort NN of IN girl NN who WP would MD really RB flirt VV with IN married JJ men NNS she PP was VBD obviously RB the DT opposite NN of IN all PDT that DT . SENT Edith NP defined VVD her PP as IN a DT thoroughbred NN , , a DT nice JJ girl NN . SENT and CC the DT look NN given VVN to TO Roscoe NP was VBD astounding VVG . SENT Roscoe's NP wife NN saw VVD it PP , , too RB , , and CC she PP was VBD another DT whom WP it PP puzzled VVD though RB not RB because IN its PP$ recipient NN was VBD married VVN . SENT Because RB . SENT said VVD Mary NP Vertrees NP , , replying VVG to TO Roscoe's NP monosyllable NN . SENT And CC also RB because IN we're JJ next JJ door NN neighbors NNS at IN table NN , , and CC it's JJ dull JJ times NNS ahead RB for IN both DT of IN us PP if IN we PP don't VVD get VV along RP . SENT Roscoe NP was VBD a DT literal JJ young JJ man NN , , all DT stocks NNS and CC bonds NNS , , and CC he PP had VHD been VBN brought VVN up RP to TO believe VV that IN when WRB a DT man NN married VVD he PP married VVD and CC settled VVD down RP . SENT It PP was VBD all DT right NN , , he PP felt VVD , , for IN a DT man NN as IN old JJ as IN his PP$ father NN to TO pay VV florid JJ compliments NNS to TO as RB pretty RB a DT girl NN as IN this DT Miss NP Vertrees NP , , but CC for IN himself PP a DT young JJ married JJ man NN it PP wouldn't VVD do VV . SENT and CC it PP wouldn't VVD even RB be VB quite RB moral JJ . SENT He PP knew VVD that DT young JJ married JJ people NNS might MD have VH friendships NNS , , like IN his PP$ wife's NNS for IN Lamhorn NP . SENT but CC Sibyl NP and CC Lamhorn NP never RB flirted VVD they PP were VBD always RB very JJ matter NN of IN fact NN with IN each DT other JJ . SENT Roscoe NP would MD have VH been VBN troubled VVN if IN Sibyl NP had VHD ever RB told VVD Lamhorn NP she PP hoped VVD he PP was VBD susceptible JJ . SENT Yes UH we're NN neighbors NNS , , he PP said VVD , , awkwardly RB . SENT Next JJ door NN neighbors NNS in IN houses NNS , , too RB , , she PP added VVD . SENT No RB , , not RB exactly RB . SENT I PP live VVP across IN the DT street NN . SENT Why WRB , , no UH . SENT she PP exclaimed VVD , , and CC seemed VVN startled VVD . SENT Your PP$ mother NN told VVD me PP this DT afternoon NN that IN you PP lived VVD at IN home NN . SENT Yes UH , , of IN course NN I PP live VVP at IN home NN . SENT I PP built VVD that DT new JJ house NN across IN the DT street NN . SENT But CC you PP she PP paused VVD , , confused VVN , , and CC then RB slowly RB a DT deep JJ color NN came VVD into IN her PP$ cheek NN . SENT But CC I PP understood VVD No RB , , he PP said VVD . SENT my PP$ wife NN and CC I PP lived VVD with IN the DT old JJ folks NNS the DT first JJ year NN , , but CC that's NNS all RB . SENT Edith NP and CC Jim NP live VVP with IN them PP , , of IN course NN . SENT I PP I PP see VVP , , she PP said VVD , , the DT deep JJ color NN still RB deepening VVG as IN she PP turned VVD from IN him PP and CC saw VVD , , written VVN upon IN a DT card NN before IN the DT gentleman NN at IN her PP left VVD the DT name NN , , Mr NP . SENT James NP Sheridan NP , , Jr NP . SENT And CC from IN that DT moment NN Roscoe NP had VHD little RB enough RB cause VV for IN wondering VVG what WP he PP ought MD to TO reply VV to TO her PP$ disturbing JJ coquetries NNS . SENT Mr NP . SENT James NP Sheridan NP had VHD been VBN anxiously RB waiting VVG for IN the DT dazzling JJ visitor NN to TO get VV through RP with IN old JJ Roscoe NP , , as IN he PP thought VVD of IN it PP , , and CC give VV a DT bachelor NN a DT chance NN . SENT Old NP Roscoe NP was VBD the DT younger JJR , , but CC he PP had VHD always RB been VBN the DT steady JJ wheel NN horse NN of IN the DT family NN . SENT Jim NP was VBD steady RB enough JJ , , but CC was VBD considered VVN livelier JJR than IN Roscoe NP , , which WDT in IN truth NN is VBZ not RB saying VVG much RB for IN Jim's NP liveliness NN . SENT As IN their PP$ father NN habitually RB boasted VVD , , both CC brothers NNS were VBD capable JJ , , hard RB working VVG young JJ business NN men NNS , , and CC the DT principal JJ difference NN between IN them PP was VBD merely RB that IN which WDT resulted VVD from IN Jim's NP being VBG still RB a DT bachelor NN . SENT Physically RB they PP were VBD of IN the DT same JJ type NN . SENT dark JJ of IN eyes NNS and CC of IN hair NN , , fresh JJ colored VVN and CC thick JJ set NN , , and CC though IN Roscoe NP was VBD several JJ inches NNS taller JJR than IN Jim NP , , neither CC was VBD of IN the DT height NN , , breadth NN , , or CC depth NN of IN the DT father NN . SENT Both DT wore VVD young JJ business NN men's NNS mustaches NNS , , and CC either RB could MD have VH sat VVN for IN the DT tailor NN shop NN lithographs NNS of IN young JJ business NN men NNS wearing VVG rich JJ suitings NNS in IN dark JJ mixtures NNS . SENT Jim NP , , approving VVG warmly RB of IN his PP$ neighbor's JJ profile NN , , perceived VVD her PP$ access NN of IN color NN , , which WDT increased VVD his PP$ approbation NN . SENT What's NNS that IN old JJ Roscoe NP saying VVG to TO you PP , , Miss NP Vertrees NP . SENT he PP asked VVD . SENT These DT young JJ married JJ men NNS are VBP mighty RB forward RB nowadays RB , , but CC you PP mustn't VVD let VV em NN make VV you PP blush NN . SENT Am VBP I PP blushing VVG . SENT she PP said VVD . SENT Are VBP you PP sure JJ . SENT And CC with IN that WDT she PP gave VVD him PP ample JJ opportunity NN to TO make VV sure JJ , , repeating VVG with IN interest NN the DT look NN wasted VVN upon IN Roscoe NP . SENT I PP think VVP you PP must MD be VB mistaken VVN , , she PP continued VVD . SENT I PP think VVP it's JJ your PP$ brother NN who WP is VBZ blushing VVG . SENT I've NP thrown VVN him PP into IN confusion NN . SENT How WRB . SENT She PP laughed VVD , , and CC then RB , , leaning VVG to TO him PP a DT little JJ , , said VVD in IN a DT tone NN as IN confidential JJ as IN she PP could MD make VV it PP , , under IN cover NN of IN the DT uproar NN . SENT By IN trying VVG to TO begin VV with IN him PP a DT courtship NN I PP meant VVD for IN YOU PP . SENT This DT might MD well RB be VB a DT style NN new JJ to TO Jim NP . SENT and CC it PP was VBD . SENT He PP supposed VVD it PP a DT nonsensical JJ form NN of IN badinage NN , , and CC yet RB it PP took VVD his PP$ breath NN . SENT He PP realized VVD that IN he PP wished VVD what WP she PP said VVD to TO be VB the DT literal JJ truth NN , , and CC he PP was VBD instantly RB snared VVN by IN that DT realization NN . SENT By IN George NP . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT I PP guess VVP you're NN the DT kind NN of IN girl NN that WDT can MD say VV anything NN yes RB , , and CC get VV away RP with IN it PP , , too RB . SENT She PP laughed VVD again RB in IN her PP$ way NN , , so RB that IN he PP could MD not RB tell VV whether IN she PP was VBD laughing VVG at IN him PP or CC at IN herself PP or CC at IN the DT nonsense NN she PP was VBD talking VVG . SENT and CC she PP said VVD . SENT But CC you PP see VVP I PP don't JJ care NN whether IN I PP get VVP away RB with IN it PP or CC not RB . SENT I PP wish VVP you'd NN tell VV me PP frankly RB if IN you PP think VVP I've NP got VVD a DT change NN to TO get VV away RB with IN YOU PP . SENT More JJR like IN if IN you've NN got VVD a DT chance NN to TO get VV away RB FROM IN me PP . SENT Jim NP was VBD inspired VVN to TO reply VV . SENT Not RB one CD in IN the DT world NN , , especially RB after IN beginning VVG by IN making VVG fun NN of IN me PP like VVP that IN . SENT I PP mightn't NN be VB so RB much JJ in IN fun NN as IN you PP think VVP , , she PP said VVD , , regarding VVG him PP with IN sudden JJ gravity NN . SENT Well RB , , said VVD Jim NP , , in IN simple JJ honesty NN , , you're NN a DT funny JJ girl NN . SENT Her PP$ gravity NN continued VVD an DT instant NN longer RBR . SENT I PP may MD not RB turn VV out RP to TO be VB funny JJ for IN YOU PP . SENT So RB long RB as IN you PP turn VVP out RP to TO be VB anything NN at IN all DT for IN me PP , , I PP expect VVP I PP can MD manage VV to TO be VB satisfied VVN . SENT And CC with IN that DT , , to TO his PP$ own JJ surprise NN , , it PP was VBD his PP$ turn NN to TO blush NN , , whereupon IN she PP laughed VVD again RB . SENT Yes UH , , he PP said VVD , , plaintively RB , , not RB wholly RB lacking JJ intuition NN , , I PP can MD see VV you're NN the DT sort NN of IN girl NN that WDT would MD laugh VV the DT minute NN you PP see VVP a DT man NN really RB means VVZ anything NN . SENT Laugh NN . SENT she PP cried VVD , , gaily RB . SENT Why WRB , , it PP might MD be VB a DT matter NN of IN life NN and CC death NN . SENT But CC if IN you PP want VVP tragedy NN , , I'd NP better RBR put VVD the DT question NN at IN once RB , , considering VVG the DT mistake NN I PP made VVD with IN your PP$ brother NN . SENT Jim NP was VBD dazed VVN . SENT She PP seemed VVD to TO be VB playing VVG a DT little JJ game NN of IN mockery NN and CC nonsense NN with IN him PP , , but CC he PP had VHD glimpses NNS of IN a DT flashing VVG danger NN in IN it PP . SENT he PP was VBD but CC too RB sensible JJ of IN being VBG outclassed VVN , , and CC had VHD somewhere RB a DT consciousness NN that IN he PP could MD never RB quite RB know VV this DT giddy JJ and CC alluring JJ lady NN , , no DT matter NN how WRB long JJ it PP pleased VVD her PP to TO play VV with IN him PP . SENT But CC he PP mightily RB wanted VVD her PP to TO keep VV on IN playing VVG with IN him PP . SENT Put VV what WP question NN . SENT he PP said VVD , , breathlessly RB . SENT As IN you PP are VBP a DT new JJ neighbor NN of IN mine NN and CC of IN my PP$ family NN , , she PP returned VVD , , speaking VVG slowly RB and CC with IN a DT cross NN examiner's NN severity NN , , I PP think VVP it PP would MD be VB well RB for IN me PP to TO know VV at IN once RB whether IN you PP are VBP already RB walking VVG out RP with IN any DT young JJ lady NN or CC not RB . SENT Mr NP . SENT Sheridan NP , , think VVP well RB . SENT Are VBP you PP spoken VVN for IN . SENT Not RB yet RB , , he PP gasped VVD . SENT Are VBP you PP . SENT NO UH . SENT she PP cried VVD , , and CC with IN that WDT they PP both CC laughed VVD again RB . SENT and CC the DT pastime NN proceeded VVD , , increasing VVG both DT in IN its PP$ gaiety NN and CC in IN its PP$ gravity NN . SENT Observing VVG its PP$ continuance NN , , Mr NP . SENT Robert NP Lamhorn NP , , opposite NN , , turned VVN from IN a DT lively JJ conversation NN with IN Edith NP and CC remarked VVD covertly RB to TO Sibyl NP that IN Miss NP Vertrees NP was VBD starting VVG rather RB picturesquely RB with IN Jim NP . SENT And CC he PP added VVD , , languidly RB , , Do VVP you PP suppose VVP she PP WOULD MD . SENT For IN the DT moment NN Sibyl NP gave VVD no DT sign NN of IN having VHG heard VVN him PP , , but CC seemed VVD interested JJ in IN the DT clasp NN of IN a DT long JJ rope NN of IN pearls VVZ , , a DT loop NN of IN which WDT she PP was VBD allowing VVG to TO swing VV from IN her PP$ fingers NNS , , resting VVG her PP$ elbow NN upon IN the DT table NN and CC following VVG with IN her PP$ eyes NNS the DT twinkle NN of IN diamonds NNS and CC platinum NN in IN the DT clasp NN at IN the DT end NN of IN the DT loop NN . SENT She PP wore VVD many JJ jewels NNS . SENT She PP was VBD pretty JJ , , but CC hers NNS was VBD not RB the DT kind NN of IN prettiness NN to TO be VB loaded VVN with IN too RB sumptuous JJ accessories NNS , , and CC jeweled VVD head NN dresses NNS are VBP dangerous JJ they PP may MD emphasize VV the DT wrongness NN of IN the DT wearer NN . SENT I PP said VVD Miss NP Vertrees NP seems VVZ to TO be VB starting VVG pretty RB strong JJ with IN Jim NP , , repeated VVD Mr NP . SENT Lamhorn NP . SENT I PP heard VVD you PP . SENT There EX was VBD a DT latent JJ discontent NN always RB somewhere RB in IN her PP$ eyes NNS , , no DT matter NN what WP she PP threw VVD upon IN the DT surface NN of IN cover VV it PP , , and CC just RB now RB she PP did VVD not RB care VV to TO cover VV it PP . SENT she PP looked VVD sullen JJ . SENT Starting VVG any DT stronger JJR than IN you PP did VVD with IN Edith NP . SENT she PP inquired VVD . SENT Oh UH , , keep VV the DT peace NN . SENT he PP said VVD , , crossly RB . SENT That's NNS off RB , , of IN course NN . SENT You PP haven't NNS been VBN making VVG her PP see VVP it PP this DT evening NN precisely RB , , said VVD Sibyl NP , , looking VVG at IN him PP steadily RB . SENT You've NP talked VVD to TO her PP for IN For IN Heaven's NP sake NN , , he PP begged VVN , , keep VV the DT peace NN . SENT Well RB , , what WP have VHP you PP just RB been VBN doing VVG . SENT . SENT SH NP . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT Listen VV to TO your PP$ father NN in IN law NN . SENT Sheridan NP was VBD booming VVG and CC braying VVG louder RBR than IN ever RB , , the DT orchestra NN having VHG begun VVN to TO play VV The DT Rosary NN , , to TO his PP$ vast JJ content NN . SENT I PP COUNT VVP THEM PP OVER RP , , LA NP LA NP TUM JJ TEE NN DUM NP , , he PP roared VVD , , beating VVG the DT measures NNS with IN his PP$ fork NN . SENT EACH DT HOUR NN A DT PEARL NN , , EACH DT PEARL JJ TEE NN DUM NP TUM NN DUM NP What's NP the DT matter NN with IN all DT you PP folks NNS . SENT Why'n NN t NN you PP SING VVP . SENT Miss NP Vertrees NP , , I PP bet VVD a DT thousand CD dollars NNS YOU PP sing VVP . SENT Why'n NP t NN Mr NP . SENT Sheridan NP , , she PP said VVD , , turning VVG cheerfully RB from IN the DT ardent JJ Jim NP , , you PP don't VVD know VV what WP you PP interrupted VVN . SENT Your PP$ son NN isn't NN used VVN to TO my PP$ rough JJ ways NNS , , and CC my PP$ soldier's NNS wooing NN frightens VVZ him PP , , but CC I PP think VVP he PP was VBD about RB to TO say VV something NN important JJ . SENT I'll NP say VVP something NN important JJ to TO him PP if IN he PP doesn't VVD . SENT the DT father NN threatened VVD , , more RBR delighted JJ with IN her PP than IN ever RB . SENT By IN gosh NP . SENT if IN I PP was VBD his PP$ age NN or CC a DT widower NN right NN NOW NP Oh NP , , wait NN . SENT cried VVN Mary NP . SENT If IN they'd NN only RB make VVP less JJR noice NP . SENT I PP want VVP Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP to TO hear VV . SENT She'd NP say VVP the DT same JJ , , he PP shouted VVD . SENT She'd NP tell VVP me PP I PP was VBD mighty RB slow JJ if IN I PP couldn't NN get VVP ahead RB o NN Jim NP . SENT Why WRB , , when WRB I PP was VBD his PP$ age NN You PP must MD listen VV to TO your PP$ father NN , , Mary NP interrupted VVN , , turning VVG to TO Jim NP , , who WP had VHD grown VVN read VV again RB . SENT He's NNS going VVG to TO tell VV us PP how WRB , , when WRB he PP was VBD your PP$ age NN , , he PP made VVD those DT two CD blades NNS of IN grass NN grow VV out RP of IN a DT teacup NN and CC you PP could MD see VV for IN yourself PP he PP didn't VVD get VV them PP out RP of IN his PP$ sleeve NN . SENT At IN that DT Sheridan NP pounded VVN the DT table NN till IN it PP jumped VVD . SENT Look NN here RB , , young JJ lady NN . SENT he PP roared VVD . SENT Some DT o NN these DT days NNS I'm NP either CC goin NP to TO slap VV you PP or CC I'm NP goin NP to TO kiss VV you PP . SENT Edith NP looked VVD aghast JJ . SENT she PP was VBD afraid JJ this DT was VBD indeed RB too RB awful JJ , , but CC Mary NP Vertrees NP burst NN into IN ringing VVG laughter NN . SENT Both DT . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT Both DT . SENT The DT one NN to TO make VV me PP forget VV the DT other JJ . SENT But CC which WDT he PP began VVD , , and CC then RB suddenly RB gave VVD forth RB such JJ stentorian JJ trumpetings NNS of IN mirth NN that IN for IN once RB the DT whole JJ table NN stopped VVD to TO listen VV . SENT Jim NP , , he PP roared VVD , , if IN you PP don't VVD propose VV to TO that DT girl NN to TO night NN I'll NN send VV you PP back RB to TO the DT machine NN shop NN with IN Bibbs NP . SENT And CC Bibbs NP down RB among IN the DT retainers NNS by IN the DT sugar NN Pump NP Works NP , , and CC watching VVG Mary NP Vertrees NP as IN a DT ragged JJ boy NN in IN the DT street NN might MD watch VV a DT rich JJ little JJ girl NN in IN a DT garden NN Bibbs NP heard VVD . SENT He PP heard VVD and CC he PP knew VVD what WP his PP$ father's NN plans NNS were VBD now RB . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP sat VVD up RP for IN her PP$ daughter NN , , Mr NP . SENT Vertrees NP having VHG retired VVN after IN a DT restless JJ evening NN , , not RB much RB soothed VVN by IN the DT society NN of IN his PP$ Landseers NP . SENT Mary NP had VHD taken VVN a DT key NN , , insisting VVG that IN he PP should MD not RB come VV for IN her PP and CC seeming JJ confident JJ that IN she PP would MD not RB lack VVP for IN escort NN . SENT nor CC did VVD the DT sequel NN prove VV her PP$ confidence NN unwarranted JJ . SENT But CC Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP had VHD a DT long JJ vigil NN of IN it PP . SENT She PP was VBD not RB the DT woman NN to TO make VV herself PP easy JJ no DT servant NN had VHD ever RB seen VVN her PP in IN a DT wrapper NN and CC with IN her PP$ hair NN and CC dress NN and CC her PP$ shoes NNS just RB what WP they PP had VHD been VBN when IN she PP returned VVD from IN the DT afternoon's NNS call VVP , , she PP sat VVD through IN the DT slow JJ night NN hours NNS in IN a DT stiff JJ little JJ chair NN under IN the DT gaslight NN in IN her PP$ own JJ room NN , , which WDT was VBD directly RB over IN the DT front JJ hall NN . SENT There RB , , book NN in IN hand NN , , she PP employed VVD the DT time NN in IN her PP$ own JJ reminiscences NNS , , though IN it PP was VBD her PP$ belief NN that IN she PP was VBD reading VVG Madame NN de NP Remusat's NP . SENT Her PP$ thoughts NNS went VVD backward RB into IN her PP$ life NN and CC into IN her PP$ husband's NNS . SENT and CC the DT deeper JJR into IN the DT past NN they PP went VVD , , the DT brighter JJR the DT pictures NNS they PP brought VVD her PP and CC there EX is VBZ tragedy NN . SENT Like IN her PP$ husband NN , , she PP thought VVD backward RB because IN she PP did VVD not RB dare VV think VV forward RB definitely RB . SENT What WP thinking NN forward RB this DT troubled JJ couple NN ventured VVN took VVD the DT form NN of IN a DT slender JJ hope NN which WDT neither RB of IN them PP could MD have VH borne VVN to TO hear VV put VV in IN words NNS , , and CC yet RB they PP had VHD talked VVN it PP over RP , , day NN after IN day NN , , from IN the DT very JJ hour NN when WRB they PP heard VVD Sheridan NP was VBD to TO build VV his PP$ New NP House NP next JJ door NN . SENT For IN so RB quickly RB does VVZ any DT ideal NN of IN human JJ behavior NN become VV an DT antique NN their PP$ youth NN was VBD of IN the DT innocent JJ old JJ days NNS , , so RB dead JJ . SENT of IN breeding NN and CC gentility NN , , and CC no DT craft NN had VHD been VBN more JJR straitly RB trained VVN upon IN them PP than IN that DT of IN talking VVG about IN things NNS without IN mentioning VVG them PP . SENT Herein RB was VBD marked VVN the DT most RBS vital JJ difference NN between IN Mr NP . SENT and CC Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP and CC their PP$ big JJ new JJ neighbor NN . SENT Sheridan NP , , though IN his PP$ youth NN was VBD of IN the DT same JJ epoch NN , , knew VVD nothing NN of IN such JJ matters NNS . SENT He PP had VHD been VBN chopping VVG wood NN for IN the DT morning NN fire NN in IN the DT country NN grocery NN while IN they PP were VBD still RB dancing VVG . SENT It PP was VBD after IN one CD o'clock RB when WRB Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP heard VVD steps NNS and CC the DT delicate JJ clinking VVG of IN the DT key NN in IN the DT lock NN , , and CC then RB , , with IN the DT opening NN of IN the DT door NN , , Mary's NP laugh NN , , and CC Yes NP if IN you PP aren't VVD afraid JJ to TO morrow NN . SENT The DT door NN closed VVD , , and CC she PP rushed VVD up RP stairs NNS , , bringing VVG with IN her PP a DT breath NN of IN cold JJ and CC bracing VVG air NN into IN her PP$ mother's JJ room NN . SENT Yes UH , , she PP said VVD , , before IN Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP could MD speak VV , , he PP brought VVD me PP home NN . SENT She PP let VVD her PP$ cloak NN fall NN upon IN the DT bed NN , , and CC , , drawing VVG an DT old JJ red JJ velvet NN rocking VVG chair NN forward RB , , sat VVD beside IN her PP$ mother NN after IN giving VVG her PP a DT light JJ pat NN upon IN the DT shoulder NN and CC a DT hearty JJ kiss NN upon IN the DT cheek NN . SENT Mamma NN . SENT Mary NP exclaimed VVD , , when WRB Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP had VHD expressed VVN a DT hope NN that IN she PP had VHD enjoyed VVN the DT evening NN and CC had VHD not RB caught VVN cold JJ . SENT Why WRB don't JJ you PP ask VVP me PP . SENT This DT inquiry NN obviously RB made VVD her PP$ mother NN uncomfortable JJ . SENT I PP don't VVD she PP faltered VVD . SENT Ask VV you PP what WP , , Mary NP . SENT How WRB I PP got VVD along RP and CC what WP he's NNS like VVP . SENT Mary NP . SENT Oh UH , , it PP isn't VVD distressing JJ . SENT said VVD Mary NP . SENT And CC I PP got VVD along RP so RB fast RB She PP broke VVD off RP to TO laugh VV . SENT continuing VVG then RB , , But CC that's NNS the DT way NN I PP went VVD at IN it PP , , of IN course NN . SENT We PP ARE VBP in IN a DT hurry NN , , aren't VVD we PP . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV what WP you PP mean VVP , , Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP insisted VVD , , shaking VVG her PP$ head NN plaintively RB . SENT Yes UH , , said VVD Mary NP , , I'm NP going VVG out RP in IN his PP$ car NN with IN him PP to TO morrow NN afternoon NN , , and CC to TO the DT theater NN the DT next JJ night NN but CC I PP stopped VVD it PP there RB . SENT You PP see VVP , , after IN you PP give VVP the DT first JJ push NN , , you PP must MD leave VV it PP to TO them PP while IN YOU PP pretend VV to TO run VV away RB . SENT My PP$ dear RB , , I PP don't VVD know VV what WP to TO What WP to TO make VV of IN anything NN . SENT Mary NP finished VVD for IN her PP . SENT So IN that's NNS all DT right NN . SENT Now RB I'll NP tell VV you PP all RB about IN it PP . SENT It PP was VBD gorgeous JJ and CC deafening VVG and CC tee NN total NN . SENT We PP could MD have VH lived VVN a DT year NN on IN it PP . SENT I'm NP not RB good JJ at IN figures NNS , , but CC I PP calculated VVD that IN if IN we PP lived VVD six CD months NNS on IN poor JJ old JJ Charlie NP and CC Ned NP and CC the DT station NN wagon NN and CC the DT Victoria NP , , we PP could MD manage VV at IN least JJS twice RB as RB long JJ on IN the DT cost NN of IN the DT house NN warming NN . SENT I PP think VVP the DT orchids NNS alone RB would MD have VH lasted VVN us PP a DT couple NN of IN months NNS . SENT There RB they PP were VBD , , before IN me PP , , but CC I PP couldn't NN steal VV em NN and CC sell VV em NN , , and CC so RB well RB , , so RB I PP did VVD what WP I PP could MD . SENT She PP leaned VVD back RB and CC laughed VVD reassuringly RB to TO her PP$ troubled JJ mother NN . SENT It PP seemed VVD to TO be VB a DT success NN what WP I PP could MD , , she PP said VVD , , clasping VVG her PP$ hands NNS behind IN her PP$ neck NN and CC stirring VVG the DT rocker NN to TO motion NN as IN a DT rhythmic JJ accompaniment NN to TO her PP$ narrative NN . SENT The DT girl NN Edith NP and CC her PP$ sister NN in IN law NN , , Mrs NN . SENT Roscoe NP Sheridan NP , , were VBD too RB anxious JJ about IN the DT effect NN of IN things NNS on IN me PP . SENT The DT father's NNS worth IN a DT bushel NN of IN both DT of IN them PP , , if IN they PP knew VVD it PP . SENT He's NNS what WP he PP is VBZ . SENT I PP like VVP him PP . SENT She PP paused VVD reflectively RB , , continuing VVG , , Edith's NP interested JJ in IN that DT Lamhorn NP boy NN . SENT he's NNS good RB looking VVG and CC not RB stupid JJ , , but CC I PP think VVP he's NNS She PP interrupted VVN herself PP with IN a DT cheery JJ outcry NN . SENT Oh UH . SENT I PP mustn't NN be VB calling VVG him PP names NNS . SENT If IN he's NNS trying VVG to TO make VV Edith NP like IN him PP , , I PP ought MD to TO respect VV him PP as IN a DT colleague NN . SENT I PP don't VVD understand VV a DT thing NN you're NN talking VVG about RB , , Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP complained VVD . SENT All PDT the DT better RBR . SENT Well RB , , he's NNS a DT bad JJ lot NN , , that DT Lamhorn NP boy NN . SENT everybody's NNS always RB known VVN that IN , , but CC the DT Sheridans NP don't NN know VVP the DT everybodies NNS that WDT know VVP . SENT He PP sat VVD between IN Edith NP and CC Mrs NN . SENT Roscoe NP Sheridan NP . SENT SHE'S NNS like IN those DT people NNS you PP wondered VVD about RB at IN the DT theater NN , , the DT last JJ time NN we PP went VVD dressed VVN in IN ball NN gowns NNS . SENT bound VVN to TO show VV their PP$ clothes NNS and CC jewels NNS SOMEwhere RB . SENT She PP flatters VVZ the DT father NN , , and CC so RB did VVD I PP , , for IN that DT matter NN but CC not RB that IN way NN . SENT I PP treated VVD him PP outrageously RB . SENT Mary NP . SENT That's NNS what WP flattered VVD him PP . SENT After IN dinner NN he PP made VVD the DT whole JJ regiment NN of IN us PP follow VVP him PP all RB over IN the DT house NN , , while IN he PP lectured VVD like IN a DT guide NN on IN the DT Palatine JJ . SENT He PP gave VVD dimensions NNS and CC costs NNS , , and CC the DT whole JJ b'ilin NN of IN em NN listened VVD as RB if IN they PP thought VVD he PP intended VVD to TO make VV them PP a DT present NN of IN the DT house NN . SENT What WP he PP was VBD proudest JJS of IN was VBD the DT plumbing NN and CC that DT Bay NP of IN Naples NP panorama NN in IN the DT hall NN . SENT He PP made VVD us PP look VVP at IN all PDT the DT plumbing NN bath NN rooms NNS and CC everywhere RB else RB and CC then RB he PP made VVD us PP look VVP at IN the DT Bay NP of IN Naples NP . SENT He PP said VVD it PP was VBD a DT hundred CD and CC eleven NN feet NNS long RB , , but CC I PP think VVP it's NNS more RBR . SENT And CC he PP led VVD us PP all RB into IN the DT ready JJ made VVN library NN to TO see VV a DT poem NN Edith NP had VHD taken VVN a DT prize NN with IN at IN school NN . SENT They'd NP had VHD it PP printed VVN in IN gold JJ letters NNS and CC framed VVN in IN mother NN of IN pearl NN . SENT But CC the DT poem NN itself PP was VBD rather RB simple JJ and CC wistful JJ and CC nice JJ he PP read VVP it PP to TO us PP , , though IN Edith NP tried VVD to TO stop VV him PP . SENT She PP was VBD modest JJ about IN it PP , , and CC said VVD she'd NN never RB written VVN anything NN else RB . SENT And CC then RB , , after IN a DT while NN , , Mrs NN . SENT Roscoe NP Sheridan NP asked VVD me PP to TO come VV across IN the DT street NN to TO her PP$ house NN with IN them PP her PP husband NN and CC Edith NP and CC Mr NP . SENT Lamhorn NP and CC Jim NP Sheridan NP Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP was VBD shocked VVN . SENT Jim NP . SENT she PP exclaimed VVD . SENT Mary NP , , PLEASE VVP Of IN course NN , , said VVD Mary NP . SENT I'll NP make VVP it PP as RB easy JJ for IN you PP as IN I PP can MD , , mamma NN . SENT Mr NP . SENT James NP Sheridan NP , , Junior NP . SENT We PP went VVD over IN there EX , , and CC Mrs NN . SENT Roscoe NP explained VVD that IN the DT men NNS were VBD all RB dying VVG for IN a DT drink NN , , though IN I PP noticed VVD that IN Mr NP . SENT Lamhorn NP was VBD the DT only JJ one CD near JJ death's NNS door NN on IN that DT account NN . SENT Edith NP and CC Mrs NN . SENT Roscoe NP said VVD they PP knew VVD I'd NP been VBN bored VVN at IN the DT dinner NN . SENT They PP were VBD objectionably RB apologetic JJ about IN it PP , , and CC they PP seemed VVD to TO think VV NOW RB we PP were VBD going VVG to TO have VH a DT good JJ time NN to TO make VV up RP for IN it PP . SENT But CC I NN hadn't NN been VBN bored VVN at IN the DT dinner NN , , I'd NN been VBN amused VVN . SENT and CC the DT good JJ time NN at IN Mrs NN . SENT Roscoe's NNS was VBD horribly RB , , horribly RB stupid JJ . SENT But CC , , Mary NP , , her PP$ mother NN began VVD , , is VBZ is VBZ And CC she PP seemed VVD unable JJ to TO complete VV the DT question NN . SENT Never RB mind NN , , mamma NN . SENT I'll NP say VVP it PP . SENT Is VBZ Mr NP . SENT James NP Sheridan NP , , Junior NP , , stupid JJ . SENT I'm NP sure JJ he's NNS not RB at IN all DT stupid JJ about IN business NN . SENT Otherwise RB Oh NP , , what WP right RB have VHP I NN to TO be VB calling VVG people NNS stupid JJ because IN they're NN not RB exactly RB my PP$ kind NN . SENT On IN the DT big JJ dinner NN table NN they PP had VHD enormous JJ icing NN models NNS of IN the DT Sheridan NP Building VVG Oh UH , , no UH . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP cried VVD . SENT Surely RB not RB . SENT Yes UH , , and CC two CD other JJ things NNS of IN that DT kind NN I PP don't VVD know VV what WP . SENT But CC , , after IN all DT , , I PP wondered VVD if IN they PP were VBD so RB bad JJ . SENT If IN I'd NN been VBN at IN a DT dinner NN at IN a DT palace NN in IN Italy NP , , and CC a DT relief NN or CC inscription NN on IN one CD of IN the DT old JJ silver NN peices NNS had VHD referred VVN to TO some DT great JJ deed NN or CC achievement NN of IN the DT family NN , , I PP shouldn't VVD have VH felt VVN superior JJ . SENT I'd JJ have VHP thought VVN it PP picturesque JJ and CC stately JJ I'd NP have VHP been VBN impressed VVN . SENT And CC what's NNS the DT real JJ difference NN . SENT The DT icing NN is VBZ temporary JJ , , and CC that's NNS much RB more RBR modest JJ , , isn't VVD it PP . SENT And CC why WRB is VBZ it PP vulgar JJ to TO feel VV important JJ more JJR on IN account NN of IN something NN you've NN done VVN yourself PP than IN because IN of IN something NN one NN of IN your PP$ ancestors NNS did VVD . SENT Besides RB , , if IN we PP go VVP back RB a DT few JJ generations NNS , , we've NN all RB got VVD such JJ hundreds NNS of IN ancestors NNS it PP seems VVZ idiotic JJ to TO go VV picking VVG out IN one CD or CC two CD to TO be VB proud JJ of IN ourselves PP about RB . SENT Well RB , , then RB , , mamma NN , , I PP managed VVD not RB to TO feel VV superior JJ to TO Mr NP . SENT James NP Sheridan NP , , Junior NP , , because IN he PP didn't VVD see VV anything NN out RP of IN place NN in IN the DT Sheridan NP Building NP in IN sugar NN . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees's NP expression NN had VHD lost VVN none NN of IN its PP$ anxiety NN pending VVG the DT conclusion NN of IN this DT lively JJ bit NN of IN analysis NN , , and CC she PP shook VVD her PP$ head NN gravely RB . SENT My PP$ dear RB , , dear RB child NN , , she PP said VVD , , it PP seems VVZ to TO me PP It PP looks VVZ I'm NN afraid JJ Say VVP as RB much RB of IN it PP as IN you PP can MD , , mamma NN , , said VVD Mary NP , , encouragingly RB . SENT I PP can MD get VV it PP , , if IN you'll NN just RB give VV me PP one CD key JJ word NN . SENT Everything NN you PP say VVP , , Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP began VVD , , timidly RB , , seems VVZ to TO have VH the DT air NN of IN It PP is VBZ as RB if IN you PP were VBD seeking VVG to IN to TO make VV yourself PP Oh UH , , I PP see VVP . SENT You PP mean VVP I PP sound VV as RB if IN I PP were VBD trying VVG to TO force VV myself PP to TO like VV him PP . SENT Not RB exactly RB , , Mary NP . SENT That DT wasn't NN quite RB what WP I PP meant VVD , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP , , speaking VVG direct JJ untruth NN with IN perfect JJ unconsciousness NN . SENT But CC you PP said VVD that IN that IN you PP found VVD the DT latter JJ part NN of IN the DT evening NN at IN young JJ Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan's NNS unentertaining JJ And CC as IN Mr NP . SENT James NP Sheridan NP was VBD there RB , , and CC I PP saw VVD more JJR of IN him PP than IN at IN dinner NN , , and CC had VHD a DT horribly RB stupid JJ time NN in IN spite NN of IN that DT , , you PP think VVP I PP And CC then RB it PP was VBD Mary NP who WP left VVD the DT deduction NN unfinished JJ . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP nodded VVD . SENT and CC though IN both CC the DT mother NN and CC the DT daughter NN understood VVD , , Mary NP felt VVD it PP better JJR to TO make VV the DT understanding NN definite JJ . SENT Well RB , , she PP asked VVD , , gravely RB , , is VBZ there RB anything NN else RB I PP can MD do VV . SENT You PP and CC papa NN don't NN want VVP me PP to TO do VV anything NN that WDT distresses VVZ me PP , , and CC so RB , , as IN this DT is VBZ the DT only JJ thing NN to TO be VB done VVN , , it PP seems VVZ it's NNS up RB to TO me PP not RB to TO let VV it PP distress NN me PP . SENT That's NNS all RB there EX is VBZ about IN it PP . SENT isn't NN it PP . SENT But CC nothing NN MUST MD distress VV you PP . SENT the DT mother NN cried VVD . SENT That's NNS what WP I PP say VVP . SENT said VVD Mary NP , , cheerfully RB . SENT And CC so RB it PP doesn't VVD . SENT It's NP all RB right RB . SENT She PP rose VVD and CC took VVD her PP$ cloak NN over IN her PP$ arm NN , , as RB if IN to TO go VV to TO her PP$ own JJ room NN . SENT But CC on IN the DT way NN to TO the DT door NN she PP stopped VVD , , and CC stood VVD leaning VVG against IN the DT foot NN of IN the DT bed NN , , contemplating VVG a DT threadbare JJ rug NN at IN her PP$ feet NNS . SENT Mother NP , , you've NN told VVD me PP a DT thousand CD times NNS that IN it PP doesn't VVD really RB matter VV whom WP a DT girl NN marries VVZ . SENT No UH , , no UH . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP protested VVD . SENT I PP never RB said VVD such PDT a DT No NP , , not RB in IN words NNS . SENT I PP mean VVP what WP you PP MEANT VVD . SENT It's NNS true JJ , , isn't VVD it PP , , that DT marriage NN really RB is VBZ not RB a DT bed NN of IN roses NNS , , but CC a DT field NN of IN battle NN . SENT To TO get VV right RB down RB to TO it PP , , a DT girl NN could MD fight VV it PP out RP with IN anybody NN , , couldn't NN she PP . SENT One CD man NN as IN well RB as IN another DT . SENT Oh UH , , my PP$ dear RB . SENT I'm NP sure RB your PP$ father NN and CC I NP Yes NP , , yes UH , , said VVD Mary NP , , indulgently RB . SENT I PP don't VVD mean VV you PP and CC papa NN . SENT But CC isn't VVD it PP propinquity NN that WDT makes VVZ marriages NNS . SENT So IN many JJ people NNS say VVP so RB , , there EX must MD be VB something NN in IN it PP . SENT Mary NP , , I PP can't VVD bear NN for IN you PP to TO talk VV like IN that DT . SENT And CC Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP lifted VVD pleading VVG eyes NNS to TO her PP$ daughter NN eyes NNS that IN begged VVN to TO be VB spared VVN . SENT It PP sounds VVZ almost RB reckless JJ . SENT Mary NP caught VVD the DT appeal NN , , came VVD to TO her PP , , and CC kissed VVD her PP gaily RB . SENT Never RB fret VVP , , dear RB . SENT I'm NP not RB likely JJ to TO do VV anything NN I PP don't VVD want VV to TO do VV I've NP always RB been VBN too RB thorough JJ going VVG a DT little JJ pig NN . SENT And CC if IN it PP IS VBZ propinquity NN that WDT does VVZ our PP$ choosing NN for IN us PP , , well RB , , at IN least JJS no DT girl NN in IN the DT world NN could MD ask VV for IN more JJR than IN THAT DT . SENT How WRB could MD there RB be VB any DT more JJR propinquity NN than IN the DT very JJ house NN next IN door NN . SENT She PP gave VVD her PP$ mother NN a DT final JJ kiss NN and CC went VVD gaily RB all PDT the DT way NN to TO the DT door NN this DT time NN , , pausing VVG for IN her PP$ postscript NN with IN her PP$ hand NN on IN the DT knob NN . SENT Oh UH , , the DT one NN that WDT caught VVD me PP looking VVG in IN the DT window NN , , mamma NN , , the DT youngest JJS one NN Did VVD he PP speak VVP of IN it PP . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP asked VVD , , apprehensively RB . SENT No UH . SENT He PP didn't VVD speak VV at IN all DT , , that IN I PP saw VVD , , to TO any DT one NN . SENT I PP didn't VVD meet VV him PP . SENT But CC he PP isn't VVD insane JJ , , I'm NP sure RB . SENT or CC if IN he PP is VBZ , , he PP has VHZ long JJ intervals NNS when WRB he's NNS not RB . SENT Mr NP . SENT James NP Sheridan NP mentioned VVD that IN he PP lived VVD at IN home NN when WRB he PP was VBD well RB enough JJ . SENT and CC it PP may MD be VB he's NNS only RB an DT invalid JJ . SENT He PP looks VVZ dreadfully RB ill JJ , , but CC he PP has VHZ pleasant JJ eyes NNS , , and CC it PP struck VVD me PP that IN if IN if IN one CD were VBD in IN the DT Sheridan NP family NN she PP laughed VVD a DT little RB ruefully RB he PP might MD be VB interesting JJ to TO talk VV to TO sometimes RB , , when WRB there EX was VBD too RB much JJ stocks NNS and CC bonds NNS . SENT I PP didn't VVD see VV him PP after IN dinner NN . SENT There EX must MD be VB something NN wrong JJ with IN him PP , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP . SENT They'd JJ have VHP introduced VVN him PP if IN there RB wasn't JJ . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV . SENT He's NNS been VBN ill JJ so RB much RB and CC away RB so RB much RB sometimes RB people NNS like IN that DT just RB don't JJ seem VVP to TO count VV in IN a DT family NN . SENT His PP$ father NN spoke VVD of IN sending VVG him PP back RB to TO a DT machine NN shop NN or CC some DT sort NN . SENT I PP suppose VVP he PP meant VVD when WRB the DT poor JJ thing NN gets VVZ better RBR . SENT I PP glanced VVD at IN him PP just RB then RB , , when WRB Mr NP . SENT Sheridan NP mentioned VVD him PP , , and CC he PP happened VVD to TO be VB looking VVG straight RB at IN me PP . SENT and CC he PP was VBD pathetic JJ looking VVG enough RB before IN that DT , , but CC the DT most RBS tragic JJ change NN came VVD over IN him PP . SENT He PP seemed VVD just RB to TO die VV , , right RB there RB at IN the DT table NN . SENT You PP mean VVP when WRB his PP$ father NN spoke VVD of IN sending VVG him PP to TO the DT shop NN place NN . SENT Yes UH . SENT Mr NP . SENT Sheridan NP must MD be VB very RB unfeeling JJ . SENT No RB , , said VVD Mary NP , , thoughtfully RB , , I PP don't VVD think VV he PP is VBZ . SENT but CC he PP might MD be VB uncomprehending JJ , , and CC certainly RB he's NNS the DT kind NN of IN man NN to TO do VV anything NN he PP once RB sets VVZ out RP to TO do VV . SENT But CC I PP wish VVP I PP hadn't NNS been VBN looking VVG at IN that DT poor JJ boy NN just RB then RB . SENT I'm NP afraid JJ I'll NP keep VV remembering VVG I PP wouldn't JJ . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP smiled VVD faintly RB , , and CC in IN her PP smile VVP there EX was VBD the DT remotest JJS ghost NN of IN a DT genteel JJ roguishness NN . SENT I'd NN keep VV my PP$ mind NN on IN pleasanter JJR things NNS , , Mary NP . SENT Mary NP laughed VVD and CC nodded VVN . SENT Yes UH , , indeed RB . SENT Plenty JJ pleasant JJ enough NN , , and CC probably RB , , if IN all DT were VBD known VVN , , too RB good JJ even RB for IN me PP . SENT And CC when WRB she PP had VHD gone VVN Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP drew VVD a DT long JJ breath NN , , as RB if IN a DT burden NN were VBD off IN her PP$ mind NN , , and CC , , smiling VVG , , began VVD to TO undress NN in IN a DT gentle JJ reverie NN . SENT Edith NP , , glancing VVG casually RB into IN the DT ready JJ made VVN library NN , , stopped VVD abruptly RB , , seeing VVG Bibbs NP there RB alone RB . SENT He PP was VBD standing VVG before IN the DT pearl NN framed VVN and CC golden JJ lettered JJ poem NN , , musingly RB inspecting VVG it PP . SENT He PP read VVP it PP . SENT Fugitive JJ I PP will MD forget VV the DT things NNS that IN sting NN . SENT The DT lashing VVG look NN , , the DT barbed JJ word NN . SENT I PP know VVP the DT very JJ hands NNS that IN fling NN The DT stones NNS at IN me PP had VHD never RB stirred VVD To TO anger NN but CC for IN their PP$ own JJ scars NNS . SENT They've NP suffered VVD so RB , , that's NNS why WRB they PP strike VVP . SENT I'll NN keep VV my PP$ heart NN among IN the DT stars NNS Where WRB none NN shall MD hunt VV it PP out RP . SENT Oh UH , , like IN These DT wounded JJ ones NNS I PP must MD not RB be VB , , For IN , , wounded VVN , , I PP might MD strike VV in IN turn NN . SENT So RB , , none NN shall MD hurt VV me PP . SENT Far RB and CC free VV Where WRB my PP$ heart NN flies VVZ no DT one NN shall MD learn VV . SENT Bibbs NP . SENT Edith's NP voice NN was VBD angry JJ , , and CC her PP$ color NN deepened VVD suddenly RB as IN she PP came VVD into IN the DT room NN , , preceded VVN by IN a DT scent NN of IN violets NNS much RB more RBR powerful JJ than IN that DT warranted VVN by IN the DT actual JJ bunch NN of IN them PP upon IN the DT lapel NN of IN her PP$ coat NN . SENT Bibbs NNS did VVD not RB turn VV his PP$ head NN , , but CC wagged VVD it PP solemnly RB , , seeming JJ depressed VVD by IN the DT poem NN . SENT Pretty RB young JJ , , isn't VVD it PP . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT There EX must MD have VH been VBN something NN about IN your PP$ looks NNS that WDT got VVD the DT prize NN , , Edith NP . SENT I PP can't VVD believe VV the DT poem NN did VVD it PP . SENT She PP glanced VVD hurriedly RB over IN her PP$ shoulder NN and CC spoke VVD sharply RB , , but CC in IN a DT low JJ voice NN . SENT I PP don't VVD think VV it's NNS very RB nice JJ of IN you PP to TO bring VV it PP up RP at IN all DT , , Bibbs NP . SENT I'd NN like IN a DT chance NN to TO forget VV the DT whole JJ silly JJ business NN . SENT I PP didn't VVD want VV them PP to TO frame VV it PP , , and CC I PP wish VVP to TO goodness NN papa'd NN quit VVD talking VVG about IN it PP . SENT but CC here RB , , that DT night NN , , after IN the DT dinner NN , , didn't VVD he PP go VV and CC read VV it PP aloud RB to TO the DT whole JJ crowd NN of IN em NN . SENT And CC then RB they PP all RB wanted VVD to TO know VV what WP other JJ poems NNS I'd NN written VVN and CC why WRB I PP didn't VVD keep VV it PP up RP and CC write VV some DT more JJR , , and CC if IN I PP didn't NN , , why WRB didn't JJ I PP , , and CC why WRB this DT and CC why WRB that DT , , till IN I PP thought VVD I'd NP die VV of IN shame NN . SENT You PP could MD tell VV em NN you PP had VHD writer's NNS cramp NN , , Bibbs NP suggested VVD . SENT I PP couldn't NN tell VV em NN anything NN . SENT I PP just RB choke VV with IN mortification NN every DT time NN anybody NN speaks VVZ of IN the DT thing NN . SENT Bibbs NNS looked VVD grieved VVN . SENT The DT poem NN isn't NN THAT IN bad JJ , , Edith NP . SENT You PP see VVP , , you PP were VBD only RB seventeen CD when WRB you PP wrote VVD it PP . SENT Oh UH , , hush VV up RP . SENT she PP snapped VVD . SENT I PP wish VVP it PP had VHD burnt VVN my PP$ fingers NNS the DT first JJ time NN I PP touched VVD it PP . SENT Then RB I PP might MD have VH had VHN sense NN enough RB to TO leave VV it PP where WRB it PP was VBD . SENT I PP had VHD no DT business NN to TO take VV it PP , , and NP I've NP been VBN ashamed JJ No RB , , no UH , , he PP said VVD , , comfortingly RB . SENT It PP was VBD the DT very RB most JJS flattering VVG thing NN ever RB happen VV to TO me PP . SENT It PP was VBD almost RB my PP$ last JJ flight NN before IN I PP went VVD to TO the DT machine NN shop NN , , and CC it's NNS pleasant JJ to TO think VV somebody NN liked VVD it PP enough JJ to TO But CC I NP DON'T NP like IN it PP . SENT she PP exclaimed VVD . SENT I PP don't VVD even RB understand VV it PP and CC papa NN made VVD so RB much RB fuss VV over RP its PP$ getting VVG the DT prize NN , , I PP just RB hate VVP it PP . SENT The DT truth NN is VBZ I PP never RB dreamed VVD it PP d NN get VV the DT prize NN . SENT Maybe RB they PP expected VVD father NN to TO endow VV the DT school NN , , Bibbs NP murmered VVD . SENT Well RB , , I PP had VHD to TO have VH something NN to TO turn VV in IN , , and CC I PP couldn't NN write VV a DT LINE NN . SENT I PP hate VVP poetry NN , , anyhow RB . SENT and CC Bobby NP Lamhorn's NP always RB teasing VVG me PP about IN how WRB I PP keep VVP my PP$ heart NN among IN the DT stars NNS . SENT He PP makes VVZ it PP seem VVP such PDT a DT mushy JJ kind NN of IN thing NN , , the DT way NN he PP says VVZ it PP . SENT I PP hate VVP it PP . SENT You'll JJ have VHP to TO live VV it PP down RP , , Edith NP . SENT Perhaps RB abroad RB and CC under IN another DT name NN you PP might MD find VV Oh UH , , hush VV up RP . SENT I'll NP hire VVP some DT one NN to TO steal VV it PP and CC burn VV it PP the DT first JJ chance NN I PP get VVP . SENT She PP turned VVD away RB petulantly RB , , moving VVG to TO the DT door NN . SENT I'd JJ like VVP to TO think VV I PP could MD hope VV to TO hear VV the DT last JJ of IN it PP before IN I PP die VVP . SENT Edith NP . SENT he PP called VVD , , as IN she PP went VVD into IN the DT hall NN . SENT What's NP the DT matter NN . SENT I PP want VVP to TO ask VV you PP . SENT Do VV I PP really RB look VVP better JJR , , or CC have VH you PP just RB got VVD used VVN to TO me PP . SENT What WP on IN earth NN do VVP you PP mean VVP . SENT she PP said VVD , , coming VVG back RB as RB far RB as IN the DT threshold NN . SENT When WRB I PP first RB came VVD you PP couldn't NN look NN at IN me PP , , Bibbs NP explained VVD , , in IN his PP$ impersonal JJ way NN . SENT But CC I've NP noticed VVD you PP look VVP at IN me PP lately RB . SENT I PP wondered VVD if IN I'd NP It's NP because IN you PP look VVP so RB much RB better JJR , , she PP told VVD him PP , , cheerfully RB . SENT This DT month NN you've NN been VBN here's NNS done VVN you PP no DT end NN of IN good JJ . SENT It's NP the DT change NN . SENT Yes UH , , that's NNS what WP they PP said VVD at IN the DT sanitarium NN the DT change NN . SENT You PP look VVP worse JJR than IN most JJS anybody NN I PP ever RB saw VVD , , said VVD Edith NP , , with IN supreme JJ candor NN . SENT But CC I PP don't VVD know VV much RB about IN it PP . SENT I've NP never RB seen VVN a DT corpse NN in IN my PP$ life NN , , and CC I've NP never RB even RB seen VVN anybody NN that WDT was VBD terribly RB sick JJ , , so RB you PP mustn't JJ judge NN by IN me PP . SENT I PP only RB know VVP you PP do VVP look VV better RBR , , I'm NP glad JJ to TO say VV . SENT But CC you're NN right NN about IN my PP$ not RB being JJ able JJ to TO look VV at IN you PP at IN first JJ . SENT You PP had VHD a DT kind NN of IN whiteness NN that IN Well NP , , you're NN almost RB as RB thin JJ , , I PP suppose VVP , , but CC you've NN got VVD more JJR just RB ordinarily RB pale JJ . SENT not RB that DT ghastly JJ look NN . SENT Anybody NN could MD look VV at IN you PP now RB , , Bibbs NP , , and CC no RB not RB get VV Sick NP . SENT Well RB almost RB that IN . SENT she PP laughed VVD . SENT And CC you're NN getting VVG a DT better JJR color NN every DT day NN , , Bibbs NP . SENT you PP really RB are VBP . SENT You're NNS getting VVG along RP splendidly RB . SENT I NP I'm NP afraid JJ so RB , , he PP said VVD , , ruefully RB . SENT Afraid JJ so RB . SENT Well RB , , if IN you PP aren't VVD the DT queerest JJS . SENT I PP suppose VVP you PP mean VVP father NN might MD send VV you PP back RB to TO the DT machine NN shop NN if IN you PP get VVP well RB enough RB . SENT I PP heard VVD him PP say VVP something NN about IN it PP the DT night NN of IN the DT The DT jingle NN of IN a DT distant JJ bell NN interrupted VVN her PP , , and CC she PP glanced VVD at IN her PP$ watch NN . SENT Bobby NP Lamhorn NP . SENT I'm NN going VVG to TO motor NN him PP out RB to TO look VV at IN a DT place NN in IN the DT country NN . SENT Afternoon NN , , Bibbs NP . SENT When WRB she PP had VHD gone VVN , , Bibbs NP mooned VVD pessimistically RB from IN shelf NN to TO shelf NN , , his PP$ eye NN wandering VVG among IN the DT titles NNS of IN the DT books NNS . SENT The DT library NN consisted VVD almost RB entirely RB of IN handsome JJ uniform JJ editions NNS . SENT Irving NP , , Poe NP , , Cooper NP , , Goldsmith NP , , Scott NP , , Byron NP , , Burns NP , , Longfellow NP , , Tennyson NP , , Hume NP , , Gibbon NP , , Prescott NP , , Thackeray NP , , Dickens NP , , De NP Musset NP , , Balzac NP , , Gautier NP , , Flaubert NP , , Goethe NP , , Schiller NP , , Dante NP , , and CC Tasso NP . 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SENT Gurney NP had VHD commanded VVN . SENT and CC in IN the DT manner NN of IN a DT master NN of IN ceremonies NNS unctuously RB led VVD the DT way NN . SENT In IN the DT hall NN they PP passed VVD the DT Moor NN , , and CC Bibbs NP paused VVD before IN it PP while IN white JJ jacket NN opened VVD the DT door NN with IN a DT flourish NN and CC waved VVD condescendingly RB to TO the DT chauffeur NN in IN the DT car NN which WDT stood VVD waiting VVG in IN the DT driveway NN . SENT It PP seems VVZ to TO me PP I PP asked VVD you PP what WP you PP thought VVD about IN this DT statue NN when WRB I PP first RB came VVD home NN , , George NP , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , thoughtfully RB . SENT What WP did VVD you PP tell VV me PP . SENT Yessuh NP . SENT George NP chuckled VVD , , perfectly RB understanding VVG that IN for IN some DT unknown JJ reason NN Bibbs NP enjoyed VVD hearing VVG him PP repeat VV his PP$ opinion NN of IN the DT Moor NN . 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SENT Oh UH , , no UH . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT What's NP the DT trouble NN . SENT I'm NP almost RB sure JJ people NNS notice VVP it PP when WRB I PP bow VVP to TO them PP . SENT Oh UH , , I PP see VVP . SENT said VVD Jim NP . SENT Of IN course NN they PP would MD ordinarily RB , , but CC Bibbs NP is VBZ funny JJ . SENT Is VBZ he PP . SENT How WRB . SENT she PP asked VVD . SENT He PP strikes VVZ me PP as IN anything NN but CC funny JJ . SENT Well RB , , I'm NP his PP$ brother NN , , Jim NP said VVD , , deprecatingly RB , , but CC I PP don't VVD know VV what WP he's NNS like VVP , , and CC , , to TO tell VV the DT truth NN , , I've NP never RB felt VVD exactly RB like IN I PP WAS VBD his PP$ brother NN , , the DT way NN I PP do VVP Roscoe NP . SENT Bibbs NP never RB did VVD seem VV more RBR than IN half RB alive JJ to TO me PP . SENT Of IN course NN Roscoe NP and CC I PP are VBP older JJR , , and CC when WRB we PP were VBD boys NNS we PP were VBD too RB big JJ to TO play VV with IN him PP , , but CC he PP never RB played VVD anyway RB , , with IN boys NNS his PP$ own JJ age NN . SENT He'd NP rather RB just RB sit VV in IN the DT house NN and CC mope VV around RP by IN himslef NN . SENT Nobody NN could MD ever RB get VV him PP to TO DO VV anything NN . SENT you PP can't VVD get VV him PP to TO do VV anything NN now RB . SENT He PP never RB had VHD any DT LIFE NN in IN him PP . SENT and CC honestly RB , , if IN he PP is VBZ my PP$ brother NN , , I PP must MD say VV I PP believe VV Bibbs NP Sheridan NP is VBZ the DT laziest JJS man NN God NP ever RB made VVD . SENT Father NP put VVD him PP in IN the DT machine NN shop NN over IN at IN the DT Pump NP Works NPS best JJS thing NN in IN the DT world NN for IN him PP and CC he PP was VBD just RB plain JJ no DT account NN . SENT It PP made VVD him PP sick JJ . 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SENT The DT car NN must MD stop VV at IN every DT crossing VVG while IN the DT dark JJ garbed VVN crowds NNS , , enveloped VVN in IN maelstroms NNS of IN dust NN , , hurried VVN before IN it PP . SENT Magnificent JJ new JJ buildings NNS , , already RB dingy NNS , , loomed VVD hundreds NNS of IN feet NNS above IN him PP . SENT newer JJR ones NNS , , more RBR magnificent JJ , , were VBD rising VVG beside IN them PP , , rising VVG higher JJR . SENT old JJ buildings NNS were VBD coming VVG down RP . SENT middle JJ aged VVN buildings NNS were VBD coming VVG down RP . SENT the DT streets NNS were VBD laid VVN open RP to TO their PP$ entrails NN and CC men NNS worked VVD underground RB between IN palisades NNS , , and CC overhead RB in IN metal NN cobwebs NNS like IN spiders NNS in IN the DT sky NN . 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SENT On IN one CD of IN the DT new JJ steel NN buildings NNS no DT work NN was VBD being VBG done VVN that IN afternoon NN . SENT The DT building NN had VHD killed VVN a DT man NN in IN the DT morning NN and CC the DT steel NN workers NNS always RB stop VVP for IN the DT day NN when WRB that DT happens VVZ . SENT And CC in IN the DT hurrying VVG crowds NNS , , swirling VVG and CC sifting VVG through IN the DT brobdingnagian JJ camp NN of IN iron NN and CC steel NN , , one PP saw VVD the DT camp NN followers NNS and CC the DT pagan NN women NNS there EX would MD be VB work NN to TO day NN and CC dancing VVG to TO night NN . SENT For IN the DT Puritan's NP dry JJ voice NN is VBZ but CC the DT crackling NN of IN a DT leaf NN underfoot RB in IN the DT rush NN and CC roar NN of IN the DT coming VVG of IN the DT new JJ Egypt NP . SENT Bibbs NNS was VBD on IN time NN . SENT He PP knew VVD it PP must MD be VB to TO the DT minute NN or CC his PP$ father NN would MD consider VV it PP an DT outrage NN . SENT and CC the DT big JJ chronometer NN in IN Sheridan's NP office NN marked VVD four CD precisely RB when WRB Bibbs NP walked VVD in IN . SENT Coincidentally RB with IN his PP$ entrance NN five CD people NNS who WP had VHD been VBN at IN work NN in IN the DT office NN , , under IN Sheridan's NP direction NN , , walked VVD out RP . SENT They PP departed VVD upon IN no DT visible JJ or CC audible JJ suggestion NN , , and CC with IN a DT promptness NN that WDT seemed VVD ominous JJ to TO the DT new JJ comer NN . SENT As IN the DT massive JJ door NN clicked VVD softly RB behind IN the DT elderly JJ stenographer NN , , the DT last JJ of IN the DT procession NN , , Bibbs NP had VHD a DT feeling NN that IN they PP all RB understood VVD that IN he PP was VBD a DT failure NN as IN a DT great JJ man's NN son NN , , a DT disappointment NN , , the DT queer JJ one NN of IN the DT family NN , , and CC that IN he PP had VHD been VBN summoned VVN to TO judgment NN a DT well RB founded VVN impression NN , , for IN that WDT was VBD exactly RB what WP they PP understood VVD . SENT Sit NP down RB , , said VVD Sheridan NP . SENT It PP is VBZ frequently RB an DT advantage NN for IN deans NNS , , school NN masters NNS , , and CC worried JJ fathers NNS to TO place VV delinquents NNS in IN the DT sitting VVG posture NN . SENT Bibbs NP sat VVD . SENT Sheridan NP , , standing NN , , gazed VVD enigmatically RB upon IN his PP$ son NN for IN a DT period NN of IN silence NN , , then RB walked VVD slowly RB to TO a DT window NN and CC stood VVD looking VVG out RP of IN it PP , , his PP$ big JJ hands NNS , , loosely RB hooked VVN together RB by IN the DT thumbs NNS , , behind IN his PP$ back NN . SENT They PP were VBD soiled VVD , , as RB were VBD all DT other JJ hands NNS down IN town NN , , except IN such JJ as RB might MD be VB still RB damp JJ from IN a DT basin NN . SENT Well RB , , Bibbs NP , , he PP said VVD at IN last JJ , , not RB altering VVG his PP$ attitude NN , , do VVP you PP know VVP what WP I'm NP goin NP to TO do VV with IN you PP . SENT Bibbs NP , , leaning VVG back RB in IN his PP$ chair NN , , fixed VVN his PP$ eyes NNS contemplatively RB upon IN the DT ceiling NN . SENT I PP heard VVD you PP tell VV Jim NP , , he PP began VVD , , in IN his PP$ slow JJ way NN . SENT You PP said VVD you'd NN send VV him PP to TO the DT machine NN shop NN with IN me PP if IN he PP didn't VVD propose VV to TO Miss NP Vertrees NP . SENT So RB I PP suppose VVP that WDT must MD be VB your PP$ plan NN for IN me PP . SENT But CC But NP what WP . SENT said VVD Sheridan NP , , irritably RB , , as IN the DT son NN paused VVD . SENT Isn't NP there RB somebody NN you'd NN let VVD ME PP propose VVP to TO . SENT That DT brought VVD his PP$ father NN sharply RB round VVP to TO face VV him PP . SENT You PP beat VVD the DT devil NN . SENT Bibbs NP , , what WP IS VBZ the DT matter NN with IN you PP . SENT Why WRB can't VVD you PP be VB like IN anybody NN else RB . SENT Liver NN , , maybe RB , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , gently RB . SENT Boh NP . SENT Even RB ole JJ Doc NP Gurney NP says VVZ there's RB nothin NN wrong JJ with IN you PP organically RB . SENT No UH . SENT You're NP a DT dreamer NN , , Bibbs NP . SENT that's NNS what's NNS the DT matter NN , , and CC that's NNS ALL RB the DT matter NN . SENT Oh UH , , no RB one CD o NN these DT BIG JJ dreamers NNS that WDT put VVP through IN the DT big JJ deals NNS . SENT . SENT No RB , , sir NN . SENT You're NP the DT kind NN o NN dreamer NN that WDT just RB sets VVZ out RP on IN the DT back JJ fence NN and CC thinks VVZ about IN how WRB much JJ trouble NN there EX must MD be VB in IN the DT world NN . SENT That DT ain't NN the DT kind NN that WDT builds VVZ the DT bridges NNS , , Bibbs NP . SENT it's NNS the DT kind NN that WDT borrows VVZ fifteen CD cents NNS from IN his PP$ wife's JJ uncle's NNS brother NN in IN law NN to TO get VV ten CD cent's NNS worth JJ o NN plug NN tobacco NN and CC a DT nickel's JJ worth JJ o NN quinine NN . SENT He PP put VVD the DT finishing JJ touch NN on IN this DT etching NN with IN a DT snort NN , , and CC turned VVD again RB to TO the DT window NN . SENT Look VV out RP there RB . SENT he PP bade VVD his PP$ son NN . SENT Look VV out RP o NN that IN window NN . SENT Look VV at IN the DT life NN and CC evergy NN down RB there RB . SENT I PP should MD think VV ANY DT young JJ man's NN blood NN would MD tingle VV to TO get VV into IN it PP and CC be VB part NN of IN it PP . SENT Look VV at IN the DT big JJ things NNS young JJ men NNS are VBP doin VVG in IN this DT town NN . SENT He PP swung VVD about RB , , coming VVG to TO the DT mahogany NN desk NN in IN the DT middle NN of IN the DT room NN . SENT Look VV at IN what WP I PP was VBD doin VVN at IN your PP$ age NN . SENT Look VV at IN what WP your PP$ own JJ brothers NNS are VBP doin JJ . SENT Look NN at IN Roscoe NP . SENT Yes UH , , and CC look VVP at IN Jim NP . SENT I PP made VVD Jim NP president NN o NN the DT Sheridan NP Realty NP Company NP last JJ New NP Year's NP , , with IN charge NN of IN every DT inch NN o NN ground NN and CC every DT brick NN and CC every DT shingle NN and CC stick VV o NN wood NN we PP own VVP . SENT and CC it's NNS an DT example NN to TO any DT young JJ man NN or CC ole JJ man NN , , either CC the DT way NN he PP took VVD ahold NP of IN it PP . SENT Last JJ July NP we PP found VVD out IN we PP wanted VVD two CD more JJR big JJ warehouses NNS at IN the DT Pump NP Works NP wanted VVD em NN quick JJ . SENT Contractors NNS said VVD it PP couldn't NN be VB done VVN . SENT said VVD nine CD or CC ten CD months NNS at IN the DT soonest JJS . SENT couldn't NN see VVP it PP any DT other JJ way NN . SENT What WP d LS Jim NP do VV . SENT Took VVD the DT contract NN himself PP . SENT found VVN a DT fellow NN with IN a DT new JJ cement NN and CC concrete JJ process NN . SENT kept VVN men NNS on IN the DT job NN night NN and CC day NN , , and CC stayed VVD on IN it PP night NN and CC day NN himself PP and CC , , by IN George NP . SENT we PP begin VVP to TO USE VV them PP warehouses NNS next IN week NN . SENT Four CD months NNS and CC a DT half NN , , and CC every DT inch NN fireproof JJ . SENT I PP tell VVP you PP Jim's NP one CD o NN these DT fellers NNS that WDT make VVP miracles NNS happen VV . SENT Now RB , , I PP don't VVD say VV every DT young JJ man NN can MD be VB like IN Jim NP , , because IN there's RB mighty JJ few JJ got VVD his PP$ ability NN , , but CC every DT young JJ man NN can MD go VV in IN and CC do VV his PP$ share NN . SENT This DT town NN is VBZ God's NP own JJ country NN , , and CC there's RB opportunity NN for IN anybody NN with IN a DT pound NN of IN energy NN and CC an DT ounce NN o NN gumption NN . SENT I PP tell VVP you PP these DT young JJ business NN men NNS I PP watch VVP just RB do VV my PP$ heart NN good JJ . SENT THEY PP don't VVD set VVN around RP on IN the DT back JJ fence NN no RB , , sir NN . SENT They PP take VVP enough RB exercise VV to TO keep VV their PP$ health NN . SENT and CC they PP go VVP to TO a DT baseball NN game NN once RB or CC twice RB a DT week NN in IN summmer NN , , maybe RB , , and CC they're NN raisin NN nice JJ families NNS , , with IN sons NNS to TO take VV their PP$ places NNS sometime RB and CC carry VV on IN the DT work NN because IN the DT work's NNS got VVD to TO go VV ON RP . SENT They're NP puttin NP their PP$ life NN blood NN into IN it PP , , I PP tell VVP you PP , , and CC that's NNS why WRB we're NN gettin NN bigger RBR every DT minute NN , , and CC why WRB THEY'RE NP gettin NN bigger JJR , , and CC why WRB it's JJ all DT goin NP to TO keep VV ON RP gettin NN bigger JJR . SENT He PP slapped VVD the DT desk NN resoundingly RB with IN his PP$ open JJ palm NN , , and CC then RB , , observing VVG that IN Bibbs NP remained VVD in IN the DT same JJ impassive JJ attitude NN , , with IN his PP$ eyes NNS still RB fixed VVN upon IN the DT ceiling NN in IN a DT contemplation NN somewhat RB plaintive JJ , , Sheridan NP was VBD impelled VVN to TO groan VV . SENT Oh UH , , Lord NP . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT This DT is VBZ the DT way NN you PP always RB were VBD . SENT I PP don't VVD believe VV you PP understood VVD a DT darn JJ word NN I PP been VBN sayin VVG . SENT You PP don't VVD LOOK VV as RB if IN you PP did VVD . SENT By IN George NP . SENT it's NNS discouraging JJ . SENT I PP don't VVD understand VV about IN getting VVG about IN getting VVG bigger JJR , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , bringing VVG his PP$ gaze NN down RB to TO look VV at IN his PP$ father NN placatively RB . SENT I PP don't VVD see VV just RB why NN WHAT WP . SENT Sheridan NP leaned VVD forward RB , , resting VVG his PP$ hands NNS upon IN the DT desk NN and CC staring VVG across IN it PP incredulously RB at IN his PP$ son NN . SENT I PP don't VVD understand VV exactly RB what WP you PP want VVP it PP all DT bigger JJR for IN . SENT Great NP God NP . SENT shouted VVD Sheridan NP , , and CC struck VVD the DT desk NN a DT blow NN with IN his PP$ clenched VVN fist NN . SENT A DT son NN of IN mine PP asks VVZ me PP that DT . SENT You PP go VVP out RP and CC ask VV the DT poorest JJS day NN laborer NN you PP can MD find VV . SENT Ask VV him PP that WDT question NN I PP did VVD once RB , , Bibbs NP interrupted VVN . SENT when WRB I PP was VBD in IN the DT machine NN shop NN . SENT I NP Wha'd NP he PP say VVP . SENT He PP said VVD , , Oh UH , , hell UH . SENT answered VVN Bibbs NP , , mildly RB . SENT Yes UH , , I PP reckon VVP he PP would MD . SENT Sheridan NP swung VVD away RB from IN the DT desk NN . SENT I PP reckon VVP he PP certainly RB would MD . SENT And CC I PP got VVD plenty JJ sympathy NN with IN him PP right RB now RB , , myself PP . SENT It's NP the DT same JJ answer NN , , then RB . SENT Bibbs's NP voice NN was VBD serious JJ , , almost RB tremulous JJ . SENT Damnation NN . SENT Sheridan NP roared VVD . SENT Did VVD you PP ever RB hear VVP the DT word NN Prosperity NN , , you PP ninny NN . SENT Did VVD you PP ever RB hear VVP the DT word NN Ambition NN . SENT Did VVD you PP ever RB hear VVP the DT word NN PROGRESS NN . SENT He PP flung VVD himself PP into IN a DT chair NN after IN the DT outburst NN , , his PP$ big JJ chest NN surging VVG , , his PP$ throat NN tumultuous JJ with IN gutteral JJ incoherences NNS . SENT Now RB then RB , , he PP said VVD , , huskily RB , , when WRB the DT anguish NN had VHD somewhat RB abated VVN , , what WP do VVP you PP want VVP to TO do VV . SENT Sir NP . SENT What WP do VVP you PP WANT VVP to TO do VV , , I PP said VVD . SENT Taken VVN by IN surprise NN , , Bibbs NP stammered VVD . SENT What WP what WDT do VV I PP what WP If IN I'd NP let VVD you PP do VVP exactly RB what WP you PP had VHD the DT whim NN for IN , , what WP would MD you PP do VVP . SENT Bibbs NNS looked VVD startled VVD . SENT then RB timidity NN overwhelmed VVD him PP a DT profound JJ shyness NN . SENT He PP bent VVD his PP$ head NN and CC fixed VVN his PP$ lowered VVN eyes NNS upon IN the DT toe NN of IN his PP$ shoe NN , , which WDT he PP moved VVD to TO and CC fro RB upon IN the DT rug NN , , like IN a DT culprit NN called VVD to TO the DT desk NN in IN school NN . SENT What WP would MD you PP do VVP . SENT Loaf NN . SENT No RB , , sir NN . SENT Bibbs's NP voice NN was VBD almost RB inaudible JJ , , and CC what WP little RB sound VVP it PP made VVD was VBD unquestionably RB a DT guilty JJ sound NN . SENT I PP suppose VVP I'd NP I'd NP Well NP . SENT I PP suppose VVP I'd JJ try NN to TO to TO write VV . SENT Write VV what WP . SENT Nothing NN important JJ just JJ poems NNS and CC essays NNS , , perhaps RB . SENT That IN all DT . SENT Yes UH , , sir NN . SENT I PP see VVP , , said VVD his PP$ father NN , , breathing VVG quickly RB with IN the DT restraint NN he PP was VBD putting VVG upon IN himself PP . SENT That DT is VBZ , , you PP want VVP to TO write VV , , but CC you PP don't VVD want VV to TO write VV anything NN of IN any DT account NN . SENT You PP think VVP Sheridan NP got VVD up RP again RB . SENT I PP take VVP my PP$ hat NN off RP to TO the DT man NN that WDT can MD write VV a DT good JJ ad NN , , he PP said VVD , , emphatically RB . SENT The DT best JJS writin NN talent NN in IN this DT country NN is VBZ right RB spang RB in IN the DT ad NN business NN to TO day NN . SENT You PP buy VVP a DT magazine NN for IN good JJ writin NN look NN on IN the DT back NN of IN it PP . SENT Let VV me PP tell VV you PP I PP pay VVP money NN for IN that DT kind NN o NN writin NN . SENT Maybe RB you PP think VVP it's NNS easy JJ . SENT Just RB try VV it PP . SENT I've NP tried VVD it PP , , and CC I PP can't VVD do VV it PP . SENT I PP tell VVP you PP an DT ad's NNS got VVD to TO be VB written VVN so IN it PP makes VVZ people NNS do VVP the DT hardest JJS thing NN in IN this DT world NN to TO GET VV em NN to TO do VV . SENT it's NNS got VVD to TO make VV em NN give VV up RP their PP$ MONEY NN . SENT You PP talk VVP about IN poems NNS and CC essays NNS . SENT I PP tell VVP you PP when WRB it PP comes VVZ to TO the DT actual JJ skill NN o NN puttin NN words NNS together RB so RB as IN to TO make VV things NNS HAPPEN VV , , R NP . SENT T NN . SENT Bloss NP , , right RB here RB in IN this DT city NN , , knows VVZ more JJR in IN a DT minute NN than IN George NP Waldo NP Emerson NP ever RB knew VVD in IN his PP$ whole JJ life NN . SENT You PP you PP may MD be VB Bibbs NP said VVD , , indistinctly RB , , the DT last JJ word NN smothered VVN in IN a DT cough NN . SENT Of IN COURSE NN I'm NN right NN . SENT And CC if IN it PP ain't VVD just RB like VV you PP to TO want VV to TO take VV up RP with IN the DT most RBS out JJ o NN date NN kind NN o NN writin NN there RB is VBZ . SENT Poems NNS and CC essays NNS . SENT My NP Lord NP , , Bibbs NP , , that's NP WOMEN'S NP work NN . SENT You PP can't VVD pick VV up RP a DT newspaper NN without IN havin NN to TO see VV where WRB Mrs NN . SENT Rumskididle NP read VVD a DT paper NN on IN Jane NP Eyre NP , , or CC East NP Lynne NP , , at IN the DT God NP Knows NP What WP Club NP . SENT And CC poetry NN . SENT Why WRB , , look VV at IN Edith NP . SENT I PP expect VVP that DT poem NN o NN hers NNS would MD set VV a DT pretty RB high JJ water NN mark NN for IN you PP , , young JJ man NN , , and CC it's NNS the DT only JJ one CD she's NNS ever RB managed VVD to TO write VV in IN her PP$ whole JJ LIFE NN . SENT When WRB I PP wanted VVD her PP to TO go VV on RP and CC write VV some DT more RBR she PP said VVD it PP took VVD too RB much JJ time NN . SENT Said VVD it PP took VVD months NNS and CC months NNS . SENT And CC Edith's NP a DT smart JJ girl NN . SENT she's NNS got VVD more JJR energy NN in IN her PP$ little JJ finger NN than IN you PP ever RB give VVP me PP a DT chance NN to TO see VV in IN your PP$ whole JJ body NN , , Bibbs NP . SENT Now RB look VV at IN the DT facts NNS . SENT say VVP she PP could MD turn VV out IN four CD or CC five CD poems NNS a DT year NN and CC you PP could MD turn VV out RP maybe RB two CD . SENT That DT medal NN she PP got VVD was VBD worth JJ about IN fifteen CD dollars NNS , , so RB there's RB your PP$ income NN thirty CD dollars NNS a DT year NN . SENT That's NP a DT fine JJ success NN to TO make VV of IN your PP$ life NN . SENT I'm NP not RB sayin VVG a DT word NN against IN poetry NN . SENT I PP wouldn't VVD take VV ten CD thousand CD dollars NNS right RB now RB for IN that DT poem NN of IN Edith's NP . SENT and CC poetry's NNS all RB right RB enough RB in IN its PP$ place NN but CC you PP leave VVP it PP to TO the DT girls NNS . SENT A DT man's NNS got VVD to TO do VV a DT man's NNS work VVP in IN this DT world NN . SENT He PP seated VVD himself PP in IN a DT chair NN at IN his PP$ son's JJ side NN and CC , , leaning VVG over RP , , tapped VVD Bibbs NP confidentially RB on IN the DT knee NN . SENT This DT city's NNS got VVD the DT greatest JJS future NN in IN America NP , , and CC if IN my PP$ sons NNS behave VV right RB by IN me PP and CC by IN themselves PP they're VV goin NP to TO have VH a DT mighty JJ fair JJ share NN of IN it PP a DT mighty JJ fair JJ share NN . SENT I PP love VVP this DT town NN . SENT It's NP God's NP own JJ footstool NN , , and CC it's NNS made VVD money NN for IN me PP every DT day NN right RB along RB , , I PP don't VVD know VV how WRB many JJ years NNS . SENT I PP love VVP it PP like IN I PP do VVP my PP$ own JJ business NN , , and CC I'd NP fight NN for IN it PP as RB quick JJ as IN I'd JJ fight NN for IN my PP$ own JJ family NN . SENT It's NP a DT beautiful JJ town NN . SENT Look VV at IN our PP$ wholesale JJ district NN . SENT look VV at IN any DT district NN you PP want VVP to TO . SENT look VV at IN the DT park NN system NN we're NN puttin NN through IN , , and CC the DT boulevards NNS and CC the DT public JJ statuary NN . SENT And CC she PP grows VVZ . SENT God NP . SENT how WRB she PP grows VVZ . SENT He PP had VHD become VVN intensely RB grave JJ . SENT he PP spoke VVD with IN solemnity NN . SENT Now RB , , Bibbs NP , , I PP can't VVD take VV any DT of IN it PP nor CC any DT gold NN or CC silver NN nor CC buildings NNS nor CC bonds NNS away RB with IN me PP in IN my PP$ shroud NN when WRB I PP have VHP to TO go VV . SENT But CC I PP want VVP to TO leave VV my PP$ share NN in IN it PP to TO my PP$ boys NNS . SENT I've NP worked VVD for IN it PP . SENT I've NNS been VBN a DT builder NN and CC a DT maker NN . SENT and CC two CD blades NNS of IN grass NN have VHP grown VVN where WRB one PP grew VVD before IN , , whenever WRB I PP laid VVD my PP$ hand NN on IN the DT ground NN and CC willed JJ em NN to TO grow VV . SENT I've NP built VVD big JJ , , and CC I PP want VVP the DT buildin NN to TO go VV on RP . SENT And CC when WRB my PP$ last JJ hour NN comes VVZ I PP want VVP to TO know VV that IN my PP$ boys NNS are VBP ready JJ to TO take VV charge NN . SENT that DT they're NN fit NN to TO take VV charge NN and CC go VV ON RP with IN it PP . SENT Bibbs NP , , when WRB that DT hour NN comes VVZ I PP want VVP to TO know VV that IN my PP$ boys NNS are VBP big JJ men NNS , , ready JJ and CC fit JJ to TO hold VV of IN big JJ things NNS . SENT Bibbs NP , , when WRB I'm NP up RB above IN I PP want VVP to TO know VV that IN the DT big JJ share NN I've NN made VVD mine NN , , here RB below RB , , is VBZ growin VVG bigger JJR and CC bigger JJR in IN the DT charge NN of IN my PP$ boys NNS . SENT He PP leaned VVD back RB , , deeply RB moved VVN . SENT There RB . SENT he PP said VVD , , huskily RB . SENT I've NP never RB spoken VVN more RB what WP was VBD in IN my PP$ heart NN in IN my PP$ life NN . SENT I PP do VVP it PP because IN I PP want VVP you PP to TO understand VV and CC not RB think VVP me PP a DT mean JJ father NN . SENT I PP never RB had VHD to TO talk VV that DT way NN to TO Jim NP and CC Roscoe NP . SENT They PP understood VVD without IN any DT talk NN , , Bibbs NP . SENT I PP see VVP , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT At IN least JJS I PP think VVP I PP do VVP . SENT But CC Wait VV a DT minute NN . SENT Sheridan NP raised VVD his PP$ hand NN . SENT If IN you PP see VVP the DT least JJS bit NN in IN the DT world NN , , then RB you PP understand VVP how WRB it PP feels VVZ to TO me PP to TO have VH my PP$ son NN set VVD here RB and CC talk VV about IN poems NNS and CC essays NNS and CC such JJ like JJ fooleries NNS . SENT And CC you PP must MD understand VV , , too RB , , what WP it PP meant VVD to TO start VV one CD o NN my PP$ boys NNS and CC have VH him PP come VVN back RB on IN me PP the DT way NN you PP did VVD , , and CC have VH to TO be VB sent VVN to TO a DT sanitarium NN because IN he PP couldn't NN stand NN work NN . SENT Now RB , , let's NNS get VVP right RB down RB to TO it PP , , Bibbs NP . SENT I've NP had VHD a DT whole JJ lot NN o NN talk NN with IN ole JJ Doc NP Gurney NP about IN you PP , , one CD time NN another DT , , and CC I PP reckon VVP I PP understand VV your PP$ case NN just RB about RB as RB well RB as IN he PP does VVZ , , anyway RB . SENT Now RB here RB , , I'll NP be VB frank JJ with IN you PP . SENT I PP started VVD you PP in IN harder JJR than IN what WP I PP did VVD the DT other JJ boys NNS , , and CC that WDT was VBD for IN your PP$ own JJ good NN , , because IN I PP saw VVD you PP needed VVD to TO be VB shook VVD up RP more'n NN they PP did VVD . SENT You PP were VBD always RB kind NN of IN moody JJ and CC mopish JJ and CC you PP needed VVD work VV that DT d NN keep VV you PP on IN the DT jump NN . SENT Now RB , , why WRB did VVD it PP make VVP you PP sick JJ instead RB of IN brace VV you PP up RP and CC make VV a DT man NN of IN you PP the DT way NN it PP ought MD of IN done VVN . SENT I PP pinned VVD ole JJ Gurney NP down RB to TO it PP . SENT I PP says VVZ , , Look VV here RB , , ain't VVD it PP really RB because IN he PP just RB plain RB hated VVN it PP . SENT Yes UH , , he PP says VVZ , , that's NNS it PP . SENT If IN he'd NN enjoyed VVD it PP , , it PP wouldn't VVD a DT hurt VV him PP . SENT He PP loathes VVZ it PP , , and CC that WDT affects VVZ his PP$ nervous JJ system NN The DT more RBR he PP tries VVZ it PP , , the DT more RBR he PP hates VVZ it PP . SENT and CC the DT more JJR he PP hates VVZ it PP , , the DT more JJR injury NN it PP does VVZ him PP . SENT That IN ain't JJS quite PDT his PP$ words NNS , , but CC it's NNS what WP he PP meant VVD . SENT And CC that's NNS about IN the DT way NN it PP is VBZ . SENT Yes UH , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , that's NNS about IN the DT way NN it PP is VBZ . SENT Well RB , , then RB , , I PP reckon VVP it's NNS up RB to TO me PP not RB only RB to TO make VV you PP do VV it PP , , but CC to TO make VV you PP like IN it PP . SENT Bibbs NP shivered VVD . SENT And CC he PP turned VVD upon IN his PP$ father NN a DT look NN that WDT was VBD almost RB ghostly JJ . SENT I PP can't VVD , , he PP said VVD , , in IN a DT low JJ voice NN . SENT I PP can't VVD . SENT Can't NP go VVP back RB to TO the DT shop NN . SENT No UH . SENT Can't NP like IN it PP . SENT I PP can't VVD . SENT Sheridan NP jumped VVD up RP , , his PP$ patience NN gone VVN . SENT To TO his PP$ own JJ view NN , , he PP had VHD reasoned VVN exhaustively RB , , had VHD explained VVN fully RB and CC had VHD pleaded VVN more RBR than IN a DT father NN should MD , , only RB to TO be VB met VVN in IN the DT end NN with IN the DT unreasoning JJ and CC mysterious JJ stubbornness NN which WDT had VHD been VBN Bibbs's NP baffling VVG characteristic NN from IN childhood NN . SENT By IN George NP , , you PP will MD . SENT he PP cried VVD . SENT You'll NP go VVP back RB there RB and CC you'll JJ like IN it PP . SENT Gurney NP says VVZ it PP won't VVD hurt VV you PP if IN you PP like VVP it PP , , and CC he PP says VVZ it PP ll RB kill VV you PP if IN you PP go VVP back RB and CC hate VV it PP . SENT so RB it PP looks VVZ as RB if IN it PP was VBD about RB up RB to TO you PP not RB to TO hate VV it PP . SENT Well RB , , Gurney's NP a DT fool NN . SENT Hatin NP work NN doesn't NN kill VV anybody NN . SENT and CC this DT isn't NP goin NP to TO kill VV you PP , , whether IN you PP hate VVP it PP or CC not RB . SENT I've NP never RB made VVD a DT mistake NN in IN a DT serious JJ matter NN in IN my PP$ life NN , , and CC it PP wasn't VVD a DT mistake NN my PP$ sendin NN you PP there RB in IN the DT first JJ place NN . SENT And CC I'm NP goin NP to TO prove VV it PP I'm NP goin NP to TO send VV you PP back RB there RB and CC vindicate VV my PP$ judgment NN . SENT Gurney NP says VVZ it's NNS all DT mental JJ attitude NN . SENT Well RB , , you're NP goin NP to TO learn VV the DT right JJ one NN . SENT He PP says VVZ in IN a DT couple NN more JJR months NNS this DT fool NN thing NN that's NN been VBN the DT matter NN with IN you PP ll RB be VB disappeared VVN completely RB and CC you'll NN be VB back RB in IN as RB good JJ or CC better JJR condition NN than IN you PP were VBD before IN you PP ever RB went VVD into IN the DT shop NN . SENT And CC right RB then RB is VBZ when WRB you PP begin VVP over IN right NN in IN that DT same JJ shop NN . SENT Nobody NN can MD call VV me PP a DT hard JJ man NN or CC a DT mean JJ father NN . SENT I PP do VVP the DT best JJS I PP can MD for IN my PP$ chuldern NN , , and CC I PP take VVP full JJ responsibility NN for IN bringin NN my PP$ sons NNS up RP to TO be VB men NNS . SENT Now RB , , so RB far RB , , I've NP failed VVD with IN you PP . SENT But CC I'm NP not RB goin NP to TO keep VV ON RP failin NN . SENT I PP never RB tackled VVN a DT job NN YET RB I PP didn't VVD put VV through RP , , and CC I'm NP not RB goin NP to TO begin VV with IN my PP$ own JJ son NN . SENT I'm NP goin NP to TO make VV a DT MAN NN of IN you PP . SENT By IN God NP . SENT I PP am VBP . SENT Bibbs NNS rose VVD and CC went VVD slowly RB to TO the DT door NN , , where WRB he PP turned VVD . SENT You PP say VVP you PP give VVP me PP a DT couple NN of IN months NNS . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT Sheridan NP pushed VVD a DT bell NN button NN on IN his PP$ desk NN . SENT Gurney NP said VVD two CD months NNS more RBR would MD put VV you PP back RB where WRB you PP were VBD . SENT You PP go VVP home NN and CC begin VV to TO get VV yourself PP in IN the DT right JJ mental JJ attitude NN before IN those DT two CD months NNS are VBP up RP . SENT Good JJ by IN . SENT Good JJ by IN , , sir NN , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , meekly RB . SENT Bibbs's NP room NN , , that DT neat JJ apartment NN for IN transients NNS to TO which WDT the DT lamidal JJ George NP had VHD shown VVN him PP upon IN his PP$ return NN , , still RB bore VVD the DT appearance NN of IN temporary JJ quarters NNS , , possibly RB because IN Bibbs NP had VHD no DT clear JJ conception NN of IN himself PP as IN a DT permanent JJ incumbent JJ . SENT However RB , , he PP had VHD set VVN upon IN the DT mantelpiece NN the DT two CD photographs NNS that IN he PP owned VVD . SENT one NN , , a DT group NN twenty CD years NNS old JJ his PP$ father NN and CC mother NN , , with IN Jim NP and CC Roscoe NP as IN boys NNS and CC the DT other JJ a DT cabinet NN of IN Edith NP at IN sixteen CD . SENT And CC upon IN a DT table NN were VBD the DT books NNS he PP had VHD taken VVN from IN his PP$ trunk NN . SENT Sartor NP Resartus NP , , Virginibus NP Puerisque NP , , Huckleberry NP Finn NP , , and CC Afterwhiles NNS . SENT There EX were VBD some DT other JJ books NNS in IN the DT trunk NN a DT large JJ one NN , , which WDT remained VVD unremoved JJ at IN the DT foot NN of IN the DT bed NN , , adding VVG to TO the DT general JJ impression NN of IN transiency NN . SENT It PP contained VVD nearly RB all PDT the DT possessions NNS as RB well RB as IN the DT secret JJ life NN of IN Bibbs NP Sheridan NP , , and CC Bibbs NP sat VVD beside IN it PP , , the DT day NN after IN his PP$ interview NN with IN his PP$ father NN , , raking VVG over IN a DT small JJ collection NN of IN manuscripts NNS in IN the DT top JJ tray NN . SENT Some DT of IN these DT he PP glanced VVD through IN dubiously RB , , finding VVG little JJ comfort NN in IN them PP . SENT but CC one PP made VVD him PP smile VVP . SENT Then RB he PP shook VVD his PP$ head NN ruefully RB indeed RB , , and CC ruefully RB began VVD to TO read VV it PP . SENT It PP was VBD written VVN on IN paper NN stamped VVN Hood NP Sanitarium NN , , and CC bore VVD the DT title NN , , Leisure NP . SENT A DT man NN may MD keep VV a DT quiet JJ heart NN at IN seventy CD miles NNS an DT hour NN , , but CC not RB if IN he PP is VBZ running VVG the DT train NN . SENT Nor CC is VBZ the DT habit NN of IN contemplation NN a DT useful JJ quality NN in IN the DT stoker NN of IN a DT foundry NN furnace NN . SENT it PP will MD not RB be VB found VVN to TO recommend VV him PP to TO the DT approbation NN of IN his PP$ superiors NNS . SENT For IN a DT profession NN adapted VVD solely RB to TO the DT pursuit NN of IN happiness NN in IN thinking NN , , I PP would MD choose VV that IN of IN an DT invalid JJ . SENT his PP$ money NN is VBZ time NN and CC he PP may MD spend VV it PP on IN Olympus NN . SENT It PP will MD not RB suffice VV to TO be VB an DT amateur JJ invalid JJ . SENT To TO my PP$ way NN of IN thinking NN , , the DT perfect JJ practitioner NN must MD be VB to TO all DT outward RB purposes NNS already RB dead JJ if IN he PP is VBZ to TO begin VV the DT perfect JJ enjoyment NN of IN life NN . SENT His PP$ serenity NN must MD not RB be VB disturbed VVN by IN rumors NNS of IN recovery NN . SENT he PP must MD lie VV serene JJ in IN his PP$ long JJ chair NN in IN the DT sunshine NN . SENT The DT world NN must MD be VB on IN the DT other JJ side NN of IN the DT wall NN , , and CC the DT wall NN must MD be VB so RB thick JJ and CC so RB high JJ that IN he PP cannot NN hear VV the DT roaring NN of IN the DT furnace NN fires NNS and CC the DT screaming VVG of IN the DT whistles NNS . SENT Peace NP Having VHG read VVN so RB far RB as IN the DT word NN peace NN , , Bibbs NP suffered VVD an DT interruption NN interesting JJ as IN a DT coincidence NN of IN contrast NN . SENT High JJ voices NNS sounded VVD in IN the DT hall NN just RB outside IN his PP$ door NN . SENT and CC it PP became VVD evident JJ that IN a DT woman's NNS quarrel VV was VBD in IN progress NN , , the DT parties NNS to TO it PP having VHG begun VVN it PP in IN Edith's NP room NN , , and CC continuing VVG it PP vehemently RB as IN they PP came VVD out RP into IN the DT hall NN . SENT Yes UH , , you PP BETTER RBR go VV home NN . SENT Bibbs NP heard VVD his PP$ sister NN vociferating VVG , , shrilly RB . SENT You PP better RBR go VV home NN and CC keep VV your PP$ mind NN a DT little RB more JJR on IN your PP$ HUSBAND NN . SENT Edie NP , , Edie NP . SENT he PP heard VVD his PP$ mother NN remonstrating VVG , , as IN peacemaker NN . SENT You PP see VVP here RB . SENT This DT was VBD Sibyl NP , , and CC her PP$ voice NN was VBD both DT acrid JJ and CC tremulous JJ . SENT Don't NP you PP talk VVP to TO me PP that IN way NN . SENT I PP came VVD here RB to TO tell VV Mother NP Sheridan NP what WP I'd NP heard VVD , , and CC to TO let VV her PP tell VV Father NP Sheridan NP if IN she PP thought VVD she PP ought MD to TO , , and CC I PP did VVD it PP for IN your PP$ own JJ good NN . SENT Yes UH , , you PP did VVD . SENT And CC Edith's NP gibing VVG laughter NN tooted VVD loudly RB . SENT Yes UH , , you PP did VVD . SENT YOU PP didn't VVD have VH any DT other JJ reason NN . SENT OH UH no UH . SENT YOU PP don't VVD want VV to TO break VV it PP up RP between IN Bobby NP Lamhorn NP and CC me PP because IN Edie NP , , Edie NP . SENT Now RB , , now RB . SENT Oh UH , , hush VV up RP , , mamma NN . SENT I'd JJ like VVP to TO know VV , , then RB , , if IN she PP says VVZ her PP$ new JJ friends NNS tell VVP her PP$ he's NNS got VVD such PDT a DT reputation NN that IN he PP oughtn't VVD to TO come VV here RB , , what WP about IN his PP$ not RB going VVG to TO HER PP$ house NN . SENT How WRB I've NP explained VVD that IN to TO Mother NP Sheridan NP . SENT Sibyl's NP voice NN indicated VVD that IN she PP was VBD descending VVG the DT stairs NNS . SENT Married JJ people NNS are VBP not RB the DT same JJ . SENT Some DT things NNS that WDT should MD be VB shielded VVN from IN a DT young JJ girl NN This DT seemed VVD to TO have VH no DT very RB soothing JJ effect NN upon IN Edith NP . SENT Shielded VVN from IN a DT young JJ girl NN . SENT she PP shrilled VVD . SENT You PP seem VVP pretty RB willing JJ to TO be VB the DT shield NN . SENT You PP look VVP out IN Roscoe NP doesn't NP notice NN what WP kind NN of IN a DT shield NN you PP are VBP . SENT Sibyl's NP answer NN was VBD inaudible JJ , , but CC Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan's NP flurried VVD attempts NNS at IN pacification NN were VBD renewed VVN . SENT Now RB , , Edie NP , , Edie NP , , she PP means VVZ it PP for IN your PP$ good JJ , , and CC you'd JJ oughtn't NN to TO Oh UH , , hush VV up RP , , mamma NN , , and CC let VV me PP alone RB . SENT If IN you PP dare VVP tell VV papa NN Now RB , , now RB . SENT I'm NP not RB going VVG to TO tell VV him PP to TO day NN , , and CC maybe RB You've NP got VVD to TO promise VV NEVER RB to TO tell VV him PP . SENT the DT girl NN cried VVD , , passionately RB . SENT Well RB , , we'll NNS see VVP . SENT You PP just RB come VVP back RB in IN your PP$ own JJ room NN , , and CC we'll NN No RB . SENT I NP WON'T NP talk VV it PP over RP . SENT Stop VV pulling VVG me PP . SENT Let VV me PP ALONE RB . SENT And CC Edith NP , , flinging VVG herself PP violently RB upon IN Bibbs's NP door NN , , jerked VVN it PP open JJ , , swung VVD round VV it PP into IN the DT room NN , , slammed VVD the DT door NN behind IN her PP , , and CC threw VVD herself PP , , face VV down RB , , upon IN the DT bed NN in IN such PDT a DT riot NN of IN emotion NN that IN she PP had VHD no DT perception NN of IN Bibbs's NP presence NN in IN the DT room NN . SENT Gasping VVG and CC sobbing VVG in IN a DT passion NN of IN tears NNS , , she PP beat VVD the DT coverlet NN and CC pillows NNS with IN her PP$ clenched VVN fists NNS . SENT Sneak NN . SENT she PP babbled VVD aloud RB . SENT Sneak NN . SENT Snake NN in IN the DT grass NN . SENT Cat NP . SENT Bibbs NP saw VVD that IN she PP did VVD not RB know VV he PP was VBD there RB , , and CC he PP went VVD softly RB toward IN the DT door NN , , hoping VVG to TO get VV away RB before IN she PP became VVD aware JJ of IN him PP . SENT but CC some DT sound NN of IN his PP$ movement NN reached VVD her PP , , and CC she PP sat VVD up RP , , startled VVD , , facing VVG him PP . SENT Bibbs NNS . SENT I PP thought VVD I PP saw VVD you PP go VVP out RP awhile RB ago RB . SENT Yes UH . SENT I PP came VVD back RB , , though RB . SENT I'm NP sorry RB Did VVD you PP hear VVP me PP quarreling VVG with IN Sibyl NP . SENT Only RB what WP you PP said VVD in IN the DT hall NN . SENT You PP lie VVP down RB again RB , , Edith NP . SENT I'm NN going VVG out RP . SENT No UH . SENT don't NNS go VVP . SENT She PP applied VVD a DT handkerchief NN to TO her PP$ eyes NNS , , emitted VVN a DT sob VV , , and CC repeated VVD her PP$ request NN . SENT Don't NNS go VVP . SENT I PP don't VVD mind VV you PP . SENT you're NN quiet NN , , anyhow RB . SENT Mamma's NP so RB fussy JJ , , and CC never RB gets VVZ anywhere RB . SENT I PP don't VVD mind VV you PP at IN all DT , , but CC I PP wish VVP you'd NN sit VVP down RP . SENT All DT right NN . SENT And CC he PP returned VVD to TO his PP$ chair NN beside IN the DT trunk NN . SENT Go VV ahead RB and CC cry VV all DT you PP want VVP , , Edith NP , , he PP said VVD . SENT No DT harm NN in IN that DT . SENT Sibyl NP told JJ mamma NN OH UH . SENT she PP began VVD , , choking VVG . SENT Mary NP Vertrees NP had VHD mamma NN and CC Sibyl NP and CC I NP to TO tea NN , , one CD afternoon NN two CD weeks NNS or CC so RB ago RB , , and CC she PP had VHD some DT women NNS there RB that DT Sibyl's NN been VBN crazy JJ to TO get VV in IN with IN , , and CC she PP just RB laid VVD herself PP out RP to TO make VV a DT hit NN with IN em NN , , and CC she's NNS been VBN running VVG after IN em NN ever RB since IN , , and CC now RB she PP comes VVZ over RP here RB and CC says VVZ THEY PP say VVP Bobby NP Lamhorn NP is VBZ so RB bad JJ that IN , , even RB though IN they PP like VVP his PP$ family NN , , none NN of IN the DT nice JJ people NNS in IN town NN would MD let VV him PP in IN their PP$ houses NNS . SENT In IN the DT first JJ place NN , , it's NNS a DT falsehood NN , , and CC I PP don't VVD believe VV a DT word NN of IN it PP . SENT and CC in IN the DT second JJ place NN I PP know VVP the DT reason NN she PP did VVD it PP , , and CC , , what's NNS more RBR , , she PP KNOWS VVZ I PP know VV it PP . SENT I PP won't VVD SAY VV what WP it PP is VBZ not RB yet RB because IN papa NN and CC all DT of IN you PP would MD think VV I'm NP as IN crazy JJ as IN she PP is VBZ snaky JJ . SENT and CC Roscoe's NP such PDT a DT fool NN he'd NN probably RB quit VVD speaking VVG to TO me PP . SENT But CC it's NNS true JJ . SENT Just RB you PP watch VVP her PP . SENT that's NNS all RB I PP ask VVP . SENT Just RB you PP watch VVP that DT woman NN . SENT You'll NNS see VVP . SENT As IN it PP happened VVD , , Bibbs NP was VBD literally RB watching VVG that IN woman NN . SENT Glancing VVG from IN the DT window NN , , he PP saw VVD Sibyl NP pause NN upon IN the DT pavement NN in IN front NN of IN the DT old JJ house NN next IN door NN . SENT She PP stood VVD a DT moment NN , , in IN deep JJ thought NN , , then RB walked VVD quickly RB up IN the DT path NN to TO the DT door NN , , undoubtedly RB with IN the DT intention NN of IN calling VVG . SENT But CC he PP did VVD not RB mention VV this DT to TO his PP$ sister NN , , who WP , , after IN delivering VVG herself PP of IN a DT rather RB vague JJ jeremiad NN upon IN the DT subject NN of IN her PP$ sister NN in IN law's JJ treacheries NNS , , departed VVD to TO her PP$ own JJ chamber NN , , leaving VVG him PP to TO his PP$ speculations NNS . SENT The DT chief NN of IN these DT concerned VVN the DT social JJ elasticities NNS of IN women NNS . SENT Sibyl NP had VHD just RB been VBN a DT participant NN in IN a DT violent JJ scene NN . SENT she PP had VHD suffered VVN hot JJ insult NN of IN a DT kind NN that WDT could MD not RB fail VV to TO set VV her PP$ quivering VVG with IN resentment NN . SENT and CC yet RB she PP elected VVD to TO betake VV herself PP to TO the DT presence NN of IN people NNS whom WP she PP knew VVD no RB more RBR than IN formally RB . SENT Bibbs NP marveled VVD . SENT Surely RB , , he PP reflected VVD , , some DT traces NNS of IN emotion NN must MD linger VV upon IN Sibyl's NP face NN or CC in IN her PP$ manner NN . SENT she PP could MD not RB have VH ironed VVN it PP all RB quite RB out RB in IN the DT three CD or CC four CD minutes NNS it PP took VVD her PP to TO reach VV the DT Vertreeses NP door NN . SENT And CC in IN this DT he PP was VBD not RB mistaken VVN , , for IN Mary NP Vertrees NP was VBD at IN that DT moment NN wondering VVG what WP internal JJ excitement NN Mrs NN . SENT Roscoe NP Sheridan NP was VBD striving VVG to TO master NN . SENT But CC Sibyl NP had VHD no DT idea NN that IN she PP was VBD allowing VVG herself PP to TO exhibit VV anything NN except IN the DT gaiety NN which WDT she PP conceived VVD proper JJ to TO the DT manner NN of IN a DT casual JJ caller NN . SENT She PP was VBD wholly RB intent JJ upon IN fulfilling VVG the DT sudden JJ purpose NN that WDT brought VVD her PP , , and CC she PP was VBD no RB more JJR self NN conscious JJ than IN she PP was VBD finely RB intelligent JJ . SENT For IN Sibyl NP Sheridan NP belonged VVD to TO a DT type NN Scriptural JJ in IN its PP$ antiquity NN . SENT She PP was VBD merely RB the DT idle JJ and CC half DT educated VVN intriguer NN who WP may MD and CC does VVZ delude VV men NNS , , of IN course NN , , and CC the DT best JJS and CC dullest JJS of IN her PP$ own JJ sex NN as IN well RB , , finding VVG invariably RB strong JJ supporters NNS among IN these DT latter NN . SENT It PP is VBZ a DT type NN that WDT has VHZ wrought JJ some DT damage NN in IN the DT world NN and CC would MD have VH wrought JJ greater JJR , , save VV for IN the DT check NN put VVN upon IN its PP$ power NN by IN intelligent JJ women NNS and CC by IN its PP$ own JJ lack NN of IN perspective NN , , for IN it PP is VBZ a DT type NN that WDT never RB sees VVZ itself PP . SENT Sibyl NP followed VVD her PP$ impulses NNS with IN no DT reflection NN or CC question NN it PP was VBD like IN a DT hound NN on IN the DT gallop NN after IN a DT master NN on IN horseback NN . SENT She PP had VHD not RB even RB the DT instinct NN to TO stop VV and CC consider VV her PP$ effect NN . SENT If IN she PP wished VVD to TO make VV a DT certain JJ impression NN she PP believed VVD that IN she PP made VVD it PP . SENT She PP believed VVD that IN she PP was VBD believed VVN . SENT My PP$ mother NN asked VVD me PP to TO say VV that IN she PP was VBD sorry JJ she PP couldn't NN come VVN down RB , , Mary NP said VVD , , when WRB they PP were VBD seated VVN . SENT Sibyl NP ran VVD the DT scale NN of IN a DT cooing VVG simulance NN of IN laughter NN , , which WDT she PP had VHD been VBN brought VVN up RP to TO consider VV the DT polite JJ thing NN to TO do VV after IN a DT remark NN addressed VVD to TO her PP by IN any DT person NN with IN whom WP she PP was VBD not RB on IN familiar JJ terms NNS . SENT It PP was VBD intended VVN partly RB as IN a DT courtesy NN and CC partly RB as IN the DT foundation NN for IN an DT impression NN of IN sweetness NN . SENT Just RB thought VVN I'd JJ fly NN in IN a DT minute NN , , she PP said VVD , , continuing VVG the DT cooing VVG to TO relieve VV the DT last JJ doubt NN of IN her PP$ gentiality NN . SENT I PP thought VVD I'd NP just RB behave VV like IN REAL JJ country NN neighbors NNS . SENT We PP are VBP almost RB out RB in IN the DT country NN , , so RB far RB from IN down RB town NN , , aren't VVD we PP . SENT And CC it PP seemed VVD such PDT a DT LOVELY JJ day NN . SENT I PP wanted VVD to TO tell VV you PP how WRB much JJ I PP enjoyed VVD meeting VVG those DT nice JJ people NNS at IN tea NN that IN afternoon NN . SENT You PP see VVP , , coming VVG here RB a DT bride NN and CC never RB having VHG lived VVN here RB before RB , , I've NP had VHD to TO depend VV on IN my PP$ husband's JJ friends NNS almost RB entirely RB , , and CC I PP really RB ve RB known VVN scarcely RB anybody NN . SENT Mr NP . SENT Sheridan NP has VHZ been VBN so RB engrossed VVN in IN business NN ever RB since IN he PP was VBD a DT mere JJ boy NN , , why WRB , , of IN course NN She PP paused VVD , , with IN the DT air NN of IN having VHG completed VVN an DT explanation NN . SENT Of IN course NN , , said VVD Mary NP , , sympathetically RB accepting VVG it PP . SENT Yes UH . SENT I've NNS been VBN seeing VVG quite PDT a DT lot NN of IN the DT Kittersbys NP since IN that DT afternoon NN , , Sibyl NP went VVD on RP . SENT They're NP really RB delightful JJ people NNS . SENT Indeed RB they PP are VBP . SENT Yes UH She PP stopped VVN with IN unconscious JJ abruptness NN , , her PP$ mind NN plainly RB wandering VVG to TO another DT matter NN . SENT and CC Mary NP perceived VVD that IN she PP had VHD come VVN upon IN a DT definite JJ errand NN . SENT Moreover RB , , a DT tensing VVG of IN Sibyl's NP eyelids NNS , , in IN that DT moment NN of IN abstraction NN as IN she PP looked VVD aside RP from IN her PP$ hostess NN , , indicated VVN that IN the DT errand NN was VBD a DT serious JJ one NN for IN the DT caller NN and CC easily RB to TO be VB connected VVN with IN the DT slight JJ but CC perceptible JJ agitation NN underlying VVG her PP$ assumption NN of IN cheerful JJ ease NN . SENT There EX was VBD a DT restlessnes NNS of IN breathing NN , , a DT restlessness NN of IN hands NNS . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Kittersby NP and CC her PP$ daughter NN were VBD chatting VVG about RB some RB to TO the DT people NNS here RB in IN town NN the DT other JJ day NN , , said VVD Sibyl NP , , repeating VVG the DT cooing VVG and CC protracting VVG it PP . SENT They PP said VVD something NN that WDT took VVD ME PP by IN surprise NN . SENT We PP were VBD talking VVG about IN our PP$ mutual JJ friend NN , , Mr NP . SENT Robert NP Lamhorn NP Mary NP interrupted VVN her PP promptly RB . SENT Do VV you PP mean VV mutual JJ to TO include VV my PP$ mother NN and CC me PP . SENT she PP asked VVD . SENT Why WRB , , yes UH . SENT the DT Kittersbys NPS and CC you PP and CC all DT of IN us PP Sheridans NP , , I PP mean VVP . SENT No RB , , said VVD Mary NP . SENT We PP shouldn't VVD consider VV Mr NP . SENT Robert NP Lamhorn NP a DT friend NN of IN ours PP . SENT To TO her PP$ surprise NN , , Sibyl NP nodded VVD eagerly RB , , as RB if IN greatly RB pleased VVN . SENT That's NP just RB the DT way NN Mrs NN . SENT Kittersby NP talked VVD . SENT she PP cried VVD , , with IN a DT vehemence NN that WDT made VVD Mary NP stare NN . SENT Yes UH , , and CC I PP hear VVP that's NNS the DT way NN ALL RB you PP old JJ families NNS here RB speak VVP of IN him PP . SENT Mary NP looked VVD aside RP , , but CC otherwise RB she PP was VBD able JJ to TO maintain VV her PP$ composure NN . SENT I PP had VHD the DT impression NN he PP was VBD a DT friend NN of IN yours NNS , , she PP said VVD . SENT adding VVG , , hastily RB , , and CC your PP$ husband's JJS Oh UH yes UH , , said VVD the DT caller NN , , absently RB . SENT He PP is VBZ , , certainly RB . SENT A DT man's NNS reputation NN for IN a DT little JJ gaiety NN oughtn't NN to TO make VV a DT great JJ difference NN to TO married JJ people NNS , , of IN course NN . SENT It's NNS where WRB young JJ girls NNS are VBP in IN question NN . SENT THEN RB it PP may MD be VB very RB , , very RB dangerous JJ . SENT There EX are VBP a DT great JJ many JJ things NNS safe JJ and CC proper JJ for IN married JJ people NNS that WDT might MD be VB awf'ly RB imprudent JJ for IN a DT young JJ girl NN . SENT Don't NP you PP agree VVP , , Miss NP Vertrees NP . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV , , returned VVD the DT frank JJ Mary NP . SENT Do VV you PP mean VV that IN you PP intend VVP to TO remain VV a DT friend NN of IN Mr NP . SENT Lamhorn's NP , , but CC disapprove VV of IN Miss NP Sheridan's NP doing VVG so RB . SENT That's NP it PP exactly RB . SENT was VBD the DT naive JJ and CC ardent JJ response NN of IN Sibyl NP . SENT What WP I PP feel VVP about IN it PP is VBZ that IN a DT man NN with IN his PP$ reputation NN isn't NN at IN all DT suitable JJ for IN Edith NP , , and CC the DT family NN ought MD to TO be VB made VVN to TO understand VV it PP . SENT I PP tell VVP you PP , , she PP cried VVD , , with IN a DT sudden JJ access NN of IN vehemence NN , , her PP$ father NN ought MD to TO put VV his PP$ foot NN down RB . SENT Her PP$ eyes NNS flashed VVN with IN a DT green JJ spark NN . SENT something NN seemed VVD to TO leap VV out RP and CC then RB retreat VV , , but CC not RB before IN Mary NP had VHD caught VVN a DT glimpse NN of IN it PP , , as IN one PP might MD catch VV a DT glimpse NN of IN a DT thing NN darting VVG forth RB and CC then RB scuttling VVG back RB into IN hiding VVG under IN a DT bush NN . SENT Of IN course NN , , said VVD Sibyl NP , , much RB more RBR composedly RB , , I PP hardly RB need MD say VV that IN it's NNS entirely RB on IN Edith's NP account NN that IN I'm NP worried VVN about IN this DT . SENT I'm NP as RB fond JJ of IN Edith NP as IN if IN she PP was VBD really RB my PP$ sister NN , , and CC I PP can't VVD help VV fretting VVG about IN it PP . SENT It PP would MD break VV my PP$ heart NN to TO have VH Edith's NP life NN spoiled VVD . SENT This DT tune NN was VBD off RB the DT key NN , , to TO Mary's NP ear NN . SENT Sibyl NP tried VVD to TO sing VV with IN pathos NN , , but CC she PP flatted VVD . SENT And CC when WRB a DT lady NN receives VVZ a DT call NN from IN another DT who WP suffers VVZ under IN the DT stress NN of IN some DT feeling NN which WDT she PP wishes VVZ to TO conceal VV , , there EX is VBZ not RB uncommonly RB developed VVN a DT phenomenon NN of IN duality NN comparable JJ to TO the DT effect NN obtained VVN by IN placing VVG two CD mirrors VVZ opposite IN each DT other JJ , , one CD clear JJ and CC the DT other JJ flawed JJ . SENT In IN this DT case NN , , particularly RB , , Sibyl NP had VHD an DT imperfect JJ consciousness NN of IN Mary NP . SENT The DT Mary NP Vertrees NP that IN she PP saw VVD was VBD merely RB something NN to TO be VB cozened VVN to TO her PP$ own JJ frantic JJ purpose NN a DT Mary NP Vertrees NP who WP was VBD incapable JJ of IN penetrating VVG that DT purpose NN . SENT Sibyl NP sat VVD there EX believing VVG that IN she PP was VBD projecting VVG the DT image NN of IN herself PP that WDT she PP desired VVD to TO project VV , , never RB dreaming VVG that IN with IN every DT word NN , , every DT look NN , , and CC every DT gesture NN she PP was VBD more RBR and CC more RBR fully RB disclosing VVG the DT pitiable JJ truth NN to TO the DT clear JJ eyes NNS of IN Mary NP . SENT And CC the DT Sibyl NP that IN Mary NP saw VVD was VBD an DT overdressed VVN woman NN , , in IN manner NN half NN rustic NN , , and CC in IN mind NN as IN shallow JJ as IN a DT pan NN , , but CC possessed VVD by IN emotions NNS that WDT appeared VVD to TO be VB strong JJ perhaps RB even RB violent JJ . SENT What WP those DT emotions NNS were VBD Mary NP had VHD not RB guessed VVD , , but CC she PP began VVD to TO suspect VV . SENT And CC Edith's NP life NN WOULD MD be VB spoiled JJ , , Sibyl NP continued VVD . SENT It PP would MD be VB a DT dreadful JJ thing NN for IN the DT whole JJ family NN . SENT She's NP the DT very JJ apple NN of IN Father NP Sheridan's NP eye NN , , and CC he's NNS as IN proud JJ of IN her PP as IN he PP is VBZ of IN Jim NP and CC Roscoe NP . SENT It PP would MD be VB a DT horrible JJ thing NN for IN him PP to TO have VH her PP marry VV a DT man NN like IN Robert NP Lamhorn NP . SENT but CC he PP doesn't VVD KNOW VV anything NN about IN him PP , , and CC if IN somebody NN doesn't NN tell VV him PP , , what WDT I'm NN most RBS afraid JJ of IN is VBZ that IN Edith NP might MD get VV his PP$ consent NN and CC hurry NN on IN the DT wedding NN before IN he PP finds VVZ out RP , , and CC then RB it PP would MD be VB too RB late JJ . SENT You PP see VVP , , Miss NP Vertrees NP , , it's NNS very RB difficult JJ for IN me PP to TO decide VV just RB what WP it's NN my PP$ duty NN to TO do VV . SENT I PP see VVP , , said VVD Mary NP , , looking VVG at IN her PP$ thoughtfully RB , , Does VVZ Miss NP Sheridan NP seem VVP to IN to TO care VV very RB much RB about IN him PP . SENT He's NNS deliberately RB fascinated VVN her PP , , returned VVD the DT visitor NN , , beginning VVG to TO breathe VV quickly RB and CC heavily RB . SENT Oh UH , , she PP wasn't VVD difficult JJ . SENT She PP knew VVD she PP wasn't VVD in IN right NN in IN this DT town NN , , and CC she PP was VBD crazy JJ to TO meet VV the DT people NNS that WDT were VBD , , and CC she PP thought VVD he PP was VBD one CD of IN em NN . SENT But CC that DT was VBD only RB the DT start NN that WDT made VVD it PP easy JJ for IN him PP and CC he PP didn't VVD need VV it PP . SENT He PP could MD have VH done VVN it PP , , anyway RB . SENT Sibyl NP was VBD launched VVN now RB . SENT her PP$ eyes NNS were VBD furious JJ and CC her PP$ voice NN shook VVD . SENT He PP went VVD after IN her PP$ deliberately RB , , the DT way NN he PP does VVZ everything NN . SENT he's NNS as IN cold JJ blooded VVN as IN a DT fish NN . SENT All RB he PP cares VVZ about RB is VBZ his PP$ own JJ pleasure NN , , and CC lately RB he's NNS decided VVD it PP would MD be VB pleasant JJ to TO get VV hold NN of IN a DT piece NN of IN real JJ money NN and CC there EX was VBD Edith NP . SENT And CC he'll RB marry VV her PP . SENT Nothing NN on IN earth NN can MD stop VV him PP unless IN he PP finds VVZ out IN she PP won't VVD HAVE VH any DT money NN if IN she PP marries VVZ him PP , , and CC the DT only JJ person NN that WDT could MD make VV him PP understand VV that WDT is VBZ Father NP Sheridan NP . SENT Somehow RB , , that's NNS got VVD to TO be VB managed VVN , , because IN Lamhorn NP is VBZ going VVG to TO hurry VV it PP on IN as RB fast RB as IN he PP can MD . SENT He PP told VVD me PP so RB last JJ night NN . SENT He PP said VVD he PP was VBD going VVG to TO marry VV her PP the DT first JJ minute NN he PP could MD persuade VV her PP to TO it PP and CC little JJ Edith's NPS all RB ready JJ to TO be VB persuaded VVN . SENT Sibyl's NP eyes NNS flashed VVD green JJ again RB . SENT And CC he PP swore VVD he'd NN do VV it PP , , she PP panted VVD . SENT He PP swore VVD he'd NN marry VV Edith NP Sheridan NP , , and CC nothing NN on IN earth NN could MD stop VV him PP . SENT And CC then RB Mary NP understood VVD . SENT Her PP$ lips NNS parted VVD and CC she PP stared VVD at IN the DT babbling VVG creature NN incredulously RB , , a DT sudden JJ vivid JJ picture NN in IN her PP$ mind NN , , a DT canvas NN of IN unconscious JJ Sibyl's NP painting NN . SENT Mary NP beheld VVD it PP with IN pity NN and CC horror NN . SENT she PP saw VVD Sibyl NP clinging VVG to TO Robert NP Lamhorn NP , , raging VVG , , in IN a DT whisper NN , , perhaps RB for IN Roscoe NP might MD have VH been VBN in IN the DT house NN , , or CC servants NNS might MD have VH head NN . SENT She PP saw VVD Sibyl NP entreating VVG , , beseeching VVG , , threatening VVG despairingly RB , , and CC Lamhorn NP tired JJ of IN her PP$ first JJ evasive JJ , , then RB brutally RB letting VVG her PP have VHP the DT truth NN . SENT and CC at IN last JJ , , infuriated VVD , , swearing VVG to TO marry VV her PP$ rival NN . SENT If IN Sibyl NP had VHD not RB babbled VVN out IN the DT word NN swore VVD it PP might MD have VH been VBN less RBR plain JJ . SENT The DT poor JJ woman NN blundered VVD on IN , , wholly RB unaware JJ of IN what WP he PP had VHD confessed VVN . SENT You PP see VVP , , she PP said VVD , , more RBR quietly RB , , whatever's NNS going VVG to TO be VB done VVN ought MD to TO done VVN right RB away RB . SENT I PP went VVD over RP and CC told VVD Mother NP Sheridan NP what WP I'd NP heard VVD about IN Lamhorn NP oh UH , , I PP was VBD open JJ and CC aboveboard JJ . SENT I PP told VVD her PP$ right NN before IN Edith NP . SENT I PP think VVP it PP ought MD all RB to TO be VB done VVN with IN perfect JJ frankness NN , , because IN nobody NN can MD say VV it PP isn't JJ for IN the DT girl's NNS own VVP good JJ and CC what WP her PP$ best JJS friend NN would MD do VV . SENT But CC Mother NP Sheridan's NP under IN Edith's NP thumb NN , , and CC she's NNS afraid JJ to TO ever RB come VV right RB out RB with IN anything NN . SENT Father NP Sheridan's NP different JJ . SENT Edith NP can MD get VV anything NN she PP wants VVZ out RP of IN him PP in IN the DT way NN of IN money NN or CC ordinary JJ indulgence NN , , but CC when WRB it PP comes VVZ to TO a DT matter NN like IN this DT he'd NN be VB a DT steel NN rock NN . SENT If IN it's NNS a DT question NN of IN his PP$ will NN against IN anybody NN else's NNS he'd NN make VVP his PP$ will NN rule NN if IN it PP killed VVD em NN both DT . SENT Now RB , , he'd JJ never RB in IN the DT world NN let VV Lamhorn NP come VV near IN the DT house NN again RB if IN he PP knew VVD his PP$ reputation NN . SENT So RB , , you PP see VVP , , somebody's NNS got VVD to TO tell VV him PP . SENT It PP isn't VVD a DT very RB easy JJ position NN for IN me PP , , is VBZ it PP , , Miss NP Vertrees NP . SENT No RB , , said VVD Mary NP , , gravely RB . SENT Well RB , , to TO be VB frank JJ , , said VVD Sibyl NP , , smiling VVG , , that's NNS why WRB I've NP come VVN to TO you PP . SENT To TO ME PP . SENT Mary NP frowned VVD . SENT Sibyl NP rippled VVD and CC cooed VVD again RB . SENT There RB isn't JJ ANYBODY NN even RB made VVN such PDT a DT hit NN with IN Father NP Sheridan NP in IN his PP$ life NN as IN you PP have VHP . SENT And CC of IN course NN we PP ALL RB hope VVP you're NN not RB going VVG to TO be VB exactly RB an DT outsider NN in IN the DT affairs NNS of IN the DT family NN . SENT This DT sally NN with IN another DT and CC louder JJR effect NN of IN laughter NN . SENT And CC if IN it's NNS MY PP$ duty NN , , why WRB , , in IN a DT way NN , , I PP think VVP it PP might MD be VB thought VVN yours NNS , , too RB . SENT No UH , , no UH . SENT exclaimed VVN Mary NP , , sharply RB . SENT Listen VV , , said VVD Sibyl NP . SENT Now RB suppose VVP I PP go VV to TO Father NP Sheridan NP with IN this DT story NN , , and CC Edith NP says VVZ it's NNS not RB true JJ . SENT suppose VVP she PP says VVZ Lamhorn NP has VHZ a DT good JJ reputation NN and CC that DT I'm NP repeating VVG irresponsible JJ gossip NN , , or CC suppose VVP what's NNS most JJS likely JJ she PP loses VVZ her PP$ temper NN and CC says VVZ I PP invented VVD it PP , , then RB what WP am VBP I PP going VVG to TO do VV . SENT Father NP Sheridan NP doesn't NN know VVP Mrs NN . SENT Kittersby NP and CC her PP$ daughter NN , , and CC they're VV out RP of IN the DT question NN , , anyway RB . SENT But CC suppose VVP I PP could MD say VV . SENT All DT right NN , , if IN you PP want VVP proof NN , , ask VVP Miss NP Vertrees NP . SENT She PP came VVD with IN me PP , , and CC she's NNS waiting VVG in IN the DT next JJ room NN right RB now RB , , to TO No DT , , no RB , , said VVD Mary NP , , quickly RB . SENT You PP mustn't VVD Listen VV just RB a DT minute NN more RBR , , Sibyl NP urged VVD , , confidingly RB . SENT She PP was VBD on IN easy JJ ground NN now RB , , to TO her PP$ own JJ mind NN , , and CC had VHD no DT doubt NN of IN her PP$ success NN . SENT You PP naturally RB don't JJ want VVP to TO begin VV by IN taking VVG part NN in IN a DT family NN quarrel VV , , but CC if IN YOU PP take VVP part NN in IN it PP , , it PP won't NN be VB one CD . SENT You PP don't VVD know VV yourself PP what WP weight NN you PP carry VVP over IN there EX , , and CC no DT one NN would MD have VH the DT right NN to TO say VV you PP did VVD it PP except VV out RP of IN the DT purest JJS kindness NN . SENT Don't NP you PP see VVP that IN Jim NP and CC his PP$ father NN would MD admire VV you PP all PDT the DT more JJR for IN it PP . SENT Miss NP Vertrees NP , , listen VVP . SENT Don't NP you PP see VVP we PP OUGHT MD to TO do VV it PP , , you PP and CC I PP . SENT Do VVP you PP suppose VVP Robert NP Lamhorn NP cares VVZ a DT snap NN of IN his PP$ finger NN for IN her PP . SENT Do VVP you PP suppose VVP a DT man NN like IN him PP would MD LOOK VV at IN Edith NP Sheridan NP if IN it PP wasn't VVD for IN the DT money NN . SENT And CC again RB Sibyl's NP emotion NN rose VVD to TO the DT surface NN . SENT I PP tell VVP you PP he's NNS after IN nothing NN on IN earth NN but CC to TO get VV his PP$ finger NN in IN that DT old JJ man's NN money NN pile NN , , over IN there RB , , next JJ door NN . SENT He'd NN marry VV ANYBODY NN to TO do VV it PP . SENT Marry NP Edith NP . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT I PP tell VVP you PP he'd VV marry VV their PP$ nigger NN cook NN for IN THAT DT . SENT She PP stopped VVD , , afraid JJ at IN the DT wrong JJ time NN that IN she PP had VHD been VBN too RB vehement JJ , , but CC a DT glace NP at IN Mary NP reassured VVD her PP , , and CC Sibyl NP decided VVD that IN she PP had VHD produced VVN the DT effect NN she PP wished VVD . SENT Mary NP was VBD not RB looking VVG at IN her PP . SENT she PP was VBD staring VVG straight RB before IN her PP at IN the DT wall NN , , her PP$ eyes NNS wide JJ and CC shining VVG . SENT She PP became VVD visibly RB a DT little RB paler JJR as IN Sibyl NP looked VVD at IN her PP . SENT After IN nothing NN on IN earth NN but CC to TO get VV his PP$ finger NN in IN that DT old JJ man's NN money NN pile NN , , over IN there RB , , next JJ door NN . SENT The DT voice NN was VBD vulgar JJ , , the DT words NNS were VBD vulgar JJ and CC the DT plain JJ truth NN was VBD vulgar JJ . SENT How WRB it PP rang VVD in IN Mary NP Vertrees's NP ears NNS . SENT The DT clear JJ mirror NN had VHD caught VVN its PP$ own JJ image NN clearly RB in IN the DT flawed JJ one NN at IN last JJ . SENT Sibyl NP put VVD forth RB her PP$ best JJS bid NN to TO clench VV the DT matter NN . SENT She PP offered VVD her PP$ bargain NN . SENT Now RB don't NN you PP worry VVP , , she PP said VVD , , sunnily RB , , about IN this DT setting VVG Edith NP against IN you PP . SENT She'll NP get VVP over IN it PP after IN a DT while NN , , anyway RB , , but CC if IN she PP tried VVD to TO be VB spiteful JJ and CC make VV it PP uncomfortable JJ for IN you PP when WRB you PP drop VVP in IN over IN there EX , , or CC managed VVD so RB as RB to TO sort VV of IN leave VV you PP out RP , , why WRB , , I've NP got VVD a DT house NN , , and CC Jim NP likes VVZ to TO come VV there RB . SENT I PP don't VVD THINK VV Edith NP WOULD MD be VB that DT way NN . SENT she's NNS too RB crazy JJ to TO have VH you PP take VV her PP around RP with IN the DT smart JJ crowd NN , , but CC if IN she PP DID VVD , , you PP needn't VVD worry VV . SENT And CC another DT thing NN I PP guess VVP you PP won't JJ mind NN Jim's NP own JJ sister NN in IN law NN speaking VVG of IN it PP . SENT Of IN course NN , , I PP don't VVD know VV just RB how WRB matters NNS stand VVP between IN you PP and CC Jim NP , , but CC Jim NP and CC Roscoe NP are VBP about RB as RB much RB alike RB as IN two CD brothers NNS can MD be VB , , and CC Roscoe NP was VBD very RB slow JJ making VVG up RP his PP$ mind NN . SENT sometimes RB I PP used VVD to TO think VV he PP actually RB never RB WOULD MD . SENT Now RB , , what WP I PP mean VVP is VBZ , , sisters NNS in IN law NN can MD do VV lots NNS of IN things NNS to TO help VV matters NNS on IN like IN that DT . SENT There's NP lots NNS of IN little JJ things NNS can MD be VB said VVN , , and CC lots NNS She PP stopped VVD , , puzzled VVD . SENT Mary NP Vertrees NP had VHD gone VVN from IN pale JJ to TO scarlet JJ , , and CC now RB , , still RB scarlet JJ indeed RB , , she PP rose VVD , , without IN a DT word NN of IN explanation NN , , or CC any DT other JJ kind NN of IN word NN , , and CC walked VVD slowly RB to TO the DT open JJ door NN and CC out RB of IN the DT room NN . SENT Sibyl NP was VBD a DT little RB taken VVN aback RB . SENT She PP supposed VVD Mary NP had VHD remembered VVN something NN neglected JJ and CC necessary JJ for IN the DT instruction NN of IN a DT servant NN , , and CC that IN she PP would MD return VV in IN a DT moment NN . SENT but CC it PP was VBD rather RB a DT rude JJ excess NN of IN absent JJ mindedness NN not RB to TO have VH excused VVN herself PP , , especially RB as IN her PP$ guest NN was VBD talking VVG . SENT And CC , , Mary's NP return NN being VBG delayed VVN , , Sibyl NP found VVD time NN to TO think VV this DT unprefaced JJ exit NN odder JJR and CC ruder JJR than IN she PP had VHD first RB considered VVN it PP . SENT There EX might MD have VH been VBN more JJR excuse NN for IN it PP , , she PP thought VVD , , had VHD she PP been VBN speaking VVG of IN matters NNS less CC important JJ offering NN to TO do VV the DT girl NN all RB the DT kindness NN in IN her PP$ power NN , , too RB . SENT Sibyl NP yawned VVD and CC swung VVD her PP$ muff NN impatiently RB . SENT she PP examined VVD the DT sole NN of IN her PP$ show NN . SENT she PP decided VVD on IN a DT new JJ shape NN of IN heel NN . SENT she PP made VVD an DT inventory NN of IN the DT furniture NN of IN the DT room NN , , of IN the DT rugs NNS , , of IN the DT wall NN paper NN and CC engravings NNS . SENT Then RB she PP looked VVD at IN her PP$ watch NN and CC frowned VVN . SENT went VVD to TO a DT window NN and CC stood VVD looking VVG out RP upon IN the DT brown JJ lawn NN , , then RB came VVD back RB to TO the DT chair NN she PP had VHD abandoned VVN , , and CC sat VVD again RB . SENT There EX was VBD no DT sound NN in IN the DT house NN . SENT A DT strange JJ expression NN began VVD imperceptibly RB to TO alter VV the DT planes NNS of IN her PP$ face NN , , and CC slowly RB she PP grew VVD as RB scarlet JJ as IN Mary NP scarlet JJ to TO the DT ears NNS . SENT She PP looked VVD at IN her PP watch VVP again RB and CC twenty CD five CD minutes NNS had VHD elapsed VVN since IN she PP had VHD looked VVN at IN it PP before RB . SENT She PP went VVD into IN the DT hall NN , , glanced VVD over IN her PP$ shoulder NN oddly RB . SENT then RB she PP let VVP herself PP softly RB out RB of IN the DT front JJ door NN , , and CC went VVD across IN the DT street NN to TO her PP$ own JJ house NN . SENT Roscoe NP met VVD her PP upon IN the DT threshold NN , , gloomily RB . SENT Saw VVD you PP from IN the DT window NN , , he PP explained VVD . SENT You PP must MD find VV a DT lot NN to TO say VV to TO that DT old JJ lady NN . SENT What WP old JJ lady NN . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP . SENT I PP been VBN waiting VVG for IN you PP a DT long JJ time NN , , and CC I PP saw VVD the DT daughter NN come VVN out RP , , fifteen CD minutes NNS ago RB , , and CC post VV a DT letter NN , , and CC then RB walk VV on IN up RB the DT street NN . SENT Don't NP stand VVP out RP on IN the DT porch NN , , he PP said VVD , , crossly RB . SENT Come VVN in IN here RB . SENT There's NP something NN it's NNS come VVP time NN I'll NN have VHP to TO talk VV to TO you PP about RB . SENT Come VVN in IN . SENT But CC as IN she PP was VBD moving VVG to TO obey VV he PP glanced VVD across IN at IN his PP$ father's JJ house NN and CC started VVD . SENT He PP lifted VVD his PP$ hand NN to TO shield VV his PP$ eyes NNS from IN the DT setting VVG sun NN , , staring VVG fixedly RB . SENT Something's NP the DT matter NN over IN there RB , , he PP muttered VVD , , and CC then RB , , more RBR loudly RB , , as IN alarm NN came VVD into IN his PP$ voice NN , , he PP said VVD , , What's NP the DT matter NN over IN there RB . SENT Bibbs NNS dashed VVN out RP of IN the DT gate NN in IN an DT automobile NN set VVN at IN its PP$ hightest JJS speed NN , , and CC as IN he PP saw VVD Roscoe NP he PP made VVD a DT genture NN singularly RB eloquent JJ of IN calamity NN , , and CC was VBD lost VVN at IN once RB in IN a DT cloud NN of IN dust NN down IN the DT street NN . SENT Edith NP had VHD followed VVN part NN of IN the DT way NN down IN the DT drive NN , , and CC it PP could MD be VB seen VVN that IN she PP was VBD crying VVG bitterly RB . SENT She PP lifted VVD both DT arms NNS to TO Roscoe NP , , summoning VVG him PP . SENT By IN George NP . SENT gasped VVD Roscoe NP . SENT I PP believe VVP somebody's NNS dead JJ . SENT And CC he PP started VVD for IN the DT New NP House NP at IN a DT run NN . SENT Sheridan NP had VHD decided VVN to TO conclude VV his PP$ day's NNS work VV early RB that IN afternoon NN , , and CC at IN about IN two CD o'clock RB he PP left VVD his PP$ office NN with IN a DT man NN of IN affairs NNS from IN foreign JJ parts NNS , , who WP had VHD traveled VVN far RB for IN a DT business NN conference NN with IN Sheridan NP and CC his PP$ colleagues NNS . SENT Herr NP Favre NP , , in IN spite NN of IN his PP$ French JJ name NN , , was VBD a DT gentleman NN of IN Bavaria NP . SENT It PP was VBD his PP$ first JJ visit NN to TO our PP$ country NN , , and CC Sheridan NP took VVD pleasure NN in IN showing VVG him PP the DT sights NNS of IN the DT country's JJ finest JJS city NN . SENT They PP got VVD into IN an DT open JJ car NN at IN the DT main JJ entrance NN of IN the DT Sheridan NP Building NP , , and CC were VBD driven VVN first JJ , , slowly RB and CC momentously RB , , through IN the DT wholesale JJ district NN and CC the DT retail JJ district NN . SENT then RB more RBR rapidly RB they PP inspected VVD the DT packing NN houses NNS and CC the DT stock NN yards NNS . SENT then RB skirmished VVN over IN the DT park NN system NN and CC boulevards NNS . SENT and CC after IN that DT whizzed VVN through IN the DT residence NN section NN on IN their PP$ way NN to TO the DT factories NNS and CC foundries NNS . SENT All DT cray NN , , observed VVD Herr NP Favre NP , , smilingly RB . SENT Cray NP . SENT echoed VVN Sheridan NP . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV what WP you PP mean VVP . SENT Cray NP . SENT No DT white NN , , said VVD Herr NP Favre NP , , with IN a DT wave NN of IN his PP$ hand NN toward IN the DT long JJ rows NNS of IN houses NNS on IN both DT sides NNS of IN the DT street NN . SENT No DT white JJ lace NN window NN curtains NNS . SENT all DT cray NN lace NN window NN curtains NNS . SENT Oh UH . SENT I PP see VVP . SENT Sheridan NP laughed VVD indulgently RB . SENT You PP mean VVP GRAY JJ . SENT No UH , , they PP ain't VVD , , they're NN white NN . SENT I PP never RB saw VVD any DT gray JJ ones NNS . SENT Herr NP Favre NP shook VVD his PP$ head NN , , much RB amused VVN . SENT There EX are VBP NO RB white JJ ones NNS , , he PP said VVD . SENT There EX is VBZ no DT white JJ ANYTHING NN in IN your PP$ city NN . SENT no DT white JJ window NN curtains NNS , , no DT white JJ house NN , , no DT white JJ peeble NN . SENT He PP pointed VVD upward RB . SENT Smoke NN . 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SENT He PP had VHD nothing NN to TO help VV him PP meet VV the DT shock NN , , neither DT definite JJ religion NN nor CC philosophy NN definite JJ or CC indefinite JJ . SENT He PP could MD only RB beat VV his PP$ forehead NN and CC beg VV , , over IN and CC over IN , , to TO be VB killed VVN with IN an DT ax NN , , while IN his PP$ wife NN was VBD helpless JJ except IN to TO entreat VV him PP not RB to TO take VV on IN , , herself PP adding VVG a DT continuous JJ lamentation NN . SENT Edith NP , , weeping VVG , , made VVD truce NN with IN Sibyl NP and CC saw VVD to TO it PP that IN the DT mourning VVG garments NNS were VBD beyond IN criticism NN . SENT Roscoe NP was VBD dazed VVN , , and CC he PP shirked VVD , , justifying VVG himself PP curiously RB be VB saying VVG he PP never RB had VHD any DT experience NN in IN such JJ matters NNS . 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SENT Jim NP had VHD belonged VVD to TO an DT order NN of IN Knights NP , , who WP lengthened VVD the DT rites NNS with IN a DT picturesque JJ ceremony NN of IN their PP$ own JJ , , and CC at IN first JJ Bibbs NP wished VVD to TO avoid VV this DT , , but CC upon IN reflection NN he PP offered VVD no DT objection NN he PP divined VVD that IN the DT Knights NP and CC their PP$ service NN would MD be VB not RB precisely RB a DT consolation NN , , but CC a DT satisfaction NN to TO his PP$ father NN . SENT So IN the DT Knights NP led VVD the DT procession NN , , with IN their PP$ band NN playing VVG a DT dirge NN part NN of IN the DT long JJ way NN to TO the DT cemetery NN . SENT and CC then RB turned VVD back RB , , after IN forming VVG in IN two CD lines NNS , , plumed VVD hats NNS sympathetically RB in IN hand NN , , to TO let VV the DT hearse NN and CC the DT carriages NNS pass VVP between IN . SENT Mighty JJ fine JJ lookin NN men NNS , , said VVD Sheridan NP , , brokenly RB . 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SENT She PP had VHD just RB emerged VVN from IN a DT grove NN of IN leafless JJ trees NNS that WDT grew VVD on IN a DT slope NN where WRB the DT tombs NNS were VBD many JJ . SENT and CC behind IN her PP rose VVD a DT multitude NN of IN the DT barbaric JJ and CC classic JJ shapes NNS we PP so RB strangely RB strew VV about IN our PP$ graveyards NNS . SENT urn NN crowned VVN columns NNS and CC stone NN draped VVD obelisks NNS , , shop NN carved VVD angels NNS and CC shop VV carved VVN children NNS poising VVG on IN pillars NNS and CC shafts NNS , , all DT lifting NN in IN unthought VVN pathos NN their PP$ blind JJ stoniness NN toward IN the DT sky NN . SENT Against IN such PDT a DT background NN , , Bibbs NP was VBD not RB incongruous JJ , , with IN his PP$ figure NN , , in IN black JJ , , so RB long JJ and CC slender JJ , , and CC his PP$ face NN so IN long JJ and CC thin JJ and CC white JJ . 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SENT Good JJ night NN , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , and CC went VVD obediently RB . SENT When WRB he PP reached VVD the DT street NN he PP looked VVD back RB , , but CC she PP had VHD vanished VVN within IN the DT house NN . SENT Moving VVG slowly RB away RB , , he PP caromed VVD against IN two CD people NNS who WP were VBD turning VVG out RP from IN the DT pavement NN to TO cross VV the DT street NN . SENT They PP were VBD Roscoe NP and CC his PP$ wife NN . SENT Where WRB are VBP your PP$ eyes NNS , , Bibbs NP . SENT demanded VVN Roscoe NP . SENT Sleep NN walking NN , , as RB usual JJ . SENT But CC Sibyl NP took VVD the DT wanderer NN by IN the DT arm NN . SENT Come VVN over RP to TO our PP$ house NN for IN a DT little JJ while NN , , Bibbs NP , , she PP urged VVD . SENT I PP want VVP to TO No RB , , I'd NP better VV Yes UH . SENT I PP want VVP you PP to TO . SENT Your PP$ father's NNS gone VVN to TO bed NN , , and CC they're NN all RB quiet JJ over IN there EX all RB worn VVN out RP . SENT Just RB come VVN for IN a DT minute NN . SENT He PP yielded VVD , , and CC when WRB they PP were VBD in IN the DT house NN she PP repeated VVD herself PP with IN real JJ feeling NN . SENT All DT worn VVN out RP . SENT Well RB , , if IN anybody NN is VBZ , , YOU PP are VBP , , Bibbs NP . SENT And CC I PP don't VVD wonder NN . SENT you've NN done VVN every DT bit NN of IN the DT work NN of IN it PP . SENT You PP mustn't VVD get VV down RB sick JJ again RB . SENT I'm NN going VVG to TO make VV you PP take VV a DT little JJ brandy NN . SENT He PP let VVP her PP have VH her PP$ own JJ way NN , , following VVG her PP into IN the DT dining NN room NN , , and CC was VBD grateful JJ when WRB she PP brought VVD him PP a DT tiny JJ glass NN filled VVN from IN one CD of IN the DT decanters NNS on IN the DT sideboard NN . SENT Roscoe NP gloomily RB poured VVD for IN himself PP a DT much RB heavier JJR libation NN in IN a DT larger JJR glass NN . SENT and CC the DT two CD men NNS sat VVD , , while IN Sibyl NP leaned VVD against IN the DT sideboard NN , , reviewing VVG the DT episodes NNS of IN the DT day NN and CC recalling VVG the DT names NNS of IN the DT donors NNS of IN flowers NNS and CC wreaths NNS . SENT She PP pressed VVD Bibbs NP to TO remain VV longer RB when WRB he PP rose VVD to TO go VV , , and CC then RB , , as IN he PP persisted VVD , , she PP went VVD with IN him PP to TO the DT front JJ door NN . SENT He PP opened VVD it PP , , and CC she PP said VVD . SENT Bibbs NP , , you PP were VBD coming VVG out RP of IN the DT Vertreeses NP house NN when WRB we PP met VVD you PP . SENT How WRB did VVD you PP happen VVP to TO be VB there RB . SENT I PP had VHD only RB been VBN to TO the DT door NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT Good JJ night NN , , Sibyl NP . SENT Wait VV , , she PP insisted VVD . SENT We PP saw VVD you PP coming VVG out RP . SENT I PP wasn't VVD , , he PP explained VVD , , moving VVG to TO depart VV . SENT I'd NP just RB brought VVD Miss NP Vertrees NP home NN . SENT What WP . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT Yes UH , , he PP said VVD , , and CC stepped VVD out RP upon IN the DT porch NN , , that WDT was VBD it PP . SENT Good JJ night NN , , Sibyl NP . SENT Wait VV . SENT she PP said VVD , , following VVG him PP across IN the DT threshold NN . SENT How WRB did VVD that RB happen VV . SENT I PP thought VVD you PP were VBD going VVG to TO wait VV while IN those DT men NNS filled VVN the DT the DT She PP paused VVD , , but CC moved VVD nearer JJR him PP insistently RB . SENT I PP did VVD wait VV . SENT Miss NP Vertrees NP was VBD there RB , , he PP said VVD , , reluctantly RB . SENT She PP had VHD walked VVD away RB for IN a DT while NN and CC didn't NN notice NN that IN the DT carriages NNS were VBD leaving VVG . SENT When WRB she PP came VVD back RB the DT coupe NN waiting VVG for IN me PP was VBD the DT only JJ one CD left VVD . SENT She PP regarded VVD him PP with IN dilating VVG eyes NNS . SENT She PP spoke VVD with IN a DT slow JJ breathlessness NN . SENT And CC she PP drove VVD home NN from IN Jim's NP funeral NN with IN you PP . SENT Without IN warning VVG she PP burst VVP into IN laughter NN , , clapped VVD her PP$ hand NN ineffectually RB over IN her PP$ mouth NN , , and CC ran VVD back RB uproariously RB into IN the DT house NN , , hurling VVG the DT door NN shut VVD behind IN her PP . SENT Bibbs NNS went VVD home NN pondering VVG . SENT He PP did VVD not RB understand VV why WRB Sibyl NP had VHD laughed VVN . SENT The DT laughter NN itself PP had VHD been VBN spontaneous JJ and CC beyond IN suspicion NN , , but CC it PP seemed VVD to TO him PP that IN she PP had VHD only RB affected VVN to TO effort NN to TO suppress VV it PP and CC that IN she PP wished VVD it PP to TO be VB significant JJ . SENT Significant JJ of IN what WP . SENT And CC why RB had VHD she PP wished VVN to TO impress VV upon IN him PP the DT fact NN of IN her PP$ overwhelming JJ amusement NN . SENT He PP found VVD no DT answer NN , , but CC she PP had VHD succeeded VVN in IN disturbing VVG him PP , , and CC he PP wished VVD that IN he PP had VHD not RB encountered VVN her PP . SENT At IN home NN , , uncles NNS , , aunts NNS , , and CC cousins NNS from IN out RB of IN town NN were VBD wandering VVG about IN the DT house NN , , several JJ mournfully RB admiring VVG the DT Bay NP of IN Naples NP , , and CC others NNS occupied VVN with IN the DT Moor NN and CC the DT plumbing NN , , while IN they PP waited VVD for IN trains NNS . SENT Edith NP and CC her PP$ mother NN had VHD retired VVN to TO some DT upper JJ fastness NN , , but CC Bibbs NP interviewed VVD Jackson NP and CC had VHD the DT various JJ groups NNS of IN relatives NNS summoned VVN to TO the DT dining NN room NN for IN food NN . SENT One CD great JJ uncle NN , , old JJ Gideon NP Sheridan NP from IN Boonville NP , , could MD not RB be VB found VVN , , and CC Bibbs NP went VVD in IN search NN of IN him PP . SENT He PP ransacked VVD the DT house NN , , discovering VVG the DT missing JJ antique NN at IN last JJ by IN accident NN . SENT Passing VVG his PP$ father's NNS closed VVD door NN on IN tiptoe VV , , Bibbs NP heard VVD a DT murmurous JJ sound NN , , and CC paused VVD to TO listen VV . SENT The DT sound NN proved VVD to TO be VB a DT quavering VVG and CC rickety JJ voice NN , , monotonously RB bleating VVG . SENT The DT Lo NP ord NP givuth NN and CC the DT Lo NP ord NP takuth NN away RB . SENT We PP got VVD to TO remember VV that IN . SENT we PP got VVD to TO remember VV that IN . SENT I'm NP a DT gittin NN along RB , , James NP . SENT I'm NP a DT gittin NN along RB , , and CC I've NP seen VVN a DT many JJ of IN em NN go VVP two CD daughters NNS and CC a DT son NN the DT Lord NP give VV me PP , , and CC He PP has VHZ taken VVN all RB away RB . SENT For IN the DT Lo NP ord NP givuth NN and CC the DT Lo NP ord NP takuth NN away RB . SENT Remember VV the DT words NNS of IN Bildad NP the DT Shuhite NP , , James NP . SENT Bildad NP the DT Shuhite NP says VVZ , , He PP shall MD have VH neither DT son NN nor CC nephew NN among IN his PP$ people NNS , , nor CC any DT remaining VVG in IN his PP$ dwellings NNS . SENT Bildad NP the DT Shuhite NP Bibbs NP opened VVD the DT door NN softly RB . SENT His PP$ father NN was VBD lying VVG upon IN the DT bed NN , , in IN his PP$ underclothes NN , , face VVP downward RB , , and CC Uncle NP Gideon NP sat VVD near IN by IN , , swinging VVG backward RB and CC forward RB in IN a DT rocking VVG chair NN , , stroking VVG his PP$ long JJ white JJ beard NN and CC gazing VVG at IN the DT ceiling NN as IN he PP talked VVD . SENT Bibbs NP beckoned VVD him PP urgently RB , , but CC Uncle NP Gideon NP paid VVD no DT attention NN . SENT Bibdad NP the DT Shuhite NP spake VVD and CC his PP$ says VVZ , , If IN thy JJS children NNS have VHP sinned VVN against IN Him PP and CC He PP have VHP cast VVN them PP away RB There EX was VBD a DT muffled VVN explosion NN beneath IN the DT floor NN , , and CC the DT windows NNS rattled VVD . SENT The DT figure NN lying VVG face NN downward RB on IN the DT bed NN did VVD not RB move VV , , but CC Uncle NP Gideon NP leaped VVD from IN his PP$ chair NN . SENT My NP God NP . SENT he PP cried VVD . SENT What's NNS that IN . SENT There EX came VVD a DT second JJ explosion NN , , and CC Uncle NP Gideon NP ran VVD out RP into IN the DT hall NN . SENT Bibbs NNS went VVD to TO the DT head NN of IN the DT great JJ staircase NN , , and CC , , looking VVG down RB , , discovered VVD the DT source NN of IN the DT distubance NN . SENT Gideon's NP grandson NN , , a DT boy NN of IN fourteen NN , , had VHD brought VVN his PP$ camera NN to TO the DT funeral NN and CC was VBD taking VVG flash NN lights NNS of IN the DT Moor NN . SENT Uncle NP Gideon NP , , reassured VVN by IN Bibbs's NP explanation NN , , would MD have VH returned VVN to TO finish VV his PP$ quotation NN from IN Bildad NP the DT Shuhite NP , , but CC Bibbs NP detained VVD him PP , , and CC after IN a DT little JJ argument NN persuaded VVD him PP to TO descend VV to TO the DT dining NN room NN whither IN Bibbs NP followed VVD , , after IN closing VVG the DT door NN of IN his PP$ father's JJ room NN . SENT He PP kept VVD his PP$ eye NN on IN Gideon NP after IN dinner NN , , diplomatically RB preventing VVG several JJ attempts NNS on IN the DT part NN of IN that DT comforter NN to TO reascend VV the DT stairs NNS . SENT and CC it PP was VBD a DT relief NN to TO Bibbs NP when WRB George NP announced VVD that IN an DT automobile NN was VBD waiting VVG to TO convey VV the DT ancient JJ man NN and CC his PP$ grandson NN to TO their PP$ train NN . SENT They PP were VBD the DT last JJ to TO leave VV , , and CC when WRB they PP had VHD gone VVN Bibbs NP went VVD sighing VVG to TO his PP$ own JJ room NN . SENT He PP stretched VVD himself PP wearily RB upon IN the DT bed NN , , but CC presently RB rose VVD , , went VVD to TO the DT window NN , , and CC looked VVD for IN a DT long JJ time NN at IN the DT darkened VVN house NN where WRB Mary NP Vertrees NP lived VVD . SENT Then RB he PP open VV his PP$ trunk NN , , took VVD therefrom RB a DT small JJ note NN book NN half NN filled VVN with IN fragmentary JJ scribblings NNS , , and CC began VVD to TO write VV . SENT Laughter NN after IN a DT funeral NN . SENT In IN this DT reaction NN people NNS will MD laugh VV at IN anything NN and CC at IN nothing NN . SENT The DT band NN plays VVZ a DT dirge NN on IN the DT way NN to TO the DT cemetery NN , , but CC when WRB it PP turns VVZ back RB , , and CC the DT mourning VVG carriages NNS are VBP out RB of IN hearing NN , , it PP strikes VVZ up RP , , Darktown NP is VBZ Out RB To TO night NN . SENT That DT is VBZ natural JJ but CC there EX are VBP women NNS whose WP$ laughter NN is VBZ like IN the DT whirring VVG of IN whips VVZ . SENT Why WRB is VBZ it PP that IN certain JJ kinds NNS of IN laughter NN seem VVP to TO spoil VV something NN hidden VVN away RB from IN the DT laughers NNS . SENT If IN they PP do VVP not RB know VV of IN it PP , , and CC have VHP never RB seen VVN it PP , , how WRB can MD their PP$ laughter NN hurt VV it PP . SENT Yet CC it PP does VVZ . SENT Beauty NN is VBZ not RB out RB of IN place NN among IN grave JJ stones NNS . SENT It PP is VBZ not RB out RB of IN place NN anywhere RB . SENT But CC a DT woman NN who WP has VHZ been VBN betrothed VVN to TO a DT man NN would MD not RB look VV beautiful JJ at IN his PP$ funeral NN . SENT A DT woman NN might MD look VV beautiful JJ , , though RB , , at IN the DT funeral NN of IN a DT man NN whom WP she PP had VHD known VVN and CC liked VVN . SENT And CC in IN that DT case NN , , too RB , , she PP would MD probably RB not RB want VVP to TO talk VV if IN she PP drove VVD home NN from IN the DT cemetery NN with IN his PP$ brother NN . SENT nor CC would MD she PP want VV the DT brother NN to TO talk VV . SENT Silence NN is VBZ usually RB either RB stupid JJ or CC timid JJ . SENT But CC for IN a DT man NN who WP stammers VVZ if IN he PP tries VVZ to TO talk VV fast RB , , and CC drawls VVZ so RB slowly RB , , when WRB he PP doesn't VVD stammer NN , , that DT nobody NN has VHZ time NN to TO listen VV to TO him PP , , silence NN is VBZ advisable JJ . SENT Nevertheless RB , , too RB much JJ silence NN is VBZ open JJ to TO suspicion NN . SENT It PP may MD be VB reticence NN , , or CC it PP may MD be VB a DT vacuum NN . SENT It PP may MD be VB dignity NN , , or CC it PP may MD be VB false JJ teeth NNS . SENT Sometimes RB an DT imperceptible JJ odor NN will MD become VV perceptible JJ in IN a DT small JJ inclosure NN , , such JJ as IN a DT closed JJ carriage NN . SENT The DT ghost NN of IN gasoline NN rising VVG from IN a DT lady's NNS glove NN might MD be VB sweeter JJR to TO the DT man NN riding VVG beside IN her PP than IN all PDT the DT scents NNS of IN Arcady NP in IN spring NN . SENT It PP depends VVZ on IN the DT lady NN but CC there EX ARE VBP . SENT Three CD miles NNS may MD be VB three CD hundred CD miles NNS , , or CC it PP may MD be VB three CD feet NNS . SENT When WRB it PP is VBZ three CD feet NNS you PP have VHP not RB time NN to TO say VV a DT great JJ deal NN before IN you PP reach VVP the DT end NN of IN it PP . SENT Still RB , , it PP may MD be VB that IN one PP should MD begin VV to TO speak VV . SENT No DT one NN could MD help VV wishing VVG to TO stay VV in IN a DT world NN that WDT holds VVZ some DT of IN the DT people NNS that WDT are VBP in IN this DT world NN . SENT There EX are VBP some DT so RB wonderful JJ you PP do VVP not RB understand VV how WRB the DT dead NN COULD MD die VV . SENT How WRB could MD they PP let VV themselves PP . SENT A DT falling VVG building NN does VVZ not RB care VV who WP falls VVZ with IN it PP . SENT It PP does VVZ not RB choose VV who WP shall MD be VB upon IN its PP$ roof NN and CC who WP shall MD not RB . SENT Silence NN CAN MD be VB golden JJ . SENT Yes UH . SENT But CC perhaps RB if IN a DT woman NN of IN the DT world NN should MD find VV herself PP by IN accident NN sitting VVG beside IN a DT man NN for IN the DT length NN of IN time NN it PP must MD necessarily RB take VV two CD slow JJ old JJ horses NNS to TO jog VV three CD miles NNS , , she PP might MD expect VV that DT man NN to TO say VV something NN of IN some DT sort NN . SENT Even RB if IN she PP thought VVD him PP a DT feeble JJ hypochondriac NN , , even RB if IN she PP had VHD heard VVN from IN others NNS that IN he PP was VBD a DT disappointment NN to TO his PP$ own JJ people NNS , , even RB if IN she PP had VHD seen VVN for IN herself PP that IN he PP was VBD a DT useless JJ and CC irritating VVG encumbrance NN everywhere RB , , she PP might MD expect VV him PP at IN least JJS to TO speak VV she PP might MD expect VV him PP to TO open VV his PP$ mouth NN and CC try VV to TO make VV sounds NNS , , if IN he PP only RB barked VVD . SENT If IN he PP did VVD not RB even RB try VV , , but CC sat VVD every DT step NN of IN the DT way NN as IN dumb JJ as IN a DT frozen JJ fish NN , , she PP might MD THINK VV him PP a DT frozen JJ fish NN . SENT And CC she PP might MD be VB right JJ . SENT She PP might MD be VB right JJ if IN she PP thought VVD him PP about RB as RB pleasant JJ a DT companion NN as IN as IN Bildad NP the DT Shuhite NP . SENT Bibbs NP closed VVD his PP$ note NN book NN , , replacing VVG it PP in IN his PP$ trunk NN . SENT Then RB , , after IN a DT period NN of IN melancholy JJ contemplation NN , , he PP undressed VVD , , put VVN on IN a DT dressing VVG gown NN and CC slippers NNS , , and CC went VVD softly RB out RB into IN the DT hall NN to TO his PP$ father's NNS door NN . SENT Upon IN the DT floor NN was VBD a DT tray NN which WDT Bibbs NP had VHD sent VVN George NP , , earlier RB in IN the DT evening NN , , to TO place VV upon IN a DT table NN in IN Sheridan's NP room NN but CC the DT food NN was VBD untouched JJ . SENT Bibbs NP stood VVD listening VVG outside IN the DT door NN for IN several JJ minutes NNS . SENT There EX came VVD no DT sound NN from IN within IN , , and CC he PP went VVD back RB to TO his PP$ own JJ room NN and CC to TO bed NN . SENT In IN the DT morning NN he PP woke VVD to TO a DT state NN of IN being VBG hitherto RB unknown JJ in IN his PP$ experience NN . SENT Sometimes RB in IN the DT process NN of IN waking VVG there EX is VBZ a DT little JJ pause NN sleep NN has VHZ gone VVN , , but CC coherent JJ thought NN has VHZ not RB begun VVN . SENT It PP is VBZ a DT curious JJ half NN void NN , , a DT glimpse NN of IN aphasia NN . SENT and CC although IN the DT person NN experiencing VVG it PP may MD not RB know VV for IN that DT instant NN his PP$ own JJ name NN or CC age NN or CC sex NN , , he PP may MD be VB acutely RB conscious JJ of IN depression NN or CC elation NN . SENT It PP is VBZ the DT moment NN , , as IN we PP say VVP , , before IN we PP remember VVP . SENT and CC for IN the DT first JJ time NN in IN Bibbs's NP life NN it PP came VVD to TO him PP bringing VVG a DT vague JJ happiness NN . SENT He PP woke VVD to TO a DT sense NN of IN new JJ riches NNS . SENT he PP had VHD the DT feeling NN of IN a DT boy NN waking VVG to TO a DT birthday NN . SENT But CC when WRB the DT next JJ moment NN brought VVD him PP his PP$ memory NN , , he PP found VVD nothing NN that WDT could MD explain VV his PP$ exhilaration NN . SENT On IN the DT contrary NN , , under IN the DT circumstances NNS it PP seemed VVD grotesquely RB unwarranted JJ . SENT However RB , , it PP was VBD a DT brief JJ visitation NN and CC was VBD gone VVN before IN he PP had VHD finished VVN dressing VVG . SENT It PP left VVD a DT little JJ trail NN , , the DT pleased JJ recollection NN of IN it PP and CC the DT puzzle NN of IN it PP , , which WDT remained VVD unsolved JJ . SENT And CC , , in IN fact NN , , waking VVG happily RB in IN the DT morning NN is VBZ not RB usually RB the DT result NN of IN a DT drive NN home NN from IN a DT funeral NN . SENT No DT wonder VVP the DT sequence NN evaded VVN Bibbs NP Sheridan NP . SENT His PP$ father NN had VHD gone VVN when WRB he PP came VVD down RP stairs NNS . SENT Went VVD on IN down RB to TO s PP office NN , , jes NNS same JJ , , Jackson NP informed VVD him PP . SENT Came VVD sat VVN breakfas NNS table NN , , all RB by IN mself NN . SENT eat VV nothin NN . SENT George NP bring VVP nice JJ breakfas NNS , , but CC he PP di'n NN eat VV a DT thing NN . SENT Yessuh NP , , went VVD on IN down RB town NN , , jes NNS same JJ he PP yoosta RB do VVP . SENT Yessuh NP , , I PP reckon VVP putty JJ much JJ ev'y NN thing NN goin NP go VVP on IN same JJ as IN it PP yoosta RB do VVP . SENT It PP struck VVD Bibbs NP that IN Jackson NP was VBD right JJ . SENT The DT day NN passed VVN as IN other JJ days NNS had VHD passed VVN . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP and CC Edith NP were VBD in IN black JJ , , and CC Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP cried VVD a DT little JJ , , now RB and CC then RB , , but CC no DT other JJ external JJ difference NN was VBD to TO be VB seen VVN . SENT Edith NP was VBD quiet JJ , , but CC not RB noticeably RB depressed VVN , , and CC at IN lunch NN proved VVD herself PP able JJ to TO argue VV with IN her PP$ mother NN upon IN the DT propriety NN of IN receiving VVG calls NNS in IN the DT earliest JJS stages NNS of IN mourning VVG . SENT Lunch NN was VBD as RB usual JJ for IN Jim NP and CC his PP$ father NN had VHD always RB lunched VVN down RP town NN and CC the DT afternoon NN was VBD as RB usual JJ . SENT Bibbs NNS went VVD for IN his PP$ drive NN , , and CC his PP$ mother NN went VVD with IN him PP , , as IN she PP sometimes RB did VVD when WRB the DT weather NN was VBD pleasant JJ . SENT Altogether RB , , the DT usualness NN of IN things NNS was VBD rather RB startling JJ to TO Bibbs NP . SENT During IN the DT drive NN Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP talked VVD fragmentarily RB of IN Jim's NP childhood NN . SENT But CC you PP wouldn't VVD remember VV about RB that IN , , she PP said VVD , , after IN narrating VVG an DT episode NN . SENT You PP were VBD too RB little JJ . SENT He PP was VBD always RB a DT good JJ boy NN , , just RB like IN that DT . SENT And CC he'd NN save VV whatever WDT papa NN gave VVD him PP , , and CC put VV it PP in IN the DT bank NN . SENT I PP reckon VVP it PP ll VVZ just RB about RB kill VV your PP$ father NN to TO put VV somebody NN in IN his PP$ place NN as IN president NN of IN the DT Realty NP Company NP , , Bibbs NP . SENT I PP know VVP he PP can't VVD move VV Roscoe NP over RP . SENT he PP told VVD me PP last JJ week NN he'd NN already RB put VVD as RB much RB on IN Roscoe NP as IN any DT one CD man NN could MD handle VV and CC not RB go VV crazy JJ . SENT Oh UH , , it's NNS a DT pity NN She PP stopped VVD to TO wipe VV her PP$ eyes NNS . SENT It's NP a DT pity NN you PP didn't VVD run VV more JJR with IN Jim NP , , Bibbs NP , , and CC kind NN o NN pick VV up RP his PP$ ways NNS . SENT Think VV what WP it'd NN meant VVN to TO papa NN now RB . SENT You PP never RB did VVD run NN with IN either DT Roscoe NP or CC Jim NP any RB , , even RB before IN you PP got VVD sick JJ . SENT Of IN course NN , , you PP were VBD younger JJR . SENT but CC it PP always RB DID VVD seem VV queer JJ and CC you PP three CD bein NP brothers NNS like VVP that IN . SENT I PP don't VVD believe VV I PP ever RB saw VVD you PP and CC Jim NP sit VVP down RB together RB for IN a DT good JJ talk NN in IN my PP$ life NN . SENT Mother NP , , I've NN been VBN away RB so RB long RB , , Bibbs NP returned VVD , , gently RB . SENT And CC since IN I PP came VVD home NN I NP Oh NP , , I PP ain't VVD reproachin NN you PP , , Bibbs NP , , she PP said VVD . SENT Jim NP ain't NN been VBN home RB much JJ of IN an DT evening NN since IN you PP got VVD back RB what WP with IN his PP$ work NN and CC callin NP and CC goin NP to TO the DT theater NN and CC places NNS , , and CC often RB not RB even RB at IN the DT house NN for IN dinner NN . SENT Right RB the DT evening NN before IN he PP got VVD hurt VV he PP had VHD his PP$ dinner NN at IN some DT miser'ble JJ rest'rant NN down RB by IN the DT Pump NP Works NP , , he PP was VBD so RB set VVN on IN overseein NN the DT night NN work NN and CC gettin NN everything NN finished VVD up RP right RB to TO the DT minute NN he PP told VVD papa NN he PP would MD . SENT I PP reckon VVP you PP might MD a DT put NN in IN more JJR time NN with IN Jim NP if IN there'd RB been VBN more JJR opportunity NN , , Bibbs NP . SENT I PP expect VVP you PP feel VVP almost RB as RB if IN you PP scarcely RB really RB knew VVD him PP right RB well RB . SENT I PP suppose VVP I PP really RB didn't JJ , , mother NN . SENT He PP was VBD busy JJ , , you PP see VVP , , and CC I PP hadn't VVD much RB to TO say VV about IN the DT things NNS that IN interested VVN him PP , , because IN I PP don't VVD know VV much RB about IN them PP . SENT It's NP a DT pity NN . SENT Oh UH , , it's NNS a DT pity NN . SENT she PP moaned VVD . SENT And CC you'll NN have VHP to TO learn VV to TO know VV about IN em NN NOW RB , , Bibbs NP . SENT I PP haven't VVD said VVD much RB to TO you PP , , because IN I PP felt VVD it PP was VBD all DT between IN your PP$ father NN and CC you PP , , but CC I PP honestly RB do VVP believe VVP it PP will MD just RB kill VV him PP if IN he PP has VHZ to TO have VH any DT more JJR trouble NN on IN top NN of IN all PDT this DT . SENT You PP mustn't VVD LET VV him PP , , Bibbs NP you PP mustn't VVD . SENT You PP don't VVD know VV how WRB he's NNS grieved VVD over IN you PP , , and CC now RB he PP can't VVD stand VV any DT more JJR he PP just RB can't JJ . SENT Whatever WDT he PP says VVZ for IN you PP to TO do VV , , you PP DO VVP it PP , , Bibbs NP , , you PP DO VVP it PP . SENT I PP want VVP you PP to TO promise VV me PP you PP will MD . SENT I PP would MD if IN I PP could MD , , he PP said VVD , , sorrowfully RB . SENT No UH , , no UH . SENT Why WRB can't JJ you PP . SENT she PP cried VVD , , clutching VVG his PP$ arm NN . SENT He PP wants VVZ you PP to TO go VV back RB to TO the DT machine NN shop NN and CC And CC like IN it PP . SENT said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT Yes UH , , that's NN it PP to TO go VV in IN a DT cheerful JJ spirit NN . SENT Dr NP . SENT Gurney NP said VVD it PP wouldn't VVD hurt VV you PP if IN you PP went VVD in IN a DT cheerful JJ spirit NN the DT doctor NN said VVD that IN himself PP , , Bibbs NP . SENT So RB why WRB can't JJ you PP do VVP it PP . SENT Can't NP you PP do VVP that IN much RB for IN your PP$ father NN . SENT You PP ought MD to TO think VV what WP he's NNS done VVN for IN YOU PP . SENT You PP got VVD a DT beautiful JJ house NN to TO live VV in IN . SENT you PP got VVD automobiles NNS to TO ride VV in IN . SENT you PP got VVD fur NN coats NNS and CC warm JJ clothes NNS . SENT you PP been VBN taken VVN care NN of IN all PDT your PP$ life NN . SENT And CC you PP don't VVD KNOW VV how WRB he PP worked VVD for IN the DT money NN to TO give VV all PDT these DT things NNS to TO you PP . SENT You PP don't VVD DREAM VV what WP he PP had VHD to TO go VV through RP and CC what WP he PP risked VVD when WRB we PP were VBD startin NP out RP in IN life NN . SENT and CC you PP never RB WILL MD know VV . SENT And CC now RB this DT blow NN has VHZ fallen VVN on IN him PP out RB of IN a DT clear JJ sky NN , , and CC you PP make VVP it PP out RP to TO be VB a DT hardship NN to TO do VV like IN he PP wants VVZ you PP to TO . SENT And CC all RB on IN earth NN he PP asks VVZ is VBZ for IN you PP to TO go VV back RB to TO the DT work NN in IN a DT cheerful JJ spirit NN , , so RB it PP won't VVD hurt VV you PP . SENT That's NNS all RB he PP asks VVZ . 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SENT Of IN all PDT the DT queer JJ boys NNS . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT You PP always RB were VBD . SENT Always RB . SENT You PP haven't VVD forgot VVD what WP you PP just RB promised VVD me PP , , have VHP you PP . SENT No UH , , he PP answered VVD , , as IN the DT car NN stopped VVD . SENT No RB , , the DT spirit NN will MD be VB as RB cheerful JJ as IN the DT flesh NN will MD let VV it PP , , mother NN . SENT It PP won't VVD do VV to TO behave VV like IN His PP$ voice NN was VBD low JJ , , and CC in IN her PP$ movement NN to TO descend VV from IN the DT car NN she PP failed VVD to TO here RB his PP$ final JJ words NNS . SENT Behave VV like IN who WP , , Bibbs NP . SENT Nothing NN . SENT But CC she PP was VBD fretful JJ in IN her PP$ grief NN . SENT You PP said VVD it PP wouldn't VVD do VV to TO behave VV like IN SOMEBODY NN . SENT Behave VV like VV WHO WP . SENT It PP was VBD just RB nonsense JJ , , he PP explained VVD , , turning VVG to TO go VV in IN . 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SENT To TO night NN she PP did VVD neither RB , , but CC sat VVD in IN her PP$ customary JJ chair NN , , gazing VVG at IN the DT fire NN , , while IN Sheridan NP let VVD the DT unfolded VVD paper NN rest NN upon IN his PP$ lap NN , , though RB now RB and CC then RB he PP lifted VVD it PP , , as RB if IN to TO read VV , , and CC let VV it PP fall VV back RB upon IN his PP$ knees NNS again RB . SENT Bibbs NNS came VVD in IN noiselessly RB and CC sat VVD in IN a DT corner NN , , doing VVG nothing NN . SENT and CC from IN a DT reception NN room NN across IN the DT hall NN an DT indistinct JJ vocal JJ murmur NN became VVD just RB audible JJ at IN intervals NNS . SENT Once RB , , when WRB this DT murmur NN grew VVD louder RBR , , under IN stress NN of IN some DT irrepressible JJ merriment NN , , Edith's NP voice NN could MD be VB heard VVN Bobby NP , , aren't VVD you PP awful JJ . SENT and CC Sheridan NP glanced VVD across IN at IN his PP$ wife NN appealingly RB . SENT She PP rose VVD at IN once RB and CC went VVD into IN the DT reception NN room NN . SENT there EX was VBD a DT flurry NN of IN whispering NN , , and CC the DT sound NN of IN tiptoeing VVG in IN the DT hall NN Edith NP and CC her PP$ suitor NN changing VVG quarters NNS to TO a DT more RBR distant JJ room NN . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP returned VVD to TO her PP$ chair NN in IN the DT library NN . SENT They PP won't VVD bother VV you PP any DT more RBR , , papa NN , , she PP said VVD , , in IN a DT comforting JJ voice NN . SENT She PP told VVD me PP at IN lunch NN he'd NN phoned VVD he PP wanted VVD to TO come VV up RP this DT evening NN , , and CC I PP said VVD I PP thought VVD he'd JJ better RBR wait VV a DT few JJ days NNS , , but CC she PP said VVD she'd NN already RB told VVD him PP he PP could MD . SENT She PP paused VVD , , then RB added VVD , , rather RB guiltily RB . 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SENT Did VVD you PP How WRB did VVD you PP fix VV it PP about IN the DT the DT Realty NP Company NP . SENT she PP faltered VVD . SENT Did VVD you PP He PP rose VVD heavily RB , , helping VVG himself PP to TO his PP$ feet NNS by IN the DT arms NNS of IN his PP$ chair NN . SENT I PP fixed VVD it PP , , he PP said VVD , , in IN a DT husky JJ voice NN . SENT I PP moved VVD Cantwell NP up RB , , and CC put VVD Johnston NP in IN Cantwell's NP place NN , , and CC split VVD up RP Johnston's NP work NN among IN the DT four CD men NNS with IN salaries NNS high JJ enough RB to TO take VV it PP . SENT He PP went VVD to TO her PP , , put VV his PP$ hand NN upon IN her PP$ shoulder NN , , and CC drew VVD a DT long JJ , , audible JJ , , tremulous JJ breath NN . SENT It's JJ my PP$ bedtime NN , , mamma NN . SENT I'm NP goin NP up RB . SENT He PP dropped VVD the DT hand NN from IN her PP$ shoulder NN and CC moved VVD slowly RB away RB , , but CC when WRB he PP reached VVD the DT door NN he PP stopped VVD and CC spoke VVD again RB , , without IN turning VVG to TO look VV at IN her PP . SENT The DT Realty NP Company NN ll NNS go VVP right RB on IN just RB the DT same JJ , , he PP said VVD . SENT It's NNS like IN it's NNS like IN sand NN , , mamma NN . SENT It PP puts VVZ me PP in IN mind NN of IN chuldern JJ playin NNS in IN a DT sand NN pile NN . SENT One CD of IN em NN sticks VVZ his PP$ finger NN in IN the DT sand NN and CC makes VVZ a DT hole NN , , and CC another DT of IN em NN ll NN pat NN the DT place NN with IN his PP$ hand NN , , and CC all PDT the DT little JJ grains NNS of IN sand NN run VVN in IN and CC fill VV it PP up RP and CC settle VV against IN one CD another DT . SENT and CC then RB , , right RB away RB it's NNS flat JJ on IN top NN again RB , , and CC you PP can't VVD tell VV there EX ever RB was VBD a DT hole NN there RB . SENT The DT Realty NP Company NN ll NNS go VVP on IN all DT right NN , , mamma NN . SENT There RB ain't JJ anything NN anywhere RB , , I PP reckon VVP , , that DT wouldn't NN go VV right RB on IN just RB the DT same JJ . SENT And CC he PP passed VVD out RP slowly RB into IN the DT hall NN . SENT then RB they PP heard VVD his PP$ heavy NN tread VV upon IN the DT stairs NNS . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP , , rising VVG to TO follow VV him PP , , turned VVD a DT piteous JJ face NN to TO her PP$ son NN . SENT It's NNS so IN forlong NN , , she PP said VVD , , chokingly RB . SENT That's NP the DT first JJ time NN he PP spoke VVD since IN he PP came VVD in IN the DT house NN this DT evening NN . SENT I PP know VVP it PP must MD a DT hurt VV him PP to TO hear VV Edith NP laughin NN with IN that DT Lamhorn NP . SENT She'd NP oughtn't VVD to TO let VV him PP come VV , , right RB the DT very RB first JJ evening NN this DT way NN . SENT she'd JJ oughtn't NN to TO done VVN it PP . SENT She PP just RB seems VVZ to TO lose VV her PP$ head NN over IN him PP , , and CC it PP scares VVZ me PP . SENT You PP heard VVD what WP Sibyl NP said VVD the DT other JJ day NN , , and CC and NP you PP heard VVN what WP what WDT What WP Edith NP said VVD to TO Sibyl NP . SENT Bibbs NP finished VVD the DT sentence NN for IN her PP . SENT We PP CAN'T NP have VHP any DT trouble NN o NN THAT IN kind NN . SENT she PP wailed VVD . SENT Oh UH , , it PP looks VVZ as RB if IN movin NN up RP to TO this DT New NP House NP had VHD brought VVN us PP awful JJ bad JJ luck NN . SENT It PP scares VVZ me PP . SENT She PP put VVD both DT her PP$ hands NNS over IN her PP$ face NN . SENT Oh UH , , Bibbs NP , , Bibbs NP . SENT if IN you PP only RB wasn't VVD so RB QUEER VV . SENT If IN you PP could MD only RB been VBN a DT kind NN of IN dependable JJ son NN . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV what WP we're NN all DT comin NN to TO . SENT And CC , , weeping VVG , , she PP followed VVD her PP$ husband NN . SENT Bibbs NNS gazed VVD for IN a DT while NN at IN the DT fire NN . SENT then RB he PP rose VVD abruptly RB , , like IN a DT man NN who WP has VHZ come VVN to TO a DT decision NN , , and CC briskly RB sought VVD the DT room NN it PP was VBD called VVN the DT smoking NN room NN where WRB Edith NP sat VVD with IN Mr NP . SENT Lamhorn NP . SENT They PP looked VVD up RP in IN no DT welcoming VVG manner NN , , at IN Bibbs's NP entrance NN , , and CC moved VVD their PP$ chairs NNS to TO a DT less RBR conspicuous JJ adjacency NN . SENT Good JJ evening NN , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , pleasantly RB . SENT and CC he PP seated VVD himself PP in IN a DT leather NN easy JJ chair NN near IN them PP . SENT What WP is VBZ it PP . 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SENT But CC you PP aren't VVD in IN business NN , , are VBP you PP , , Mr NP . SENT Lamhorn NP . SENT Not RB now RB , , returned VVD Lamhorn NP , , shortly RB . SENT I'm NP not RB , , either RB , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT It PP was VBD getting VVG cloudier JJR than IN usual JJ , , I PP noticed VVD , , just RB before IN dark NN , , and CC there EX was VBD wind NN from IN the DT southwest NN . SENT Rain NN to TO morrow NN , , I NN shouldn't NN be VB surprised VVN . SENT He PP seemed VVD to TO feel VV that IN he PP had VHD begun VVN a DT conversation NN the DT support NN of IN which WDT had VHD now RB become VVN the DT pleasurable JJ duty NN of IN other JJ parties NNS . SENT and CC he PP sat VVD expectantly RB , , looking VVG first JJ at IN his PP$ sister NN , , then RB at IN Lamhorn NP , , as RB if IN implying VVG that IN it PP was VBD their PP$ turn NN to TO speak VV . SENT Edith NP returned VVD his PP$ gaze NN with IN a DT mixture NN of IN astonishment NN and CC increasing VVG anger NN , , while IN Mr NP . SENT Lamhorn NP was VBD obviously RB disturbed VVN , , though IN Bibbs NP had VHD been VBN as RB considerate JJ as IN possible JJ in IN presenting VVG the DT weather NN as IN a DT topic NN . SENT Bibbs NP had VHD perceived VVN that IN Lamhorn NP had VHD nothing NN in IN his PP$ mind NN at IN any DT time NN except IN personalities NNS he PP could MD talk VV about IN people NNS and CC he PP could MD make VV love NN . SENT Bibbs NP , , wishing VVG to TO be VB courteous JJ , , offered VVD the DT weather NN . SENT Lamhorn NP refused VVD it PP , , and CC concluded VVD from IN Bibbs's NP luxurious JJ attitude NN in IN the DT leather NN chair NN that IN this DT half JJ crazy JJ brother NN was VBD a DT permanent JJ fixture NN for IN the DT rest NN of IN the DT evening NN . SENT There EX was VBD not RB reason NN to TO hope VV that IN he PP would MD move VV , , and CC Lamhorn NP found VVD himself PP in IN danger NN of IN looking VVG silly JJ . SENT I PP was VBD just RB going VVG , , he PP said VVD , , rising VVG . SENT Oh UH NO UH . SENT Edith NP cried VVD , , sharply RB . SENT Yes UH . SENT Good JJ night NN . SENT I PP think VVP I PP Too RB bad JJ , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , genially RB , , walking VVG to TO the DT door NN with IN the DT visitor NN , , while IN Edith NP stood VVD staring VVG as IN the DT two CD disappeared VVD in IN the DT hall NN . SENT She PP heard VVD Bibbs NP offering NN to TO help VV Lamhorn NP with IN his PP$ overcoat NN and CC the DT latter NN rather RB curtly RB declining VVG assistance NN , , these DT episodes NNS of IN departure NN being VBG followed VVN by IN the DT closing NN of IN the DT outer JJ door NN . SENT She PP ran VVD into IN the DT hall NN . SENT What's NP the DT matter NN with IN you PP . SENT she PP cried VVD , , furiously RB . SENT What WP do VVP you PP MEAN VVP . SENT How WRB did VVD you PP dare VVP come VV in IN there RB when WRB you PP knew VVD Her PP$ voice NN broke VVD . SENT she PP made VVD a DT gesture NN of IN rage NN and CC despair NN , , and CC ran VVD up RP the DT stairs NNS , , sobbing VVG . SENT She PP fled VVD to TO her PP$ mother's NNS room NN , , and CC when WRB Bibbs NP came VVD up RP , , a DT few JJ minutes NNS later RBR , , Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP met VVD him PP at IN his PP$ door NN . SENT Oh UH , , Bibbs NP , , she PP said VVD , , shaking VVG her PP$ head NN woefully RB , , you'd JJ oughtn't NN to TO distress NN your PP$ sister NN . SENT She PP says VVZ you PP drove VVD that DT young JJ man NN right RB out RB of IN the DT house NN . SENT You'd NP ought MD to IN been VBN more JJR considerate JJ . 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SENT That's NP almost RB the DT first JJ time NN in IN my PP$ life NN I PP ever RB tried VVD to TO be VB a DT man NN of IN action NN , , mother NN , , and CC I PP succeeded VVD perfectly RB in IN what WP I PP tried VVD to TO do VV . SENT As IN a DT consequence NN I PP feel VVP like IN a DT horse NN thief NN . SENT You PP hurt VVD her PP$ feelin's NNS , , she PP groaned VVD . SENT You PP must MD a DT gone VVN at IN it PP too RB rough JJ , , Bibbs NP . SENT He PP looked VVD upon IN her PP wanly RB . SENT That's JJ my PP$ trouble NN , , mother NN , , he PP murmured VVD . SENT I'm NP a DT plain JJ , , blunt JJ fellow NN . SENT I PP have VHP rough JJ ways NNS , , and CC I'm NP a DT rough JJ man NN . SENT For IN once RB she PP perceived VVD some DT meaning NN in IN his PP$ queerness NN . SENT Hush VV your PP$ nonsense NN . SENT she PP said VVD , , good JJ naturedly RB , , the DT astral JJ of IN a DT troubled JJ smile NN appearing VVG . SENT You PP go VVP to TO bed NN . SENT He PP kissed VVD her PP$ and CC obeyed VVN . SENT Edith NP gave VVD him PP a DT cold NN greeting VVG the DT next JJ morning NN at IN the DT breakfast NN table NN . SENT You PP mustn't VVD do VV that IN under IN a DT misapprehension NN , , he PP warned VVD her PP , , when WRB they PP were VBD alone RB in IN the DT dining NN room NN . SENT Do VVP what WP under IN a DT what WP . SENT she PP asked VVD . SENT Speak VV to TO me PP . SENT I PP came VVD into IN the DT smoking NN room NN last JJ night NN on IN purpose NN , , he PP told VVD her PP , , gravely RB . SENT I PP have VHP a DT prejudice NN against IN that DT young JJ man NN . SENT She PP laughed VVD . SENT I PP guess VVP you PP think VVP it PP means VVZ a DT great JJ deal NN who WP you PP have VHP prejudices NNS against IN . SENT In IN mockery NN she PP adopted VVD the DT manner NN of IN one CD who WP implores VVZ . SENT Bibbs NP , , for IN pity's NNS sake NN PROMISE VVP me PP , , DON'T NP use VVP YOUR PP$ influence NN with IN papa NN against IN him PP . SENT And CC she PP laughed VVD louder RBR . SENT Listen VV , , he PP said VVD , , with IN peculiar JJ earnestness NN . SENT I'll NP tell VVP you PP now RB , , because IN because IN I've NP decided VVD I'm NP one CD of IN the DT family NN . SENT And CC then RB , , as RB if IN the DT earnestness NN were VBD too RB heavy JJ for IN him PP to TO carry VV it PP further JJR , , he PP continued VVD , , in IN his PP$ usual JJ tone NN , , I'm NP drunk NN with IN power NN , , Edith NP . SENT What WP do VVP you PP want VVP to TO tell VV me PP . SENT she PP damanded VVD , , brusquely RB . SENT Lamhorn NP made VVD love NN to TO Sibyl NP , , he PP said VVD . SENT Edith NP hooted VVD . SENT SHE PP did VVD to TO HIM PP . SENT And CC because IN you PP overheard VVD that DT spat NN between IN us PP the DT other JJ day NN when WRB I PP the DT same JJ of IN accused VVN her PP of IN it PP , , and CC said VVD something NN like IN that WDT to TO you PP afterward RB No RB , , he PP said VVD , , gravely RB . SENT I PP KNOW VVP . SENT How WRB . SENT I PP was VBD there RB , , one CD day NN a DT week NN ago RB , , with IN Roscoe NP , , and CC I PP heard VVD Sibyl NP and CC Lamhorn NP Edith NP screamed VVD with IN laughter NN . SENT You PP were VBD with IN ROSCOE NP and CC you PP heard VVD Lamhorn NP making VVG love NN to TO Sibyl NP . SENT No UH . SENT I PP heard VVD them PP quarreling VVG . SENT You're NN funnier JJR than IN ever RB , , Bibbs NP . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT You PP say VVP he PP made VVN love VVP to TO her PP because IN you PP heard VVD them PP quarreling VVG . SENT That's NP it PP . SENT If IN you PP want VVP to TO know VV what's NNS between IN people NNS , , you PP can MD by IN the DT way NN they PP quarrel VV . SENT You'll NN kill VV me PP , , Bibbs NP . SENT What WP were VBD they PP quarreling VVG about RB . SENT Nothing NN . SENT That's NNS how WRB I PP knew VVD . SENT People NNS who WP quarrel VV over IN nothing NN . SENT it's NNS always RB certain JJ Edith NP stopped VVD laughing VVG abruptly RB , , but CC continued VVD her PP$ mockery NN . SENT You PP ought MD to TO know VV . SENT You've NP had VHD so RB much JJ experience NN , , yourself PP . SENT I PP haven't VVD any RB , , Edith NP , , he PP said VVD . SENT My PP$ life NN has VHZ been VBN about RB as RB exciting JJ as IN an DT incubator NN chicken's NNS . SENT But CC I PP look VVP out RP through IN the DT glass NN at IN things NNS . 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SENT Nobody NN can MD make VV you PP see VV anything NN now RB . SENT You'll NP never RB see VVP until IN you PP see VVP for IN yourself PP . SENT The DT rest NN of IN us PP will MD do VV better RBR to TO keep VV out RP of IN it PP especially RB me PP . SENT That's NNS sensible JJ , , she PP responded VVD , , curtly RB . SENT You're RB most RBS surprising JJ of IN all RB when WRB you're JJ sensible NN , , Bibbs NP . SENT Yes UH , , he PP sighed VVD . SENT I'm NP a DT dull JJ dog NN . SENT Shake NN hands NNS and CC forgive VV me PP , , Edith NP . SENT Thawing VVG so RB far RB as RB to TO smile NN , , she PP underwent VVD this DT brief JJ ceremony NN , , and CC George NP appeared VVD , , summoning VVG Bibbs NP to TO the DT library NN . SENT Dr NP . SENT Gurney NP was VBD waiting VVG there RB , , he PP announced VVD . SENT And CC Bibbs NP gave VVD his PP$ sister NN a DT shy JJ but CC friendly JJ touch NN upon IN the DT shoulder NN as IN a DT complement VV to TO the DT handshaking NN , , and CC left VVD her PP . SENT Dr NP . SENT Gurney NP was VBD sitting VVG by IN the DT log NN fire NN , , alone RB in IN the DT room NN , , and CC he PP merely RB glanced VVD over RP his PP$ shoulder NN when WRB his PP$ patient NN came VVD in IN . SENT He PP was VBD not RB over IN fifty CD , , in IN spite NN of IN Sheridan's NP habitual JJ ole JJ Doc NP Gurney NP . SENT He PP was VBD gray JJ , , however RB , , almost RB as RB thin JJ as IN Bibbs NP , , and CC nearly RB always RB he PP looked VVD drowsy JJ . SENT Your PP$ father NN telephoned VVD me PP yesterday NN afternoon NN , , Bibbs NP , , he PP said VVD , , not RB rising VVG . SENT Wants VVZ me PP to TO look VV you PP over RP again RB . SENT Come VV around RB here RB in IN front NN of IN me PP between IN me PP and CC the DT fire NN . SENT I PP want VVP to TO see VV if IN I PP can MD see VV through IN you PP . SENT You PP mean VVP you're RB too RB sleepy JJ to TO move VV , , returned VVD Bibbs NP , , complying VVG . SENT I PP think VVP you'll JJ notice NN that IN I'm NP getting VVG worse JJR . SENT Taken VVN on IN about IN twelve NN pounds NNS , , said VVD Gurney NP . SENT Thirteen CD , , maybe RB . SENT Twelve CD . SENT Well RB , , it PP won't VVD do VV . SENT The DT doctor NN rubbed VVD his PP$ eyelids NNS . SENT You're NP so RB much RB better JJR I'll NP have VHP to TO use VV some DT machinery NN on IN you PP before IN we PP can MD know VV just RB where WRB you PP are VBP . SENT You PP come VVP down RP to TO my PP$ place NN this DT afternoon NN . SENT Walk VV down RP all PDT the DT way NN . SENT I PP suppose VVP you PP know VVP why WRB your PP$ father NN wants VVZ to TO know VV . SENT Bibbs NP nodded VVD . SENT Machine NN shop NN . SENT Still RB hate VV it PP . SENT Bibbs NNS nodded VVD again RB . SENT Don't NP blame VVP you PP . SENT the DT doctor NN grunted VVN . SENT Yes UH , , I PP expect VVP it PP ll RB make VVP a DT lump NN in IN your PP$ gizzard NN again RB . SENT Well RB , , what WP do VVP you PP say VVP . SENT Shall MD I PP tell VV him PP you've NN got VVD the DT old JJ lump NN there RB yet RB . SENT You PP still RB want VVP to TO write VV , , do VV you PP . SENT What's NP the DT use NN . SENT Bibbs NP said VVD , , smiling VVG ruefully RB . SENT My PP$ kind NN of IN writing NN . SENT Yes UH , , the DT doctor NN agreed VVD . SENT I PP suppose VVP it PP you PP broke VVD away RB and CC lived VVD on IN roots NNS and CC berries NNS until IN you PP began VVD to TO attract VV the DT favorable JJ attention NN of IN editors NNS you PP might MD be VB able JJ to TO hope VV for IN an DT income NN of IN four CD or CC five CD hundred CD dollars NNS a DT year NN by IN the DT time NN you're NN fifty CD . SENT That's NNS about IN it PP , , Bibbs NP murmured VVD . SENT Of IN course NN I PP know VVP what WP you PP want VVP to TO do VV , , said VVD Gurney NP , , drowsily RB . SENT You PP don't VVD hate VV the DT machine NN shop NN only RB . SENT you PP hate VVP the DT whole JJ show NN the DT noice NP and CC jar NN and CC dirt NN , , the DT scramble NN the DT whole JJ bloomin NN craze NN to TO get VV on RP . SENT You'd NP like VVP to TO go VV somewhere RB in IN Algiers NP , , or CC to TO Taormina NP , , perhaps RB , , and CC bask VV on IN a DT balcony NN , , smelling VVG flowers NNS and CC writing VVG sonnets NNS . SENT You'd NP grow VVP fat JJ on IN it PP and CC have VH a DT delicate JJ little JJ life NN all RB to TO yourself PP . SENT Well RB , , what WP do VVP you PP say VVP . SENT I PP can MD lie VV like IN sixty CD , , Bibbs NP . SENT Shall MD I PP tell VV your PP$ father NN he'll NN lose VVP another DT of IN his PP$ boys NNS if IN you PP don't VVD go VV to TO Sicily NP . SENT I PP don't VVD want VV to TO go VV to TO Sicily NP , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT I PP want VVP to TO stay VV right RB here RB . SENT The DT doctor's NNS drowsiness NN disappeared VVD for IN a DT moment NN , , and CC he PP gave VVD his PP$ patient NN a DT sharp JJ glance NN . SENT It's NP a DT risk NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP think VVP we'll RB find VV you're NN so RB much RB better RBR he'll JJ send VV you PP back RB to TO the DT shop NN pretty RB quick JJ . SENT Something's NNS got VVD hold VV of IN you PP lately RB . SENT you're NN not RB quite RB so RB lackadaisical JJ as IN you PP used VVD to TO be VB . SENT But CC I PP warn VVP you PP . SENT I PP think VVP the DT shop NN will MD knock VV you PP just RB as IN it PP did VVD before IN , , and CC perhaps RB even RB harder RBR , , Bibbs NP . SENT He PP rose VVD , , shook VVD himself PP , , and CC rubbed VVD his PP$ eyelids NNS . SENT Well RB , , when WRB we PP go VVP over IN you PP this DT afternoon NN what WP are VBP we PP going VVG to TO say VV about IN it PP . SENT Tell VV him PP I'm NN ready JJ , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , looking VVG at IN the DT floor NN . SENT Oh UH no UH , , Gurney NP laughed VVD . SENT Not RB quite RB yet RB . SENT but CC you PP may MD be VB almost RB . SENT We'll NNS see VVP . SENT Don't NP forget VVP I PP said VVD to TO walk VV down RP . SENT And CC when WRB the DT examination NN was VBD concluded VVN , , that IN afternoon NN , , the DT doctor NN informed VVN Bibbs NP that IN the DT result NN was VBD much RB too RB satisfactory JJ to TO be VB pleasing JJ . SENT Here's NP a DT new JJ situation NN for IN a DT one CD act NN farce NN , , he PP said VVD , , gloomily RB , , to TO his PP$ next JJ patient NN when WRB Bibbs NP had VHD gone VVN . SENT Doctor NN tells VVZ a DT man NN he's NNS well RB , , and CC that's NNS his PP$ death NN sentence NN , , likely RB . SENT Dam NN funny JJ world NN . SENT Bibbs NNS decided VVD to TO walk VV home NN , , though IN Gurney NP had VHD not RB instructed VVN him PP upon IN this DT point NN . SENT In IN fact NN , , Gurney NP seemed VVD to TO have VH no DT more JJR instructions NNS on IN any DT point NN , , so RB discouraging VVG was VBD the DT young JJ man's NN improvement NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT dingy JJ afternoon NN , , and CC the DT smoke NN was VBD evident JJ not RB only RB to TO Bibbs's NP sight NN , , but CC to TO his PP$ nostrils NNS , , though IN most JJS of IN the DT pedestrians NNS were VBD so RB saturated VVN with IN the DT smell NN they PP could MD no RB longer RB detect VV it PP . SENT Nearly RB all RB of IN them PP walked VVD hurriedly RB , , too RB intent NN upon IN their PP$ destinations NNS to TO be VB more JJR than IN half DT aware JJ of IN the DT wayside NN . SENT they PP wore VVD the DT expressions NNS of IN people NNS under IN a DT vague JJ yet CC constant JJ strain NN . SENT They PP were VBD all DT lightly RB powdered JJ , , inside JJ and CC out RB , , with IN fine JJ dust NN and CC grit NN from IN the DT hard JJ paved JJ streets NNS , , and CC they PP were VBD unaware JJ of IN that DT also RB . SENT They PP did VVD not RB even RB notice VV that IN they PP saw VVD the DT smoke NN , , though IN the DT thickened VVN air NN was VBD like IN a DT shrouding VVG mist NN . SENT And CC when WRB Bibbs NP passed VVD the DT new JJ Sheridan NP Apartments NNS , , now RB almost RB completed VVN , , he PP observed VVD that IN the DT marble NN of IN the DT vestibule NN was VBD already RB streaky JJ with IN soot NN , , like IN his PP$ gloves NNS , , which WDT were VBD new JJ . SENT That DT recalled VVD to TO him PP the DT faint JJ odor NN of IN gasolene NN in IN the DT coupe NN on IN the DT way NN from IN his PP$ brother's NNS funeral NN , , and CC this DT incited VVD a DT train NN of IN thought NN which WDT continued VVD till IN he PP reached VVD the DT vicinity NN of IN his PP$ home NN . SENT His PP$ route NN was VBD by IN a DT street NN parallel NN to TO that DT on IN which WDT the DT New NP House NP fronted VVD , , and CC in IN his PP$ preoccupation NN he PP walked VVD a DT block NN farther RBR than IN he PP intended VVD , , so RB that IN , , having VHG crossed VVN to TO his PP$ own JJ street NN , , he PP approached VVD the DT New NP House NP from IN the DT north NN , , and CC as IN he PP came VVD to TO the DT corner NN of IN Mr NP . SENT Vertrees's NP lot NN Mr NP . SENT Vertrees's NP daughter NN emerged VVD from IN the DT front JJ door NN and CC walked VVD thoughtfully RB down RB the DT path NN to TO the DT old JJ picket NN gate NN . SENT She PP was VBD unconscious JJ of IN the DT approach NN of IN the DT pedestrian NN from IN the DT north NN , , and CC did VVD not RB see VV him PP until IN she PP had VHD opened VVN the DT gate NN and CC he PP was VBD almost RB beside IN her PP . SENT Then RB she PP looked VVD up RP , , and CC as IN she PP saw VVD him PP she PP started VVD visibly RB . SENT And CC if IN this DT thing NN had VHD happened VVN to TO Robert NP Lamhorn NP , , he PP would MD have VH had VHN a DT thought NN far RB beyond IN the DT horizon NN of IN faint JJ hearted VVN Bibbs's NP thoughts NNS . SENT Lamhorn NP , , indeed RB , , would MD have VH spoken VVN his PP$ thought NN . SENT He PP would MD have VH said VVD . SENT You PP jumped VVD because IN you PP were VBD thinking VVG of IN me PP . SENT Mary NP was VBD the DT picture NN of IN a DT lady NN flustered VVD . SENT She PP stood VVD with IN one CD hand NN closing VVG the DT gate NN behind IN her PP , , and CC she PP had VHD turned VVN to TO go VV in IN the DT direction NN Bibbs NP was VBD walking VVG . SENT There EX appeared VVD to TO be VB nothing NN for IN it PP but CC that IN they PP should MD walk VV together RB , , at IN least JJS as RB far RB as IN the DT New NP House NP . SENT But CC Bibbs NP had VHD paused VVD in IN his PP$ slow JJ stride NN , , and CC there RB elapsed VVN an DT instant NN before RB either RB spoke VVD or CC moved VVD it PP was VBD no RB longer JJR than IN that DT , , and CC yet RB it PP sufficed VVD for IN each DT to TO seem VV to TO say VV , , by IN look NN and CC attitude NN , , Why WRB , , it's NNS YOU PP . SENT Then RB they PP both CC spoke VVD at IN once RB , , each DT hurriedly RB pronouncing VVG the DT other's NNS name NN as RB if IN about IN to TO deliver VV a DT message NN of IN importance NN . SENT Then RB both CC came VVD to TO a DT stop NN simultaneously RB , , but CC Bibbs NP made VVD a DT heroic JJ effort NN , , and CC as IN they PP began VVD to TO walk VV on IN together RB he PP contrived JJ to TO find VV his PP$ voice NN . SENT I PP I PP hate VVP a DT frozen JJ fish NN myself PP , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP think VVP three CD miles NNS was VBD too RB long JJ for IN you PP to TO put VV up RP with IN one CD . SENT Good JJ gracious JJ . SENT she PP cried VVD , , turning VVG to TO him PP a DT glowing JJ face NN from IN which WDT restraint NN and CC embarrassment NN had VHD suddenly RB fled VVN . SENT Mr NP . SENT Sheridan NP , , you're NN lovely JJ to TO put VV it PP that IN way NN . SENT But CC it's NNS always RB the DT girl's NNS place VVP to TO say VV it's NNS turning VVG cooler JJR . SENT I PP ought MD to TO have VH been VBN the DT one NN to TO show VV that IN we PP didn't VVD know VV each DT other JJ well RB enough RB not RB to TO say VV SOMETHING NN . SENT It PP was VBD an DT imposition NN for IN me PP to TO have VH made VVN you PP bring VVP me PP home NN , , and CC after IN I PP went VVD into IN the DT house NN I PP decided VVD I PP should MD have VH walked VVD . SENT Besides RB , , it PP wasn't VVD three CD miles NNS to TO the DT car NN line NN . SENT I PP never RB thought VVD of IN it PP . SENT No RB , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , earnestly RB . SENT I PP didn't VVD , , either RB . SENT I PP might MD have VH said VVD something NN if IN I'd NP thought VVD of IN anything NN . SENT I'm NN talking VVG now RB , , though RB . SENT I PP must MD remember VV that IN , , and CC not RB worry VVP about IN it PP later RBR . SENT I PP think VVP I'm NP talking VVG , , though IN it PP doesn't VVD sound VV intelligent JJ even RB to TO me PP . SENT I PP made VVD up RP my PP$ mind NN that IN if IN I PP ever RB met VVD you PP again RB I'd JJ turn NN on IN my PP$ voice NN and CC keep VV it PP going VVG , , no DT mater NN what WP it PP said VVD . SENT I PP She PP interrupted VVN him PP with IN laughter NN , , and CC Mary NP Vertrees's NP laugh NN was VBD one CD which WDT Bibbs's NP father NN had VHD declared VVN , , after IN the DT house NN warming NN , , a DT cripple NN would MD crawl VV five CD miles NNS to TO hear VV . SENT And CC at IN the DT merry JJ lilting VVG of IN it PP Bibbs's NP father's NNS son NN took VVD heart NN to TO forget VV some DT of IN his PP$ trepidation NN . SENT I'll NN be VB any DT kind NN of IN idiot NN , , he PP said VVD , , if IN you'll JJ laugh NN at IN me PP some DT more RBR . SENT It PP won't NN be VB difficult JJ for IN me PP . SENT She PP did VVD . SENT and CC Bibbs's NP cheeks NNS showed VVD a DT little JJ actual JJ color NN , , which WDT Mary NP perceived VVD . SENT It PP recalled VVD to TO her PP , , by IN contrast NN , , her PP$ careless JJ and CC irritated JJ description NN of IN him PP to TO her PP$ mother NN just RB after IN she PP had VHD seen VVN him PP for IN the DT first JJ time NN . SENT Rather RB tragic JJ and CC altogether RB impossible JJ . SENT It PP seemed VVD to TO her PP$ now RB that IN she PP must MD have VH been VBN blind JJ . SENT They PP had VHD passed VVN the DT New NP House NP without IN either DT of IN them PP showing VVG or CC possessing VVG any DT consciousness NN that IN it PP had VHD been VBN the DT destination NN of IN one CD of IN them PP . SENT I'll NP keep VVP on IN talking VVG , , Bibbs NP continued VVD , , cheerfully RB , , and CC you PP keep VVP on IN laughing VVG . SENT I'm NN amounting VVG to TO something NN in IN the DT world NN this DT afternoon NN . SENT I'm NN making VVG a DT noise NN , , and CC that WDT makes VVZ you PP make VV music NN . SENT Don't JJS be VB bothered VVN by IN my PP$ bleating VVG out RP such JJ things NNS as IN that DT . SENT I'm NP really RB frightened VVD , , and CC that WDT makes VVZ me PP bleat VV anything NN . SENT I'm NP frightened VVD about IN two CD things NNS . SENT I'm NN afraid JJ of IN what WP I'll NP think VVP of IN myself PP later RBR if IN I PP don't VVD keep VV talking VVG talking VVG now RB , , I PP mean VVP and CC I'm NP afraid JJ of IN what WP I'll NP think VVP of IN myself PP if IN I PP do VVP . SENT And CC besides IN these DT two CD things NNS , , I'm NP frightened VVD , , anyhow RB . SENT I PP don't VVD remember VV talking VVG as RB much RB as IN this DT more JJR than IN once RB or CC twice RB in IN my PP$ life NN . SENT I PP suppose VVP it PP was VBD always RB in IN me PP to TO do VV it PP , , though RB , , the DT first JJ time NN I PP met VVD any DT one NN who WP didn't VVD know VV me PP well RB enough RB not RB to TO listen VV . SENT But CC you're NN not RB really RB talking VVG to TO me PP , , said VVD Mary NP . SENT You're NP just RB thinking VVG aloud RB . SENT No UH , , he PP returned VVD , , gravely RB . SENT I'm NP not RB thinking VVG at IN all DT . SENT I'm NP only RB making VVG vocal JJ sounds NNS because IN I PP believe VVP it's NNS more RBR mannerly JJ . SENT I PP seem VVP to TO be VB the DT subject NN of IN what WP little JJ meaning NN they PP possess VVP , , and CC I'd NP like VVP to TO change VV it PP , , but CC I PP don't VVD know VV how WRB . SENT I PP haven't VVD any DT experience NN in IN talking VVG , , and CC I PP don't VVD know VV how WRB to TO manage VV it PP . SENT You PP needn't VVD change VV the DT subject NN on IN my PP$ account NN , , Mr NP . SENT Sheridan NP , , she PP said VVD . SENT Not RB even RB if IN you PP really RB talked VVD about IN yourself PP . SENT She PP turned VVD her PP$ face NN toward IN him PP as IN she PP spoke VVD , , and CC Bibbs NP caught VVD his PP$ breath NN . SENT he PP was VBD pathetically RB amazed VVN by IN the DT look NN she PP gave VVD him PP . SENT It PP was VBD a DT glowing JJ look NN , , warmly RB friendly JJ and CC understanding NN , , and CC , , what WP almost RB shocked VVD him PP , , it PP was VBD an DT eagerly RB interested JJ look NN . SENT Bibbs NNS was VBD not RB accustomed VVN to TO anything NN like IN that DT . SENT I PP you PP I NP I'm NP he PP stammered VVD , , and CC the DT faint JJ color NN in IN his PP$ cheeks NNS grew VVD almost RB vivid JJ . SENT She PP was VBD still RB looking VVG at IN him PP , , and CC she PP saw VVD the DT strange JJ radiance NN that WDT came VVD into IN his PP$ face NN . SENT There EX was VBD something NN about IN him PP , , too RB , , that WDT explained VVD how WRB queer JJ many JJ people NNS might MD think VV him PP . SENT but CC he PP did VVD not RB seem VV queer NN to TO Mary NP Vertrees NP . SENT he PP seemed VVD the DT most RBS quaintly RB natural JJ person NN she PP had VHD ever RB met VVN . SENT He PP waited VVD , , and CC became VVD coherent JJ . SENT YOU PP say VVP something NN now RB , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP don't VVD even RB belong VV in IN the DT chorus NN , , and CC here RB I PP am VBP , , trying VVG to TO sing VV the DT funny JJ man's NN solo NN . SENT You PP No RB , , she PP interrupted JJ . SENT I'd NP rather RB play VV your PP$ accompaniment NN . SENT I'll JJ stop NN and CC listen VV to TO it PP , , then RB . SENT Perhaps RB she PP began VVD , , but CC after IN pausing VVG thoughtfully RB she PP made VVD a DT gesture NN with IN her PP$ muff NN , , indicating VVG a DT large JJ brick NN church NN which WDT they PP were VBD approaching VVG . SENT Do VV you PP see VV that DT church NN , , Mr NP . SENT Sheridan NP . SENT I PP suppose VVP I PP could MD , , he PP answered VVD in IN simple JJ truthfulness NN , , looking VVG at IN her PP . SENT But CC I PP don't VVD want VV to TO . SENT Once RB , , when WRB I PP was VBD ill JJ , , the DT nurse NN told VVD me PP I'd NP better RBR say VVP anything NN that WDT was VBD on IN my PP$ mind NN , , and CC I PP got VVD the DT habit NN . SENT The DT other JJ reason NN I PP don't VVD want VV to TO see VV the DT church NN is VBZ that IN I PP have VHP a DT feeling VVG it's NNS where WRB you're NN going VVG , , and CC where WRB I'll NP be VB sent VVN back RB . SENT She PP shook VVD her PP$ head NN in IN cheery JJ negation NN . SENT Not RB unless IN you PP want VVP to TO be VB . SENT Would MD you PP like VV to TO come VV with IN me PP . SENT Why WRB why WRB yes RB , , he PP said VVD . SENT Anywhere RB . SENT And CC again RB it PP was VBD apparent JJ that IN he PP spoke VVD in IN simple JJ truthfulness NN . SENT Then RB come VV if IN you PP care VVP for IN organ NN music NN . SENT The DT organist NN is VBZ an DT old JJ friend NN of IN mine NN , , and CC sometimes RB he PP plays VVZ for IN me PP . SENT He's NP a DT dear RB old JJ man NN . SENT He PP had VHD a DT degree NN from IN Bonn NP , , and CC was VBD a DT professor NN afterward RB , , but CC he PP gave VVD up RP everything NN for IN music NN . SENT That's NP he PP , , waiting VVG in IN the DT doorway NN . SENT He PP looks VVZ like IN Beethoven NP , , doesn't VVD he PP . SENT I PP think VVP he PP knows VVZ that IN , , perhaps RB , , and CC enjoys VVZ it PP a DT little JJ . SENT I PP hope VVP so RB . SENT Yes UH , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , as IN they PP reached VVD the DT church NN steps NNS . SENT I PP think VVP Beethoven NP would MD like VV it PP , , too RB . SENT It PP must MD be VB pleasant JJ to TO look VV like IN other JJ people NNS . SENT I NP haven't NP kept VVD you PP . SENT Mary NP said VVD to TO the DT organist NN . SENT No UH , , no UH , , he PP answered VVD , , heartily RB . SENT I PP would MD not RB mind VV so RB only RB you PP should MD shooer NN come VVN . SENT This DT is VBZ Mr NP . SENT Sheridan NP , , Dr NP . SENT Kraft NP . SENT He PP has VHZ come VVN to TO listen VV with IN me PP . SENT The DT organist NN looked VVD bluntly RB surprised VVN . SENT Iss NP that IN SO RB . SENT he PP exclaimed VVD . SENT Well RB , , I PP am VBP glad JJ if IN you PP wish VVP him PP , , and CC if IN he PP can MD stant JJ my PP$ liddle NP playink NN . SENT He PP iss NP musician NN himself PP , , then RB , , of IN course NN . SENT No RB , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , as IN the DT three CD entered VVD the DT church NN together RB . SENT I PP I PP played VVD the DT I NN tried VVD to TO play VV Fortunately RB he PP checked VVD himself PP . SENT he PP had VHD been VBN about RB to TO offer VV the DT information NN that IN he PP had VHD failed VVN to TO master VV the DT jews NNS harp VV in IN his PP$ boyhood NN . SENT No RB , , I'm NP not RB a DT musician NN , , he PP contented VVD himself PP with IN saying VVG . SENT What WP . SENT Dr NP . SENT Kraft's NP surprise NN increased VVD . SENT Young JJ man NN , , you PP are VBP fortunate JJ . SENT I PP play VVP for IN Miss NP Vertrees NP . SENT she PP comes VVZ always RB alone RB . SENT You PP are VBP the DT first JJ . SENT You PP are VBP the DT first JJ one NN EVER RB . SENT They PP had VHD reached VVN the DT head NN of IN the DT central JJ aisle NN , , and CC as IN the DT organist NN finished VVD speaking VVG Bibbs NP stopped VVD short JJ , , turning VVG to TO look VV at IN Mary NP Vertrees NP in IN a DT dazed VVN way NN that WDT was VBD not RB of IN her PP$ preceiving NN . SENT for IN , , though IN she PP stopped VVD as IN he PP did VVD , , her PP gaze VVP followed VVD the DT organist NN , , who WP was VBD walking VVG away RB from IN them PP toward IN the DT front NN of IN the DT church NN , , shaking VVG his PP$ white JJ Beethovian NP mane NN roguishly RB . SENT It's NP false JJ pretenses NNS on IN my PP$ part NN , , Bibbs NP said VVD . SENT You PP mean VVP to TO be VB kind JJ to TO the DT sick JJ , , but CC I'm NP not RB an DT invalid JJ any DT more RBR . SENT I'm NP so RB well RB I'm NN going VVG back RB to TO work VV in IN a DT few JJ days NNS . SENT I'd NP better RBR leave VV before IN he PP begins VVZ to TO play VV , , hadn't VVG I PP . SENT No RB , , said VVD Mary NP , , beginning VVG to TO walk VV forward RB . SENT Not RB unless IN you PP don't VVD like IN great JJ music NN . SENT He PP followed VVD her PP to TO a DT seat NN about IN half DT way NN up IN the DT aisle NN while IN Dr NP . SENT Kraft NP ascended VVD to TO the DT organ NN . SENT It PP was VBD an DT enormous JJ one NN , , the DT procession NN of IN pipes NNS ranging VVG from IN long JJ , , starveling JJ whistles NNS to TO thundering JJ fat JJ guns NNS . SENT they PP covered VVD all PDT the DT rear JJ wall NN of IN the DT church NN , , and CC the DT organist's NNS figure NN , , reaching VVG its PP$ high JJ perch NN , , looked VVN like IN that DT of IN some DT Lilliputian JJ magician NN ludicrously RB daring JJ the DT attempt NN to TO conrol VV a DT monster NN certain JJ to TO overwhelm VV him PP . SENT This DT afternoon NN some DT Handel NP . SENT he PP turned VVD to TO shout VV . SENT Mary NP nodded VVD . SENT Will MD you PP like VV that IN . SENT she PP asked VVD Bibbs NP . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV . SENT I PP never RB heard VVD any DT except IN Largo NP . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV anything NN about IN music NN . SENT I PP don't VVD even RB know VV how WRB to TO pretend VV I PP do VV . SENT If IN I PP knew VVD enough RB to TO pretend VV , , I PP would MD . SENT No RB , , said VVD Mary NP , , looking VVG at IN him PP and CC smiling VVG faintly RB , , you PP wouldn't VVD . SENT She PP turned VVD away RB as IN a DT great JJ sound NN began VVD to TO swim VV and CC tremble VV in IN the DT air NN . SENT the DT hugh NP empty JJ space NN of IN the DT church NN filled VVN with IN it PP , , and CC the DT two CD people NNS listening VVG filled VVN with IN it PP . SENT the DT universe NN seemed VVD to TO fill VV and CC thrill VV with IN it PP . SENT The DT two CD sat VVD intensely RB still RB , , the DT great JJ sound NN all DT round NN about IN them PP , , while IN the DT church NN grew VVD dusky JJ , , and CC only RB the DT organist's NNS lamp NN made VVD a DT tiny JJ star NN of IN light NN . SENT His PP$ white JJ head NN moved VVN from IN side NN to TO side NN beneath IN it PP rhythmically RB , , or CC lunged VVD and CC recovered VVD with IN the DT fierceness NN of IN a DT duelist NN thrusting VVG , , but CC he PP was VBD magnificently RB the DT master NN of IN his PP$ giant NN , , and CC it PP sang VVD to TO his PP$ magic NN as IN he PP bade VVD it PP . SENT Bibbs NNS was VBD swept VVN away RB upon IN that DT mighty JJ singing NN . SENT Such PDT a DT thing NN was VBD wholly RB unknown JJ to TO him PP . SENT there EX had VHD been VBN no DT music NN in IN his PP$ meager JJ life NN . SENT Unlike IN the DT tale NN , , it PP was VBD the DT Princess NP Bedrulbudour NP who WP had VHD brought VVN him PP to TO the DT enchanted VVN cave NN , , and CC that IN for IN Bibbs NP was VBD what WP made VVD its PP$ magic JJ dazing VVG . SENT It PP seemed VVD to TO him PP a DT long JJ , , long JJ time NN since IN he PP had VHD been VBN walking VVG home RB drearily RB from IN Dr NP . SENT Gurney's NP office NN . SENT it PP seemed VVD to TO him PP that IN he PP had VHD set VVN out RP upon IN a DT happy JJ journey NN since IN then RB , , and CC that IN he PP had VHD reached VVN another DT planet NN , , where WRB Mary NP Vertrees NP and CC he PP sat VVD alone RB together RB listening VVG to TO a DT vast JJ choiring NN of IN invisible JJ soldiers NNS and CC holy JJ angels NNS . SENT There EX were VBD armies NNS of IN voices NNS about IN them PP singing VVG praise NN and CC thanksgiving NN . SENT and CC yet RB they PP were VBD alone RB . SENT It PP was VBD incredible JJ that IN the DT walls NNS of IN the DT church NN were VBD not RB the DT boundaries NNS of IN the DT universe NN , , to TO remain VV so RB for IN ever RB . 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SENT I PP hear VVP that DT strain NN , , and CC I PP hear VVP the DT new JJ one NN that IN you PP are VBP hearing VVG now RB . SENT I PP know VVP the DT dream NN that IN these DT sounds NNS bring VVP to TO you PP . SENT Yes UH , , yes UH , , I PP hear VVP it PP all DT . SENT We PP hear VVP together RB . SENT And CC though IN the DT church NN grew VVD so RB dim VV that IN all DT was VBD mysterious JJ shadow NN except IN the DT vague JJ planes NNS of IN the DT windows NNS and CC the DT organist's NNS light NN , , with IN the DT white JJ head NN moving VVG beneath IN it PP , , Bibbs NP had VHD no DT consciousness NN that IN the DT girl NN sitting VVG beside IN him PP had VHD grown VVN shadowy JJ . SENT he PP seemed VVD to TO see VV her PP as RB plainly RB as RB ever RB in IN the DT darkness NN , , though IN he PP did VVD not RB look VV at IN her PP . SENT And CC all PDT the DT mighty JJ chanting VVG of IN the DT organ's JJ multitudinous JJ voices NNS that IN afternoon NN seemed VVD to TO Bibbs NP to TO be VB chorusing VVG of IN her PP and CC interpreting VVG her PP , , singing VVG her PP$ thoughts NNS and CC singing VVG for IN him PP the DT world NN of IN humble JJ gratitude NN that WDT was VBD in IN his PP$ heart NN because IN she PP was VBD so RB kind JJ to TO him PP . SENT It PP all RB meant VVD Mary NP . SENT But CC when WRB she PP asked VVD him PP what WP it PP meant VVD , , on IN their PP$ homeward JJ way NN , , he PP was VBD silent JJ . SENT They PP had VHD come VVN a DT few JJ paces NNS from IN the DT church NN without IN speaking NN , , walking VVG slowly RB . SENT I'll NN tell VV you PP what WP it PP meant VVD to TO me PP , , she PP said VVD , , as IN he PP did VVD not RB immediately RB reply VV . SENT Almost RB any DT music NN of IN Handel's NP always RB means VVZ one CD thing NN above IN all DT others NNS to TO me PP . SENT courage NN . SENT That's NP it PP . SENT It PP makes VVZ cowardice NN of IN whining VVG seem VVP so RB infinitesimal JJ it PP makes VVZ MOST JJS things NNS in IN our PP$ hustling VVG little JJ lives NNS seem VVP infinitesimal NN . SENT Yes UH , , he PP said VVD . SENT It PP seems VVZ odd JJ , , doesn't VVD it PP , , that IN people NNS down IN town NN are VBP hurrying VVG to TO trains NNS and CC hanging VVG to TO straps NNS in IN trolley NN cars NNS , , weltering VVG every DT way NN to TO get VV home NN and CC feed VV and CC sleep VV so IN they PP can MD get VV down RP town NN to TO morrow NN . SENT And CC yet RB there RB isn't JJ anything NN down RB there RB worth IN getting VVG to TO . SENT They're NN like IN servants NNS drudging VVG to TO keep VV the DT house NN going VVG , , and CC believing VVG the DT drudgery NN itself PP is VBZ the DT great JJ thing NN . SENT They PP make VVP so RB much JJ noise NN and CC fuss NN and CC dirt NN they PP forget VVP that IN the DT house NN was VBD meant VVN to TO live VV in IN . SENT The DT housework NN has VHZ to TO be VB done VVN , , but CC the DT people NNS who WP do VVP it PP have VHP been VBN so RB overpaid VVN that IN they're JJ confused JJ and CC worship NN the DT housework NN . SENT They're NP overpaid VVD , , and CC yet RB , , poor JJ things NNS . SENT they PP haven't VVD anything NN that IN a DT chicken NN can't NN have VHP . SENT Of IN course NN , , when WRB the DT world NN gets VVZ to TO paying VVG its PP$ wages NNS sensibly RB that WDT will MD be VB different JJ . SENT Do VV you PP mean VV communism NN . SENT she PP asked VVD , , and CC she PP made VVD their PP$ slow JJ pace NN a DT little RB slower RBR they PP had VHD only RB three CD blocks NNS to TO go VV . SENT Whatever WDT the DT word NN is VBZ , , I PP only RB mean VVP that DT things NNS don't NN look VVP very RB sensible JJ now RB especially RB to TO a DT man NN that WDT wants VVZ to TO keep VV out RP of IN em NN and CC can't NN . SENT Communism NN . SENT Well RB , , at IN least JJS any DT decent JJ sport NN would MD say VV it's NNS fair JJ for IN all PDT the DT strong JJ runners NNS to TO start VV from IN the DT same JJ mark NN and CC give VV the DT weak JJ ones NNS a DT fair JJ distance NN ahead RB , , so RB that IN all DT can MD run VV something NN like IN even RB on IN the DT stretch NN . SENT And CC wouldn't VVD it PP be VB pleasant JJ , , really RB , , if IN they PP could MD all RB cross VV the DT winning VVG line NN together RB . SENT Who WP really RB enjoys VVZ beating VVG anybody NN if IN he PP sees VVZ the DT beaten JJ man's NNS face VVP . SENT The DT only JJ way NN we PP can MD enjoy VV getting VVG ahead RB of IN other JJ people NNS nowadays RB is VBZ by IN forgetting VVG what WP the DT other JJ people NNS feel VVP . SENT And CC that IN , , he PP added VVD , , is VBZ nothing NN of IN what WP the DT music NN meant VVD to TO me PP . SENT You PP see VVP , , if IN I PP keep VVP talking VVG about IN what WP it PP didn't VVD mean VV I PP can MD keep VV from IN telling VVG you PP what WP it PP did VVD mean VV . SENT Didn't NP it PP mean VVP courage NN to TO you PP , , too RB a DT little JJ . SENT she PP asked VVD . SENT Triumph NN and CC praise NN were VBD in IN it PP , , and CC somehow RB those DT things NNS mean VVP courage NN to TO me PP . SENT Yes UH , , they PP were VBD all RB there RB , , Bibbs NP said VVD . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV the DT name NN of IN what WP he PP played VVD , , but CC I PP shouldn't VVD think VV it PP would MD matter VV much RB . SENT The DT man NN that WDT makes VVZ the DT music NN must MD leave VV it PP to TO you PP what WP it PP can MD mean VV to TO you PP , , and CC the DT name NN he PP puts VVZ to TO it PP can't VVD make VV much JJ difference NN except IN to TO himself PP and CC people NNS very RB much RB like IN him PP , , I PP suppose VVP . SENT I PP suppose VVP that's NNS true JJ , , though IN I'd NP never RB thought VVD of IN it PP like VVP that IN . SENT I PP image NN music NN must MD make VV feelings NNS and CC paint NN pictures NNS in IN the DT minds NNS of IN the DT people NNS who WP hear VVP it PP , , Bibbs NP went VVD on IN , , musingly RB , , according VVG to TO their PP$ own JJ natures NNS as IN much JJ as IN according VVG to TO the DT music NN itself PP . SENT The DT musician NN might MD compose VV something NN and CC play VV it PP , , wanting VVG you PP to TO think VV of IN the DT Holy NP Grail NN , , and CC some DT people NNS who WP heard VVD it PP would MD think VV of IN a DT prayer NN meeting NN , , and CC some DT would MD think VV of IN how WRB good JJ they PP were VBD themselves PP , , and CC a DT boy NN might MD think VV of IN himself PP at IN the DT head NN of IN a DT solemn JJ procession NN , , carrying VVG a DT banner NN and CC riding VVG a DT white JJ horse NN . SENT And CC then RB , , if IN there EX were VBD some DT jubilant JJ passages NNS in IN the DT music NN , , he'd JJ think VVP of IN a DT circus NN . SENT They PP had VHD reached VVN her PP$ gate NN , , and CC she PP set VVD her PP$ hand NN upon IN it PP , , but CC did VVD not RB open VV it PP . SENT Bibbs NNS felt VVD that IN this DT was VBD almost RB the DT kindest JJS of IN her PP$ kindnesses NNS not RB to TO be VB prompt JJ in IN leaving VVG him PP . SENT After IN all DT , , she PP said VVD , , you PP didn't VVD tell VV me PP whether IN you PP liked VVD it PP . SENT No UH . SENT I PP didn't VVD need VV to TO . SENT No RB , , that's NNS true JJ , , and CC I PP didn't VVD need VV to TO ask VV . SENT I PP knew VVD . SENT But CC you PP said VVD you PP were VBD trying VVG to TO keep VV from IN telling VVG me PP what WP it PP did VVD mean VV . SENT I PP can't VVD keep VV from IN telling VVG it PP any DT longer RBR , , he PP said VVD . SENT The DT music NN meant VVD to TO me PP it PP meant VVD the DT kindness NN of IN of IN you PP . SENT Kindness NN . SENT How WRB . SENT You PP thought VVD I PP was VBD a DT sort NN of IN lonely JJ tramp NN and CC sick JJ No RB , , she PP said VVD , , decidedly RB . SENT I PP thought VVD perhaps RB you'd VV like IN to TO hear VV Dr NN . SENT Kraft NP play NN . SENT And CC you PP did VVD . SENT It's NNS curious JJ . SENT sometimes RB it PP seemed VVD to TO me PP that IN it PP was VBD you PP who WP were VBD playing VVG . SENT Mary NP laughed VVD . SENT I PP . SENT I PP strum VV . SENT Piano NN . SENT A DT little JJ Chopin NN Grieg NP Chaminade NP . SENT You PP wouldn't VVD listen VV . SENT Bibbs NP drew VVD a DT deep JJ breath NN . SENT I'm NP frightened VVD again RB , , he PP said VVD , , in IN an DT unsteady JJ voice NN . SENT I'm NP afraid JJ you'll NN think VVP I'm NP pushing VVG , , but CC He PP paused VVD , , and CC the DT words NNS sank VVD to TO a DT murmur NN . SENT Oh UH , , if IN you PP want VVP ME PP to TO play VV for IN you PP . SENT she PP said VVD . SENT Yes UH , , gladly RB . SENT It PP will MD be VB merely RB absurd JJ after IN what WP you PP heard VVD this DT afternoon NN . SENT I PP play VVP like IN a DT hundred CD thousand CD other JJ girls NNS , , and CC I PP like VVP it PP . SENT I'm NP glad JJ when WRB any DT one's NNS willing JJ to TO listen VV , , and CC if IN you PP She PP stopped VVN , , checked VVN by IN a DT sudden JJ recollection NN , , and CC laughed VVD ruefully RB . SENT But CC my PP$ piano NN won't NN be VB here RB after IN to TO night NN . SENT I NP I'm NP sending VVG it PP away RP to TO morrow NN . SENT I'm NN afraid JJ that IN if IN you'd NN like IN me PP to TO play VV to TO you PP you'd NN have VHP to TO come VV this DT evening NN . SENT You'll NP let VVD me PP . SENT he PP cried VVD . SENT Certainly RB , , if IN you PP care VVP to TO . SENT If IN I PP could MD play VV he PP said VVD , , wistfully RB , , if IN I PP could MD play VV like IN that DT old JJ man NN in IN the DT church NN I PP could MD thank VV you PP . SENT Ah UH , , but CC you PP haven't VVD heard VVN me PP play VVP . SENT I PP KNOW VVP you PP liked VVD this DT afternoon NN , , but CC Yes NP , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT It PP was VBD the DT greatest JJS happiness NN I've NN ever RB known VVN . SENT It PP was VBD too RB dark JJ to TO see VV his PP$ face NN , , but CC his PP$ voice NN held VVD such JJ plain JJ honesty NN , , and CC he PP spoke VVD with IN such JJ complete JJ unconsciousness NN of IN saying VVG anything NN especially RB significant JJ , , that IN she PP knew VVD it PP was VBD the DT truth NN . SENT For IN a DT moment NN she PP was VBD nonplussed VVN , , then RB she PP opened VVD the DT gate NN and CC went VVD in RP . SENT You'll NN come VVN after IN dinner NN , , then RB . SENT Yes UH , , he PP said VVD , , not RB moving VVG . SENT Would MD you PP mind VV if IN I PP stood VVD here RB until IN time NN to TO come VV in IN . SENT She PP had VHD reached VVN the DT steps NNS , , and CC at IN that WDT she PP turned VVD , , offering VVG him PP the DT response NN of IN laughter NN and CC a DT gay JJ gesture NN of IN her PP$ muff NN toward IN the DT lighted JJ windows NNS of IN the DT New NP House NP , , as RB though IN bidding VVG him PP to TO run VV home NN to TO his PP$ dinner NN . SENT That DT night NN , , Bibbs NP sat VVD writing VVG in IN his PP$ note NN book NN . SENT Music NN can MD come VV into IN a DT blank JJ life NN , , and CC fill VV it PP . SENT Everything NN that WDT is VBZ beautiful JJ is VBZ music NN , , if IN you PP can MD listen VV . SENT There EX is VBZ no DT gracefulness NN like IN that DT of IN a DT graceful JJ woman NN at IN a DT grand JJ piano NN . SENT There EX is VBZ a DT swimming NN loveliness NN of IN line NN that WDT seems VVZ to TO merge VV with IN the DT running NN of IN the DT sound NN , , and CC you PP seem VVP , , as IN you PP watch VVP her PP , , to TO see VV what WP you PP are VBP hearing VVG and CC to TO hear VV what WP you PP are VBP seeing VVG . SENT There EX are VBP women NNS who WP make VVP you PP think VVP of IN pine NN woods NNS coming VVG down RP to TO a DT sparkling JJ sea NN . SENT The DT air NN about IN such PDT a DT woman NN is VBZ bracing VVG , , and CC when WRB she PP is VBZ near IN you PP , , you PP feel VVP strong JJ and CC ambitious JJ . SENT you PP forget VVP that IN the DT world NN doesn't NN like IN you PP . SENT You PP think VVP that IN perhaps RB you PP are VBP a DT great JJ fellow NN , , after IN all DT . SENT Then RB you PP come VVP away RB and CC feel VVP like IN a DT boy NN who WP has VHZ fallen VVN in IN love NN with IN his PP$ Sunday NP school NN teacher NN . SENT You'll NN be VB whipped VVN for IN it PP and CC ought MD to TO be VB . SENT There EX are VBP women NNS who WP make VVP you PP think VVP of IN Diana NP , , crowned VVN with IN the DT moon NN . SENT But CC they PP do VVP not RB have VH the DT Greek JJ profile NN . SENT I PP do VVP not RB believe VV Helen NP of IN Troy NP had VHD a DT Greek JJ profile NN . SENT they PP would MD not RB have VH fought VVN about IN her PP if IN her PP$ nose NN had VHD been VBN quite RB that IN long RB . SENT The DT Greek JJ nose NN is VBZ not RB the DT adorable JJ nose NN . SENT The DT adorable JJ nose NN is VBZ about RB an DT eighth NN of IN an DT inch NN shorter JJR . SENT Much RB of IN the DT music NN of IN Wagner NP , , it PP appears VVZ , , is VBZ not RB suitable JJ to TO the DT piano NN . 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SENT Why WRB are VBP pianos NNS sent VVD away RB and CC where WRB . SENT Sometimes RB a DT glorious JJ day NN shines NNS into IN the DT most RBS ordinary JJ and CC useless JJ life NN . SENT Happiness NN and CC beauty NN come VVP caroling VVG out RP of IN the DT air NN into IN the DT gloomy JJ house NN of IN that DT life NN as IN if IN some DT stray JJ angel NN just RB happened VVD to TO perch NN on IN the DT roof NN tree NN , , resting VVG and CC singing VVG . SENT And CC the DT night NN after IN such PDT a DT day NN is VBZ lustrous JJ and CC splendid JJ with IN the DT memory NN of IN it PP . SENT Music NN and CC beauty NN and CC kindness NN those DT are VBP the DT three CD greatest JJS things NNS God NP can MD give VV us PP . SENT To TO bring VV them PP all RB in IN one CD day NN to TO one NN who WP expected JJ nothing NN ah UH . SENT the DT heart NN that WDT received VVD them PP should MD be VB as RB humble JJ as IN it PP is VBZ thankful JJ . SENT But CC it PP is VBZ hard JJ to TO be VB humble JJ when WRB one PP is VBZ so RB rich JJ with IN new JJ memories NNS . SENT It PP is VBZ impossible JJ to TO be VB humble JJ after IN a DT day NN of IN glory NN . SENT Yes UH the DT adorable JJ nose NN is VBZ more JJR than IN an DT eighth NN of IN an DT inch NN shorter JJR than IN the DT Greek JJ nose NN . SENT It PP is VBZ a DT full JJ quarter NN of IN an DT inch NN shorter JJR . SENT There EX are VBP women NNS who WP will MD be VB kinder JJR to TO a DT sick JJ tramp NN than IN to TO a DT conquering VVG hero NN . SENT But CC the DT sick JJ tramp NN had VHD better RBR remember VV that's NNS what WP he PP is VBZ . SENT Take VV care NN , , take VV care NN . SENT Humble's NP the DT word NN . SENT That DT mystery NN about IN pianos NNS which WDT troubled VVD Bibbs NP had VHD been VBN a DT mystery NN to TO Mr NP . 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SENT And CC in IN all PDT that DT time NN they PP found VVD not RB one CD cheerful JJ topic NN , , but CC became VVD more RBR depressed VVN with IN everything NN and CC with IN every DT phase NN of IN everything NN that IN they PP discussed VVD no DT extraordinary JJ state NN of IN affairs NNS in IN a DT family NN which WDT has VHZ always RB held VVN up RP its PP$ head NN , , only RB to TO arrive VV in IN the DT end NN at IN a DT point NN where WRB all RB it PP can MD do VV is VBZ to TO look VV on IN helplessly RB at IN the DT processes NNS of IN its PP$ own JJ financial JJ dissolution NN . SENT For IN that DT was VBD the DT point NN which WDT this DT despairing VVG couple NN had VHD reached VVN they PP could MD do VV nothing NN except IN look NN on IN and CC talk VV about IN it PP . SENT They PP were VBD only RB vaporing VVG , , and CC they PP knew VVD it PP . SENT She PP needn't VVD to TO have VH done VVN that IN about IN her PP$ piano NN , , vapored JJ Mr NP . SENT Vertrees NP . SENT We PP could MD have VH managed VVN somehow RB without IN it PP . SENT At IN least JJS she PP ought MD to TO have VH consulted VVN me PP , , and CC if IN she PP insisted VVD I PP could MD have VH arranged VVN the DT details NNS with IN the DT the DT dealer NN . SENT She PP thought VVD that IN it PP might MD be VB annoying VVG for IN you PP , , Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP explained VVD . SENT Really RB , , she PP planned VVD for IN you PP not RB to TO know VV about IN it PP until IN they PP had VHD removed VVN until IN after IN to TO morrow NN , , that WDT is VBZ , , but CC I PP decided VVD to TO to TO mention VV it PP . SENT You PP see VVP , , she PP didn't VVD even RB tell VV me PP about IN it PP until IN this DT morning NN . SENT She PP has VHZ another DT ides NNS , , too RB , , I'm NP afraid JJ . SENT It's NP it's NNS Well RB . SENT he PP urged VVD , , as IN she PP found VVD it PP difficult JJ to TO go VV on RP . SENT Her PP$ other JJ idea NN is VBZ that IN is VBZ , , it PP was VBD I PP think VVP it PP can MD be VB avoided VVN , , of IN course NN it PP was VBD about IN her PP$ furs NNS . SENT No UH . SENT he PP exclaimed VVD , , quickly RB . SENT I PP won't VVD have VH it PP . SENT You PP must MD see VV to TO that DT . SENT I'd NP rather RB not RB talk VV to TO her PP about IN it PP , , but CC you PP mustn't VVD let VV her PP . SENT I'll NP try VVP not RB , , his PP$ wife NN promised VVD . SENT Of IN course NN , , they're RB very RB handsome JJ . SENT All PDT the DT more JJR reason NN for IN her PP to TO keep VV them PP . SENT he PP returned VVD , , irritably RB . SENT We're NP not RB THAT IN far RB gone VVN , , I PP think VVP . SENT Perhaps RB not RB yet RB , , Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP said VVD . SENT She PP seems VVZ to TO be VB troubled VVN about IN the DT the DT coal NN matter NN and CC about IN Tilly NP . 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SENT I PP don't VVD suppose VV OUR PP$ neighbors NNS are VBP paying VVG much JJ attention NN just RB now RB , , though IN I PP hear VVP Sheridan NP was VBD back RB in IN his PP$ office NN early RB the DT morning NN after IN the DT funeral NN . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP made VVD a DT little JJ sound NN of IN commiseration NN . SENT I PP don't VVD believe VV that DT was VBD because IN he PP wasn't VVD suffering VVG , , though RB . SENT I'm NP sure JJ it PP was VBD only RB because IN he PP felt VVD his PP$ business NN was VBD so RB important JJ . SENT Mary NP told VVD me PP he PP seemed VVD wrapped VVN up RP in IN his PP$ son's NNS succeeding VVG . SENT and CC that DT was VBD what WP he PP bragged VVD about IN most RBS . SENT He PP isn't VVD vulgar NN in IN his PP$ boasting VVG , , I PP understand VVP . 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SENT The DT fellows NNS that WDT get VVP what WP they PP want VVP out RP of IN it PP say VVP it's NNS great JJ , , and CC everybody NN else RB gets VVZ the DT habit NN . SENT But CC you PP have VHP a DT different JJ point NN of IN view NN if IN it's NNS the DT city NN that WDT got VVD what WP it PP wanted VVD out RP of IN you PP . SENT Of IN course NN Sheridan NP says VVZ it's NNS great JJ . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP seemed VVD unaware JJ of IN this DT unusual JJ outburst NN . SENT I PP believe VVP , , she PP began VVD , , timidly RB , , he PP doesn't VVD boast NN of IN that WDT is VBZ , , I PP understand VVP he PP has VHZ never RB seemed VVD so RB interested JJ in IN the DT the DT other JJ one NN . SENT Her PP$ husband's NNS face NN was VBD dark JJ , , but CC at IN that IN a DT heavier JJR shadow NN fell VVD upon IN it PP . SENT he PP looked VVD more RBR haggard JJ than IN before RB . SENT The DT other JJ one NN , , he PP repeated VVD , , averting VVG his PP$ eyes NNS . SENT You PP mean VVP you PP mean VV the DT third JJ son NN the DT one NN that WDT was VBD here RB this DT evening NN . SENT Yes UH , , the DT the DT youngest JJS , , she PP returned VVD , , her PP voice VVP so RB feeble JJ it PP was VBD almost RB a DT whisper NN . SENT And CC then RB neither RB of IN them PP spoke VVD for IN several JJ long JJ minutes NNS . SENT Nor CC did VVD either RB look VV at IN the DT other JJ during IN that DT silence NN . SENT At IN last JJ Mr NP . SENT Vertrees NP contrived JJ to TO cough VV , , but CC not RB convincingly RB . SENT What WP ah UH what WP was VBD it PP Mary NP said VVD about IN him PP out RB in IN the DT hall NN , , when WRB she PP came VVD in IN this DT afternoon NN . SENT I PP heard VVD you PP asking VVG her PP$ something NN about IN him PP , , but CC she PP answered VVD in IN such PDT a DT low JJ voice NN I PP didn't VVD ah UH happen VV to TO catch VV it PP . SENT She PP she PP didn't VVD say VV much RB . SENT All RB she PP said VVD was VBD this DT . SENT I PP asked VVD her PP if IN she PP had VHD enjoyed VVN her PP$ walk NN with IN him PP , , and CC she PP said VVD , , He's NP the DT most RBS wistful JJ creature NN I've NN ever RB known VVN . SENT Well UH . SENT That DT was VBD all RB . SENT He PP IS VBZ wistful JJ looking VVG . SENT and CC so RB fragile JJ though IN he PP doesn't VVD seem VV quite RB so RB much RB so RB lately RB . SENT I PP was VBD watching VVG Mary NP from IN the DT window NN when WRB she PP went VVD out RP to TO day NN , , and CC he PP joined VVD her PP , , and CC if IN I PP hadn't NN known VVN about IN him PP I'd NP have VHP thought VVN he PP had VHD quite RB an DT interesting JJ face NN . SENT If IN you PP hadn't NN known VVN about IN him PP . SENT Known VVN what WP . SENT Oh UH , , nothing NN , , of IN course NN , , she PP said VVD , , hurriedly RB . SENT Nothing NN definite JJ , , that WDT is VBZ . SENT Mary NP said VVD decidely RB , , long RB ago RB , , that IN he's NNS not RB at IN all DT insane JJ , , as IN we PP thought VVD at IN first JJ . SENT It's NP only RB well RB , , of IN course NN it PP IS VBZ odd JJ , , their PP$ attitude NN about IN him PP . SENT I PP suppose VVP it's NNS some DT nervous JJ trouble NN that WDT makes VVZ him PP perhaps RB a DT little JJ queer NN at IN times NNS , , so RB that IN he PP can't VVD apply VV himself PP to TO anything NN or CC perhaps RB does VVZ odd JJ things NNS . SENT But CC , , after IN all DT , , of IN course NN , , we PP only RB have VHP an DT impression NN about IN it PP . SENT We PP don't VVD know VV that DT is VBZ , , positively RB . SENT I PP She PP paused VVD , , then RB went VVD on RP . SENT I PP didn't VVD know VV just RB how WRB to TO ask VV that DT is VBZ I PP didn't VVD mention VV it PP to TO Mary NP . SENT I PP didn't VVD I PP The DT poor JJ lady NN floundered VVN pitifully RB , , concluding VVG with IN a DT mumble NN . SENT So RB soon RB after IN after IN the DT the DT shock NN . SENT I PP don't VVD think VV I've NP caught VVN more RBR than IN a DT glimpse NN of IN him PP , , said VVD Mr NP . SENT Vertrees NP . SENT I PP wouldn't VVD know VV him PP if IN I PP saw VVD him PP , , but CC your PP$ impression NN of IN him PP is VBZ He PP broke VVD off RP suddenly RB , , springing VVG to TO his PP$ feet NNS in IN agitation NN . SENT I PP can't VVD image NN her PP$ oh UH , , NO UH . SENT he PP gasped VVD . SENT And CC he PP began VVD to TO pace VV the DT floor NN . SENT A DT half JJ witted JJ epileptic NN . SENT No UH , , no UH . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT He PP may MD be VB all DT right NN . SENT We PP Oh NP , , it's NNS horrible JJ . SENT I PP can't VVD He PP threw VVD himself PP back RB into IN his PP$ chair NN again RB , , sweeping VVG his PP$ hands NNS across IN his PP$ face NN , , then RB letting VVG them PP fall VVP limply RB at IN his PP$ sides NNS . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP was VBD tremulous JJ . SENT You PP mustn't VVD give VV way NN so RB , , she PP said VVD , , inspired VVN for IN once RB almost RB to TO direct JJ discourse NN . SENT Whatever WDT Mary NP might MD think VV of IN doing VVG , , it PP wouldn't NN be VB on IN her PP$ own JJ account NN . SENT it PP would MD be VB on IN ours PP . SENT But CC if IN WE PP should MD should MD consider VV it PP , , that DT wouldn't NN be VB on IN OUR PP$ own JJ account NN . SENT It PP isn't VVD because IN we PP think VVP of IN ourselves PP . SENT Oh UH God NP , , no RB . SENT he PP groaned VVD . SENT Not RB for IN us PP . SENT We PP can MD go VV to TO the DT poorhouse NN , , but CC Mary NP can't NN be VB a DT stenographer NN . SENT Sighing VVG , , Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP resumed VVD her PP$ obliqueness NN . SENT Of IN course NN , , she PP murmured VVD , , it PP all RB seems VVZ very RB premature JJ , , speculating VVG about IN such JJ things NNS , , but CC I PP had VHD a DT queer JJ sort NN of IN feeling VVG that IN she PP seemed VVD quite RB interested JJ inthis NNS She PP had VHD almost RB said VVN in IN this DT one NN , , but CC checked VVD herself PP . SENT In IN this DT young JJ man NN . SENT It's NNS natural JJ , , of IN course NN . SENT she PP is VBZ always RB so RB strong JJ and CC well RB , , and CC he PP is VBZ he PP seems VVZ to TO be VB , , that WDT is VBZ rather RB appealing VVG to TO the DT the DT sympathies NNS . SENT Yes UH . SENT he PP agreed VVD , , bitterly RB . SENT Precisely RB . SENT The DT sympathies NNS . SENT Perhaps RB , , she PP faltered VVD perhaps RB you PP might MD feel VV easier JJR if IN I PP could MD have VH a DT little JJ talk NN with IN some DT one NN . SENT With IN whom WP . SENT I PP had VHD thought VVN of IN not RB going VVG about IN it PP too RB brusquely RB , , of IN course NN , , but CC perhaps RB just RB waiting VVG for IN his PP$ name NN to TO be VB mentioned VVN , , if IN I PP happened VVD to TO be VB talking VVG with IN somebody NN that WDT knew VVD the DT family NN and CC then RB I PP might MD find VV a DT chance NN to TO say VV that IN I PP was VBD sorry JJ to TO hear VV he'd NNS been VBN ill RB so RB much JJ , , and CC Something NN of IN that DT kind NN perhaps RB . SENT You PP don't VVD know VV anybody NN that WDT knows VVZ the DT family NN . SENT Yes UH . SENT That DT is VBZ well RB , , in IN a DT way NN , , of IN course NN , , one CD OF IN the DT family NN . SENT That DT Mrs NN . SENT Roscoe NP Sheridan NP is VBZ not RB a DT that WDT is VBZ , , she's NNS rather RB a DT pleasant JJ faced VVN little JJ woman NN , , I PP think VVP , , and CC of IN course NN rather RB ordinary JJ . SENT I PP think VVP she PP is VBZ interested JJ about IN that DT is VBZ , , of IN course NN , , she'd JJS be VB anxious JJ to TO be VB more RBR intimate JJ with IN Mary NP , , naturally RB . SENT She's NNS always RB looking VVG over RP here RB from IN her PP$ house NN . SENT she PP was VBD looking VVG out RP the DT window NN this DT afternoon NN when WRB Mary NP went VVD out RP , , I PP noticed VVD though IN I PP don't VVD think VV Mary NP saw VVD her PP . SENT I'm NP sure JJ she PP wouldn't VVD think VV it PP out RP of IN place NN to TO to TO be VB frank JJ about IN matters NNS . SENT She PP called VVD the DT other JJ day NN , , and CC Mary NP must MD rather RB like VV her PP she PP said VVD that DT evening NN that IN the DT call NN had VHD done VVN her PP$ good JJ . SENT Don't NP you PP think VVP it PP might MD be VB wise JJ . SENT Wise JJ . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV . SENT I PP feel VVP the DT whole JJ matter NN is VBZ impossible JJ . SENT Yes UH , , so RB do VVP I PP , , she PP returned VVD , , promptly RB . SENT It PP isn't VVD really RB a DT thing NN we PP should MD be VB considering VVG seriously RB , , of IN course NN . SENT Still RB I PP should MD say VV not RB . SENT But CC possibly RB Thus RB they PP skirmished VVN up RP and CC down RB the DT field NN , , but CC before IN they PP turned VVD the DT lights NNS out RP and CC went VVD up RP stairs NNS it PP was VBD thoroughly RB understood VVN between IN them PP that IN Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP should MD seek VV the DT earliest JJS opportunity NN to TO obtain VV definite JJ information NN from IN Sibyl NP Sheridan NP concerning VVG the DT mental JJ and CC physical JJ status NN of IN Bibbs NP . SENT And CC if IN he PP were VBD subject JJ to TO attacks NNS of IN lunacy NN , , the DT unhappy JJ pair NN decided VVD to TO prevent VV the DT sacrifice NN they PP supposed VVD their PP$ daughter NN intended VVD to TO make VV of IN herself PP . SENT Altogether RB , , if IN there EX were VBD spiteful JJ ghosts NNS in IN the DT old JJ house NN that IN night NN , , eavesdropping NN upon IN the DT woeful JJ comedy NN , , they PP must MD have VH died VVN anew RB of IN laughter NN . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees's NP opportunity NN occurred VVD the DT very RB next JJ afternoon NN . SENT Darkness NN had VHD fallen VVN , , and CC the DT piano NN movers NNS had VHD come VVN . SENT They PP were VBD carrying VVG the DT piano NN down IN the DT front JJ steps NNS , , and CC Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP was VBD standing VVG in IN the DT open JJ doorway NN behind IN them PP , , preparing VVG to TO withdraw VV , , when WRB she PP heard VVD a DT sharp JJ exclamation NN . SENT and CC Mrs NN . SENT Roscoe NP Sheridan NP , , bareheaded RB , , emerged VVD from IN the DT shadow NN into IN the DT light NN of IN the DT doorway NN . SENT Good JJ gracious JJ . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT It PP did VVD give VV me PP a DT fright NN . SENT It's NP Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP , , isn't VVD it PP . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP was VBD perplexed VVN by IN this DT informal JJ appearance NN , , but CC she PP reflected VVD that IN it PP might MD be VB providential JJ . SENT Won't NP you PP come VVP in IN . SENT No UH . SENT Oh UH no UH , , thank VV you PP . SENT Sibyl NP panted VVD , , pressing VVG her PP$ hand NN to TO her PP$ side NN . SENT You PP don't VVD know VV what WP a DT fright NN you've NN given VVN me PP . SENT And CC it PP was VBD nothing NN but CC your PP$ piano NN . SENT She PP laughed VVD shrilly RB . SENT You PP know VVP , , since IN our PP$ tragedy NN coming VVG so RB suddenly RB the DT other JJ day NN , , you PP have VHP no DT idea NN how WRB upset NN I've NN been VBN almost RB hysterical JJ . SENT And CC I PP just RB glanced VVD out RP of IN the DT window NN , , a DT minute NN or CC so RB ago RB , , and CC saw VVD your PP$ door NN wide JJ open JJ and CC black JJ figures NNS of IN men NNS against IN the DT light NN , , carrying VVG something NN heavy JJ , , and CC I PP almost RB fainted VVD . SENT You PP see VVP , , it PP was VBD just RB the DT way NN it PP looked VVD when WRB I PP saw VVD them PP bringing VVG my PP$ poor JJ brother NN in IN law NN in IN , , next JJ door NN , , only RB such PDT a DT few JJ short JJ days NNS ago RB . SENT And CC I PP thought VVD I'd JJ seen VVN your PP$ daughter NN start NN for IN a DT drive NN with IN Bibbs NP Sheridan NP in IN a DT car NN about IN three CD o'clock RB and CC They PP aren't VVD back RB yet RB , , are VBP they PP . SENT No UH . SENT Good JJ heavens NNS . SENT And CC the DT only JJ thing NN I PP could MD think VV of IN was VBD that DT something NN must MD have VH happened VVN to TO them PP , , and CC I PP just RB dashed VVD over RP and CC it PP was VBD only RB your PP$ PIANO NN . SENT She PP broke VVD into IN laughter NN again RB . SENT I PP suppose VVP you're NN just RB sending VVG it PP somewhere RB to TO be VB repaired VVN , , aren't VVD you PP . SENT It's NP it's NNS being VBG taken VVN down RP town NN , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP . SENT Won't NP you PP come VVP in IN and CC make VV me PP a DT little JJ visit NN . SENT I PP was VBD SO RB sorry JJ , , the DT other JJ day NN , , that IN I PP was VBD ah UH She PP stopped VVN inconsequently RB , , then RB repeated VVD her PP$ invitation NN . SENT Won't NP you PP come VVP in IN . SENT I'd NP really RB Thank VV you PP , , but CC I PP must MD be VB running VVG back RB . SENT My PP$ husband NN usually RB gets VVZ home NN about IN this DT time NN , , and CC I PP make VVP a DT little JJ point NN of IN it PP always RB to TO be VB there RB . SENT That's NP very RB sweet JJ . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP descended VVD the DT steps NNS and CC walked VVD toward IN the DT street NN with IN Sibyl NP . SENT It's NP quite RB balmy JJ for IN so RB late JJ in IN November NP , , isn't VVD it PP . SENT Almost RB like IN a DT May NP evening NN . SENT I'm NP afraid JJ Miss NP Vertrees NP will MD miss VV her PP$ piano NN , , said VVD Sibyl NP , , watching VVG the DT instrument NN disappear VVP into IN the DT big JJ van NN at IN the DT curb NN . SENT She PP plays VVZ wonderfully RB , , Mrs NN . SENT Kittersby NP tells VVZ me PP . SENT Yes UH , , she PP plays VVZ very RB well RB . SENT One CD of IN your PP$ relatives NNS came VVD to TO hear VV her PP$ yesterday NN , , after IN dinner NN , , and CC I PP think VVP she PP played VVD all DT evening NN for IN him PP . SENT You PP mean VVP Bibbs NP . SENT asked VVN Sibyl NP . SENT The DT the DT youngest JJS Mr NP . SENT Sheridan NP . SENT Yes UH . SENT He's NP very RB musical JJ , , isn't VVD he PP . SENT I PP never RB heard VVD of IN it PP . SENT But CC I PP shouldn't VVD think VV it PP would MD matter VV much RB whether IN he PP was VBD or CC not RB , , if IN he PP could MD get VV Miss NP Vertrees NP to TO play VV to TO him PP . SENT Does VVZ your PP$ daughter NN expect VVP the DT piano NN back RB soon RB . SENT I PP I PP believe VVP not RB immediately RB . SENT Mr NP . SENT Sheridan NP came VVD last JJ evening NN to TO hear VV her PP$ play NN because IN she PP had VHD arranged VVN with IN the DT that WDT is VBZ , , it PP was VBD to TO be VB removed VVN this DT afternoon NN . SENT He PP seems VVZ almost RB well RB again RB . SENT Yes UH . SENT Sibyl NP nodded VVD . SENT His PP$ father's NNS going VVG to TO try VV to TO start VV him PP to TO work VV . SENT He PP seems VVZ very RB delicate JJ , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP . SENT I PP shouldn't VVD think VV he PP would MD be VB able JJ to TO stand VV a DT great JJ deal NN , , either CC physically RB or CC She PP paused VVD and CC then RB added VVD , , glowing VVG with IN the DT sense NN of IN her PP$ own JJ adroitness NN or CC mentally RB . SENT Oh UH , , mentally RB Bibbs NP is VBZ all DT right NN , , said VVD Sibyl NP , , in IN an DT odd JJ voice NN . SENT Entirely RB . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP asked VVD , , breathlessly RB . SENT Yes UH , , entirely RB . SENT But CC has VHZ he PP ALWAYS RB been VBN . SENT This DT question NN came VVD with IN the DT same JJ anxious JJ eagerness NN . SENT Certainly RB . SENT He PP had VHD a DT long JJ siege NN of IN nervous JJ dyspepsia NN , , but CC he's NNS over IN it PP . SENT And CC you PP think VVP Bibbs NP is VBZ all DT right NN . SENT You PP needn't VVD wor NP Sibyl NP choked VVD , , and CC pressed VVD her PP$ handkerchief NN to TO her PP$ mouth NN . SENT Good JJ night NN , , Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP , , she PP said VVD , , hurriedly RB , , as IN the DT head NN lights NNS of IN an DT automobile NN swung VVD round VV the DT corner NN above IN , , sending VVG a DT brightening VVG glare NN toward IN the DT edge NN of IN the DT pavement NN where WRB the DT two CD ladies NNS were VBD standing VVG . SENT Won't NP you PP come VVP in IN . SENT urged VVN Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP , , cordially RB , , hearing VVG the DT sound NN of IN a DT cheerful JJ voice NN out IN of IN the DT darkness NN beyond IN the DT approaching VVG glare NN . SENT Do VV . SENT There's NP Mary NP now RB , , and CC she PP But CC Sibyl NP was VBD half DT way NN across IN the DT street NN . SENT No RB , , thanks NNS , , she PP called VVD . SENT I PP hope VVP she PP won't VVD miss VV her PP$ piano NN . SENT And CC she PP ran VVD into IN her PP$ own JJ house NN and CC plunged VVD headlong RB upon IN a DT leather NN divan NN in IN the DT hall NN , , holding VVG her PP$ handkerchief NN over IN her PP$ mouth NN . SENT The DT noise NN of IN her PP$ tumultuous JJ entrance NN was VBD evidently RB startling JJ in IN the DT quiet JJ house NN , , for IN upon IN the DT bang NN of IN the DT door NN there RB followed VVD the DT crash NN of IN a DT decanter NN , , dropped VVD upon IN the DT floor NN of IN the DT dining NN room NN at IN the DT end NN of IN the DT hall NN . SENT and CC , , after IN a DT rumble NN of IN indistinct JJ profanity NN , , Roscoe NP came VVD forth RB , , holding VVG a DT dripping VVG napkin NN in IN his PP$ hand NN . SENT What's JJ your PP$ excitement NN . SENT he PP demanded VVD . SENT What WP do VVP you PP find VVP to TO go VV into IN hysterics NNS over IN . SENT Another DT death NN in IN the DT family NN . SENT Oh UH , , it's NNS funny JJ . SENT she PP gasped VVD . SENT Those DT old JJ frost NN bitten VVN people NNS . SENT I PP guess VVP THEY'RE NP getting VVG their PP$ come VVN upance NN . SENT Lying VVG prone JJ , , she PP elevated VVD her PP$ feet NNS in IN the DT air NN , , clapped VVD her PP$ heels NNS together RB repeatedly RB , , in IN an DT ecstasy NN . SENT Come VVN through IN , , come VV through RP . SENT said VVD her PP$ husband NN , , crossly RB . SENT What WP you PP been VBN up RB to TO . SENT Me PP . SENT she PP cried VVD , , dropping VVG her PP$ feet NNS and CC swinging VVG around RP to TO face VV him PP . SENT Nothing NN . SENT It's NP them PP . SENT Those DT Vertreeses NP . SENT She PP wiped VVD her PP$ eyes NNS . SENT They've NP had VHD to TO sell VV their PP$ piano NN . SENT Well RB , , what WP of IN it PP . SENT That DT Mrs NN . SENT Kittersby NP told VVD me PP all RB about IN em NN a DT week NN ago RB , , said VVD Sibyl NP . SENT They've NNS been VBN hard JJ up RB for IN a DT long JJ time NN , , and CC she PP says VVZ as RB long RB ago RB as IN last JJ winter NN she PP knew VVD that DT girl NN got VVD a DT pair NN of IN walking VVG shoes NNS re IN soled VVN and CC patched VVN , , because IN she PP got VVD it PP done VVN the DT same JJ place NN Mrs NN . SENT Kittersby's NP cook NN had VHD HERS NNS . SENT And CC the DT night NN of IN the DT house NN warming VVG I PP kind NN of IN got VVN suspicious JJ , , myself PP . SENT She PP didn't VVD have VH one CD single JJ piece NN of IN any DT kind NN of IN real JJ jewelry NN , , and CC you PP could MD see VV her PP$ dress NN was VBD an DT old JJ one NN done VVN over RP . SENT Men NNS can't VVD tell VV those DT things NNS , , and CC you PP all RB made VVD a DT big JJ fuss NN over IN her PP , , but CC I PP thought VVD she PP looked VVD a DT sight NN , , myself PP . SENT Of IN course NN , , EDITH NP was VBD crazy JJ to TO have VH her PP , , and CC Well RB , , well RB . SENT he PP urged VVD , , impatiently RB . SENT Well RB , , I'm NP TELLING VVG you PP . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Kittersby NP says VVZ they PP haven't NN got VVD a DT THING NN . SENT Just RB absolutely RB NOTHING NN and CC they PP don't VVD know VV anywhere RB to TO turn VV . SENT The DT family's NNS all RB died VVD out RP but CC them PP , , and CC all PDT the DT relatives NNS they PP got VVD are VBP very RB distant JJ , , and CC live VV East JJ and CC scarcely RB know VV em NN . SENT She PP says VVZ the DT whole NN town's NN been VBN wondering VVG what WP WOULD MD become VV of IN em NN . SENT The DT girl NN had VHD plenty JJ chances NNS to TO marry VV up RP to TO a DT year NN or CC so RB ago RB , , but CC she PP was VBD so RB indifferent JJ she PP scared VVD the DT men NNS off RP , , and CC the DT ones NNS that WDT had VHD wanted VVN to TO went VVD and CC married VVD other JJ girls NNS . SENT Gracious JJ . SENT they PP were VBD lucky JJ . SENT Marry VV HER PP . SENT The DT man NN that WDT found VVD himself PP tied VVD up RP to TO THAT DT girl NN Terrible NP funny JJ , , terrible JJ funny JJ . SENT said VVD Roscoe NP , , with IN sarcasm NN . SENT It's NP so RB funny JJ I PP broke VVD a DT cut NN glass NN decanter NN and CC spilled VVD a DT quart NN of IN Wait NN . SENT she PP begged VVD . SENT You'll NNS see VVP . SENT I PP was VBD sitting VVG by IN the DT window NN a DT little JJ while NN ago RB , , and CC I PP saw VVD a DT big JJ wagon NN drive NN up RB across IN the DT street NN and CC some DT men NNS go VVP into IN the DT house NN . SENT It PP was VBD too RB dark JJ to TO make VV out RP much RB , , and CC for IN a DT minute NN I PP got VVD the DT idea NN they PP were VBD moving VVG out RP the DT house NN has VHZ been VBN foreclosed VVN on RP , , Mrs NN . SENT Kittersby NP says VVZ . SENT It PP seemed VVD funny JJ , , too RB , , because IN I PP knew VVD that DT girl NN was VBD out RB riding VVG with IN Bibbs NP . SENT Well RB , , I PP thought VVD I'd NP see VV , , so RB I PP slipped VVD over RP and CC it PP was VBD their PP$ PIANO NN . SENT They'd NP sold VVD it PP and CC were VBD trying VVG to TO sneak VV it PP out RP after IN dark NN , , so RB nobody'd JJ catch NN on IN . SENT Again RB she PP gave VVD way NN to TO her PP$ enjoyment NN , , but CC resumed VVD , , as IN her PP$ husband NN seemed VVD about RB to TO interrupt VV the DT narrative NN . SENT Wait VV a DT minute NN , , can't VVD you PP . SENT The DT old JJ lady NN was VBD superintending VVG , , and CC she PP gave VVD it PP all DT away RP . SENT I PP sized VVD her PP up RP for IN one CD of IN those DT old JJ churchy JJ people NNS that WDT tell VVP all DT kinds NNS of IN lies NNS except IN when WRB it PP comes VVZ to TO so RB many JJ words NNS , , and CC then RB they PP can't VVD . SENT She PP might MD just RB as RB well RB told VVD me PP outright RB . SENT Yes UH , , they'd NN sold VVD it PP . SENT and CC I PP hope VVP they'll RB pay VV some DT of IN their PP$ debts NNS . SENT They PP owe VVP everybody NN , , and CC last JJ week NN a DT coal NN dealer NN made VVD an DT awful JJ fuss NN at IN the DT door NN with IN Mr NP . SENT Vertrees NP . SENT Their PP$ cook NN told VVD our PP$ upstairs NN girl NN , , and CC she PP said VVD she PP didn't VVD know VV WHEN WRB she'd NN seen VVN any DT money NN , , herself PP . SENT Did VVD you PP ever RB hear VVP of IN such PDT a DT case NN as IN that DT girl NN in IN you PP LIFE NN . SENT What WP girl NN . SENT Their PP$ cook NN . SENT That DT Vertrees NP girl NN . SENT Don't NP you PP see VVP they PP looked VVD on IN our PP$ coming VVG up RP into IN this DT neighborhood NN as IN their PP$ last JJ chance NN . SENT They PP were VBD just RB going VVG down RP and CC out RP , , and CC here RB bobs VVZ up RP the DT green JJ , , rich JJ Sheridan NP family NN . SENT So IN they PP doll NN the DT girl NN up RB in IN her PP$ old JJ things NNS , , made VVD over RP , , and CC send VV her PP out RP to TO get VV a DT Sheridan NP she's NNS GOT VVD to TO get VV one PP . SENT And CC she PP just RB goes VVZ in IN blind JJ . SENT and CC she PP tries VVZ it PP on IN first JJ with IN YOU PP . SENT You PP remember VVP , , she PP just RB plain RB TOLD VVD you PP she PP was VBD going VVG to TO mash VV you PP , , and CC then RB she PP found VVD out IN you PP were VBD the DT married JJ one CD , , and CC turned VVD right RB square VV around RP to TO Jim NP and CC carried VVD him PP off IN his PP$ feet NNS . SENT Oh UH , , Jim NP was VBD landed VVN there's RB no DT doubt NN about IN THAT DT . SENT But CC Jim NP was VBD lucky JJ . SENT he PP didn't VVD live VV to TO STAY VV landed VVN , , and CC it's NNS a DT good JJ thing NN for IN him PP . SENT Sibyl's NP mirth NN had VHD vanished VVN , , and CC she PP spoke VVD with IN virulent JJ rapidity NN . SENT Well RB , , she PP couldn't NN get VV you PP , , because IN you PP were VBD married VVN , , and CC she PP couldn't NN get VV Jim NP , , because IN Jim NP died VVD . SENT And CC there EX they PP were VBD , , dead RB broke VVD . SENT Do VV you PP know VV what WP she PP did VVD . SENT Do VV you PP know VV what WP she's NNS DOING VVG . SENT No UH , , I PP don't VVD , , said VVD Roscoe NP , , gruffly RB . SENT Sibyl's NP voice NN rose VVD and CC culminated VVD in IN a DT scream NN of IN renewed JJ hilarity NN . SENT BIBBS NNS . SENT She PP waited VVD in IN the DT grave JJ yard NN , , and CC drove VVD home NN with IN him PP from IN JIM'S NP FUNERAL NN . SENT Never RB spoke VVD to TO him PP before IN . SENT Jim NP wasn't NP COLD NN . SENT She PP rocked VVD herself PP back RB and CC forth RB upon IN the DT divan NN . SENT Bibbs NNS . SENT she PP shrieked VVD . SENT Bibbs NP . SENT Roscoe NP , , THINK VVP of IN it PP . SENT BIBBS NNS . SENT He PP stared VVD unsympathetically RB , , but CC her PP$ mirth NN was VBD unabated JJ for IN all PDT that DT . SENT And CC yesterday NN , , she PP continued VVD , , between IN paroxysms NNS yesterday NN she PP came VVD out RP of IN the DT house NN just RB as IN he PP was VBD passing VVG . SENT She PP must MD have VH been VBN looking VVG out RP waiting VVG for IN the DT chance NN . SENT I PP saw VVD the DT old JJ lady NN watching VVG at IN the DT window NN . SENT And CC she PP got VVD him PP there RB last JJ night NN to TO PLAY VV to TO him PP . SENT the DT old JJ lady NN gave VVD that IN away RB . SENT And CC to TO day NN she PP made VVD him PP take VV her PP out RP in IN a DT machine NN . SENT And CC the DT cream NN of IN it PP is VBZ that IN they PP didn't VVD even RB know VV whether IN he PP was VBD INSANE JJ or CC not RB they PP thought VVD maybe RB he PP was VBD , , but CC she PP went VVD after IN him PP just RB the DT same JJ . SENT The DT old JJ lady NN set VVD herself PP to TO pump VV me PP about IN it PP to TO day NN . SENT BIBBS NNS . SENT Oh UH , , my PP$ Lord NP . SENT BIBBS NNS . SENT But CC Roscoe NP looked VVD grim JJ . SENT So IN it's NNS funny JJ to TO you PP , , is VBZ it PP . SENT It PP sounds VVZ kind NN of IN pitiful JJ to TO me PP . SENT I PP should MD think VV it PP would MD to TO a DT woman NN , , too RB . SENT Oh UH , , it PP might MD , , she PP returned VVD , , sobering JJ . SENT It PP might MD , , if IN those DT people NNS weren't NN such JJ frozen JJ faced VVN smart JJ Alecks NNS . SENT If IN they'd NN had VHD the DT decency NN to TO come VV down RP off IN the DT perch NN a DT little JJ I NN probably RB wouldn't JJ think VVP it PP was VBD funny JJ , , but CC to TO see VV em NN sit VV up RP on IN their PP$ pedestal NN all RB the DT time NN they're NN eating VVG dirt NN well RB , , I PP think VVP it's NNS funny JJ . SENT That DT girl NN sits VVZ up RP as RB if IN she PP was VBD Queen NP Elizabeth NP , , and CC expects VVZ people NNS to TO wallow VV on IN the DT ground NN before IN her PP until IN they PP get VVP near RB enough RB for IN her PP to TO give VV em NN a DT good JJ kick NN with IN her PP$ old JJ patched JJ shoes VVZ oh UH , , she'd JJ do VVP THAT IN , , all DT right NN . SENT and CC then RB she PP powders NNS up RB and CC goes VVZ out RP to TO mash VV BIBBS NNS SHERIDAN NP . SENT Look VV here RB , , said VVD Roscoe NP , , heavily RB . SENT I PP don't VVD care NN about IN that DT one CD way NN or CC another DT . SENT If IN you're NN through IN , , I PP got VVD something NN I PP want VVP to TO talk VV to TO you PP about RB . SENT I PP was VBD going VVG to TO , , that DT day NN just RB before IN we PP heard VVD about IN Jim NP . SENT At IN this DT Sibyl NP stiffened VVD quickly RB . SENT her PP$ eyes NNS became VVD intensely RB bright JJ . SENT What WP is VBZ it PP . SENT Well RB , , he PP began VVD , , frowning VVG , , what WP I PP was VBD going VVG to TO say VV then RB He PP broke VVD off RP , , and CC , , becoming VVG conscious JJ that IN he PP was VBD still RB holding VVG the DT wet JJ napkin NN in IN his PP$ hand NN , , threw VVD it PP pettishly RB into IN a DT corner NN . SENT I PP never RB expected VVN I'd NP have VHP to TO say VV anything NN like IN this DT to TO anybody NN I PP MARRIED VVD . SENT but CC I PP was VBD going VVG to TO ask VV you PP what WP was VBD the DT matter NN between IN you PP and CC Lamhorn NP . SENT Sibyl NP uttered VVD a DT sharp JJ monosyllable NN . SENT Well UH . SENT I PP felt VVD the DT time NN had VHD come VVN for IN me PP to TO know VV about IN it PP , , he PP went VVD on RP . SENT You PP never RB told VVD me PP anything NN You PP never RB asked VVD , , she PP interposed VVD , , curtly RB . SENT Well RB , , we'd NN got VVD in IN a DT way NN of IN not RB talking VVG much RB , , said VVD Roscoe NP . SENT It PP looks VVZ to TO me PP now RB as RB if IN we'd NN pretty RB much RB lost VVD the DT run NN of IN each DT other JJ the DT way NN a DT good JJ many JJ people NNS do VVP . SENT I PP don't VVD say VV it PP wasn't VVD my PP$ fault NN . SENT I PP was VBD up RB early JJ and CC down RB to TO work VV all DT day NN , , and CC I'd NP come VVP home RB tired JJ at IN night NN , , and CC want VVP to TO go VV to TO bed NN soon RB as IN I'd NP got VVD the DT paper NN read VVD unless IN there EX was VBD some DT good JJ musical JJ show NN in IN town NN . SENT Well RB , , you PP seemed VVD all DT right NN until IN here RB lately RB , , the DT last JJ month NN or CC so RB , , I PP began VVD to TO see VV something NN was VBD wrong JJ . SENT I PP couldn't NN help NN seeing VVG it PP . SENT Wrong JJ . SENT she PP said VVD . SENT What WP like VVP . SENT You PP changed VVD . SENT you PP didn't VVD look VV the DT same JJ . SENT You PP were VBD all RB strung VVN up RP and CC excited JJ and CC fidgety JJ . SENT you PP got VVD to TO looking VVG peakid NN and CC run VV down RP . SENT Now RB then RB , , Lamhorn NP had VHD been VBN going VVG with IN us PP a DT good JJ while NN , , but CC I PP noticed VVD that IN not RB long JJ ago IN you PP got VVD to TO picking VVG on IN him PP about IN every DT little JJ thing NN he PP did VVD . SENT you PP got VVD to TO quarreling VVG with IN him PP when WRB I PP was VBD there RB and CC when WRB I PP wasn't VVD . SENT I PP could MD see VV you'd NNS been VBN quarreling VVG whenever WRB I PP came VVD in IN and CC he PP was VBD here RB . SENT Do VV you PP object VV to TO that DT . SENT asked VVN Sibyl NP , , breathing VVG quickly RB . SENT Yes RB when WRB it PP injures VVZ my PP$ wife's NNS health NN . SENT he PP returned VVD , , with IN a DT quick JJ lift NN of IN his PP$ eyes NNS to TO hers NNS . SENT You PP began VVD to TO run VV down RP just RB about IN the DT time NN you PP began VVD falling VVG out RP with IN him PP . SENT He PP stepped VVD close VV to TO her PP . SENT See VV here RB , , Sibyl NP , , I'm NP going VVG to TO know VV what WP it PP means VVZ . SENT Oh UH , , you PP ARE VBP . SENT she PP snapped VVD . SENT You're NN trembling VVG , , he PP said VVD , , gravely RB . SENT Yes UH . SENT I'm NP angry JJ enough NN to TO do VV more JJR than IN tremble NN , , you'll NNS find VVP . SENT Go VV on IN . SENT That DT was VBD all RB I PP was VBD going VVG to TO say VV the DT other JJ day NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP was VBD going VVG to TO ask VV you PP Yes NP , , that WDT was VBD all RB you PP were VBD going VVG to TO say VV THE DT OTHER JJ DAY NN . SENT Yes UH . SENT What WP else RB have VHP you PP to IN say VV to TO night NN . SENT To TO night NN , , he PP replied VVD , , with IN grim JJ swiftness NN , , I PP want VVP to TO know VV why WRB you PP keep VVP telephoning VVG him PP you PP want VVP to TO see VV him PP since IN he PP stopped VVD coming VVG here RB . SENT She PP made VVD a DT long JJ , , low JJ sound NN of IN comprehension NN before IN she PP said VVD , , And CC what WP else RB did VVD Edith NP want VVP you PP to TO ask VV me PP . SENT I PP want VVP to TO know VV what WP you PP say VVP over IN the DT telephone NN to TO Lamhorn NP , , he PP said VVD , , fiercely RB . SENT Is VBZ that IN all DT Edith NP told VVD you PP to TO ask VV me PP . SENT You PP saw VVD her PP when WRB you PP stopped VVD in IN there RB on IN your PP$ way NN home NN this DT evening NN , , didn't VVD you PP . SENT Didn't NP she PP tell VVP you PP then RB what WP I PP said VVD over IN the DT telephone NN to TO Mr NP . SENT Lamhorn NP . SENT No RB , , she PP didn't VVD . SENT he PP vociferated VVD , , his PP$ voice NN growing VVG louder RBR . SENT She PP said VVD , , You PP tell VVP your PP$ wife NN to TO stop VV telephoning VVG Robert NP Lamhorn NP to TO come VV and CC see VV her PP , , because IN he PP isn't VVD going VVG to TO do VV it PP . SENT That's NNS what WP she PP said VVD . SENT And CC I PP want VVP to TO know VV what WP it PP means VVZ . SENT I PP intend VVP A DT maid NN appeared VVD at IN the DT lower JJR end NN of IN the DT hall NN . SENT Dinner NN is VBZ ready JJ , , she PP said VVD , , and CC , , giving VVG the DT troubled JJ pair NN one NN glance NN , , went VVD demurely RB into IN the DT dining NN room NN . SENT Roscoe NP disregarded VVD the DT interruption NN . SENT I PP intend VVP to TO know VV exactly RB what WP has VHZ been VBN going VVG on IN , , he PP declared VVD . SENT I PP mean VVP to TO know VV just RB what WP Sibyl NP jumped VVD up RP , , almost RB touching VVG him PP , , standing VVG face NN to TO face VV with IN him PP . SENT Oh UH , , you PP DO VVP . SENT she PP cried VVD , , shrilly RB . SENT You PP mean VVP to TO know VV just RB what's JJ what WP , , do VV you PP . SENT You PP listen VVP to TO your PP$ sister NN insinuating VVG ugly JJ things NNS about IN your PP$ wife NN , , and CC then RB you PP come VVP home NN making VVG a DT scene NN before IN the DT servants NNS and CC humiliating VVG me PP in IN their PP$ presence NN . SENT Do VVP you PP suppose VVP that DT Irish JJ girl NN didn't NN hear VVP every DT word NN you PP said VVD . SENT You PP go VVP in IN there RB and CC eat VV your PP$ dinner NN alone RB . SENT Go VV on IN . SENT Go VV and CC eat VV your PP$ dinner NN alone RB because IN I PP won't VVD eat VV with IN you PP . SENT And CC she PP broke VVD away RB from IN the DT detaining VVG grasp NN he PP sought VVD to TO fasten VV upon IN her PP , , and CC dashed VVD up RP the DT stairway NN , , panting VVG . SENT He PP heard VVD the DT door NN of IN her PP$ room NN slam NN overhead NN , , and CC the DT sharp JJ click NN of IN the DT key NN in IN the DT lock NN . SENT At IN seven CD o'clock RB on IN the DT last JJ morning NN of IN that DT month NN , , Sheridan NP , , passing VVG through IN the DT upper JJ hall NN on IN his PP$ way NN to TO descend VV the DT stairs NNS for IN breakfast NN , , found VVD a DT couple NN of IN scribbled VVD sheets NNS of IN note NN paper NN lying VVG on IN the DT floor NN . SENT A DT window NN had VHD been VBN open JJ in IN Bibbs's NP room NN the DT evening NN before RB . SENT he PP had VHD left VVN his PP$ note NN book NN on IN the DT sill NN and CC the DT sheets NNS were VBD loose JJ . SENT The DT door NN was VBD open JJ , , and CC when WRB Bibbs NP came VVD in IN and CC closed VVD it PP , , he PP did VVD not RB notice VV that IN the DT two CD sheets NNS had VHD blown VVN out RP into IN the DT hall NN . SENT Sheridan NP recognized VVD the DT handwriting NN and CC put VV the DT sheets NNS in IN his PP$ coat NN pocket NN , , intending VVG to TO give VV them PP to TO George NP or CC Jackson NP for IN return NN to TO the DT owner NN , , but CC he PP forgot VVD and CC carried VVD them PP down RB town NN with IN him PP . SENT At IN noon NN he PP found VVD himself PP alone RB in IN his PP$ office NN , , and CC , , having VHG a DT little JJ leisure NN , , remembered VVD the DT bits NNS of IN manuscript NN , , took VVD them PP out RP , , and CC glanced VVD at IN them PP . SENT A DT grance NN was VBD enough JJ to TO reveal VV that IN they PP were VBD not RB epistolary JJ . SENT Sheridan NP would MD not RB have VH read VVN a DT private JJ letter NN that WDT came VVD into IN his PP$ possession NN in IN that DT way NN , , though RB in IN a DT matter NN of IN business NN he PP might MD have VH felt VVD it PP his PP$ duty NN to TO take VV advantage NN of IN an DT opportunity NN afforded VVN in IN any DT manner NN whatsoever RB . SENT Having VHG satisfied VVN himself PP that IN Bibbs's NP scribblings NNS were VBD only RB a DT sample NN of IN the DT kind NN of IN writing VVG his PP$ son NN preferred JJ to TO the DT machine NN shop NN , , he PP decided VVD , , innocently RB enough RB , , that IN he PP would MD be VB justified VVN in IN reading VVG them PP . SENT It PP appears VVZ that IN a DT lady NN will MD nod VV pleasantly RB upon IN some DT windy JJ generalization NN of IN a DT companion NN , , and CC will MD wear VV the DT most RBS agreeable JJ expression NN of IN accepting VVG it PP as IN the DT law NN , , and CC then RB days NNS afterward RB , , when WRB the DT thing NN is VBZ a DT mummy NN to TO its PP$ promulgator NN she PP will MD inquire VV out RP of IN a DT clear JJ sky NN . SENT WHY WRB did VVD you PP say VVP that IN the DT people NNS down IN town NN have VHP nothing NN in IN life NN that IN a DT chicken NN hasn't NN . SENT What WP did VVD you PP mean VVP . SENT And CC she PP may MD say VV it PP in IN a DT manner NN that WDT makes VVZ a DT sensible JJ reply NN very RB difficult JJ you PP will MD be VB so RB full JJ of IN wonder NN that IN she PP remembered VVD so RB seriously RB . SENT Yet RB , , what WP does VVZ the DT rooster NN lack NN . SENT He PP has VHZ food NN and CC shelter NN . SENT he PP is VBZ warm JJ in IN winter NN . SENT his PP$ wives NNS raise VV not RB one CD fine NN family NN for IN him PP , , but CC dozens NNS . SENT He PP has VHZ a DT clear JJ sky NN over IN him PP . SENT he PP breathes VVZ sweet JJ air NN . SENT he PP walks VVZ in IN his PP$ April NP orchard NN under IN a DT roof NN of IN flowers NNS . SENT He PP must MD die VV , , violently RB perhaps RB , , but CC quickly RB . SENT Is VBZ Midas's NP cancer NN a DT better JJR way NN . SENT The DT rooster's NNS wives NNS and CC children NNS must MD die VV . SENT Are VBP those DT of IN Midas NP immortal NN . SENT His PP$ life NN is VBZ shorter JJR than IN the DT life NN of IN Midas NP , , but CC Midas's NP life NN is VBZ only RB a DT sixth JJ as IN long RB as RB that IN of IN the DT Galapagos NP tortoise NN . SENT The DT worthy JJ money NN worker NN takes VVZ his PP$ vacation NN so RB that IN he PP may MD refresh VV himself PP anew RB for IN the DT hard JJ work NN of IN getting VVG nothing NN that IN the DT rooster NN doesn't NN get VV . SENT The DT office NN building NN has VHZ an DT elevator NN , , the DT rooster NN flies VVZ up RP to TO the DT bough NN . SENT Midas NP has VHZ a DT machine NN to TO take VV him PP to TO his PP$ work NN . SENT the DT rooster NN finds VVZ his PP$ worm NN underfoot RB . SENT The DT business NN man NN feels VVZ a DT pressure NN sometimes RB , , without IN knowing VVG why WRB , , and CC sits VVZ late RB at IN wine NN after IN the DT day's JJ labor NN . SENT next JJ morning NN he PP curses VVZ his PP$ head NN because IN it PP interferes VVZ with IN the DT work NN he PP swears VVZ never RB to TO relieve VV that DT pressure NN again RB . SENT The DT rooster NN has VHZ no DT pressure NN and CC no DT wine NN . SENT this DT difference NN is VBZ in IN his PP$ favor NN . SENT The DT rooster NN is VBZ a DT dependent JJ . SENT he PP depends VVZ upon IN the DT farmer NN and CC the DT weather NN . SENT Midas NP is VBZ a DT dependent JJ . SENT he PP depends VVZ upon IN the DT farmer NN and CC the DT weather NN . SENT The DT rooster NN thinks VVZ only RB of IN the DT moment NN . SENT Midas NP provides VVZ for IN to TO morrow NN . SENT What WP does VVZ he PP provide VV for IN to TO morrow NN . SENT Nothing NN that IN the DT rooster NN will MD not RB have VH without IN providing VVG . SENT The DT rooster NN and CC the DT prosperous JJ worker NN . SENT they PP are VBP born VVN , , they PP grub VV , , they PP love VVP . SENT they PP grub VV and CC love VV grubbing VVG . SENT they PP grub VV and CC they PP die VVP . SENT Neither DT knows VVZ beauty NN . SENT neither DT knows VVZ knowledge NN . SENT And CC after IN all DT , , when WRB Midas NP dies VVZ and CC the DT rooster NN dies VVZ , , there EX is VBZ one CD thing NN Midas NP has VHZ had VHN and CC rooster NN has VHZ not RB . SENT Midas NP has VHZ had VHN the DT excitement NN of IN accumulating VVG what WP he PP has VHZ grubbed VVN , , and CC that WDT has VHZ been VBN his PP$ life NN and CC his PP$ love NN and CC his PP$ god NN . SENT He PP cannot NN take VV that DT god NN with IN him PP when WRB he PP dies VVZ . SENT I PP wonder VVP if IN the DT worthy JJ gods NNS are VBP those DT we PP can MD take VV with IN us PP . SENT Midas NP must MD teach VV all RB to TO be VB as IN Midas NP . SENT the DT young JJ must MD be VB raised VVN in IN his PP$ religion NN The DT manuscript NN ended VVD there EX , , and CC Sheridan NP was VBD not RB anxious JJ for IN more JJR . SENT He PP crumpled VVD the DT sheets NNS into IN a DT ball NN , , depositing VVG it PP with IN vigor NN in IN a DT waste NN basket NN beside IN him PP . SENT then RB , , rising VVG , , he PP consulted VVD a DT Cyclopedia NN of IN Names NNS , , which WDT a DT book NN agent NN had VHD somehow RB sold VVN to TO him PP years NNS before RB . SENT a DT volume NN now RB first RB put VVN to TO use VV for IN the DT location NN of IN Midas NP . SENT Having VHG read VVN the DT legend NN , , Sheridan NP walked VVD up RP and CC down RB the DT spacious JJ office NN , , exhaling VVG the DT breath NN of IN contempt NN . SENT Dam NN fool NN . SENT he PP mumbled VVD . SENT But CC this DT was VBD no DT new JJ thought NN , , nor CC was VBD the DT contrariness NN of IN Bibbs's NP notes VVZ a DT surpise NN to TO him PP . SENT and CC presently RB he PP dismissed VVD the DT matter NN from IN his PP$ mind NN . SENT He PP felt VVD very RB lonely JJ , , and CC this DT was VBD , , daily RB , , his PP$ hardest JJS hour NN . SENT For IN a DT long JJ time NN he PP and CC Jim NP had VHD lunched VVN together RB habitually RB . SENT Roscoe NP preferred VVD a DT club NN luncheon NN , , but CC Jim NP and CC his PP$ father NN almost RB always RB went VVD to TO a DT small JJ restaurant NN near IN the DT Sheridan NP Building NP , , where WRB they PP spent VVD twenty CD minutes NNS in IN the DT consumption NN of IN food NN , , and CC twenty CD in IN talk NN , , with IN cigars NNS . SENT Jim NP came VVD for IN his PP$ father NN every DT day NN , , at IN five CD minutes NNS after IN twelve NN , , and CC Sheridan NP was VBD again RB in IN his PP$ office NN at IN five CD minutes NNS before IN one CD . SENT But CC now RB that IN Jim NP no RB longer RB came VVD , , Sheridan NP remained VVD alone RB in IN his PP$ office NN . SENT he PP had VHD not RB gone VVN out RP to TO lunch VV since IN Jim's NP death NN , , nor CC did VVD he PP have VHP anything NN sent VVD to TO him PP he PP fasted VVN until IN evening NN . SENT It PP was VBD the DT time NN he PP missed VVD Jim NP personally RB the DT most RBS the DT voice NN and CC eyes NNS and CC handshake NN , , all DT brisk JJ and CC alert JJ , , all DT business NN like IN . SENT But CC these DT things NNS were VBD not RB the DT keenest JJS in IN Sheridan's NP grief NN . SENT his PP$ sense NN of IN loss NN went VVD far RB deeper JJR . SENT Roscoe NP was VBD dependable JJ , , a DT steady JJ old JJ wheel NN horse NN , , and CC that DT was VBD a DT great JJ comfort NN . SENT but CC it PP was VBD in IN Jim NP that IN Sheridan NP had VHD most RBS happily RB perceived VVN his PP$ own JJ likeness NN . SENT Jim NP was VBD the DT one CD who WP would MD have VH been VBN surest JJS to TO keep VV the DT great JJ property NN growing VVG greater JJR , , year NN by IN year NN . SENT Sheridan NP had VHD fallen VVN asleep RB , , night NN after IN night NN , , picturing VVG what WP the DT growth NN would MD be VB under IN Jim NP . SENT He PP had VHD believed VVN that IN Jim NP was VBD absolutely RB certain JJ to TO be VB one CD of IN the DT biggest JJS men NNS in IN the DT country NN . SENT Well RB , , it PP was VBD all RB up RB to TO Roscoe NP now RB . SENT That DT reminded VVD him PP of IN a DT question NN he PP had VHD in IN mind NN to TO ask VV Roscoe NP . SENT It PP was VBD a DT question NN Sheridan NP considered VVN of IN no DT present JJ importance NN , , but CC his PP$ wife NN had VHD suggested VVN it PP though IN vaguely RB and CC he PP had VHD meant VVN to TO speak VV to TO Roscoe NP about IN it PP . SENT However RB , , Roscoe NP had VHD not RB come VVN into IN his PP$ father's JJ office NN for IN several JJ days NNS , , and CC when WRB Sheridan NP had VHD seen VVN his PP$ son NN at IN home NN there EX had VHD been VBN no DT opportunity NN . SENT He PP waited VVD until IN the DT greater JJR part NN of IN his PP$ day's NNS work NN was VBD over RP , , toward IN four CD o'clock RB , , and CC then RB went VVD down RP to TO Roscoe's NP office NN , , which WDT was VBD on IN a DT lower JJR floor NN . SENT He PP found VVD several JJ men NNS waiting VVG for IN business NN interviews NNS in IN an DT outer JJ room NN of IN the DT series NN Roscoe NP occupied VVD . SENT and CC he PP supposed VVD that IN he PP would MD find VV his PP$ son NN busy JJ with IN others NNS , , and CC that IN his PP$ question NN would MD have VH to TO be VB postponed VVN , , but CC when WRB he PP entered VVD the DT door NN marked VVD R NN . SENT C LS . SENT Sheridan NP . SENT Private JJ , , Roscoe NP was VBD there RB alone RB . SENT He PP was VBD sitting VVG with IN his PP$ back NN to TO the DT door NN , , his PP$ feet NNS on IN a DT window NN sill NN , , and CC he PP did VVD not RB turn VV as IN his PP$ father NN opened VVD the DT door NN . SENT Some DT pretty JJ good JJ men NNS out IN there RB waitin NN to TO see VV you PP , , my PP$ boy NN , , said VVD Sheridan NP . SENT What's NP the DT matter NN . SENT Nothing NN , , Roscoe NP answered VVD indistinctly RB , , not RB moving VVG . SENT Well RB , , I PP guess VVP that's NNS all DT right NN , , too RB . SENT I PP let VVP em NN wait VVP sometimes RB myself PP . SENT I PP just RB wanted VVD to TO ask VV you PP a DT question NN , , but CC I PP expect VVP it PP ll RB keep VV , , if IN you're NN workin NNS something NN out RP in IN your PP$ mind NN . SENT Roscoe NP made VVD no DT reply NN . SENT and CC his PP$ father NN , , who WP had VHD turned VVN to TO the DT door NN , , paused VVD with IN his PP$ hand NN on IN the DT knob NN , , staring VVG curiously RB at IN the DT motionless JJ figure NN in IN the DT chair NN . SENT Usually RB the DT son NN seemed VVD pleased JJ and CC eager JJ when WRB he PP came VVD to TO the DT office NN . SENT You're NP all DT right NN , , ain't VVD you PP . SENT said VVD Sheridan NP . SENT Not RB sick JJ , , are VBP you PP . SENT No UH . SENT Sheridan NP was VBD puzzled VVN . SENT then RB , , abruptly RB , , he PP decided VVD to TO ask VV his PP$ question NN . SENT I PP wanted VVD to TO talk VV to TO you PP about IN that DT young JJ Lamhorn NP , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP guess VVP your PP$ mother NN thinks VVZ he's JJ comin NN to TO see VV Edith NP pretty RB often RB , , and CC you PP known VVN him PP longer JJR n NN any DT of IN us PP , , so RB I PP won't VVD , , said VVD Roscoe NP , , thickly RB I PP won't VVD say VV a DT dam NN thing NN about IN him PP . SENT Sheridan NP uttered VVD an DT exclamation NN and CC walked VVD quickly RB to TO a DT position NN near IN the DT window NN where WRB he PP could MD see VV his PP$ son's NNS face VVP . SENT Roscoe's NP eyes NNS were VBD bloodshot JJ and CC vacuous JJ . SENT his PP$ hair NN was VBD disordered VVN , , his PP$ mouth NN was VBD distorted VVN , , and CC he PP was VBD deathly JJ pale NN . SENT The DT father NN stood VVD aghast JJ . SENT By IN George NP . SENT he PP muttered VVD . SENT ROSCOE NP . SENT My PP$ name NN , , said VVD Roscoe NP . SENT Can MD help VV that IN . SENT ROSCOE NP . SENT Blank JJ astonishment NN was VBD Sheridan's NP first JJ sensation NN . SENT Probably RB nothing NN in IN the DT world NN could MD have VH more JJR amazed JJ his PP$ than IN to TO find VV Roscoe NP the DT steady JJ old JJ wheel NN horse NN in IN this DT condition NN . SENT How'd NP you PP GET VVP this DT way NN . SENT he PP demanded VVD . SENT You PP caught VVD cold JJ and CC took VVD too RB much RB for IN it PP . SENT For IN reply NN Roscoe NP laughed VVD hoarsely RB . SENT Yeuh NP . SENT Cold JJ . SENT I PP been VBN drinkun JJ all DT time NN , , lately RB . SENT Firs NNS you PP notice VVP it PP . SENT By IN George NP . SENT cried VVN Sheridan NP . SENT I PP THOUGHT VVD I'd JJ smelt VVN it PP on IN you PP a DT good JJ deal NN lately RB , , but CC I PP wouldn't VVD a DT believed VVN you'd NN take VVP more'n NP was VBD good JJ for IN you PP . SENT Boh NP . SENT To TO see VV you PP like IN a DT common JJ hog NN . SENT Roscoe NP chuckled VVD and CC threw VVD out RP his PP$ right JJ arm NN in IN a DT meaningless JJ gensture NN . SENT Hog NN . SENT he PP repeated VVD , , chuckling VVG . SENT Yes UH , , a DT hog NN . SENT said VVD Sheridan NP , , angrily RB . SENT In IN business NN hours NNS . SENT I PP don't VVD object VV to TO anybody's JJ takin NN a DT drink NN if IN you PP wants VVZ to TO , , out IN o NN business NN hours NNS . SENT nor CC , , if IN a DT man NN keeps VVZ his PP$ work NN right RB up RB to TO the DT scratch NN , , I NN wouldn't NN be VB the DT one NN to TO baste VV him PP if IN he PP got VVD good JJ an DT drunk NN once RB in IN two CD , , three CD years NNS , , maybe RB . SENT It PP ain't VVD MY PP$ way NN . SENT I PP let VVP it PP alone RB , , but CC I PP never RB believed VVD in IN forcin NN my PP$ way NN on IN a DT grown VVN up RP son NN in IN moral JJ matters NNS . SENT I PP guess VVP I PP was VBD wrong JJ . SENT You PP think VVP them PP men NNS out IN there EX are VBP waitin JJ to TO talk VV business NN with IN a DT drunkard NN . SENT You PP think VVP you PP can MD come VV to TO your PP$ office NN and CC do VV business NN drunk NN . SENT By IN George NP . SENT I PP wonder VVP how WRB often RB this DT has VHZ been VBN happening VVG and CC me PP not RB on IN to TO it PP . SENT I'll JJ have VHP a DT look NN over IN your PP$ books NNS to TO morrow NN , , and CC I'll NP Roscoe NP stumbled VVD to TO his PP$ feet NNS , , laughing VVG wildly RB , , and CC stood VVD swaying VVG , , contriving VVG to TO hold VV himself PP in IN position NN by IN clutching VVG the DT back NN of IN the DT heavy JJ chair NN in IN which WDT he PP had VHD been VBN sitting VVG . SENT Hoo NP hoorah NNS . SENT he PP cried VVD . SENT S NP my PP$ principles NNS , , too RB . SENT Be VB drunkard NN all RB you PP want VVP to TO outside JJ business NN hours NNS . SENT Don NP for IN Gossake NP le'n NP thing NN innerfere NN business NN hours NNS . SENT Business NN . SENT Thassit NP . SENT You're NP right NN , , father NN . SENT Drink NN . SENT Die VV . SENT L'everything NP go VVP to TO hell NN , , but CC DON VV let VV innerfere NN business NN . SENT Sheridan NP had VHD seized VVN the DT telephone NN upon IN Roscoe's NP desk NN , , and CC was VBD calling VVG his PP$ own JJ office NN , , overhead RB . SENT Abercrombie NP . SENT Come VVN down RP to TO my PP$ son NN Roscoe's NP suite NN and CC get VV rid JJ of IN some DT gentlemen NNS that WDT are VBP waitin JJ there RB to TO see VV him PP in IN room NN two CD fourteen NN . SENT There's NP Maples NP and CC Schirmer NP and CC a DT couple NN o NN fellows NNS on IN the DT Kinsey NP business NN . SENT Tell VV em NN something's NNS come VVP up RB I PP have VHP to TO go VV over RP with IN Roscoe NP , , and CC tell VV em NN to TO come VV back RB day NN after IN to TO morrow NN at IN two CD . SENT You PP needn't VVD come VV in IN to TO let VV me PP know VV they're NN gone VVN . SENT we PP don't VVD want VV to TO be VB disturbed VVN . SENT Tell VV Pauly NP to TO call VV my PP$ house NN and CC send VV Claus NP down RB here RB with IN a DT closed JJ car NN . SENT We PP may MD have VH to TO go VV out RP . SENT Tell VV him PP to TO hustle VV , , and CC call VV me PP at IN Roscoe's NP room NN as RB soon RB as IN the DT car NN gets VVZ here RB . SENT T's NNS all RB . SENT Roscoe NP had VHD laughed VVN bitterly RB throughout IN this DT monologue NN . SENT Drunk JJ in IN business NN hours NNS . SENT Thass NN awf'l NN . SENT Mus'n NNS do VVP such JJ thing NN . SENT Mus'n NNS get VVP drunk JJ , , mus'n NN gamble NN , , mus'n NNS kill VVP nybody NN not RB in IN business NN hours NNS . SENT All DT right NN any DT other JJ time NN . SENT Kill VV nybody NN you PP want VVP to TO s PP long JJ tain't NN in IN business NN hours NNS . SENT Fine NN . SENT Mus'n NNS have VHP any DT trouble NN t NN ll NN innerfere NN business NN . SENT Keep VV your PP$ trouble NN t NN home NN . SENT Don NP bring VVP it PP to TO th NN office NN . SENT Might MD innerfere NN business NN . SENT Have VHP funerals NNS on IN Sunday NP might MD innerfere VV business NN . SENT Don NP let VVD your PP$ wife NN innerfere NN business NN . SENT Keep VV all RB , , all RB , , ALL PDT your PP$ trouble NN an DT your PP$ meanness NN , , an DT your PP$ trad JJ your PP$ tradegy NN keep VV em NN ALL RB for IN home NN use NN . SENT If IN you PP got VVD die VV , , go VVP on RB die VV t NN home NN don VV die VV round NN th NN office NN . SENT Might MD innerfere NN business NN . SENT Sheridan NP picked VVD up RP a DT newspaper NN from IN Roscoe's NP desk NN , , and CC sat VVD down RP with IN his PP$ back NN to TO his PP$ son NN , , affecting VVG to TO read VV . SENT Roscoe NP seemed VVD to TO be VB unaware JJ of IN his PP$ father's JJ significant JJ posture NN . SENT You PP know VVP wh NN I PP think VVP . SENT he PP went VVD on RP . SENT I PP think VVP Bibbs NP only RB one CD the DT fam'ly NN any DT telligence NN at IN all DT . SENT Won VVN work NN , , an DT di'n NNS get VVP married JJ . SENT Jim NP worked VVD , , an DT he PP got VVD killed VVN . SENT I PP worked VVD , , an DT I NN got VVD married JJ . SENT Look VV at IN me PP . SENT Jus NN look NN at IN me PP , , I PP ask VVP you PP . SENT Fine NP dustriss NP young JJ business NN man NN . SENT Look VV whass NN happen VV to TO me PP . SENT Fine NN . SENT He PP lifted VVD his PP$ hand NN from IN the DT sustaining VVG chair NN in IN a DT deplorable JJ gesture NN , , and CC , , immediately RB losing VVG his PP$ balance NN , , fell VVD across IN the DT chair NN and CC caromed JJ to TO the DT floor NN with IN a DT crash NN , , remaining VVG prostrate JJ for IN several JJ minutes NNS , , during IN which WDT Sheridan NP did VVD not RB relax VV his PP$ apparent JJ attention NN to TO the DT newspaper NN . SENT He PP did VVD not RB even RB look VV round NN at IN the DT sound NN of IN Roscoe's NP fall NN . SENT Roscoe NP slowly RB climbed VVD to TO an DT upright JJ position NN , , pulling VVG himself PP up RP by IN holding VVG to TO the DT chair NN . SENT He PP was VBD slightly RB sobered VVD outwardly RB , , having VHG progressed VVN in IN the DT prostrate JJ interval NN to TO a DT state NN of IN befuddlement NN less RBR volatile JJ . SENT He PP rubbed VVD his PP$ dazed VVN eyes NNS with IN the DT back NN of IN his PP$ left JJ hand NN . SENT What WP what WDT you PP ask VVP me PP while IN ago RB . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT Nothin NN . SENT Yes UH , , you PP did VVD . SENT What WP what WDT was VBD it PP . SENT Nothin NP . SENT You PP better RBR sit VV down RP . SENT You PP ask VVP me PP what WP I PP thought VVD about IN Lamhorn NP . SENT You PP did VVD ask VV me PP that IN . SENT Well RB , , I PP won't VVD tell VV you PP . SENT I PP won't VVD say VV dam NN word NN bout NN him PP . SENT The DT telephone NN bell NN tinkled VVD . SENT Sheridan NP placed VVD the DT receiver NN to TO his PP$ ear NN and CC said VVD , , Right RB down RB . SENT Then RB he PP got VVD Roscoe's NP coat NN and CC hat NN from IN a DT closet NN and CC brought VVD them PP to TO his PP$ son NN . SENT Get VV into IN this DT coat NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT You're NP goin NP home NN . SENT All DT ri NP , , Roscoe NP murmured VVD , , obediently RB . SENT They PP went VVD out RP into IN the DT main JJ hall NN by IN a DT side NN door NN , , not RB passing VVG through IN the DT outer JJ office NN . SENT and CC Sheridan NP waited VVD for IN an DT empty JJ elevator NN , , stopped VVD it PP , , and CC told VVD the DT operator NN to TO take VV on IN no DT more JJR passengers NNS until IN they PP reached VVD the DT ground NN floor NN . SENT Roscoe NP walked VVD out RP of IN the DT building NN and CC got VVD into IN the DT automobile NN without IN lurching VVG , , and CC twenty CD minutes NNS later RBR walked VVD into IN his PP$ own JJ house NN in IN the DT same JJ manner NN , , neither CC he PP nor CC his PP$ father NN having VHG spoken VVN a DT word NN in IN the DT interval NN . SENT Sheridan NP did VVD not RB go VV in IN with IN him PP . SENT he PP went VVD home NN , , and CC to TO his PP$ own JJ room NN without IN meeting VVG any DT of IN his PP$ family NN . SENT But CC as IN he PP passed VVD Bibbs's NP door NN her PP heard VVD from IN within IN the DT sound NN of IN a DT cheerful JJ young JJ voice NN humming VVG jubilant JJ fragments NNS of IN song NN . SENT WHO WP looks VVZ a DT mustang NN in IN the DT eye NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT With IN a DT leap NN from IN the DT ground NN To TO the DT saddle NN in IN a DT bound VVN . SENT And CC away RB and CC away RB . SENT Hi NP yay NP . SENT It PP was VBD the DT first JJ time NN in IN Sheridan's NP life NN that IN he PP had VHD ever RB detected VVN any DT musical JJ symptom NN whatever WDT in IN Bibbs NP he PP had VHD never RB even RB heard VVN him PP whistle VV and CC it PP seemed VVD the DT last JJ touch NN of IN irony NN that IN the DT useless JJ fool NN should MD be VB merry JJ to TO day NN . SENT To TO Sheridan NP it PP was VBD Tom NP o NN Bedlam NN singing NN while IN the DT house NN burned VVD . SENT and CC he PP did VVD not RB tarry VV to TO enjoy VV the DT melody NN , , but CC went VVD into IN his PP$ own JJ room NN and CC locked VVN the DT door NN . SENT He PP emerged VVD only RB upon IN a DT second JJ summons NN to TO dinner NN , , two CD hours NNS later RBR , , and CC came VVD to TO the DT table NN so IN white JJ and CC silent JJ that IN his PP$ wife NN made VVD her PP$ anxiety NN manifest JJ and CC was VBD but RB partially RB reassured VVN by IN his PP$ explanation NN that IN his PP$ lunch NN had VHD disagreed VVN with IN him PP a DT little JJ . SENT Presently RB , , however RB , , he PP spoke VVD effectively RB . SENT Bibbs NP , , whose WP$ appetite NN had VHD become VVN hearty JJ , , was VBD helping VVG himself PP to TO a DT second JJ breast NN of IN capon NN from IN white JJ jacket's NNS salver NN . SENT Here's NP another DT difference NN between IN Midas NP and CC chicken NN , , Sheridan NP remarked VVD , , grimly RB . SENT Midas NP can MD eat VV rooster NN , , but CC rooster NN can't NN eat VVP Midas NP . SENT I PP reckon VVP you PP overlooked VVD that IN . SENT Midas NP looks VVZ to TO me PP like IN he PP had VHD the DT advantage NN there RB . SENT Bibbs NNS retained VVD enough JJ presence NN of IN mind NN to TO transfer VV the DT capon NN breast NN to TO his PP$ plate NN without IN dropping VVG it PP and CC to TO respond VV , , Yes UH he PP crows VVZ over IN it PP . SENT Having VHG returned VVN his PP$ antagonists's JJ fire NN in IN this DT fashion NN , , he PP blushed VVD for IN he PP could MD blush VV distinctly RB now RB and CC his PP$ mother NN looked VVD upon IN him PP with IN pleasure NN , , thought VVD the DT reference NN to TO Midas NP and CC roosters NNS was VBD of IN course NN jargon NN to TO her PP . SENT Did VVD you PP ever RB see VVP anybody NN improve VV the DT way NN that IN child NN has VHZ . SENT she PP exclaimed VVD . SENT I PP declare VVP , , Bibbs NP , , sometimes RB lately RB you PP look VVP right RB handsome JJ . SENT He's NNS got VVD to TO be VB such PDT a DT gadabout NN , , Edith NP giggled VVD . SENT I PP found VVD something NN of IN his PP$ on IN the DT floor NN up IN stairs NNS this DT morning NN , , before IN anybody NN was VBD up RB , , said VVD Sheridan NP . SENT I PP reckon VVP if IN people NNS lose VVP things NNS in IN this DT house NN and CC expect VVP to TO get VV em NN back RB , , they PP better RBR get VV up RP as RB soon RB as IN I PP do VVP . SENT What WP was VBD it PP he PP lost VVD . SENT asked VVN Edith NP . SENT He PP knows VVZ . SENT her PP$ father NN returned VVN . SENT Seems VVZ to TO me PP like IN I PP forgot VVD to TO bring VV it PP home NN with IN me PP . SENT I PP looked VVD it PP over RB thought VVD probably RB it PP was VBD something NN pretty RB important JJ , , belongin JJ to TO a DT busy JJ man NN like IN him PP . SENT He PP affected VVD to TO search VV his PP$ pockets NNS . SENT What WP DID VVD I PP do VVP with IN it PP , , now RB . SENT Oh UH yes UH . SENT Seems VVZ to TO me PP like IN I PP remember VVP leavin NN it PP down RB at IN the DT office NN in IN the DT waste NN basket NN . SENT Good JJ place NN for IN it PP , , Bibbs NP murmured VVD , , still RB red JJ . SENT Sheridan NP gave VVD him PP a DT grin NN . SENT Perhaps RB pretty RB soon RB you'll RB be VB gettin JJ up RB early RB enough JJ to TO fine JJ things NNS before IN I PP do VVP . SENT It PP was VBD a DT threat NN , , and CC Bibbs NP repeated VVD the DT substance NN of IN it PP , , later RBR in IN the DT evening NN , , to TO Mary NP Vertrees NP they PP had VHD come VVN to TO know VV each DT other JJ that IN well RB . SENT My PP$ time's NNS here RB at IN last JJ , , he PP said VVD , , as IN they PP sat VVD together RB in IN the DT melancholy JJ gas NN light NN of IN the DT room NN which WDT had VHD been VBN denuded VVN of IN its PP$ piano NN . SENT That DT removal NN had VHD left VVN an DT emptiness NN so RB distressing JJ to TO Mr NP . SENT and CC Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP that IN neither DT of IN them PP had VHD crossed VVN the DT threshold NN since IN the DT dark JJ day NN . SENT but CC the DT gas NN light NN , , though RB from IN a DT single JJ jet NN , , shed VVD no DT melancholy JJ upon IN Bibbs NP , , nor CC could MD any DT room NN seem VVP bare JJ that DT knew VVD the DT glowing JJ presence NN of IN Mary NP . SENT He PP spoke VVD lightly RB , , not RB sadly RB . SENT Yes UH , , it's NNS come VVP . SENT I've NP shirked VVD and CC put VVD off RP , , but CC I PP can't VVD shirk VV and CC put VV off RP any DT longer RBR . SENT It's NP really RB my PP$ part NN to TO go VV to TO him PP at IN least JJS it PP would MD save VV my PP$ face NN . SENT He PP means VVZ what WP he PP says VVZ , , and CC the DT time's NNS come VVP to TO serve VV my PP$ sentence NN . SENT Hard JJ labor NN for IN life NN , , I PP think VVP . SENT Mary NP shook VVD her PP$ head NN . SENT I PP don't VVD think VV so RB . SENT He's NP too RB kind NN . SENT You PP think VVP my PP$ father's NNS KIND NN . SENT And CC Bibbs NP stared VVD at IN her PP . SENT Yes UH . SENT I'm NP sure RB of IN it PP . SENT I've NP felt VVD that IN he PP has VHZ a DT great JJ , , brave JJ heart NN . SENT It's NNS only RB that IN he PP has VHZ to TO be VB kind NN in IN his PP$ own JJ way NN because IN he PP can't VVD understand VV any DT other JJ way NN . SENT Ah UH yes UH , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT If IN that's NNS what WP you PP mean VVP by IN kind NN . SENT She PP looked VVD at IN him PP gravely RB , , earnest JJ concern NN in IN her PP$ friendly JJ eyes NNS . SENT It's NNS going VVG to TO be VB pretty RB hard JJ for IN you PP , , isn't VVD it PP . SENT Oh UH self NN pity NN . SENT he PP returned VVD , , smiling VVG . SENT This DT has VHZ been VBN just RB the DT last JJ flicker NN of IN revolt NN . SENT Nobody NN minds NNS work VVP if IN he PP likes VVZ the DT kind NN of IN work NN . SENT There'd JJS be VB no DT loafers NNS in IN the DT world NN if IN each DT man NN found VVD the DT thing NN that IN he PP could MD do VV best JJS . SENT but CC the DT only JJ work NN I PP happen VVP to TO want VV to TO do VV is VBZ useless JJ so IN I PP have VHP to TO give VV it PP up RP . SENT To TO morrow NN I'll NN be VB a DT day NN laborer NN . SENT What WP is VBZ it PP like VVP exactly RB . SENT I PP get VVP up RP at IN six CD , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP have VHP a DT lunch NN basket NN to TO carry VV with IN me PP , , which WDT is VBZ aristocratic JJ and CC no DT advantage NN . SENT The DT other JJ workmen NNS have VHP tin NN buckets NNS , , and CC tin NN buckets NNS are VBP better JJR . SENT I PP leave VVP the DT house NN at IN six CD thirty CD , , and CC I'm NP at IN work NN in IN my PP$ overalls NNS at IN seven CD . SENT I PP have VHP an DT hour NN off RP at IN noon NN , , and CC work VV again RB from IN one CD till IN five CD . SENT But CC the DT work NN itself PP . SENT It PP wasn't VVD muscularly RB exhausting JJ not RB at IN all DT . SENT They PP couldn't NN give VV me PP a DT heavier JJR job NN because IN I PP wasn't VVD good JJ enough NN . SENT But CC what WP will MD you PP do VVP . SENT I PP want VVP to TO know VV . SENT When WRB I PP left VVD , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , I PP was VBD on IN what WP they PP call VVP over IN there RB a DT clipping JJ machine NN , , in IN one CD of IN the DT by IN products NNS departments NNS , , and CC that's NNS what WP I'll NP be VB sent VVN back RB to TO . SENT But CC what WP is VBZ it PP . SENT she PP insisted VVD . SENT Bibbs NP explained VVD . SENT It's NP very RB simple JJ and CC very RB easy JJ . SENT I PP feed VVP long JJ strips NNS of IN zinc NN into IN a DT pair NN of IN steel NN jaws NNS , , and CC the DT jaws NNS bite VV the DT zinc NN into IN little JJ circles NNS . SENT All RB I PP have VHP to TO do VV is VBZ to TO see VV that IN the DT strip NN goes VVZ into IN the DT jaws NNS at IN a DT certain JJ angle NN and CC yet RB I PP was VBD a DT very RB bad JJ hand NN at IN it PP . SENT He PP had VHD kept VVN his PP$ voice NN cheerful JJ as IN he PP spoke VVD , , but CC he PP had VHD grown VVN a DT shade NN paler JJR , , and CC there EX was VBD a DT latent JJ anguish NN deep JJ in IN his PP$ eyes NNS . SENT He PP may MD have VH known VVN it PP and CC wished VVD her PP not RB to TO see VV it PP , , for IN he PP turned VVD away RB . SENT You PP do VVP that IN all DT day NN long RB . SENT she PP asked VVD , , and CC as IN he PP nodded VVD , , It PP seems VVZ incredible JJ . SENT she PP exclaimed VVD . SENT YOU PP feeding VVG a DT strip NN of IN zinc NN into IN a DT machine NN nine CD hours NNS a DT day NN . SENT No DT wonder NN She PP broke VVD off RP , , and CC then RB , , after IN a DT keen JJ glance NN at IN his PP$ face NN , , she PP said VVD . SENT I PP should MD think VV you PP WOULD MD have VH been VBN a DT bad JJ hand NN at IN it PP . SENT He PP laughed VVD ruefully RB . SENT I PP think VVP it's NNS the DT noise NN , , though IN I'm NP ashamed JJ to TO say VV it PP . SENT You PP see VVP , , it's NNS a DT very RB powerful JJ machine NN , , and CC there's RB a DT sort NN of IN rhythmical JJ crashing VVG a DT crash NN every DT time NN the DT jaws NNS bite VV off RP a DT circle NN . SENT How WRB often RB is VBZ that IN . SENT The DT thing NN should MD make VV about IN sixty CD eight CD disks NNS a DT minute NN a DT little RB more JJR than IN one CD a DT second NN . SENT And CC you're NN close NN to TO it PP . SENT Oh UH , , the DT workman NN has VHZ to TO sit VV in IN its PP$ lap NN , , he PP said VVD , , turning VVG to TO her PP$ more JJR gaily RB . SENT The DT others NNS don't NN mind NN . SENT You PP see VVP , , it's NNS something NN wrong JJ with IN me PP . SENT I PP have VHP an DT idiotic JJ way NN of IN flinching VVG from IN the DT confounded JJ thing NN I PP flinch VV and CC duck VV a DT little JJ every DT time NN the DT crash NN comes VVZ , , and CC I PP couldn't NN get VV over IN it PP . SENT I PP was VBD a DT treat NN to TO the DT other JJ workmen NNS in IN that DT room NN . SENT they'll JJS be VB glad JJ to TO see VV me PP back RB . SENT They PP used VVD to TO laugh VV at IN me PP all DT day NN long RB . SENT Mary's NP gaze VVP was VBD averted VVN from IN Bibbs NP now RB . SENT she PP sat VVD with IN her PP$ elbow NN resting VVG on IN the DT arm NN of IN the DT chair NN , , her PP lifted VVD hand NN pressed VVN against IN her PP$ cheek NN . SENT She PP was VBD staring VVG at IN the DT wall NN , , and CC her PP$ eyes NNS had VHD a DT burning NN brightness NN in IN them PP . SENT It PP doesn't VVD seem VV possible JJ any DT one NN could MD do VV that IN to TO you PP , , she PP said VVD , , in IN a DT low JJ voice NN . SENT No UH . SENT He's NP not RB kind NN . SENT He PP ought MD to TO be VB proud JJ to TO help VV you PP to TO the DT leisure NN to TO write VV books NNS . SENT it PP should MD be VB his PP$ greatest JJS privilege NN to TO have VH them PP published VVN for IN you PP Can't JJ you PP SEE VVP him PP . SENT Bibbs NNS interrupted VVN , , a DT faint JJ ripple NN of IN hilarity NN in IN his PP$ voice NN . SENT If IN he PP could MD understand VV what WP you're NN saying VVG and CC if IN you PP can MD imagine VV his PP$ taking VVG such PDT a DT notion NN , , he's NNS have VHP had VHN R NN . SENT T NN . SENT Bloss NP put VVD up RP posters NNS all RB over IN the DT country NN . SENT Read NP B NP . SENT Sheridan NP . SENT Read VV the DT Poet NP with IN a DT Punch NN . SENT No UH . SENT It's NP just RB as RB well RB he PP never RB got VVD the DT But CC what's NNS the DT use NN . SENT I've NP never RB written VVN anything NN worth IN printing NN , , and CC I PP never RB shall MD . SENT You PP could MD . SENT she PP said VVD . SENT That's NNS because IN you've NN never RB seen VVN the DT poor JJ little JJ things NNS I've NN tried VVD to TO do VV . SENT You PP wouldn't VVD let VV me PP , , but CC I PP KNOW VVP you PP could MD . SENT Ah UH , , it's NNS a DT pity NN . SENT It PP isn't VVD , , said VVD BIBBS NNS , , honestly RB . SENT I PP never RB could MD but RB you're VV the DT kindest JJS lady NN in IN this DT world NN , , Miss NP Vertrees NP . SENT She PP gave VVD him PP a DT flashing VVG glance NN , , and CC it PP was VBD as IN kind NN as IN he PP said VVD she PP was VBD . SENT That DT sounds VVZ wrong JJ , , she PP said VVD , , impulsively RB . SENT I PP mean VVP Miss NP Vertrees NP . SENT I've NP thought VVD of IN you PP by IN your PP$ first JJ name NN ever RB since IN I PP met VVD you PP . SENT Wouldn't NP you PP rather RB call VV me PP Mary NP . SENT Bibbs NNS was VBD dazzled VVN . SENT he PP drew VVD a DT long JJ , , deep JJ breath NN and CC did VVD not RB speak VV . SENT Wouldn't NP you PP . SENT she PP asked VVD , , without IN a DT trace NN of IN coquetry NN . SENT If IN I PP CAN MD . SENT he PP said VVD , , in IN a DT low JJ voice NN . SENT Ah UH , , that's NNS very RB pretty RB . SENT she PP laughed VVD . SENT You're RB such PDT an DT honest JJ person NN , , it's NNS pleasant JJ to TO have VH you PP gallant JJ sometimes RB , , by IN way NN of IN variety NN . SENT She PP became VVD grave NN again RB immediately RB . SENT I PP hear VVP myself PP laughing VVG as RB if IN it PP were VBD some DT one NN else RB . SENT It PP sounds VVZ like IN laughter NN on IN the DT eve NN of IN a DT great JJ calamity NN . SENT She PP got VVD up RP restlessly RB , , crossed VVD the DT room NN and CC leaned VVD against IN the DT wall NN , , facing VVG him PP . SENT You've NP GOT VVD to TO go VV back RB to TO that DT place NN . SENT He PP nodded VVD . SENT And CC the DT other JJ time NN you PP did VVD it PP Just RB over IN it PP , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT Two CD years NNS . SENT But CC I PP don't VVD mind VV the DT prospect NN of IN a DT repetition NN so RB much RB as IN So RB much JJ as IN what WP . SENT she PP prompted VVD , , as IN he PP stopped VVD . SENT Bibbs NNS looked VVD up RP at IN her PP shyly RB . SENT I PP want VVP to TO say VV it PP , , but CC but RB I PP come VVP to TO a DT dead JJ balk VV when WRB I PP try VVP . SENT I PP Go VV on RP . SENT Say VV it PP , , whatever WDT it PP is VBZ , , she PP bade VVD him PP . SENT You PP wouldn't VVD know VV how WRB to TO say VV anything NN I PP shouldn't VVD like IN . SENT I PP doubt VVP if IN you'd NN either CC like VVP or CC dislike VVP what WP I PP want VVP to TO say VV , , he PP returned VVD , , moving VVG uncomfortably RB in IN his PP$ chair NN and CC looking VVG at IN his PP$ feet NNS he PP seemed VVD to TO feel VV awkward JJ , , thoroughly RB . SENT You PP see VVP , , all RB my PP$ life NN until IN I PP met VVD you PP if IN I PP ever RB felt VVD like IN saying VVG anything NN , , I PP wrote VVD it PP instead RB . SENT Saying VVG things NNS is VBZ a DT new JJ trick NN for IN me PP , , and CC this DT well RB , , it's NNS just RB this DT . SENT I PP used VVD to TO feel VV as RB if IN I PP hadn't NN ever RB had VHD any DT sort NN of IN a DT life NN at IN all DT . SENT I'd NP never RB been VBN of IN use NN to TO anything NN or CC anybody NN , , and CC I'd NP never RB had VHD anything NN , , myself PP , , except IN a DT kind NN of IN haphazard JJ thinking NN . SENT But CC now RB it's JJ different JJ I'm NN still RB of IN no DT use NN to TO anybody NN , , and CC I PP don't VVD see VV any DT prospect NN of IN being VBG useful JJ , , but CC I PP have VHP had VHD something NN for IN myself PP . SENT I've NP had VHD a DT beautiful JJ and CC happy JJ experience NN , , and CC it PP makes VVZ my PP$ life NN seem VVP to TO be VB I PP mean VV I'm NP glad JJ I've NP lived VVD it PP . SENT That's NNS all RB . SENT it's JJ your PP$ letting VVG me PP be VB near IN you PP sometimes RB , , as IN you PP have VHP , , this DT strange JJ , , beautiful JJ , , happy JJ little JJ while NN . SENT He PP did VVD not RB once RB look VV up RP , , and CC reached VVN silence NN , , at IN the DT end NN of IN what WP he PP had VHD to TO say VV , , with IN his PP$ eyes NNS still RB awkwardly RB regarding VVG his PP$ feet NNS . SENT She PP did VVD not RB speak VV , , but CC a DT soft JJ rustling VVG of IN her PP$ garments NNS let VVP him PP know VVP that IN she PP had VHD gone VVN back RB to TO her PP$ chair NN again RB . SENT The DT house NN was VBD still RB . SENT the DT shabby JJ old JJ room NN was VBD so RB quiet JJ that IN the DT sound NN of IN a DT creaking VVG in IN the DT wall NN seemed VVD sharp JJ and CC loud JJ . SENT And CC yet RB , , when WRB Mary NP spoke VVD at IN last JJ , , her PP$ voice NN was VBD barely RB audible JJ . SENT If IN you PP think VVP it PP has VHZ been VBN happy JJ to TO be VB friends NNS with IN me PP you'd JJ want NN to TO to TO make VV it PP last JJ . SENT Yes UH , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , as RB faintly RB . SENT You'd NP want VVP to TO go VV on IN being VBG my PP$ friend NN as RB long RB as IN we PP live VVP , , wouldn't VVD you PP . SENT Yes UH , , he PP gulped VVD . SENT But CC you PP make VVP that DT kind NN of IN speech NN to TO me PP because IN you PP think VVP it's NNS over IN . SENT He PP tried VVD to TO evade VV her PP . SENT Oh UH , , a DT day NN laborer NN can't NN come VVN in IN his PP$ overalls NNS No RB , , she PP interrupted VVN , , with IN a DT sudden JJ sharpness NN . SENT You PP said VVD what WP you PP did VVD because IN you PP think VVP the DT shop's NNS going VVG to TO kill VV you PP . SENT No UH , , no UH . SENT Yes UH , , you PP do VVP think VV that IN . SENT She PP rose VVD to TO her PP$ feet NNS again RB and CC came VVD and CC stood VVD before IN him PP . SENT Or CC you PP think VVP it's NNS going VVG to TO send VV you PP back RB to TO the DT sanitarium NN . SENT Don't NP deny VVP it PP , , Bibbs NP . SENT There RB . SENT See VV how WRB easily RB I PP call VVP you PP that IN . SENT You PP see VVP I'm NP a DT friend NN , , or CC I PP couldn't NN do VVP it PP . SENT Well RB , , if IN you PP meant VVD what WP you PP said VVD and CC you PP did VVD mean VV it PP , , I PP know VVP it PP . SENT you're NN not RB going VVG to TO go VV back RB to TO the DT sanitarium NN . SENT The DT shop NN sha'n NN t NN hurt VVD you PP . SENT It PP sha'n NN t NN . SENT And CC now RB Bibbs NP looked VVD up RP . SENT She PP stood VVD before IN him PP , , straight JJ and CC tall JJ , , splendid JJ in IN generous JJ strength NN , , her PP$ eyes NNS shining VVG and CC wet JJ . SENT If IN I PP mean VVP THAT IN much JJ to TO you PP , , she PP cried VVD , , they PP can't VVD harm VV you PP . SENT Go VV back RB to TO the DT shop NN but CC come VV to TO me PP when WRB your PP$ day's NNS work NN is VBZ done VVN . SENT Let VV the DT machines NNS crash VV their PP$ sixty CD eight CD times NNS a DT minute NN , , but CC remember VV each DT crash NN that WDT deafens VVZ you PP is VBZ that DT much RB nearer JJR the DT evening NN and CC me PP . SENT He PP stumbled VVD to TO his PP$ feet NNS . SENT You PP say VVP he PP gasped VVD . SENT Every DT evening NN , , dear RB Bibbs NP . SENT He PP could MD only RB stare VV , , bewildered VVN . SENT EVERY DT evening NN . SENT I PP want VVP you PP . SENT They PP sha'n NN t NN hurt VVD you PP again RB . SENT And CC she PP held VVD out RP her PP$ hand NN to TO him PP . SENT it PP was VBD strong JJ and CC warm JJ in IN his PP$ tremulous JJ clasp NN . SENT If IN I PP could MD , , I'd NP go VVP and CC feed VVP the DT strips NNS of IN zinc NN to TO the DT machine NN with IN you PP , , she PP said VVD . SENT But CC all DT day NN long JJ I'll NP send VV my PP$ thoughts NNS to TO you PP . SENT You PP must MD keep VV remembering VVG that IN your PP$ friend NN stands VVZ beside IN you PP . SENT And CC when WRB the DT work NN is VBZ done VVN won't NN the DT night NN make VV up RP for IN the DT day NN . SENT Light NN seemed VVD to TO glow NN from IN her PP . SENT he PP was VBD blinded VVN by IN that DT radiance NN of IN kindness NN . SENT But CC all RB he PP could MD say NN was VBD , , huskily RB , , To TO think VV you're NN there RB with IN me PP standing VVG beside IN the DT old JJ zinc NN eater NN And CC they PP laughed VVD and CC looked VVD at IN each DT other JJ , , and CC at IN last JJ Bibbs NP found VVN what WP it PP meant VVD not RB to TO be VB alone RB in IN the DT world NN . SENT He PP had VHD a DT friend NN . SENT When WRB he PP came VVD into IN the DT New NP House NP , , a DT few JJ minutes NNS later RBR , , he PP found VVD his PP$ father NN sitting VVG alone RB by IN the DT library NN fire NN . SENT Bibbs NNS went VVD in IN and CC stood VVD before IN him PP . SENT I'm NN cured VVN , , father NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT When WRB do VVP I PP go VVP back RB to TO the DT shop NN . SENT I'm NN ready JJ . SENT The DT desolate JJ and CC grim JJ old JJ man NN did VVD not RB relax VV . SENT I PP was VBD sittin NN up RP to TO give VV you PP a DT last JJ chance NN to TO say VV something NN like IN that DT . SENT I PP reckon VVP it's NNS about IN time NN . SENT I PP just RB wanted VVD to TO see VV if IN you'd NN have VHP manhood NN enough RB not RB to TO make VV me PP take VV you PP over RP there RB by IN the DT collar NN . SENT Last JJ night NN I PP made VVD up RP my PP$ mind NN I'd NN give VV you PP just RB one CD more JJR day NN . SENT Well RB , , you PP got VVD to TO it PP before IN I PP did VVD pretty RB close VV to TO the DT eleventh JJ hour NN . SENT All DT right NN . SENT Start VV in IN to TO morrow NN . SENT It's NP the DT first JJ o NN the DT month NN . SENT Think VV you PP can MD get VV up RP in IN time NN . SENT Six CD o'clock RB , , Bibbs NP responded VVD , , briskly RB . SENT And CC I PP want VVP to TO tell VV you PP I'm NN going VVG in IN a DT cheerful JJ spirit NN . SENT As IN you PP said VVD , , I'll NP go VVP and CC I'll NP like IN it PP . SENT That's JJ YOUR PP$ lookout NN . SENT his PP$ father NN grunted VVD . SENT They'll NP put VVD you PP back RB on IN the DT clippin NN machine NN . SENT You PP get VVP nine CD dollars NNS a DT week NN . SENT More JJR than IN I'm NP worth NN , , too RB , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , cheerily RB . SENT That DT reminds VVZ me PP , , I PP didn't VVD mean VV YOU PP by IN Midas NP in IN that DT nonsense NN I'd NN been VBN writing VVG . SENT I PP meant VVD Makes VVZ a DT hell NN of IN a DT lot NN o NN difference NN what WP you PP meant VVD . SENT I PP just RB wanted VVD you PP to TO know VV . SENT Good JJ night NN , , father NN . SENT G'night NP . SENT The DT sound NN of IN the DT young JJ man's NN footsteps NNS ascending VVG the DT stairs NNS became VVD inaudible JJ , , and CC the DT house NN was VBD quiet JJ . SENT But CC presently RB , , as IN Sheridan NP sat VVD staring VVG angrily RB at IN the DT fire NN , , the DT shuffling NN of IN a DT pair NN of IN slipers NNS could MD be VB heard VVN descending VVG , , and CC Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP made VVD her PP$ appearance NN , , her PP$ oblique JJ expression NN and CC the DT state NN of IN her PP$ toilette NN being VBG those DT of IN a DT person NN who WP , , after IN trying VVG unsuccessfully RB to TO sleep VV on IN one CD side NN , , has VHZ got VVN up RP to TO look VV for IN burglars NNS . SENT Papa NP . SENT she PP exclaimed VVD , , drowsily RB . SENT Why'n NN t NN you PP go VVP to TO bed NN . SENT It PP must MD be VB goin NP on IN leven NP o'clock RB . SENT She PP yawned VVD , , and CC seated VVN herself PP near IN him PP , , stretching VVG out RP her PP$ hands NNS to TO the DT fire NN . SENT What's NP the DT matter NN . SENT she PP asked VVD , , sleep NN and CC anxiety NN striving VVG sluggishly RB with IN each DT other JJ in IN her PP$ voice NN . SENT I PP knew VVD you PP were VBD worried VVN all DT dinner NN time NN . SENT You PP got VVD something NN new JJ on IN your PP$ mind NN besides IN Jim's NP bein NP taken VVN away RB like IN he PP was VBD . SENT What's NP worryin NP you PP now RB , , papa NN . SENT Nothin NP . SENT She PP jeered VVD feebly RB . SENT N NP tell VVP ME PP that IN . SENT You PP sat VVD up RP to TO see VV Bibbs NP , , didn't VVD you PP . SENT He PP starts VVZ in IN at IN the DT shop NN again RB to TO morrow NN morning NN , , said VVD Sheridan NP . SENT Just RB the DT same JJ as IN he PP did VVD before RB . SENT Just RB pre NP CISELY NP . SENT How WRB how WRB long JJ you PP goin NP to TO keep VV him PP at IN it PP , , papa NN . SENT she PP asked VVD , , timidly RB . SENT Until IN he PP KNOWS VVZ something NN . SENT The DT unhappy JJ man NN struck VVD his PP$ palms NNS together RB , , then RB got VVD to TO his PP$ feet NNS and CC began VVD to TO pace VV the DT room NN , , as RB was VBD his PP$ wont NN when WRB he PP talked VVD . SENT He'll NP go VVP back RB to TO the DT machine NN he PP couldn't NN learn VVP to TO tend VV properly RB in IN the DT six CD months NNS he PP was VBD there RB , , and CC he'll NN stick VVP to TO it PP till IN he PP DOES VVZ learn VV it PP . SENT Do VVP you PP suppose VVP that DT lummix NN ever RB asked VVD himself PP WHY WRB I PP want VVP him PP to TO learn VV it PP . SENT No UH . SENT And CC I PP ain't VVD a DT goin NP to TO tell VV him PP , , either RB . SENT When WRB he PP went VVD there RB I PP had VHD em NN set VVD him PP on IN the DT simplest JJS machine NN we PP got VVD and CC he PP stuck VVD there RB . SENT How WRB much JJ prospect NN would MD there RB be VB of IN his PP$ learnin NN to TO run VV the DT whole JJ business NN if IN he PP can't VVD run VV the DT easiest JJS machine NN in IN it PP . SENT I PP sent VVD him PP there RB to TO make VV him PP THOROUGH JJ . SENT And CC what WP happened VVD . SENT He PP didn't VVD LIKE IN it PP . SENT That DT boy's JJ whole JJ life NN , , there's RB been VBN a DT settin NN up IN o NN something NN mulish JJ that's NNS against IN everything NN I PP want VVP him PP to TO do VV . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV what WP it PP is VBZ , , but CC it's NNS got VVD to TO be VB worked VVN out RP of IN him PP . SENT Now RB , , labor NN ain't NN any DT more JJR a DT simple JJ question NN than IN what WP it PP was VBD when WRB we PP were VBD young JJ . SENT My PP$ idea NN is VBZ that IN , , outside IN o NN union NN troubles NNS , , the DT man NN that WDT can MD manage VV workin NNS in IN men NNS is VBZ the DT man NN that's NN been VBN one NN himself PP . SENT Well RB , , I PP set VVD Bibbs NP to TO learn VV the DT men NNS and CC to TO learn VV the DT business NN , , and CC HE PP set VVP himself PP to TO balk VV on IN the DT first JJ job NN . SENT That's NNS what WP he PP did VVD , , and CC the DT balk's NNS lasted VVD close RB on IN to TO three CD years NNS . SENT If IN he PP balks VVZ again RB I'm NN just RB done VVN with IN him PP . SENT Sometimes RB I PP feel VVP like IN I PP was VBD pretty RB near RB done VVN with IN everything NN , , anyhow RB . SENT I PP knew VVD there EX was VBD something NN else RB , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP , , blinking VVG over IN a DT yawn NN . SENT You PP better RBR let VVD it PP go VVP till IN to TO morrow NN and CC get VV to TO bed NN now RB less RBR you'll JJ tell VV me PP . SENT Suppose VVP something NN happened VVD to TO Roscoe NP , , he PP said VVD . SENT THEN RB what'd JJ I PP have VHP to TO look VV forward RB to TO . SENT THEN RB what WP could MD I PP depend VV on IN to TO hold VV things NNS together RB . SENT A DT lummix NN . SENT A DT lummix NN that IN hasn't NN learned VVD how WRB to TO push VV a DT strip NN o NN zinc NN along IN a DT groove NN . SENT Roscoe NP . SENT she PP yawned VVD . SENT You PP needn't VVD worry NN about IN Roscoe NP , , papa NN . SENT He's NP the DT strongest JJS child NN we PP had VHD . SENT I PP never RB did VVD know VV anybody NN keep VV better JJR health NN than IN he PP does VVZ . SENT I PP don't VVD believe VV he's NNS even RB had VHD a DT cold NN in IN five CD years NNS . SENT You PP better RBR go VV up RP to TO bed NN , , papa NN . SENT Suppose VVP something NN DID VVD happen VV to TO him PP , , though RB . SENT You PP don't VVD know VV what WP it PP means VVZ , , keepin NN property NN together RB these DT days NNS just RB keepin VV it PP ALIVE JJ , , let VV alone RB makin VVG it PP grow VV the DT way NN I PP do VVP . SENT I've NP seen VVN too RB many JJ estates NNS hacked VVD away RB in IN chunks NNS , , big JJ and CC little JJ . SENT I PP tell VVP you PP when WRB a DT man NN dies VVZ the DT wolves NNS come VVP out IN o NN the DT woods NNS , , pack NN after IN pack NN , , to TO see VV what WP they PP can MD tear VV off RP for IN themselves PP . SENT and CC if IN that DT dead JJ man's NN chuldern NN ain't NN on IN the DT job NN , , night NN and CC day NN , , everything NN he PP built VVD ll RB get VV carried VVN off RP . SENT Carried VVN off RP . SENT I've NN seen VVN a DT big JJ fortune NN behave VV like IN an DT ash NN barrel NN in IN a DT cyclone NN there RB wasn't VVD even RB a DT dust NN heap NN left VVD to TO tell VV where WRB it PP stood VVD . SENT I've NP seen VVN it PP , , time NN and CC again RB . SENT My NP Lord NP . SENT when WRB I PP think VVP o NN such JJ things NNS comin NN to TO ME PP . SENT It PP don't VVD seem VV like IN I PP deserved VVD it PP no DT man NN ever RB tried VVD harder RBR to TO raise VV his PP$ boys NNS right RB than IN I PP have VHP . SENT I PP planned VVD and CC planned VVN and CC planned VVN how WRB to TO bring VV em NN up RP to TO be VB guards NNS to TO drive VV the DT wolves NNS off RP , , and CC how WRB to TO be VB builders NNS to TO build VV , , and CC build VV bigger JJR . SENT I PP tell VVP you PP this DT business NN life NN is VBZ no DT fool's JJ job NN nowadays RB a DT man's NNS got VVD to TO have VH eyes NNS in IN the DT back NN of IN his PP$ head NN . SENT You PP hear VVP talk NN , , sometimes RB , , d NN make VVP you PP think VVP the DT millennium NN had VHD come VVN but CC right RB the DT next JJ breath NN you'll NN hear VVP somebody NN hollerin NN about IN the DT great JJ unrest NN . SENT You PP BET VVP there's RB a DT great JJ unrest NN . SENT There EX ain't VVD any DT man NN alive RB smart JJ enough RB to TO see VV what WP it's NP goin NP to TO do VV to TO us PP in IN the DT end NN , , nor CC what WP day NN it's NNS got VVD set VVN to TO bust NN loose RB , , but CC it's NNS frothin NN and CC bubblin NN in IN the DT boiler NN . SENT This DT country's NN been VBN fillin VVG up RP with IN it PP from IN all DT over IN the DT world NN for IN a DT good JJ many JJ years NNS , , and CC the DT old JJ camp NN meetin NN days NNS are VBP dead JJ and CC done VVN with IN . SENT Church NP ain't NP what WP it PP used VVD to TO be VB . SENT Nothin's NNS what WP it PP used VVD to TO be VB everything's NNS turned VVD up RP from IN the DT bottom NN , , and CC the DT growth NN is VBZ so RB big JJ the DT roots NNS stick VVP out RP in IN the DT air NN . SENT There's RB an DT awful JJ ruction NN goin NP on IN , , and CC you PP got VVD to TO keep VV hoppin NP if IN you're NP goin NP to TO keep VV your PP$ balance NN on IN the DT top NN of IN it PP . SENT And CC the DT schemers NNS . SENT They PP run VVP like IN bugs NNS on IN the DT bottom NN of IN a DT board NN after IN any DT piece NN o NN money NN they PP hear VVP is VBZ loose JJ . SENT Fool NN schemes NNS and CC crooked JJ schemes NNS . SENT the DT fool NN ones NNS are VBP the DT most JJS and CC the DT worst JJS . SENT You PP got VVD to TO FIGHT VV to TO keep VV your PP$ money NN after IN you've NN made VVD it PP . SENT And CC the DT woods NNS are VBP full JJ o NN mighty JJ industrious JJ men NNS that's NNS got VVD only RB one CD motto NN . SENT Get VV the DT other JJ fellow's NN money NN before IN he PP gets VVZ yours NNS . SENT And CC when WRB a DT man's NNS built VVN as IN I PP have VHP , , when WRB he's NNS built VVD good JJ and CC strong JJ , , and CC made VVD good JJ things NNS grow VV and CC prosper VV THOSE DT are VBP the DT fellows NNS that WDT lay VVP for IN the DT chance NN to TO slide VV in RP and CC sneak VV the DT benefit NN of IN it PP and CC put VV their PP$ names NNS to TO it PP . SENT And CC what's NNS the DT use NN of IN my PP$ havin NN ever RB been VBN born VVN , , if IN such PDT a DT thing NN as IN that WDT is VBZ goin NP to TO happen VV . SENT What's NP the DT use NN of IN my PP$ havin NN worked VVD my PP$ life NN and CC soul NN into IN my PP$ business NN , , if IN it's NNS all DT goin NP to TO be VB dispersed VVN and CC scattered VVN soon RB as IN I'm NP in IN the DT ground NN . SENT He PP strode VVD up RB and CC down RB the DT long JJ room NN , , gesticulating VVG little RB regarding VVG the DT troubled JJ and CC drowsy JJ figure NN by IN the DT fireside NN . SENT His PP$ throat NN rumbled VVD thunderously RB . SENT the DT words NNS came VVD with IN stormy JJ bitterness NN . SENT You PP think VVP this DT is VBZ a DT time NN for IN young JJ men NNS to TO be VB lyin NNS on IN beds NNS of IN ease NN . SENT I PP tell VVP you PP there RB never RB was VBD such PDT a DT time NN before RB . SENT there EX never RB was VBD such JJ opportunity NN . SENT The DT sluggard NN is VBZ despoiled VVN while IN he PP sleeps VVZ yes RB , , by IN George NP . SENT if IN a DT may NN lays VVZ down RB they'll RB eat VV him PP before IN he PP wakes VVZ . SENT but CC the DT live JJ man NN can MD build VV straight RB up RB till IN he PP touches NNS the DT sky NN . SENT This DT is VBZ the DT business NN man's NN day NN . SENT it PP used VVD to TO be VB the DT soldier's JJ day NN and CC the DT statesman's NNS day NN , , but CC this DT is VBZ OURS JJ . SENT And CC it PP ain't VVD a DT Sunday NP to TO go VV fishin NN it's NNS turmoil NN . SENT turmoil NN . SENT and CC you PP got VVD to TO go VV out RP and CC live VV it PP and CC breathe VV it PP and CC MAKE VV it PP yourself PP , , or CC you'll RB only RB be VB a DT dead JJ man NN walkin JJ around IN dreamin NN you're NNS alive JJ . SENT And CC that's NNS what WP my PP$ son NN Bibbs NP has VHZ been VBN doin VVG all PDT his PP$ life NN , , and CC what WP he'd NN rather RB do VVP now RB than IN go VV out RP and CC do VV his PP$ part NN by IN me PP . SENT And CC if IN anything NN happens VVZ to TO Roscoe NP Oh NP , , do VVP stop VV worryin NNS over IN such JJ nonsense NN , , Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP interrupted VVN , , irritated VVN into IN sharp JJ wakefulness NN for IN the DT moment NN . SENT There RB isn't JJ anything NN goin NP to TO happen VV to TO Roscoe NP , , and CC you're NN just RB tormentin JJ yourself PP about IN nothin NN . SENT Aren't NP you PP EVER RB goin NP to TO bed NN . SENT Sheridan NP halted VVD . SENT All DT right NN , , mamma NN , , he PP said VVD , , with IN a DT vast JJ sigh NN . SENT Let's NNS go VVP up RP . SENT And CC he PP snapped VVD off RP the DT electric JJ light NN , , leaving VVG only RB the DT rosy JJ glow NN of IN the DT fire NN . SENT Did VVD you PP speak VVP to TO Roscoe NP . SENT she PP yawned VVD , , rising VVG lopsidedly RB in IN her PP$ drowsiness NN . SENT Did VVD you PP mention VVP about IN what WP I PP told VVD you PP the DT other JJ evening NN . SENT No UH . SENT I PP will MD to TO morrow NN . SENT But CC Roscoe NP did VVD not RB come VV down RP town NN the DT next JJ day NN , , nor CC the DT next JJ . SENT nor CC did VVD Sheridan NP see VV fit NN to TO enter VV his PP$ son's NNS house NN . SENT He PP waited VVD . SENT Then RB , , on IN the DT fourth JJ day NN of IN the DT month NN , , Roscoe NP walked VVD into IN his PP$ father's JJ office NN at IN nine CD in IN the DT morning NN , , when WRB Sheridan NP happened VVD to TO be VB alone RB . SENT They PP told VVD me PP down IN stairs NNS you'd NN left VVD word NN you PP wanted VVD to TO see VV me PP . SENT Sit VV down RB , , said VVD Sheridan NP , , rising VVG . SENT Roscoe NP sat VVD . SENT His PP$ father NN walked VVD close JJ to TO him PP , , sniffed VVD suspiciously RB , , and CC then RB walked VVD away RB , , smiling VVG bitterly RB . SENT Boh NP . SENT he PP exclaimed VVD . SENT Still RB at IN it PP . SENT Yes UH , , said VVD Roscoe NP . SENT I've NP had VHD a DT couple NN of IN drinks NNS this DT morning NN . SENT What WP about IN it PP . SENT I PP reckon VVP I PP better RBR adopt VV some DT decent JJ young JJ man NN , , his PP$ father NN returned VVD . SENT I'd NP bring VVP Bibbs NP up RB here RB and CC put VV him PP in IN your PP$ place NN if IN he PP was VBD fit JJ . SENT I PP would MD . SENT Better RBR do VV it PP , , Roscoe NP assently NP , , sullenly RB . SENT When WRB d SYM you PP begin VV this DT thing NN . SENT I PP always RB did VVD drink VV a DT little JJ . SENT Ever RB since IN I PP grew VVD up RP , , that WDT is VBZ . SENT Leave VV that DT talk NN out RP . SENT You PP know VVP what WP I PP mean VVP . SENT Well RB , , I PP don't VVD know VV as IN I PP ever RB had VHD too RB much RB in IN office NN hours NNS until IN the DT other JJ day NN . SENT Sheridan NP began VVD cutting VVG . SENT It's NP a DT lie NN . SENT I've NP had VHD Ray NP Wills NP up RB from IN your PP$ office NN . SENT He PP didn't VVD want VV to TO give VV you PP away RP , , but CC I PP put VVP the DT hooks VVZ into IN him PP , , and CC he PP came VVD through RP . SENT You PP were VBD drunk JJ twice RB before IN and CC couldn't NN work NN . SENT You PP been VBN leavin VVG your PP$ office NN for IN drinks NNS every DT few JJ hours NNS for IN the DT last JJ three CD weeks NNS . SENT I PP been VBN over IN your PP$ books NNS . SENT Your PP$ office NN is VBZ way RB behind RB . SENT You PP haven't VVD done VVN any DT work NN , , to TO count VV , , in IN a DT month NN . SENT All DT right NN , , said VVD Roscoe NP , , drooping VVG under IN the DT torture VVP . SENT It's NP all RB true JJ . SENT What WP you PP goin NP to TO do VV about IN it PP . SENT Roscoe's NP head NN was VBD sunk VVN between IN his PP$ shoulders NNS . SENT I PP can't VVD stand VV very RB much RB talk VV about IN it PP , , father NN , , he PP said VVD , , pleadingly RB . SENT No UH . SENT Sheridan NP cried VVD . SENT Neither CC can MD I PP . SENT What WP do VVP you PP think VVP it PP means VVZ to TO ME PP . SENT He PP dropped VVD into IN the DT chair NN at IN his PP$ big JJ desk NN , , groaning VVG . SENT I PP can't VVD stand VV to TO talk VV about IN it PP any DT more'n NN you PP can MD to TO listen VV , , but CC I'm NP goin NP to TO find VV out RP what's NNS the DT matter NN with IN you PP , , and CC I'm NP goin NP to TO straighten VV you PP out RP . SENT Roscoe NP shook VVD his PP$ head NN helplessly RB . SENT You PP can't VVD straighten VV me PP out RP . SENT See VV here RB . SENT said VVD Sheridan NP . SENT Can MD you PP go VV back RB to TO your PP$ office NN and CC stay VV sober JJ to TO day NN , , while IN I PP get VVP my PP$ work NN done VVN , , or CC will MD I PP have VHP to TO hire VV a DT couple NN o NN huskies NNS to TO follow VV you PP around RP and CC knock VV the DT whiskey NN out IN o NN your PP$ hand NN if IN they PP see VVP you PP tryin JJR to TO take VV it PP . SENT You PP needn't VVD worry VV about IN that DT , , said VVD Roscoe NP , , looking VVG up RP with IN a DT faint JJ resentment NN . SENT I'm NP not RB drinking VVG because IN I've NP got VVD a DT thirst NN . SENT Well RB , , what WP have VHP you PP got VVN . SENT Nothing NN . SENT Nothing NN you PP can MD do VV anything NN about RB . SENT Nothing NN , , I PP tell VVP you PP . SENT We'll NP see VVP about RB that IN . SENT said VVD Sheridan NP , , harshly RB . SENT Now RB I PP can't JJ fool NN with IN you PP to TO day NN , , and CC you PP get VVP up RP out IN o NN that IN chair NN and CC get VV out RP o NN my PP$ office NN . SENT You PP bring VVP your PP$ wife NN to TO dinner NN to TO morrow NN . SENT You PP didn't VVD come VV last JJ Sunday NP but CC you PP come VVP to TO morrow NN . SENT I'll JJ talk NN this DT out RP with IN you PP when WRB the DT women NNS folks NNS are VBP workin NNS the DT phonograph NN , , after IN dinner NN . SENT Can MD you PP keep VV sober JJ till IN then RB . SENT You PP better RBR be VB sure JJ , , because IN I'm NP going VVG to TO send VV Abercrombie NP down RP to TO your PP$ office NN every DT little JJ while NN , , and CC he'll NN let VVP me PP know VVP . SENT Roscoe NP paused VVD at IN the DT door NN . SENT You PP told VVD Abercrombie NP about IN it PP . SENT he PP asked VVD . SENT TOLD VVN him PP . SENT And CC Sheridan NP laughed VVD hideously RB . SENT Do VVP you PP suppose VVP there's RB an DT elevator NN boy NN in IN the DT whole JJ dam NN building NN that WDT ain't VVD on IN to TO you PP . SENT Roscoe NP settled VVD his PP$ hat NN down RB over IN his PP$ eyes NNS and CC went VVD out RP . SENT WHO WP looks VVZ a DT mustang NN in IN the DT eye NN . SENT Changety NP , , chang NP , , chang NP . SENT Bash NN . SENT Crash NN . SENT BANG NN . SENT So RB sang VVD Bibbs NP , , his PP$ musical JJ gaieties NNS inaudible JJ to TO his PP$ fellow JJ workmen NNS because IN of IN the DT noise NN of IN the DT machinery NN . SENT He PP had VHD discovered VVN long RB ago RB that IN the DT uproar NN was VBD rhythmical JJ , , and CC it PP had VHD been VBN intolerable JJ . SENT but CC now RB , , on IN the DT afternoon NN of IN the DT fourth JJ day NN of IN his PP$ return NN , , he PP was VBD accompanying VVG the DT swing NN and CC clash NN of IN the DT metals NNS with IN jubilant JJ vaquero NP fragments NNS , , mingling VVG improvisations NNS of IN his PP$ own JJ among IN them PP , , and CC mocking VVG the DT zinc NN eater's NN crash NN with IN vocal JJ imitations NNS . SENT Fearless JJ and CC bold JJ , , Chang NP . SENT Bash NN . SENT Behold VV . SENT With IN a DT leap NN from IN the DT ground NN To TO the DT saddle NN in IN a DT bound VVN , , And CC away RB and CC away RB . SENT Hi NP YAY NP . SENT WHO WP looks VVZ a DT chang NP , , chang NP , , bash NN , , crash NN , , bang NN . SENT WHO WP cares VVZ a DT dash NN how WRB you PP bash VV and CC you PP crash NN . SENT NIGHT'S NNS on IN the DT way NN EACH DT time NN I PP say VVP , , Hi NP YAY NP . SENT Crash NN , , chang NP . SENT Bash NP , , chang NP . SENT Chang NP , , bang NN , , BANG NN . SENT The DT long JJ room NN was VBD ceaselessly RB thundering JJ with IN metallic JJ sound NN . SENT the DT air NN was VBD thick JJ with IN the DT smell NN of IN oil NN . SENT the DT floor NN trembled VVD perpetually RB . SENT everything NN was VBD implacably RB in IN motion NN nowhere RB was VBD there RB a DT rest NN for IN the DT dizzied VVN eye NN . SENT The DT first JJ time NN he PP had VHD entered VVN the DT place NN Bibbs NP had VHD become VVN dizzy JJ instantly RB , , and CC six CD months NNS of IN it PP had VHD only RB added VVN increasing VVG nausea NN to TO faintness NN . SENT But CC he PP felt VVD neither RB now RB . SENT ALL DT DAY NN LONG JJ I'LL NP SEND VV MY PP$ THOUGHTS NNS TO TO YOU PP . SENT YOU PP MUST MD KEEP VV REMEMBERING VVG THAT IN YOUR PP$ FRIEND NN STANDS VVZ BESIDE IN YOU PP . SENT He PP saw VVD her PP there RB beside IN him PP , , and CC the DT greasy JJ , , roaring VVG place NN became VVD suffused VVN with IN radiance NN . SENT The DT poet NN was VBD happy JJ in IN his PP$ machine NN shop NN . SENT he PP was VBD still RB a DT poet NN there RB . SENT And CC he PP fed VVD his PP$ old JJ zinc NN eater NN , , and CC sang VVD . SENT Away RB and CC away RB . SENT Hi NP YAH NP . SENT Crash NN , , bash NN , , crash NN , , bash NN , , CHANG NP . SENT Wild JJ are VBP his PP$ eyes NNS , , Fiercely RB he PP dies VVZ . SENT Hi NP YAH NP . SENT Crash NN , , bash NN , , bang NN . SENT Bash NP , , CHANG NP . SENT Ready JJ to TO fling NN Our PP$ gloves NNS in IN the DT ring NN He PP was VBD unaware JJ of IN a DT sensation NN that WDT passed VVD along IN the DT lines NNS of IN workmen NNS . SENT Their PP$ great JJ master NN had VHD come VVN among IN them PP , , and CC they PP grinned VVD to TO see VV him PP standing VVG with IN Dr NN . SENT Gurney NN behind IN the DT unconscious JJ Bibbs NP . SENT Sheridan NP nodded VVD to TO those DT nearest IN him PP he PP had VHD personal JJ acquaintance NN with IN nearly RB all DT of IN them PP but CC he PP kept VVD his PP$ attention NN upon IN his PP$ son NN . SENT Bibbs NNS worked VVD steadily RB , , never RB turning VVG from IN his PP$ machine NN . SENT Now RB and CC then RB he PP varied VVD his PP$ musical JJ programme NN with IN remarks NNS addressed VVN to TO the DT zinc NN eater NN . SENT Go VV on IN , , you PP old JJ crash NN basher NN . SENT Chew VV it PP up RP . SENT It's NNS good JJ for IN you PP , , if IN you PP don't VVD try VV to TO bolt NN your PP$ vittles NNS . SENT Fletcherize NP , , you PP pig NN . SENT That's NP right NN YOU'LL NP never RB get VV a DT lump NN in IN your PP$ gizzard NN . SENT Want VV some DT more RBR . SENT Here's NP a DT nice JJ , , shiny JJ one NN . SENT The DT words NNS were VBD indistinguishable JJ , , but CC Sheridan NP inclined VVD his PP$ head NN to TO Gurney's NP ear NN and CC shouted VVD fiercely RB . SENT Talkin NN to TO himself PP . SENT By IN George NP . SENT Gurney NP laughed VVD reassuringly RB , , and CC shook VVD his PP$ head NN . SENT Bibbs NNS returned VVD to TO song NN . SENT Chang NP . SENT Chang NP , , bash NN , , chang NP . SENT It's NP I PP . SENT WHO WP looks VVZ a DT mustang NN in IN the DT eye NN . SENT Fearless NP and CC bo NP His PP$ father NN grasped VVD him PP by IN the DT arm NN . SENT Here RB . SENT he PP shouted VVD . SENT Let VV ME PP show VV you PP how WRB to TO run VV a DT strip NN through IN there RB . SENT The DT foreman NN says VVZ you're NN some DT better'n NN you PP used VVD to TO be VB , , but CC that's NNS no DT way NN to TO handle VV Get VV out RP the DT way NN and CC let VV me PP show VV you PP once RB . SENT Better RBR be VB careful JJ , , Bibbs NP warned VVD him PP , , stepping VVG to TO one CD side NN . SENT Careful JJ . SENT Boh NP . SENT Sheridan NP seized VVD a DT strip NN of IN zinc NN from IN the DT box NN . SENT What WP you PP talkin JJ to TO yourself PP about RB . SENT Tryin VVG to TO make VV yourself PP think VV you're NN so RB abused VVD you're NP goin NP wrong JJ in IN the DT head NN . SENT Abused VVN . SENT No UH . SENT shouted VVD Bibbs NP . SENT I PP was VBD SINGING VVG because IN I PP like VVP it PP . SENT I PP told VVD you PP I'd NP come VV back RB and CC like VV it PP . SENT Sheridan NP may MD not RB have VH understood VVN . SENT At IN all DT events NNS , , he PP made VVD no DT reply NN , , but CC began VVD to TO run VV the DT strip NN of IN zinc NN through IN the DT machine NN . SENT He PP did VVD it PP awkwardly RB and CC with IN bad JJ results NNS . SENT Here RB . SENT he PP shouted VVD . SENT This DT is VBZ the DT way NN . SENT Watch VV how WRB I PP do VVP it PP . SENT There's NP nothin NN to TO it PP , , if IN you PP put VVD your PP$ mind NN on IN it PP . SENT By IN his PP$ own JJ showing VVG then RB his PP$ mind NN was VBD not RB upon IN it PP . SENT He PP continued VVD to TO talk VV . SENT All RB you PP got VVD to TO look VV out RP for IN is VBZ to TO keep VV it PP pressed VVN over RP to TO Don't NP run VV your PP$ hand NN up RP with IN it PP , , Bibbs NP vociferated VVD , , leaning VVG toward IN him PP . SENT Run NN nothin NN . SENT You PP GOT VVD to TO Look VV out RP . SENT shouted VVD Bibbs NP and CC Gurney NP together RB , , and CC they PP both CC sprang VVD forward RB . SENT But CC Sheridan's NP right NN hand NN had VHD followed VVN the DT strip NN too RB far RB , , and CC the DT zinc NN eater NN had VHD bitten VVN off RP the DT tips NNS of IN the DT first JJ and CC second JJ fingers NNS . SENT He PP swore VVD vehemently RB , , and CC wrung VVD his PP$ hand NN , , sending VVG a DT shower VV of IN red JJ drops NNS over IN himself PP and CC Bibbs NP , , but CC Gurney NP grasped VVD his PP$ wrist NN , , and CC said VVD , , sharply RB . SENT Come VVN out RP of IN here RB . SENT Come VVN over RP to TO the DT lavatory NN in IN the DT office NN . SENT Bibbs NNS , , fetch VV my PP$ bag NN . SENT It's NNS in IN my PP$ machine NN , , outside RB . SENT And CC when WRB Bibbs NP brought VVD the DT bag NN to TO the DT washroom NN he PP found VVD the DT doctor NN still RB grasping VVG Sheridan's NP wrist NN , , holding VVG the DT injured JJ hand NN over IN a DT basin NN . SENT Sheridan NP had VHD lost VVN color NN , , and CC temper NN , , too RB . SENT He PP glared VVD over RP his PP$ shoulder NN at IN his PP$ son NN as IN the DT latter NN handed VVD the DT bag NN to TO Gurney NP . SENT You PP go VVP on IN back RB to TO your PP$ work NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT I've NP had VHD worse JJR snips NNS than IN that DT from IN a DT pencil NN sharpener NN . SENT Oh UH no UH , , you PP haven't VVD . SENT said VVN Gurney NP . SENT I PP have VHP , , too RB . SENT Sheridan NP retorted VVD , , angrily RB . SENT Bibbs NP , , you PP go VVP on IN back RB to TO your PP$ work NN . SENT There's RB no DT reason NN to TO stand VV around RP here RB watchin NNS ole JJ Doc NP Gurney NP tryin NP to TO keep VV himself PP awake JJ workin NNS on IN a DT scratch NN that WDT only RB needs VVZ a DT little JJ court NN plaster NN . SENT I PP slipped VVD , , or CC it PP wouldn't VVD happened VVN . SENT You PP get VVP back RB on IN your PP$ job NN . SENT All DT right NN , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT HERE RB . SENT Sheridan NP bellowed VVD , , as IN his PP$ son NN was VBD passing VVG out RP of IN the DT door NN . SENT You PP watch VVP out RP when WRB you're JJ runnin NN that IN machine NN . SENT You PP hear VVP what WP I PP say VVP . SENT I PP slipped VVD , , or CC I PP wouldn't VVD got VVD scratched VVN , , but CC you PP YOU'RE NP liable JJ to TO get VV your PP$ whole JJ hand NN cut VVN off RP . SENT You PP keep VVP your PP$ eyes NNS open VVP . SENT Yes UH , , sir NN . SENT And CC Bibbs NP returned VVD to TO the DT zinc NN eater NN thoughtfully RB . SENT Half PDT an DT hour NN later RBR , , Gurney NP touched VVD him PP on IN the DT shoulder NN and CC beckoned VVD him PP outside IN , , where WRB conversation NN was VBD possible JJ . SENT I PP sent VVD him PP home NN , , Bibbs NP . SENT He'll JJ have VHP to TO be VB careful JJ of IN that DT hand NN . SENT Go VV get VV your PP$ overalls NNS off RP . SENT I'll NN take VV you PP for IN a DT drive NN and CC leave VV you PP at IN home NN . SENT Can't NP , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT Got VVD to TO stick VV to TO my PP$ job NN till IN the DT whistle NN blows NNS . SENT No UH , , you PP don't VVD , , the DT doctor NN returned VVD , , smothering VVG a DT yawn NN . SENT He PP wants VVZ me PP to TO take VV you PP down RP to TO my PP$ office NN and CC give VV you PP an DT overhauling VVG to TO see VV how WRB much RB harm VV these DT four CD days NNS on IN the DT machine NN have VHP done VVN you PP . SENT I PP guess VVP you PP folks NNS have VHP got VVN that DT old JJ man NN pretty RB thoroughly RB upset VVN , , between IN you PP , , up RB at IN your PP$ house NN . SENT But CC I PP don't VVD need VV to TO go VV over IN you PP . SENT I PP can MD see VV with IN my PP$ eyes NNS half RB shut VVD Yes UH , , Bibbs NP interrupted VVN , , that's NNS what WP they PP are VBP . SENT I PP say VVP I PP can MD see VV you're NN starting VVG out RP , , at IN least JJS , , in IN good JJ shape NN . SENT What's NP made VVD the DT difference NN . SENT I PP like VVP the DT machine NN , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT I've NP made VVD a DT friend NN of IN it PP . SENT I PP serenade VV it PP and CC talk VV to TO it PP , , and CC then RB it PP talks VVZ back RB to TO me PP . SENT Indeed RB , , indeed RB . SENT What WP does VVZ it PP say VVP . SENT What WP I PP want VVP to TO hear VV . SENT Well UH , , well UH . SENT The DT doctor NN stretched VVD himself PP and CC stamped VVD his PP$ foot NN repeatedly RB . SENT Better RBR come VV along RP and CC take VV a DT drive NN with IN me PP . SENT You PP can MD take VV the DT time NN off IN that WDT he PP allowed VVD for IN the DT examination NN , , and CC Not RB at IN all DT , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT I'm NN going VVG to TO stand VV by IN my PP$ old JJ zinc NN eater NN till IN five CD o'clock RB . SENT I PP tell VVP you PP I PP LIKE VVP it PP . SENT Then RB I PP suppose VVP that's NNS the DT end NN of IN your PP$ wanting VVG to TO write VV . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV about RB that IN , , Bibbs NP said VVD , , thoughtfully RB . SENT but CC the DT zinc NN eater NN doesn't NN interfere VV with IN my PP$ thinking NN , , at IN least JJS . SENT It's NNS better RBR than IN being VBG in IN business NN . SENT I'm NP sure RB of IN that DT . SENT I PP don't VVD want VV anything NN to TO change VV . SENT I'd NN be VB content JJ to TO lead VV just RB the DT life NN I'm NN leading VVG now RB to TO the DT end NN of IN my PP$ days NNS . SENT You PP do VVP beat VV the DT devil NN . SENT exclaimed VVN Gurney NP . SENT Your PP$ father's NNS right RB when WRB he PP tells VVZ me PP you're VV a DT mystery NN . SENT Perhaps RB the DT Almighty JJ knew VVD what WP He PP was VBD doing VVG when WRB He PP made VVD you PP , , but CC it PP takes VVZ a DT lot NN of IN faith NN to TO believe VV it PP . SENT Well RB , , I'm NP off RB . SENT Go VV on IN back RB to TO your PP$ murdering VVG old JJ machine NN . SENT He PP climbed VVD into IN his PP$ car NN , , which WDT he PP operated VVD himself PP , , but CC he PP refrained VVN from IN setting VVG it PP immediately RB in IN motion NN . SENT Well RB , , I PP rubbed VVD it PP in IN on IN the DT old JJ man NN that IN you PP had VHD warned VVN him PP not RB to TO slide VV his PP$ hand NN along IN too RB far RB , , and CC that IN he PP got VVD hurt VV because IN he PP didn't VVD pay VV attention NN to TO your PP$ warning NN , , and CC because IN he PP was VBD trying VVG to TO show VV you PP how WRB to TO do VV something NN you PP were VBD already RB doing VVG a DT great JJ deal NN better RBR than IN he PP could MD . SENT You PP tell VVP him PP I'll NN be VB around RB to TO look VV at IN it PP and CC change VV the DT dressing VVG to TO morrow NN morning NN . SENT Good JJ by IN . SENT But CC when WRB he PP paid VVD the DT promised JJ visit NN , , the DT next JJ morning NN , , he PP did VVD more RBR than IN change VV the DT dressing VVG upon IN the DT damaged JJ hand NN . SENT The DT injury NN was VBD severe JJ of IN its PP$ kind NN , , and CC Gurney NP spent VVD a DT long JJ time NN over IN it PP , , though IN Sheridan NP was VBD rebellious JJ and CC scornful JJ , , being VBG brought VVN to TO a DT degree NN of IN tractability NN only RB by IN means NNS of IN horrible JJ threats NNS and CC talk NN of IN amputation NN . SENT However RB , , he PP appeared VVD at IN the DT dinner NN table NN with IN his PP$ hand NN supported VVN in IN a DT sling NN , , which WDT he PP seemed VVD to TO regard VV as IN an DT indignity NN , , while IN the DT natural JJ inquiries NNS upon IN the DT subject NN evidently RB struck VVD him PP as IN deliberate JJ insults NNS . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP , , having VHG been VBN unable JJ to TO contain VV her PP$ solicitude NN several JJ times NNS during IN the DT day NN , , and CC having VHG been VBN checked VVN each DT time NN in IN a DT manner NN that WDT blanched VVD her PP$ cheek NN , , hastened VVN to TO warn VV Roscoe NP and CC Sibyl NP , , upon IN their PP$ arrival NN at IN five CD , , to TO omit VV any DT reference NN to TO the DT injury NN and CC to TO avoid VV even RB looking VVG at IN the DT sling NN if IN they PP possibly RB could MD . SENT The DT Sheridans NP dined VVD on IN Sundays NNS at IN five CD . SENT Sibyl NP had VHD taken VVN pains NNS not RB to TO arrive VV either RB before IN or CC after IN the DT hand NN was VBD precisely RB on IN the DT hour NN . SENT and CC the DT members NNS of IN the DT family NN were VBD all RB seated VVN at IN the DT table NN within IN two CD minutes NNS after IN she PP and CC Roscoe NP had VHD entered VVN the DT house NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT glum JJ gathering NN , , overhung VVN with IN portents NNS . SENT The DT air NN seemed VVD charged VVN , , awaiting VVG any DT tiny JJ ignition NN to TO explode VV . SENT and CC Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan's NP expression NN , , as IN she PP sat VVD with IN her PP$ eyes NNS fixed VVN almost RB continually RB upon IN her PP$ husband NN , , was VBD that IN of IN a DT person NN engaged VVN in IN prayer NN . SENT Edith NP was VBD pale JJ and CC intent NN . SENT Roscoe NP looked VVD ill JJ . SENT Sibyl NP looked VVD ill JJ . SENT and CC Sheridan NP looked VVD both DT ill JJ and CC explosive JJ . SENT Bibbs NNS had VHD more JJR color NN than IN any DT of IN these DT , , and CC there EX was VBD a DT strange JJ brightness NN , , like IN a DT light NN , , upon IN his PP$ face NN . SENT It PP was VBD curious JJ to TO see VV anything NN so RB happy JJ in IN the DT tense JJ gloom NN of IN that DT household NN . SENT Edith NP ate VVD little JJ , , but CC gazed VVD nearly RB all PDT the DT time NN at IN her PP$ plate NN . SENT She PP never RB once RB looked VVN at IN Sibyl NP , , though IN Sibyl NP now RB and CC then RB gave VVD her PP a DT quick JJ glance NN , , heavily RB charged VVN , , and CC then RB looked VVD away RP . SENT Roscoe NP ate VVD nothing NN , , and CC , , like IN Edith NP , , kept VVD his PP$ eyes NNS upon IN his PP$ plate NN and CC made VVD believe VV to TO occupy VV himself PP with IN the DT viands NNS thereon RB , , loading VVG his PP$ fork NN frequently RB , , but CC not RB lifting VVG it PP to TO his PP$ mouth NN . SENT He PP did VVD not RB once RB look VV at IN his PP$ father NN , , though IN his PP$ father NN gazed VVD heavily RB at IN him PP most RBS of IN the DT time NN . SENT And CC between IN Edith NP and CC Sibyl NP , , and CC between IN Roscoe NP and CC his PP$ father NN , , some DT bitter JJ wireless NN communication NN seemed VVD continually RB to TO be VB taking VVG place NN throughout IN the DT long JJ silences NNS prevailing VVG during IN this DT enlivening VVG ceremony NN of IN Sabbath NN refection NN . SENT Didn't NP you PP go VVP to TO church NN this DT morning NN , , Bibbs NP . SENT his PP$ mother NN asked VVD , , in IN the DT effort NN to TO break VV up RP one CD of IN those DT ghastly JJ intervals NNS . SENT What WP did VVD you PP say VVP , , mother NN . SENT Didn't NP you PP go VVP to TO church NN this DT morning NN . SENT I PP think VVP so RB , , he PP answered VVD , , as RB from IN a DT roseate JJ trance NN . SENT You PP THINK VVP so RB . SENT Don't NP you PP know VVP . SENT Oh UH yes UH . SENT Yes UH , , I PP went VVD to TO church NN . SENT Which WDT one NN . SENT Just RB down RB the DT street NN . SENT It's NP brick NN . SENT What WP was VBD the DT sermon NN about RB . SENT What WP , , mother NN . SENT Can't NP you PP hear VVP me PP . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT I PP asked VVD you PP what WP the DT sermon NN was VBD about RB . SENT He PP roused VVD himself PP . SENT I PP think VVP it PP was VBD about IN He PP frowned VVD , , seeming JJ to TO concentrate VV his PP$ will NN to TO recollect VV . SENT I PP think VVP it PP was VBD about IN something NN in IN the DT Bible NP . SENT White NP jacket NN George NP was VBD glad JJ of IN an DT opportunity NN to TO leave VV the DT room NN and CC lean JJ upon IN Mist NP Jackson's NP shoulder NN in IN the DT pantry NN . SENT He PP don't VVD know VV they PP WAS VBD any DT suhmon NN . SENT he PP concluded VVD , , having VHG narrated VVN the DT dining NN room NN dialogue NN . SENT All RB he PP know VVP is VBZ he PP was VBD with IN at IN lady NN lives NNS nex NN do VVP . SENT George NP was VBD right JJ . SENT Did VVD you PP go VV to TO church NN all RB by IN yourself PP , , Bibbs NP . SENT Sibyl NP asked VVD . SENT No RB , , he PP answered VVD . SENT No RB , , I PP didn't VVD go VV alone RB . SENT Oh UH . SENT Sibyl NP gave VVD the DT ejaculation NN an DT upward JJ twist NN , , as RB of IN mocking VVG inquiry NN , , and CC followed VVD it PP by IN another DT , , expressive JJ of IN hilarious JJ comprehension NN . SENT OH UH . SENT Bibbs NNS looked VVD at IN her PP$ studiously RB , , but CC she PP spoke VVD no RB further RBR . SENT And CC that WDT completed VVD the DT conversation NN at IN the DT lugubrious JJ feast NN . SENT Coffee NN came VVD finally RB , , was VBD disposed VVN of IN quickly RB , , and CC the DT party NN dispersed VVD to TO other JJ parts NNS of IN the DT house NN . SENT Bibbs NP followed VVD his PP$ father NN and CC Roscoe NP into IN the DT library NN , , but CC was VBD not RB well RB received VVN . SENT YOU PP go VVP and CC listen VVP to TO the DT phonograph NN with IN the DT women NNS folks NNS , , Sheridan NP commanded VVN . SENT Bibbs NP retreated VVD . SENT Sometimes RB you PP do VVP seem VV to TO be VB a DT hard JJ sort NN of IN man NN . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT However RB , , he PP went VVD obediently RB to TO the DT gilt NN and CC brocade NN room NN in IN which WDT his PP$ mother NN and CC his PP$ sister NN and CC his PP$ sister NN in IN law NN had VHD helplessly RB withdrawn VVN , , according VVG to TO their PP$ Sabbatical JJ custom NN . SENT Edith NP sat VVD in IN a DT corner NN , , tapping VVG her PP$ feet NNS together RB and CC looking VVG at IN them PP . SENT Sibyl NP sat VVD in IN the DT center NN of IN the DT room NN , , examining VVG a DT brooch NN which WDT she PP had VHD detached VVN from IN her PP$ throat NN . SENT and CC Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP was VBD looking VVG over IN a DT collection NN of IN records NNS consisting VVG exclusively RB of IN Caruso NP and CC rag NN time NN . SENT She PP selected VVD one CD of IN the DT latter NN , , remarking VVG that IN she PP thought VVD it PP right RB pretty RB , , and CC followed VVD it PP with IN one CD of IN the DT former JJ and CC the DT same JJ remark NN . SENT As IN the DT second NN reached VVD its PP$ conclusion NN , , George NP appeared VVD in IN the DT broad JJ doorway NN , , seeming JJ to TO have VH an DT errand NN there RB , , but CC he PP did VVD not RB speak VV . SENT Instead RB , , he PP favored VVD Edith NP with IN a DT benevolent JJ smile NN , , and CC she PP immediately RB left VVD the DT room NN , , George NP stepping VVG aside RP for IN her PP to TO precede VV him PP , , and CC then RB disappearing VVG after IN her PP in IN the DT hall NN with IN an DT air NN of IN successful JJ diplomacy NN . SENT He PP made VVD it PP perfectly RB clear JJ that IN Edith NP had VHD given VVN him PP secret JJ instructions NNS and CC that IN it PP had VHD been VBN his PP$ pride NN and CC pleasure NN to TO fulfil VV them PP to TO the DT letter NN . SENT Sibyl NP stiffened VVD in IN her PP$ chair NN . SENT her PP$ lips NNS parted VVD , , and CC she PP watched VVD with IN curious JJ eyes NNS the DT vanishing VVG back NN of IN the DT white JJ jacket NN . SENT What's NNS that IN . SENT she PP asked VVD , , in IN a DT low JJ voice NN , , but CC sharply RB . SENT Here's NP another DT right JJ pretty JJ record NN , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP , , affecting VVG with IN patent NN nervousness NN not RB to TO hear VV . SENT And CC she PP unloosed VVD the DT music NN . SENT Sibyl NP bit NN her PP$ lip NN and CC began VVD to TO tap VV her PP$ chin NN with IN the DT brooch NN . SENT After IN a DT little JJ while IN she PP turned VVD to TO Bibbs NP , , who WP reposed VVN at IN half DT length NN in IN a DT gold JJ chair NN , , with IN his PP$ eyes NNS closed VVD . SENT Where WRB did VVD Edith NP go VV . SENT she PP asked VVD , , curiously RB . SENT Edith NP . SENT he PP repeated VVD , , opening VVG his PP$ eyes NNS blankly RB . SENT Is VBZ she PP gone VVN . SENT Sibyl NP got VVD up RP and CC stood VVD in IN the DT doorway NN . SENT She PP leaned VVD against IN the DT casing NN , , still RB tapping VVG her PP$ chin NN with IN the DT brooch NN . SENT Her PP$ eyes NNS were VBD dilating VVG . SENT she PP was VBD suddenly RB at IN high JJ tension NN , , and CC her PP$ expression NN had VHD become VVN one CD of IN sharp JJ excitement NN . SENT She PP listens VVZ intently RB . SENT When WRB the DT record NN was VBD spun VVN out IN she PP could MD hear VV Sheridan NP rumbling VVG in IN the DT library NN , , during IN the DT ensuing VVG silence NN , , and CC Roscoe's NP voice NN , , querulous JJ and CC husky JJ . SENT I PP won't VVD say VV anything NN at IN all DT . SENT I PP tell VVP you PP , , you PP might MD just RB as RB well RB let VV me PP alone RB . SENT But CC there EX were VBD other JJ sound NN . SENT a DT rustling VVG and CC murmur NN , , whispering VVG , , low JJ protesting VVG cadences NNS in IN a DT male JJ voice NN . SENT And CC as IN Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP started VVD another DT record NN , , a DT sudden JJ , , vital JJ resolve NN leaped VVD like IN fire NN in IN the DT eyes NNS of IN Sibyl NP . SENT She PP walked VVD down RP the DT hall NN and CC straight JJ into IN the DT smoking NN room NN . SENT Lamhorn NP and CC Edith NP both CC sprang VVD to TO their PP$ feet NNS , , separating VVG . SENT Edith NP became VVD instantly RB deathly JJ white NN with IN a DT rage NN that WDT set VVD her PP$ shaking VVG from IN head NN to TO foot NN , , and CC Lamhorn NP stuttered VVD as IN he PP tried VVD to TO speak VV . SENT But CC Edith's NP shaking VVG was VBD not RB so RB violent JJ as IN Sibyl's NP , , nor CC was VBD her PP face VV so RB white JJ . SENT At IN sight NN of IN them PP and CC of IN their PP$ embrace VV , , all DT possible JJ consequences NNS became VVD nothing NN to TO Sibyl NP . SENT She PP courtesied VVD , , holding VVG up IN her PP skirts VVZ and CC contorting VVG her PP$ lips NNS to TO the DT semblance NN of IN a DT smile NN . SENT Sit VV just RB as IN you PP were VBD both DT of IN you PP . SENT she PP said VVD . SENT And CC then RB to TO Edith NP . SENT Did VVD you PP tell VV my PP$ husband NN I PP had VHD been VBN telephoning VVG to TO Lamhorn NP . SENT You PP march VVP out RP of IN here RB . SENT said VVD Edith NP , , fiercely RB . SENT March NP straight RB out RB of IN here RB . SENT Sibyl NP leveled VVD a DT forefinger NN at IN Lamhorn NP . SENT Did VVD you PP tell VV her PP$ I'd NN been VBN telphoning VVG you PP I PP wanted VVD you PP to TO come VV . SENT Oh UH , , good JJ God NP . SENT Lamhorn NP said VVD . SENT Hush NP . SENT You PP knew VVD she'd NN tell VV my PP$ husband NN , , DIDN'T NP you PP . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT You PP knew VVD that IN . SENT HUSH NN . SENT he PP begged VVN , , panic VV stricken VVN . SENT That DT was VBD a DT MANLY JJ thing NN to TO do VV . SENT Oh UH , , it PP was VBD like IN a DT gentleman NN . SENT You PP wouldn't VVD come VV you PP wouldn't VVD even RB come VV for IN five CD minutes NNS to TO hear VV what WP I PP had VHD to TO say VV . SENT You PP were VBD TIRED JJ of IN what WP I PP had VHD to TO say VV . SENT You'd NP heard VVD it PP all PDT a DT thousand CD times NNS before RB , , and CC you PP wouldn't VVD come VV . SENT No UH . SENT No UH . SENT NO UH . SENT she PP stormed VVD . SENT You PP wouldn't VVD even RB come VV for IN five CD minutes NNS , , but CC you PP could MD tell VV that DT little JJ cat NN . SENT And CC SHE PP told VVD my PP$ husband NN . SENT You're NP a DT MAN NN . SENT Edith NP saw VVD in IN a DT flash NN that IN the DT consequences NNS of IN battle NN would MD be VB ruinous JJ to TO Sibyl NP , , and CC the DT furious JJ girl NN needed VVD no DT further JJR temptation NN to TO give VV way NN to TO her PP$ feelings NNS . SENT Get VV out RP of IN this DT house NN . SENT she PP shrieked VVD . SENT This DT is VBZ my PP$ father's NNS house NN . SENT Don't NP you PP dare VVP speak VV to TO Robert NP like IN that DT . SENT No UH . SENT No UH . SENT I PP mustn't VVD SPEAK VV Don't NP you PP DARE VVP . SENT Edith NP and CC Sibyl NP began VVD to TO scream VV insults NNS at IN each DT other JJ simultaneously RB , , fronting VVG each DT other JJ , , their PP$ furious JJ faces NNS close JJ . SENT Their PP$ voices NNS shrilled VVD and CC rose VVD and CC cracked VVD they PP screeched VVD . SENT They PP could MD be VB heard VVN over IN the DT noise NN of IN the DT phonograph NN , , which WDT was VBD playing VVG a DT brass NN band NN selection NN . SENT They PP could MD be VB heard VVN all RB over IN the DT house NN . SENT They PP were VBD heard VVN in IN the DT kitchen NN . SENT they PP could MD have VH been VBN heard VVN in IN the DT cellar NN . SENT Neither CC of IN them PP cared VVD for IN that DT . SENT You PP told VVD my PP$ husband NN . SENT screamed VVD Sibyl NP , , bringing VVG her PP$ face NN still RB closer RBR to TO Edith's NP . SENT You PP told VVD my PP$ husband NN . SENT This DT man NN put VVD THAT IN in IN you PP hands VVZ to TO strike VV me PP with IN . SENT HE PP did VVD . SENT I'll NP tell VVP your PP$ husband NN again RB . SENT I'll NP tell VVP him PP everything NN I PP know VVP . SENT It's NP TIME NN your PP$ husband NN They PP were VBD swept VVN asunder RB by IN a DT bandaged VVN hand NN . SENT Do VV you PP want VV the DT neighbors NNS in IN . SENT Sheridan NP thundered VVD . SENT There EX fell VVD a DT shocking JJ silence NN . SENT Frenzied JJ Sibyl NP saw VVD her PP$ husband NN and CC his PP$ mother NN in IN the DT doorway NN , , and CC she PP understood VVD what WP she PP had VHD done VVN . SENT She PP moved VVD slowly RB toward IN the DT door NN . SENT then RB suddenly RB she PP began VVD to TO run VV . SENT She PP ran VVD into IN the DT hall NN , , and CC through IN it PP , , and CC out RB of IN the DT house NN . SENT Roscoe NP followed VVD her PP heavily RB , , his PP$ eyes NNS on IN the DT ground NN . SENT NOW RB THEN RB . SENT said VVD Sheridan NP to TO Lamhorn NP . SENT The DT words NNS were VBD indefinite JJ , , but CC the DT voice NN was VBD not RB . SENT Neither DT was VBD the DT vicious JJ gesture NN of IN the DT bandaged VVN hand NN , , which WDT concluded VVD its PP$ orbit NN in IN the DT direction NN of IN the DT door NN in IN a DT manner NN sufficient JJ for IN the DT swift JJ dispersal NN of IN George NP and CC Jackson NP and CC several JJ female JJ servants NNS who WP hovered VVD behind IN Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP . SENT They PP fled VVD lightly RB . SENT Papa NP , , papa NN . SENT wailed VVN Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP . SENT Look VV at IN your PP$ hand NN . SENT You'd JJ oughtn't NN to TO been VBN so RB rough JJ with IN Edie NP . SENT you PP hurt VVD your PP$ hand NN on IN her PP$ shoulder NN . SENT Look VV . SENT There EX was VBD , , in IN fact NN , , a DT spreading VVG red NN stain VV upon IN the DT bandages NNS at IN the DT tips NNS of IN the DT fingers NNS , , and CC Sheridan NP put VVD his PP$ hand NN back RB in IN the DT sling NN . SENT Now RB then RB . SENT he PP repeated VVD . SENT You PP goin NP to TO leave VV my PP$ house NN . SENT He PP will MD NOT RB . SENT sobbed VVN Edith NP . SENT Don't NP you PP DARE VVP order VV him PP out RP . SENT Don't NP you PP bother VVP , , dear RB , , said VVD Lamhorn NP , , quietly RB . SENT He PP doesn't VVD understand VV . SENT YOU PP mustn't NN be VB troubled VVN . SENT Pallor NN was VBD becoming VVG to TO him PP . SENT he PP looked VVD very RB handsome JJ , , and CC as IN he PP left VVD the DT room NN he PP seemed VVD in IN the DT girl's JJ distraught JJ eyes NNS a DT persecuted VVN noble JJ , , indifferent JJ to TO the DT rabble NN yawping VVG insult NN at IN his PP$ heels NNS the DT rabble NN being VBG enacted VVN by IN her PP$ father NN . SENT Don't NP come VVP back RB , , either RB . SENT said VVD , , Sheridan NP , , realistic JJ in IN this DT impersonation NN . SENT Keep VV off RP the DT premises NNS . SENT he PP called VVD savagely RB into IN the DT hall NN . SENT This DT family's NNS through IN with IN you PP . SENT It PP is VBZ NOT RB . SENT Edith NP cried VVD , , breaking VVG from IN her PP$ mother NN . SENT You'll NP SEE VVP about RB that IN . SENT You'll NP find VVP out RP . SENT You'll NN find VV out RP what WP ll NNS happen VVP . SENT What's NP HE PP done VVN . SENT I PP guess VVP if IN I PP can MD stand VV it PP , , it's JJ none NN of IN YOUR PP$ business NN , , is VBZ it PP . SENT What's NP HE PP done VVN , , I'd NP like VVP to TO know VV . SENT You PP don't VVD know VV anything NN about IN it PP . SENT Don't NP you PP s'pose JJ he PP told VVD ME PP . SENT She PP was VBD crazy JJ about IN him PP soon RB as IN he PP began VVD going VVG there RB , , and CC he PP flirted VVD with IN her PP a DT little JJ . SENT That's NP everything NN he PP did VVD , , and CC it PP was VBD before IN he PP met VVD ME PP . SENT After IN that IN he PP wouldn't VVD , , and CC it PP wasn't VVD anything NN , , anyway RB he PP never RB was VBD serious JJ a DT minute NN about IN it PP . SENT SHE PP wanted VVD it PP to TO be VB serious JJ , , and CC she PP was VBD bound VVN she PP wouldn't VVD give VV him PP up RP . SENT He PP told VVD her PP$ long JJ ago IN he PP cared VVD about IN me PP , , but CC she PP kept VVD persecuting VVG him PP and CC Yes UH , , said VVD Sheridan NP , , sternly RB . SENT that's JJ HIS PP$ side NN of IN it PP . SENT That DT ll NNS do VVP . SENT He PP doesn't VVD come VV in IN this DT house NN again RB . SENT You PP look VVP out RP . SENT Edith NP cried VVD . SENT Yes UH , , I'll NP look VVP out RP . SENT I'd NP a DT told VVD you PP to TO day NN he PP wasn't VVD to TO be VB allowed VVN on IN the DT premises NNS , , but CC I PP had VHD other JJ things NNS on IN my PP$ mind NN . SENT I PP had VHD Abercrombie NP look VV up RP this DT young JJ man NN privately RB , , and CC he's NNS no DT count NN . SENT He's NNS no RB count VVP on IN earth NN . SENT He's NP no RB good JJ . SENT He's NP NOTHIN NP . SENT But CC it PP wouldn't VVD matter NN if IN he PP was VBD George NP Washington NP , , after IN what's NNS happened VVD and CC what WP I've NP heard VVD to TO night NN . SENT But CC , , papa NN , , Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP began VVD , , if IN Edie NP says VVZ it PP was VBD all DT Sibyl's NP fault NN , , makin VVG up RP to TO him PP , , and CC he PP never RB encouraged VVD her PP$ much JJ , , nor CC S NP enough RB . SENT he PP roared VVD . SENT He PP keeps VVZ off RP these DT premises NNS . SENT And CC if IN any DT of IN you PP so RB much RB as RB ever RB speak VV his PP$ name NN to TO me PP again RB But CC Edith NP screamed VVD , , clapping VVG her PP$ hands NNS over IN her PP$ ears NNS to TO shut VV out RP the DT sound NN of IN his PP$ voice NN , , and CC ran VVD up RP stairs NNS , , sobbing VVG loudly RB , , followed VVN by IN her PP$ mother NN . SENT However RB , , Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP descended VVD a DT few JJ minutes NNS later RBR and CC joined VVD her PP$ husband NN in IN the DT library NN . SENT Bibbs NP , , still RB sitting VVG in IN his PP$ gold JJ chair NN , , saw VVD her PP$ pass NN , , roused VVD himself PP from IN reverie NN , , and CC strolled VVD in IN after IN her PP . SENT She PP locked VVD her PP$ door NN , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP , , shaking VVG her PP$ head NN woefully RB . SENT She PP wouldn't VVD even RB answer VV me PP . SENT They PP wasn't VVD a DT sound NN from IN her PP$ room NN . SENT Well RB , , said VVD her PP$ husband NN , , she PP can MD settle VV her PP$ mind NN to TO it PP . SENT She PP never RB speaks VVZ to TO that DT fellow NN again RB , , and CC if IN he PP tries VVZ to TO telephone VV her PP to TO morrow NN Here RB . SENT You PP tell VVP the DT help NN if IN he PP calls VVZ up RP to TO ring VV off RP and CC say VV it's NNS my PP$ orders NNS . SENT No UH , , you PP needn't VVD . SENT I'll NP tell VVP em NN myself PP . SENT Better RBR not RB , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , gently RB . SENT His PP$ father NN glared VVD at IN him PP . SENT It's NP no RB good JJ , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT Mother NP , , when WRB you PP were VBD in IN love NN with IN father NN My PP$ goodness NN . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT You PP ain't VVD a DT goin NP to TO compare VV your PP$ father NN to TO that WDT Edith NP feels VVZ about IN him PP just RB what WP you PP did VVD about IN father NN , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT And CC if IN YOUR PP$ father NN had VHD told VVN you PP I PP won't VVD LISTEN VV to TO such JJ silly JJ talk NN . SENT she PP declared VVD , , angrily RB . SENT So IN you're NN handin NN out IN your PP$ advice NN , , are VBP you PP , , Bibbs NP . SENT said VVD Sheridan NP . SENT What WP is VBZ it PP . SENT Let VV her PP see VV him PP all RB she PP wants VVZ . SENT You're NP a DT Sheridan NP gave VVD it PP up RP . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV what WP to TO call VV you PP . SENT Let VV her PP see VV him PP all RB she PP wants VVZ , , Bibbs NP repeated VVD , , thoughtfully RB . SENT You're NP up RB against IN something NN too RB strong JJ for IN you PP . SENT If IN Edith NP were VBD a DT weakling NN you'd NN have VHP a DT chance NN this DT way NN , , but CC she PP isn't VVD . SENT She's NP got VVD a DT lot NN of IN your PP$ determination NN , , father NN , , and CC with IN what's NNS going VVG on IN inside NN of IN her PP$ she'll NN beat VV you PP . SENT You PP can't VVD keep VV her PP from IN seeing VVG him PP , , as RB long RB as IN she PP feels VVZ about IN him PP the DT way NN she PP does VVZ now RB . SENT You PP can't VVD make VV her PP think VVP less JJR of IN him PP , , either RB . SENT Nobody NN can MD . SENT Your PP$ only JJ chance NN is VBZ that DT she'll NN do VVP it PP for IN herself PP , , and CC if IN you PP give VVP her PP$ time NN and CC go VV easy JJ she PP probably RB will MD . SENT Marriage NN would MD do VV it PP for IN her PP$ quickest JJS , , but CC that's NNS just RB what WP you PP don't VVD want VV , , and CC as RB you PP DON'T NP want VVP it PP , , you'd VV better JJR I NN can't NN stand VVP any DT more RBR . SENT Sheridan NP burst VVD out RP . SENT If IN it's NNS come VVN to TO BIBBS NNS advisin NNS me PP how WRB to TO run VV this DT house NN I NN better RBR resign VV . SENT Mamma NN , , where's NNS that IN nigger NN George NP . SENT Maybe RB HE'S NP got VVD some DT plan NN how WRB I PP better RBR manage VV my PP$ family NN . SENT Bibbs NP , , for IN God's NP sake NN go VV and CC lay VV down RP . SENT Let VV her PP see VV him PP all RB she PP wants VVZ . SENT Oh UH , , Lord NP . SENT here's JJ wisdom NN . SENT here's NP Bibbs NP , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP , , if IN you PP haven't VVD got VVN anything NN to TO do VV , , you PP might MD step VV over RP and CC take VV Sibyl's NP wraps VVZ home RB she PP left VVD em NN in IN the DT hall NN . SENT I PP don't VVD think VV you PP seem VVP to TO quiet VV your PP$ poor JJ father NN very RB much RB just RB now RB . SENT All DT right NN . SENT And CC Bibbs NP bore VVD Sibyl's NP wraps VVZ across IN the DT street NN and CC delivered VVD them PP to TO Roscoe NP , , who WP met VVD him PP at IN the DT door NN . SENT Bibbs NNS said VVD only RB , , Forgot VVD these DT , , and CC , , Good JJ night NN , , Roscoe NP , , cordially RB and CC cheerfully RB , , and CC returned VVD to TO the DT New NP House NP . SENT His PP$ mother NN and CC father NN were VBD still RB talking VVG in IN the DT library NN , , but CC with IN discretion NN he PP passed VVD rapidly RB on IN and CC upward RB to TO his PP$ own JJ room NN , , and CC there RB he PP proceeded VVD to TO write VV in IN his PP$ note NN book NN . SENT There EX seems VVZ to TO be VB another DT curious JJ thing NN about IN Love NP Bibbs NP wrote VVD . 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SENT Love NN is VBZ demanding VVG and CC claiming VVG and CC insistent JJ . SENT Friendship NN is VBZ all DT kindness NN it PP makes VVZ the DT world NN glorious JJ with IN kindness NN . SENT What WP color VV you PP see VV when WRB you PP walk VVP with IN a DT friend NN . SENT You PP see VVP that IN the DT gray JJ sky NN is VBZ brilliant JJ and CC shimmering VVG . SENT you PP see VVP that IN the DT smoke NN has VHZ warm JJ browns NNS and CC is VBZ marvelously RB sculptured VVN the DT air NN becomes VVZ iridescent JJ . SENT You PP see VVP the DT gold NN in IN brown JJ hair NN . SENT Light JJ floods NNS everything NN . SENT When WRB you PP walk VVP to TO church NN with IN a DT friend NN you PP know VVP that DT life NN can MD give VV you PP nothing NN richer JJR . SENT You PP pray VV that IN there EX will MD be VB no DT change NN in IN anything NN for IN ever RB . 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SENT Dawn NN and CC the DT sea NN music NN in IN moonlit JJ gardens NNS nightingales NNS serenading VVG through IN almond JJ groves NNS in IN bloom NN what WP could MD bring VV such JJ things NNS into IN the DT city's JJ turmoil NN . SENT Yet CC they PP are VBP here RB , , and CC roses NNS blossom NN in IN the DT soot NN . SENT That DT is VBZ what WP it PP means VVZ not RB to TO be VB alone RB . SENT That DT is VBZ what WP a DT friend NN gives VVZ you PP . SENT Having VHG thus RB demonstrated VVN that IN he PP was VBD about RB twenty CD five CD and CC had VHD formed VVN a DT somewhat RB indefinite JJ definition NN of IN friendship NN , , but CC one CD entirely RB his PP$ own JJ and CC perhaps RB Mary's NP Bibbs NP went VVD to TO bed NN , , and CC was VBD the DT only JJ Sheridan NP to TO sleep VV soundly RB through IN the DT night NN and CC to TO wake NN at IN dawn NN with IN a DT light JJ heart NN . SENT His PP$ cheerfulness NN was VBD vaguely RB diminished VVN by IN the DT troublous JJ state NN of IN affairs NNS of IN his PP$ family NN . SENT He PP had VHD recognized VVN his PP$ condition NN when WRB he PP wrote VVD , , Who WP would MD wake NN from IN such PDT a DT dream NN as IN this DT . SENT Bibbs NP was VBD a DT sympathetic JJ person NN , , easily RB touched VVN , , but CC he PP was VBD indeed RB living VVG in IN a DT dream NN , , and CC all DT things NNS outside JJ of IN it PP were VBD veiled VVN and CC remote JJ for IN that WDT is VBZ the DT way NN of IN youth NN in IN a DT dream NN . SENT And CC Bibbs NP , , who WP had VHD never RB before RB been VBN of IN any DT age NN , , either CC old JJ or CC young JJ , , had VHD come VVN to TO his PP$ youth NN at IN last JJ . SENT He PP went VVD whistling VVG from IN the DT house NN before IN even RB his PP$ father NN had VHD come VVN down RP stairs NNS . SENT There EX was VBD a DT fog NN outdoors RB , , saturated VVN with IN a DT fine JJ powder NN of IN soot NN , , and CC though IN Bibbs NP noticed VVD absently RB the DT dim JJ shape NN of IN an DT automobile NN at IN the DT curb NN before IN Roscoe's NP house NN , , he PP did VVD not RB recognize VV it PP as IN Dr NP . SENT Gurney's NP , , but CC went VVD cheerily RB on IN his PP$ way NN through IN the DT dingy JJ mist NN . SENT And CC when WRB he PP was VBD once RB more RBR installed VVN beside IN his PP$ faithful JJ zinc NN eater NN he PP whistled VVN and CC sang VVD to TO it PP , , as IN other JJ workmen NNS did VVD to TO their PP$ own JJ machines NNS sometimes RB , , when WRB things NNS went VVD well RB . SENT His PP$ comrades NNS in IN the DT shop NN glanced VVD at IN him PP amusedly RB now RB and CC then RB . SENT They PP liked VVD him PP , , and CC he PP ate VVD his PP$ lunch NN at IN noon NN with IN a DT group NN of IN Socialists NPS who WP approved VVD of IN his PP$ ideas NNS and CC talked VVN of IN electing VVG him PP to TO their PP$ association NN . SENT The DT short JJ days NNS of IN the DT year NN had VHD come VVN , , and CC it PP was VBD dark JJ before IN the DT whistles NNS blew VVD . SENT When WRB the DT signal NN came VVD , , Bibbs NP went VVD to TO the DT office NN , , where WRB he PP divested VVD himself PP of IN his PP$ overalls NNS his PP$ single JJ divergence NN from IN the DT routine NN of IN his PP$ fellow JJ workmen NNS and CC after IN that WDT he PP used VVD soap NN and CC water NN copiously RB . SENT This DT was VBD his PP$ transformation NN scene NN . SENT he PP passed VVD into IN the DT office NN a DT rather RB frail JJ young JJ working NN man NN noticeably RB begrimed VVN , , and CC passed VVD out RP of IN it PP to TO the DT pavement NN a DT cheerfully RB pre NP occupied VVD sample NN of IN gentry NN , , fastidious JJ to TO the DT point NN of IN elegance NN . SENT The DT sidewalk NN was VBD crowded VVN with IN the DT bearers NNS of IN dinner NN pails NNS , , men NNS and CC boys NNS and CC women NNS and CC girls NNS from IN the DT work NN rooms NNS that WDT closed VVD at IN five CD . SENT Many JJ hurried JJ and CC some DT loitered VVD . SENT they PP went VVD both DT east JJ and CC west JJ , , jostling VVG one CD another DT , , and CC Bibbs NP , , turning VVG his PP$ face NN homeward RB , , was VBD forced VVN to TO go VV slowly RB . SENT Coming VVG toward IN him PP , , as RB slowly RB , , through IN the DT crowd NN , , a DT tall JJ girl NN caught VVD sight NN of IN his PP$ long JJ , , thin JJ figure NN and CC stood VVD still RB until IN he PP had VHD almost RB passed VVN her PP , , for IN in IN the DT thick JJ crowd NN and CC the DT thicker JJR gloom NN he PP did VVD not RB recognize VV her PP , , though IN his PP$ shoulder NN actually RB touched VVD hers JJR . SENT He PP would MD have VH gone VVN by IN , , but CC she PP laughed VVD delightedly RB . SENT and CC he PP stopped VVD short RB , , startled VVD . SENT Two CD boys NNS , , one CD chasing VVG the DT other JJ , , swept VVD between IN them PP , , and CC Bibbs NP stood VVD still RB , , peering VVG about IN him PP in IN deep JJ perplexity NN . SENT She PP leaned VVD toward IN him PP . SENT I PP knew VVD YOU PP . SENT she PP said VVD . SENT Good JJ heavens NNS . SENT cried VVN Bibbs NP . SENT I PP thouhgt VVD it PP was VBD your PP$ voice NN coming VVG out RP of IN a DT star NN . SENT There's NP only RB smoke VVP overhead NN , , said VVD Mary NP , , and CC laughed VVD again RB . SENT There EX aren't VVD any DT stars NNS . SENT Oh UH yes UH , , there EX were VBD when WRB you PP laughed VVD . SENT She PP took VVD his PP$ arm NN , , and CC they PP went VVD on RP . SENT I've NN come VVN to TO walk VV home NN with IN you PP , , Bibbs NP . SENT I PP wanted VVD to TO . SENT But CC were VBD you PP here RB in IN the DT In IN the DT dark NN . SENT Yes UH . SENT Waiting VVG . SENT Yes UH . SENT Bibbs NNS was VBD radiant JJ . SENT he PP felt VVD suffocated VVN with IN happiness NN . SENT He PP began VVD to TO scold VV her PP . SENT But CC it's NNS not RB safe JJ , , and CC I'm NP not RB worth IN it PP . SENT You PP shouldn't VVD have VH You PP ought MD to TO know VV better RBR . SENT What WP did VVD I PP only RB waited VVD about IN twelve NN seconds NNS , , she PP laughed VVD . SENT I'd NP just RB got VVD here RB . SENT But CC to TO come VV all PDT this DT way NN and CC to TO this DT part NN of IN town NN in IN the DT dark NN , , you PP I PP was VBD in IN this DT part NN of IN town NN already RB , , she PP said VVD . SENT At IN least JJS , , I PP was VBD only RB seven CD or CC eight CD blocks NNS away RB , , and CC it PP was VBD dark JJ when WRB I PP came VVD out RP , , and CC I'd NP have VHP had VHD to TO go VV home NN alone RB and CC I PP preferred VVD going VVG home NN with IN you PP . SENT It's NP pretty RB beautiful JJ for IN me PP , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , with IN a DT deep JJ breath NN . SENT You'll NP never RB know VVP what WP it PP was VBD to TO hear VV your PP$ laugh NN in IN the DT darkness NN and CC then RB to IN to TO see VV you PP standing VVG there RB . SENT Oh UH , , it PP was VBD kike NN it PP was VBD like IN How WRB can MD I PP TELL VV you PP what WP it PP was VBD like JJ . SENT They PP had VHD passed VVN beyond IN the DT crowd NN now RB , , and CC a DT crossing VVG lamp NN shone VVN upon IN them PP , , which WDT revealed VVD the DT fact NN that IN again RB she PP was VBD without IN her PP$ furs NNS . SENT Here RB was VBD a DT puzzle NN . SENT Why WRB did VVD that IN adorable JJ little JJ vanity NN of IN hers NNS bring VVP her PP out RP without IN them PP in IN the DT DARK NN . SENT But CC of IN course NN she PP had VHD gone VVN out RP long RB before IN dark NN . SENT For IN undefinable JJ reasons NNS this DT explanation NN was VBD not RB quite RB satisfactory JJ . SENT however RB , , allowing VVG it PP to TO stand VV , , his PP$ solicitude NN for IN her PP took VVD another DT turn NN . SENT I PP think VVP you PP ought MD to TO have VH a DT car NN , , he PP said VVD , , especially RB when WRB you PP want VVP to TO be VB out RP after IN dark NN . SENT You PP need VVP one PP in IN winter NN , , anyhow RB . SENT Have VHP you PP ever RB asked VVD your PP$ father NN for IN one CD . SENT No RB , , said VVD Mary NP . SENT I PP don't VVD think VV I'd JJ care NN for IN one CD particularly RB . SENT I PP wish VVP you PP would MD . SENT Bibbs's NP tone NN was VBD earnest JJ and CC troubled JJ . SENT I PP think VVP in IN winter NN you PP No DT , , no UH , , she PP interrupted VVN , , lightly RB . SENT I PP don't VVD need NN But CC my PP$ mother NN tried VVD to TO insist VV on IN sending VVG one NN over IN here RB every DT afternoon NN for IN me PP . SENT I PP wouldn't VVD let VV her PP , , because IN I PP like VVP the DT walk NN , , but CC a DT girl NN A DT girl NN likes VVZ to TO walk VV , , too RB , , said VVD Mary NP . SENT Let VV me PP tell VV you PP where IN I've NN been VBN this DT afternoon NN and CC how WRB I PP happened VVD to TO be VB near JJ enought NNS to TO make VV you PP take VV me PP home NN . SENT I've NNS been VBN to TO see VV a DT little JJ old JJ man NN who WP makes VVZ pictures NNS of IN the DT smoke NN . SENT He PP has VHZ a DT sort NN of IN warehouse NN for IN a DT studio NN , , and CC he PP lives VVZ there RB with IN his PP$ mother NN and CC his PP$ wife NN and CC their PP$ seven CD children NNS , , and CC he's NNS gloriously RB happy JJ . SENT I'd NP seen VVN one CD of IN his PP$ pictures NNS at IN an DT exhibition NN , , and CC I PP wanted VVD to TO see VV more JJR of IN them PP , , so RB he PP showed VVD them PP to TO me PP . SENT He PP has VHZ almost RB everthing VVG he PP ever RB painted VVD . SENT I PP don't VVD suppose VV he's NNS sold VVN more JJR than IN four CD or CC five CD pictures NNS in IN his PP$ life NN . SENT He PP gives VVZ drawing VVG lessons NNS to TO keep VV alive JJ . SENT How WRB do VVP you PP mean VVP he PP paints NNS the DT smoke NN . SENT Bibbs NP asked VVD . SENT Literally RB . SENT He PP paints NNS from IN his PP$ studio NN window NN and CC from IN the DT street NN anywhere RB . SENT He PP just RB paints NNS what's NNS around IN him PP and CC it's NNS beautiful JJ . SENT The DT smoke NN . SENT Wonderful JJ . SENT He PP sees VVZ the DT sky NN through IN it PP , , somehow RB . SENT He PP does VVZ the DT ugly JJ roofs NNS of IN cheap JJ houses NNS through IN a DT haze NN of IN smoke NN , , and CC he PP does VVZ smoky JJ sunsets NNS and CC smoky JJ sunrises NNS , , and CC he PP has VHZ other JJ things NNS with IN the DT heavy JJ , , solid JJ , , slow JJ columns NNS of IN smoke NN going VVG far RB out RB and CC growing VVG more RBR ethereal JJ and CC mixing VVG with IN the DT hazy JJ light NN in IN the DT distance NN . SENT and CC he PP has VHZ others NNS with IN the DT broken JJ sky NN line NN of IN down JJ town NN , , all RB misted VVN with IN the DT smoke NN and CC puffs NNS and CC jets NNS of IN vapor NN that WDT have VHP colors NNS like IN an DT orchard NN in IN mid JJ April NP . SENT I'm NN going VVG to TO take VV you PP there RB some DT Sunday NP afternoon NN , , Bibbs NP . SENT You're NN showing VVG me PP the DT town NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP didn't VVD know VV what WP was VBD in IN it PP at IN all DT . SENT There EX are VBP workers NNS in IN beauty NN here RB , , she PP told VVD him PP , , gently RB . SENT There EX are VBP other JJ painters NNS more RBR prosperous JJ than IN my PP$ friend NN . SENT There EX are VBP all DT sorts NNS of IN things NNS . SENT I PP didn't VVD know VV . SENT No UH . SENT Since IN the DT town NN began VVD growing VVG so RB great JJ that IN it PP called VVD itself PP greater JJR , , one PP could MD live VV here RB all DT one's JJ life NN and CC know VV only RB the DT side NN of IN it PP that IN shows NNS . SENT The DT beauty NN workers NNS seem VVP buried VVN very RB deep JJ , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT And CC I PP imagine VVP that IN your PP$ friend NN who WP makes VVZ the DT smoke NN beautiful JJ must MD be VB buried VVN deepest JJS of IN all DT . SENT My PP$ father NN loves VVZ the DT smoke NN , , but CC I PP can't VVD imagine VV his PP$ buying NN one NN of IN your PP$ friend's JJ pictures NNS . SENT He'd JJ buy VVP the DT Bay NP of IN Naples NP , , but CC he PP wouldn't VVD get VV one PP of IN those DT . SENT He'd JJ think VVP smoke NN in IN a DT picture NN was VBD horrible JJ unless IN he PP could MD use VV it PP for IN an DT advertisement NN . SENT Yes UH , , she PP said VVD , , thoughtfully RB . SENT And CC really RB he's NNS the DT town NN . SENT They PP ARE VBP buried VVN pretty RB deep RB , , it PP seems VVZ , , sometimes RB , , Bibbs NP . SENT And CC yet RB it's NNS all RB wonderful JJ , , he PP said VVD . SENT It's NNS wonderful JJ to TO me PP . SENT You PP mean VVP the DT town NN is VBZ wonderful JJ to TO you PP . SENT Yes UH , , because IN everything NN is VBZ , , since IN you PP called VVD me FW your PP$ friend NN . SENT The DT city NN is VBZ only RB a DT rumble NN on IN the DT horizon NN for IN me PP . SENT It PP can't VVD come VV any DT closer JJR than IN the DT horizon NN so RB long RB as IN you PP let VVP me PP see VVP you PP standing VVG by IN my PP$ old JJ zinc NN eater NN all DT day NN long RB , , helping VVG me PP . SENT Mary NP He PP stopped VVD with IN a DT gasp NN . SENT That's NP the DT first JJ time NN I've NP called VVD you PP Mary NP . SENT Yes UH . SENT She PP laughed VVD , , a DT little JJ tremuously NN . SENT Though IN I PP wanted VVD you PP to TO . SENT I PP said VVD it PP without IN thinking NN . SENT It PP must MD be VB because IN you PP came VVD there RB to TO walk VV home NN with IN me PP . SENT That DT must MD be VB it PP . SENT Women NNS like VVP to TO have VH things NNS said VVD , , Mary NP informed VVD him PP , , her PP$ tremulous JJ laughter NN continuing VVG . SENT Were VBD you PP glad JJ I PP came VVD for IN you PP . SENT No DT not RB glad JJ . SENT I PP felt VVD as RB if IN I PP were VBD being VBG carried VVN straight RB up RB and CC up RB and CC up RB over IN the DT clouds NNS . SENT I PP feel VVP like IN that IN still RB . SENT I PP think VVP I'm NN that IN way NN most JJS of IN the DT time NN . SENT I PP wonder VVP what WP I PP was VBD like JJ before IN I PP knew VVD you PP . SENT The DT person NN I PP was VBD then RB seems VVZ to TO have VH been VBN somebody NN else RB , , not RB Bibbs NP Sheridan NP at IN all DT . SENT It PP seems VVZ long RB , , long RB ago RB . SENT I PP was VBD gloomy JJ and CC sickly JJ somebody NN else JJ somebody NN I PP don't VVD understand VV now RB , , a DT coward NN afraid JJ of IN shadows NNS afraid JJ of IN things NNS that IN didn't NN exist VVP afraid JJ of IN my PP$ old JJ zinc NN eater NN . SENT And CC now RB I'm NN only RB afraid JJ of IN what WP might MD change VV anything NN . SENT She PP was VBD silent JJ a DT moment NN , , and CC then RB , , You're NP happy JJ , , Bibbs NP . SENT she PP asked VVD . SENT Ah UH , , don't NN you PP see VVP . SENT he PP cried VVD . SENT I PP want VVP it PP to TO last VV for IN a DT thousand CD , , thousand CD years NNS , , just RB as IN it PP is VBZ . SENT You've NP made VVD me PP so RB rich JJ , , I'm NP a DT miser NN . SENT I PP wouldn't VVD have VH one CD thing NN different JJ nothing NN , , nothing NN . SENT Dear NP Bibbs NP . SENT she PP said VVD , , and CC laughed VVD happily RB . SENT Bibbs NNS continued VVD to TO live VV in IN the DT shelter NN of IN his PP$ dream NN . SENT He PP had VHD told VVN Edith NP , , after IN his PP$ ineffective JJ effort NN to TO be VB useful JJ in IN her PP$ affairs NNS , , that WDT he PP had VHD decided VVN that IN he PP was VBD a DT member NN of IN the DT family NN . SENT but CC he PP appeared VVD to TO have VH relapsed VVN to TO the DT retired JJ list NN after IN that DT one CD attempt NN at IN participancy NN he PP was VBD far RB enough RB detached VVN from IN membership NN now RB . SENT These DT were VBD turbulent JJ days NNS in IN the DT New NP House NP , , but CC Bibbs NP had VHD no DT part NN whatever WDT in IN the DT turbulence NN he PP seemed VVD an DT absent JJ minded VVD stranger NN , , present JJ by IN accident NN and CC not RB wholly RB aware JJ that IN he PP was VBD present JJ . SENT He PP would MD sit VV , , faintly RB smiling VVG over IN pleasant JJ imaginings NNS and CC dear RB reminiscences NNS of IN his PP$ own JJ , , while IN battle NN raged VVN between IN Edith NP and CC her PP$ father NN , , or CC while IN Sheridan NP unloosed VVD jeremiads NNS upon IN the DT sullen JJ Roscoe NP , , who WP drank VVD heavily RB to TO endure VV them PP . SENT The DT happy JJ dreamer NN wandered VVN into IN storm NN areas NNS like IN a DT somnambulist NN , , and CC wandered VVD out RP again RB unawakened JJ . SENT He PP was VBD sorry JJ for IN his PP$ father NN and CC for IN Roscoe NP , , and CC for IN Edith NP and CC for IN Sibyl NP , , but CC their PP$ sufferings NNS and CC outcries NNS seemed VVD far RB away RB . SENT Sibyl NN was VBD under IN Gurney's NP care NN . SENT Roscoe NP had VHD sent VVN for IN him PP on IN Sunday NP night NN , , not RB long RB after IN Bibbs NP returned VVD the DT abandoned JJ wraps VVZ . SENT and CC during IN the DT first JJ days NNS of IN Sibyl's NP illness NN the DT doctor NN found VVD it PP necessary JJ to TO be VB with IN her PP$ frequently RB , , and CC to TO install VV a DT muscular JJ nurse NN . SENT And CC whether IN he PP would MD or CC no UH , , Gurney NP received VVD from IN his PP$ hysterical JJ patient NN a DT variety NN of IN pungent JJ information NN which WDT would MD have VH staggered JJ anybody NN but CC a DT family NN physician NN . SENT Among IN other JJ things NNS he PP was VBD given VVN to TO comprehend VV the DT change NN in IN Bibbs NP , , and CC why WRB the DT zinc NN eater NN was VBD not RB putting VVG a DT lump NN in IN the DT operator's JJ gizzard NN as IN of IN yore NN . SENT Sibyl NP was VBD not RB delirious JJ she PP was VBD a DT thin JJ little JJ ego NN writhing VVG and CC shrieking VVG in IN pain NN . SENT Life NP had VHD hurt VVN her PP , , and CC had VHD driven VVN her PP into IN hurting VVG herself PP . SENT her PP$ condition NN was VBD only RB the DT adult's JJ terrible JJ exaggeration NN of IN that DT of IN a DT child NN after IN a DT bad JJ bruise NN there EX must MD be VB screaming VVG and CC telling VVG mother NN all RB about IN the DT hurt VVN and CC how WRB it PP happened VVD . SENT Sibyl NP babbled VVD herself PP hoarse JJ when WRB Gurney NP withheld VVD morphine NN . SENT She PP went VVD from IN the DT beginning NN to TO the DT end NN in IN a DT breath NN . SENT No DT protest NN stopped VVD her PP . SENT nothing NN stopped VVD her PP . SENT You PP ought MD to TO let VV me PP die VV . SENT she PP wailed VVD . SENT It's NNS cruel JJ not RB to TO let VV me PP die VV . SENT What WP harm VVP have VH I PP ever RB done VVN to TO anybody NN that IN you PP want VVP to TO keep VV me PP alive JJ . SENT Just RB look VV at IN my PP$ life NN . SENT I PP only RB married VVD Roscoe NP to TO get VV away RB from IN home NN , , and CC look VV what WP that RB got VVD me PP into IN . SENT look VV where WRB I PP am VBP now RB . SENT He PP brought VVD me PP to TO this DT town NN , , and CC what WP did VVD I PP have VHP in IN my PP$ life NN but CC his PP$ FAMILY NN . SENT And CC they PP didn't VVD even RB know VV the DT right JJ crowd NN . SENT If IN they PP had VHD , , it PP might MD have VH been VBN SOMETHING NN . SENT I PP had VHD nothing NN nothing NN nothing NN in IN the DT world NN . SENT I PP wanted VVD to TO have VH a DT good JJ time NN and CC how WRB could MD I PP . SENT Where's RB any DT good JJ time NN among IN these DT Sheridans NP . SENT They PP never RB even RB had VHD wine NN on IN the DT table NN . SENT I PP thought VVD I PP was VBD marrying VVG into IN a DT rich JJ family NN where WRB I'd NP meet VV attractive JJ people NNS I'd NN read VVD about RB , , and CC travel NN , , and CC go VV to TO dances NNS and CC , , oh UH , , my PP$ Lord NP . SENT all RB I PP got VVD was VBD these DT Sheridans NP . SENT I PP did VVD the DT best JJS I PP could MD . SENT I PP did VVD , , indeed RB . SENT Oh UH , , I PP DID VVD . SENT I PP just RB tried VVD to TO live VV . SENT Every DT woman's NNS got VVD a DT right NN to TO live VV , , some DT time NN in IN her PP$ life NN , , I PP guess VVP . SENT Things NNS were VBD just RB beginning VVG to TO look VV brighter JJR we'd NN moved VVD up RP here RB , , and CC that DT frozen JJ crowd NN across IN the DT street NN were VBD after IN Jim NP for IN their PP$ daughter NN , , and CC they'd NN have VHP started VVN us PP with IN the DT right JJ people NNS and CC then RB I PP saw VVD how WRB Edith NP was VBD getting VVG him PP away RP from IN me PP . SENT She PP did VVD it PP , , too RB . SENT She PP got VVD him PP . SENT A DT girl NN with IN money NN can MD do VV that IN to TO a DT married JJ woman NN yes RB , , she PP can MD , , every DT time NN . SENT And CC what WP could MD I PP do VVP . SENT What WP can MD any DT woman NN do VVP in IN my PP$ fix NN . SENT I PP couldn't NN do VVP ANYTHING NN but CC try VV to TO stand VV it PP and CC I PP couldn't NN stand VVP it PP . SENT I PP went VVD to TO that DT icicle NN that IN Vertrees NP girl NN and CC she PP could MD have VH helped VVN me PP a DT little JJ , , and CC it PP wouldn't VVD have VH hurt VVN her PP . SENT It PP wouldn't VVD have VH done VVN her PP any DT harm NN to TO help VV me PP THAT IN little JJ . SENT She PP treated VVD me PP as IN if IN I'd NN been VBN dirt NN that IN she PP wouldn't VVD even RB take VV the DT trouble NN to TO sweep VV out RP of IN her PP$ house NN . SENT Let VV her PP WAIT VV . SENT Sibyl's NP voice NN , , hoarse JJ from IN babbling VVG , , became VVD no RB more JJR than IN a DT husky JJ whisper NN , , though IN she PP strove VVD to TO make VV it PP louder RBR . SENT She PP struggled VVD half DT upright NN , , and CC the DT nurse NN restrained VVD her PP . SENT I'd JJ get VVP up RP out RB of IN this DT bed NN to TO show VV her PP she PP can't VVD do VV such JJ things NNS ot NN me PP . SENT I PP was VBD absolutely RB ladylike JJ , , and CC she PP walked VVD out RP and CC left VVD me PP there RB alone RB . SENT She'll NNS SEE VVP . SENT She PP started VVD after IN Bibbs NP before IN Jim's NP casket NN was VBD fairly RB underground JJ , , and CC she PP thinks VVZ she's NNS landed VVD that DT poor JJ loon NN but CC she'll NN see VVP . SENT She'll NNS see VVP . SENT If IN I'm NP ever RB able JJ to TO walk VV across IN the DT street NN again RB I'll NP show VV her PP how WRB to TO treat VV a DT woman NN in IN trouble NN that WDT comes VVZ to TO her PP for IN help NN . SENT It PP wouldn't VVD have VH hurt VVN her PP any DT it PP wouldn't VVD it PP wouldn't VVD . SENT And CC Edith NP needn't NP have VHP told VVN what WP she PP told VVD Roscoe NP it PP wouldn't VVD have VH hurt VVN her PP to TO let VV me PP alone RB . SENT And CC HE PP told VVD her PP I PP bored JJ him PP telephoning VVG him PP I PP wanted VVD to TO see VV him PP . SENT He PP needn't VVD have VH done VVN it PP . SENT He PP needn't VVD needn't JJ Her PP$ voice NN grew VVD fainter JJR , , for IN that DT while NN , , with IN exhaustion NN , , though IN she PP would MD go VV over IN it PP all RB again RB as RB soon RB as IN her PP$ strength NN returned VVD . SENT She PP lay VVD panting VVG . SENT Then RB , , seeing VVG her PP$ husband NN standing NN disheveled VVN in IN the DT doorway NN , , Don't NP come VVP in IN , , Roscoe NP , , she PP murmured VVD . SENT I PP don't VVD want VV to TO see VV you PP . SENT And CC as IN he PP turned VVD away RB she PP added VVD , , I'm NP kind NN of IN sorry JJ for IN you PP , , Roscoe NP . SENT Her PP$ antagonist NN , , Edith NP , , was VBD not RB more RBR coherent JJ in IN her PP$ own JJ wailings NNS , , and CC she PP had VHD the DT advantage NN of IN a DT mother NN for IN listener NN . SENT She PP had VHD also RB the DT disadvantage NN of IN a DT mother NN for IN duenna NN , , and CC Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP , , under IN her PP$ husband's JJ sharp JJ tutelage NN , , proved VVD an DT effective JJ one CD . SENT Edith NP was VBD reduced VVN to TO telephoning VVG Lamhorn NP from IN shops NNS whenever WRB she PP could MD juggle VV her PP$ mother NN into IN a DT momentary JJ distraction NN over IN a DT counter NN . SENT Edith NP was VBD incomparably RB more JJR in IN love NN than IN before IN Lamhorn's NP expulsion NN . SENT Her PP$ whole JJ being NN was VBD nothing NN but CC the DT determination NN to TO hurdle NN everything NN that IN separated VVN her PP from IN him PP . SENT She PP was VBD in IN a DT state NN that WDT could MD be VB altered VVN by IN only RB the DT lightest JJS and CC most RBS delicate JJ diplomacy NN of IN suggestion NN , , but CC Sheridan NP , , like IN legions NNS of IN other JJ parents NNS , , intensified VVD her PP$ passion NN and CC fed VVD it PP hourly JJ fuel NN by IN opposing VVG to TO it PP an DT intolerable JJ force NN . SENT He PP swore VVD she PP should MD cool VV , , and CC thus RB set VV her PP on IN fire NN . SENT Edith NP planned VVD neatly RB . SENT She PP fought VVD hard RB , , every DT other JJ evening NN , , with IN her PP$ father NN , , and CC kept VVD her PP$ bed NN between IN times NNS to TO let VV him PP see VV what WP his PP$ violence NN had VHD done VVN to TO her PP . SENT Then RB , , when WRB the DT mere JJ sight NN of IN her PP set VVP him PP to TO breathing VVG fast RB , , she PP said VVD pitiably RB that IN she PP might MD bear VV her PP$ trouble NN better RBR if IN she PP went VVD away RB . SENT it PP was VBD impossible JJ to TO be VB in IN the DT same JJ town NN with IN Lamhorn NP and CC not RB think VVP always RB of IN him PP . SENT Perhaps RB in IN New NP York NP she PP might MD forget VV a DT little JJ . SENT She PP had VHD written VVN to TO a DT school NN friend NN , , established VVN quietly RB with IN an DT aunt NN in IN apartments NNS and CC a DT month NN or CC so RB of IN theaters NNS and CC restaurants NNS might MD bring VV peace NN . SENT Sheridan NP shouted VVD with IN relief NN . SENT he PP gave VVD her PP a DT copious JJ cheque NN , , and CC she PP left VVD upon IN a DT Monday NP morning NN , , wearing VVG violets NNS with IN her PP$ mourning VVG and CC having VHG kissed VVN everybody NN good JJ by IN except IN Sibyl NP and CC Bibbs NP . SENT She PP might MD have VH kissed VVN Bibbs NP , , but CC he PP failed VVD to TO realize VV that IN the DT day NN of IN her PP$ departure NN had VHD arrived VVN , , and CC was VBD surprised VVN , , on IN returning VVG from IN his PP$ zinc NN eater NN , , that IN evening NN , , to TO find VV her PP$ gone VVN . SENT I PP suppose VVP they'll NN be VB maried JJ ther NNS , , he PP said VVD , , casually RB . SENT Sheridan NP , , seated VVN , , warming VVG his PP$ stockinged JJ feet NNS at IN the DT fire NN , , jumped VVD up RP , , fuming VVG . SENT Either CC you PP go VVP out RP o NN here RB , , or CC I PP will MD , , Bibbs NP . SENT he PP snorted VVD . SENT I PP don't VVD want VV to TO be VB in IN the DT same JJ room NN with IN the DT particular JJ kind NN of IN idiot NN you PP are VBP . SENT She's NNS through IN with IN that DT riff NN raff NN . SENT all RB she PP needed VVD was VBD to TO be VB kept VVN away RB from IN him PP a DT few JJ weeks NNS , , and CC I PP KEPT VVD her PP away RP , , and CC it PP did VVD the DT business NN . SENT For IN Heaven's NP sake NN , , go VVP on IN out IN o NN here RB . SENT Bibbs NP obeyed VVD the DT gesture NN of IN a DT hand NN still RB bandaged VVN . SENT And CC the DT black JJ silk NN sling NN was VBD still RB round JJ Sheridan's NP neck NN , , but CC not RB word NN of IN Gurney's NP and CC no DT excruciating JJ twinge NN of IN pain NN could MD keep VV Sheridan's NP hand NN in IN the DT sling NN . SENT The DT wounds NNS , , slight JJ enough RB originally RB , , had VHD become VVN infected VVN the DT first JJ time NN he PP had VHD dislodged VVN the DT bandages NNS , , and CC healing NN was VBD long RB delayed VVN . SENT Sheridan NP had VHD the DT habit NN of IN gesture NN . SENT he PP could MD not RB take VV time NN to TO remember VV , , he PP said VVD , , that IN he PP must MD be VB careful JJ , , and CC he PP had VHD also RB a DT curious JJ indignation NN with IN his PP$ hurt NN . SENT he PP refused VVD to TO pay VV it PP the DT compliment NN of IN admitting VVG its PP$ existence NN . SENT The DT Saturday NP following VVG Edith's NP departure NN Gurney NP came VVD to TO the DT Sheridan NP Building NP to TO dress VV the DT wounds NNS and CC to TO have VH a DT talk NN with IN Sheridan NP which WDT the DT doctor NN felt VVD had VHD become VVN necessary JJ . SENT But CC he PP was VBD a DT little JJ before IN the DT appointed VVN time NN and CC was VBD obliged VVN to TO wait VV a DT few JJ minutes NNS in IN an DT anteroom NN there EX was VBD a DT directors NNS meeting NN of IN some DT sort NN in IN Sheridan's NP office NN . SENT The DT door NN was VBD slightly RB ajar JJ , , leaking VVG cigar NN smoke NN and CC oratory NN , , the DT latter NN all DT Sheridan's NP , , and CC Gurney NP listened VVD . SENT No RB , , sir NN . SENT no RB , , sir NN . SENT no RB , , sir NN . SENT he PP heard VVD the DT big JJ voice NN rumbling VVG , , and CC then RB , , breaking VVG into IN thunder NN , , I PP tell VVP you PP NO RB . SENT Some DT o NN you PP men NNS make VVP me PP sick JJ . SENT You'd NP lose VVP your PP$ confidence NN in IN Almighty JJ God NP if IN a DT doodle NN bug NN flipped VVD his PP$ hind JJ leg NN at IN you PP . SENT You PP say VVP money's NNS tight RB all RB over IN the DT country NN . SENT Well RB , , what WP if IN it PP is VBZ . SENT There's RB no DT reason NN for IN it PP to TO be VB tight JJ , , and CC it's NNS not RB goin NP to TO keep VV OUR PP$ money NN tight RB . SENT You're NP always RB runnin NN to TO the DT woodshed NN to TO hide VV your PP$ nickels NNS in IN a DT crack NN because IN some DT fool NN newspaper NN says VVZ the DT market's NN a DT little JJ skeery NN . SENT You PP listen VVP to TO every DT street NN corner NN croaker NN and CC then RB come VVN and CC set VVN here RB and CC try VV to TO scare VV ME PP out RP of IN a DT big JJ thing NN . SENT We're NN IN IN on IN this DT understand VVP . SENT I PP tell VVP you PP there RB never RB WAS VBD better JJR times NNS . SENT These DT are VBP good JJ times NNS and CC big JJ times NNS , , and CC I PP won't VVD stand NN for IN any DT other JJ kind NN o NN talk NN . SENT This DT country's NNS on IN its PP$ feet NNS as IN it PP never RB was VBD before RB , , and CC this DT city's NNS on IN its PP$ feet NNS and CC goin NP to TO stay VV there RB . SENT And CC Gurney NP heard VVD a DT series NN of IN whacks NNS and CC thumps NNS upon IN the DT desk NN . SENT Bad JJ times NNS . SENT Sheridan NP vociferated VVD , , with IN accompanying JJ thumps NNS . SENT Rabbit NN talk NN . SENT These DT times NNS are VBP glorious JJ , , I PP tell VVP you PP . SENT We're NN in IN the DT promised JJ land NN , , and CC we're NP goin NP to TO STAY VV there RB . SENT That's NNS all RB , , gentlemen NNS . SENT The DT loan NN goes VVZ . SENT The DT directors NNS came VVD forth RB , , flushed VVN and CC murmurous JJ , , and CC Gurney NP hastened VVN in IN . SENT His PP$ guess NN was VBD correct JJ . SENT Sheridan NP had VHD been VBN thumping VVG the DT desk NN with IN his PP$ right JJ hand NN . SENT The DT physician NN scolded VVN wearily RB , , making VVG good JJ the DT fresh JJ damage NN as IN best JJS he PP might MD . SENT and CC then RB he PP said VVD what WP he PP had VHD to TO say VV on IN the DT subject NN of IN Roscoe NP and CC Sibyl NP , , his PP$ opinion NN meeting NN , , as IN he PP expected VVD , , a DT warmly RB hostile JJ reception NN . SENT But CC the DT result NN of IN this DT conversation NN was VBD that IN by IN telephonic JJ command NN Roscoe NP awaited VVD his PP$ father NN , , an DT hour NN later RBR , , in IN the DT library NN at IN the DT New NP House NP . SENT Gurney NP says VVZ your PP$ wife's NNS able JJ to TO travel VV , , Sheridan NP said VVD brusquely RB , , as IN he PP came VVD in IN . SENT Yes UH . SENT Roscoe NP occupied VVD a DT deep JJ chair NN and CC sat VVD in IN the DT dejected JJ attitude NN which WDT had VHD become VVN his PP$ habit NN . SENT Yes UH , , she PP is VBZ . SENT Edith NP had VHD to TO leave VV town NN , , and CC so RB Sibyl NP thinks VVZ she'll RB have VH to TO , , too RB . SENT Oh UH , , I PP wouldn't VVD put VV it PP that IN way NN , , Roscoe NP protested VVD , , drearily RB . SENT No UH , , I PP hear VVP YOU PP wouldn't JJ . SENT There EX was VBD a DT bitter JJ gibe NN in IN the DT father's JJ voice NN , , and CC he PP added VVD . SENT It's NP a DT good JJ thing NN she's NP goin NP abroad RB if IN she'll JJ stay NN there RB . SENT I PP shouldn't VVD think VV any DT of IN us PP want VVP her PP here RB any DT more JJR you PP least RB of IN all DT . SENT It's NNS no RB use VVP your PP$ talking VVG that DT way NN , , said VVD Roscoe NP . SENT You PP won't VVD do VV any DT good JJ . SENT Well RB , , when WRB are VBP you PP comin JJ back RB to TO your PP$ office NN . SENT Sheridan NP used VVD a DT brisker JJR , , kinder JJR tone NN . SENT Three CD weeks NNS since IN you PP showed VVD up RP there RB at IN all DT . SENT When WRB you PP goin NP to TO be VB ready JJ to TO cut VV out RP whiskey NN and CC all PDT the DT rest NN o NN the DT foolishness NN and CC start VV in IN again RB . SENT You PP ought MD to TO be VB able JJ to TO make VV up RP for IN a DT lot NN o NN lost VVD time NN and CC a DT lot NN o NN spilt VVD milk VV when WRB that DT woman NN takes VVZ herself PP out IN o NN the DT way NN and CC lets VVZ you PP and CC all PDT the DT rest NN of IN us PP alone RB . SENT It's NP no DT use NN , , father NN , , I PP tell VVP you PP . SENT I PP know VVP what WP Gurney NP was VBD going VVG to TO say VV to TO you PP . SENT I'm NP not RB going VVG back RB to TO the DT office NN . SENT I'm NN DONE VVN . SENT Wait VV a DT minute NN before IN you PP talk VVP that DT way NN . SENT Sheridan NP began VVD his PP$ sentry NN go VV up RP and CC down RB the DT room NN . SENT I PP suppose VVP you PP know VVP it's NNS taken VVN two CD pretty JJ good JJ men NNS about IN sixteen CD hours NNS a DT day NN to TO set VV things NNS straight RB and CC get VV em NN runnin NN right RB again RB , , down RB in IN your PP$ office NN . SENT They PP must MD be VB good JJ men NNS . SENT Roscoe NP nodded VVD indifferently RB . SENT I PP thought VVD I PP was VBD doing VVG about IN eight CD men's NN work NN . SENT I'm NP glad JJ you PP found VVD two CD that WDT could MD handle VV it PP . SENT Look VV here RB . SENT If IN I PP worked VVD you PP it PP was VBD for IN your PP$ own JJ good NN . SENT There EX are VBP plenty NN men NNS drive VVP harder JJR n NN I PP do VVP , , and CC Yes NP . SENT There EX are VBP some DT that WDT break VV down RP all PDT the DT other JJ men NNS that WDT work VVP with IN em NN . SENT They PP either RB die VVP , , or CC go VV crazy JJ , , or CC have VH to TO quit VV , , and CC are VBP no RB use VV the DT rest NN of IN their PP$ lives NNS . SENT The DT last's NNS my PP$ case NN , , I PP guess VVP complicated VVN by IN domestic JJ difficulties NNS . SENT You PP set VVD there RB and CC tell VV me PP you PP give VVP up RP . SENT Sheridan's NP voice NN shook VVD , , and CC so RB did VVD the DT gesticulating VVG hand NN which WDT he PP extended VVD appealingly RB toward IN the DT despondent JJ figure NN . SENT Don't NP do VVP it PP , , Roscoe NP . SENT Don't NP say VVP it PP . SENT Say VVP you'll RB come VV down RP there RB again RB and CC be VB a DT man NN . SENT This DT woman NN ain't NN goin NP to TO trouble NN you PP any RB more RBR . SENT The DT work NN ain't NN goin NP to TO hurt VV you PP if IN you PP haven't NN got VVD her PP to TO worry VV you PP , , and CC you PP can MD get VV shut VVN o NN this DT nasty JJ whiskey NN guzzlin NN . SENT it PP ain't VVD fastened VVN on IN you PP yet RB . SENT Don't NP say VVP It's NP no DT use NN on IN earth NN , , Roscoe NP mumbled VVN . SENT No DT use NN on IN earth NN . SENT Look VV here RB . SENT If IN you PP want VVP another DT month's JJ vacation NN I PP know VVP Gurney NP told VVD you PP , , so RB what's NNS the DT use NN talking VVG about IN vacations NNS . SENT Gurney NP . SENT Sheridan NP vociferated VVD the DT name NN savagely RB . SENT It's NP Gurney NP , , Gurney NP , , Gurney NP . SENT Always RB Gurney NP . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV what WP the DT world's JJ comin NN to TO with IN everybody NN runnin NN around IN squealin NN , , The DT doctor NN says VVZ this DT , , and CC , , The DT doctor NN says VVZ that IN . SENT It PP makes VVZ me PP sick JJ . SENT How's NP this DT country NN expect VVP to TO get VV its PP$ Work NN done VVN if IN Gurney NP and CC all PDT the DT other JJ old JJ nanny NN goats NNS keep VV up RP this DT blattin JJ Oh UH , , oh UH . SENT Don't JJ lift NN that WDT stick VVP o NN wood NN . SENT you'll JJ ruin VVP your PP$ NERVES NNS . SENT So RB he PP says VVZ you PP got VVD nervous JJ exhaustion NN induced VVN by IN overwork NN and CC emotional JJ strain NN . SENT They PP always RB got VVD to TO stick VV the DT Work NN in IN if IN they PP see VVP a DT chance NN . SENT I PP reckon VVP you PP did VVD have VH the DT emotional JJ strain NN , , and CC that's NNS all's NNS the DT matter NN with IN you PP . SENT You'll NN be VB over IN it PP soon's NNS this DT woman's NNS gone VVN , , and CC Work's NP the DT very JJ thing NN to TO make VV you PP quit VV frettin NN about IN her PP . SENT Did VVD Gurney NP tell VV you PP I PP was VBD fit VVN to TO work VV . SENT Shut VVN up RP . SENT Sheridan NP bellowed VVD . SENT I'm NP so RB sick JJ o NN that IN man's NNS name VVP I PP feel VVP like IN shootin NN anybody NN that WDT says VVZ it PP to TO me PP . SENT He PP fumed VVD and CC chafed VVN , , swearing VVG indistinctly RB , , then RB came VVD and CC stood VVD before IN his PP$ son NN . SENT Look VV here RB . SENT do VVP you PP think VVP you're RB doin VV the DT square JJ thing NN by IN me PP . SENT Do VV you PP . SENT How WRB much RB you PP worth JJ . SENT I've NP got VVD between IN seven CD and CC eight CD thousand CD a DT year NN clear JJ , , of IN my PP$ own JJ , , outside IN the DT salary NN . SENT That IN much RB is VBZ mine JJ whether IN I PP work VVP or CC not RB . SENT It PP is VBZ . SENT You PP could MD a DT pulled VVD it PP out RP without IN me PP , , I PP suppose VVP you PP think VVP , , at IN your PP$ age NN . SENT No UH . SENT But CC it's NNS mine NN , , and CC it's NNS enough RB . SENT My NP Lord NP . SENT It's NNS about IN what WP a DT Congressman NP gets VVZ , , and CC you PP want VVP to TO quit VV there RB . SENT I PP suppose VVP you PP think VVP you'll RB get VV the DT rest NN when WRB I PP kick VVP the DT bucket NN , , and CC all RB you PP have VHP to TO do VV is VBZ lay VV back RB and CC wait VV . SENT You PP let VVP me PP tell VV you PP right RB here RB , , you'll RB never RB see VV one CD cent NN of IN it PP . SENT You PP go VVP out IN o NN business NN now RB , , and CC what WP would MD you PP know VV about IN handlin NP it PP five NN or CC ten CD or CC twenty CD years NNS from IN now RB . SENT Because IN I PP intend VVP to TO STAY VV here RB a DT little JJ while NN yet RB , , my PP$ boy NN . SENT They'd NP either CC get VV it PP away RP from IN you PP or CC you'd JJ sell NN for IN a DT nickel NN and CC let VV it PP be VB split VVN up RP and CC He PP whirled VVD about RB , , marched VVD to TO the DT other JJ end NN of IN the DT room NN , , and CC stood VVD silent JJ a DT moment NN . SENT Then RB he PP said VVD , , solomnly RB . SENT Listen VV . SENT If IN you PP go VVP out RP now RB , , you PP leave VVP me PP in IN the DT lurch NN , , with IN nothin NN on IN God's NP green JJ earth NN to TO depend VV on IN but CC your PP$ brother NN and CC you PP know VVP what WP he PP is VBZ . SENT I've NP depended VVD on IN you PP for IN it PP ALL RB since IN Jim NP died VVD . SENT Now RB you've NN listened VVD to TO that DT dam NN doctor NN , , and CC he PP says VVZ maybe RB you PP won't VVD ever RB be VB as RB good JJ a DT man NN as IN you PP were VBD , , and CC that IN certainly RB you PP won't NN be VB for IN a DT year NN or CC so RB probably RB more JJR . SENT Now RB , , that's NNS all PDT a DT lie NN . SENT Men NNS don't VVD break VV down RP that DT way NN at IN your PP$ age NN . SENT Look VV at IN ME PP . SENT And CC I PP tell VVP you PP , , you PP can MD shake VV this DT thing NN off RP . SENT All RB you PP need VVP is VBZ a DT little RB GET VV up RP and CC a DT little JJ gumption NN . SENT Men NNS don't VVD go VV away RB for IN YEARS NNS and CC then RB come VV back RB into IN MOVING VVG businesses NNS like IN ours PP they PP lose VVP the DT strings NNS . SENT And CC if IN you PP could MD , , I PP won't VVD let VV you PP if IN you PP lay VVD down RP on IN me PP now RB , , I PP won't VVD and CC that's NNS because IN if IN you PP lay VVP down RB you PP prove VVP you PP ain't VVD the DT man NN I PP thought VVD you PP were VBD . SENT He PP cleared VVD his PP$ throat NN and CC finished VVD quietly RB . SENT Roscoe NP , , will MD you PP take VV a DT month's JJ vacation NN and CC come VV back RB and CC go VV to TO it PP . SENT No RB , , said VVD Roscoe NP , , listlessly RB . SENT I'm NP through RB . SENT All DT right NN , , said VVD Sheridan NP . SENT He PP picked VVD up RP the DT evening NN paper NN from IN a DT table NN , , went VVD to TO a DT chair NN by IN the DT fire NN and CC sat VVD down RB , , his PP$ back NN to TO his PP$ son NN . SENT Good JJ by IN . SENT Roscoe NP rose VVD , , his PP$ head NN hanging NN , , but CC there EX was VBD a DT dull JJ relief NN in IN his PP$ eyes NNS . SENT Best JJS I NN can MD do VV , , he PP muttered VVD , , seeming JJ about RB to TO depart VV , , yet RB lingering VVG . SENT I PP figure VVP it PP out IN a DT good JJ deal NN like IN this DT , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP didn't VVD KNOW VV my PP$ job NN was VBD any DT strain NN , , and CC I PP managed VVD all DT right NN , , but CC from IN what WP Gur NP from IN what WP I PP hear VVP , , I PP was VBD just RB up RB to TO the DT limit NN of IN my PP$ nerves NNS from IN overwork NN , , and CC the DT the DT trouble NN at IN home NN was VBD the DT extra JJ strain NN that's NNS fixed VVD me PP the DT way NN I PP am VBP . SENT I PP tried VVD to TO brace VV , , so RB I PP could MD stand VV the DT work NN and CC the DT trouble NN too RB , , on IN whiskey NN and CC that WDT put VVD the DT finish NN to TO me PP . SENT I NP I'm NP not RB hitting VVG it PP as RB hard JJ as IN I PP was VBD for IN a DT while NN , , and CC I PP reckon VVP pretty RB soon RB , , if IN I PP can MD get VV to TO feeling VVG a DT little RB more JJR energy NN , , I PP better RBR try VV to TO quit VV entirely RB I PP don't VVD know VV . SENT I'm NP all RB in IN and CC the DT doctor NN says VVZ so RB . SENT I PP thought VVD I PP was VBD running VVG along IN fine NN up RP to TO a DT few JJ months NNS ago RB , , but CC all PDT the DT time NN I PP was VBD ready JJ to TO bust NN , , and CC didn't NN know VVP it PP . SENT Now RB , , then RB , , I PP don't VVD want VV you PP to TO blame VV Sibyl NP , , and CC if IN I PP were VBD you PP I NP wouldn't NP speak VVP of IN her PP as IN that DT woman NN , , because IN she's NNS your PP$ daughter NN in IN law NN and CC going VVG to TO stay VV that DT way NN . SENT She PP didn't VVD do VV anything NN wicked JJ . SENT It PP was VBD a DT shock NN to TO me PP , , and CC I PP don't VVD deny VV it PP , , to TO find VV what WP she PP had VHD done VVN encouraging VVG that DT fellow NN to TO hang VV around IN her PP after IN he PP began VVD trying VVG to TO flirt VV with IN her PP , , and CC losing VVG her PP$ head NN over IN him PP the DT way NN she PP did VVD . SENT I PP don't VVD deny VV it PP was VBD a DT shock NN and CC that IN it PP ll RB always RB be VB a DT hurt VVN inside NN of IN me PP I'll NP never RB get VV over RP . SENT But CC it PP was VBD my PP$ fault NN . SENT I PP didn't VVD understand VV a DT woman's JJ nature NN . SENT Poor NP Roscoe NP spoke VVD in IN the DT most RBS profound JJ and CC desolate JJ earnest NN . SENT A DT woman NN craves VVZ society NN , , and CC gaiety NN , , and CC meeting VVG attractive JJ people NNS , , and CC traveling VVG . SENT Well RB , , I PP can't VVD give VV her PP the DT other JJ things NNS , , but CC I PP can MD give VV her PP the DT traveling VVG real JJ traveling VVG , , not RB just RB going VVG to TO Atlantic NP City NP or CC New NP Orleans NP , , the DT way NN she PP has VHZ , , two CD , , three CD times NNS . SENT A DT woman NN has VHZ to TO have VH something NN in IN her PP$ life NN besides IN a DT business NN man NN . SENT And CC that's NNS ALL RB I PP was VBD . SENT I PP never RB understood VVD till IN I PP heard VVD her PP$ talking VVG when WRB she PP was VBD so RB sick JJ , , and CC I PP believe VVP if IN you'd NN heard VVD her PP then RB you PP wouldn't VVD speak VV so RB hard RB heartedly RB about IN her PP . SENT I PP believe VVP you PP might MD have VH forgiven VVN her PP like IN I PP have VHP . SENT That's NNS all RB . SENT I PP never RB cared VVD anything NN for IN any DT girl NN but CC her PP in IN my PP$ life NN , , but CC I PP was VBD so RB busy JJ with IN business NN I PP put VVP it PP ahead RB of IN her PP . SENT I PP never RB THOUGHT VVD about IN her PP , , I PP was VBD so RB busy JJ thinking VVG business NN . SENT Well RB , , this DT is VBZ where WRB it's NNS brought VVD us PP to TO and CC now RB when WRB you PP talk VVP about IN business NN to TO me PP I PP feel VVP the DT way NN you PP do VVP when WRB anybody NN talks NNS about IN Gurney NP to TO you PP . SENT The DT word NN business NN makes VVZ me PP dizzy JJ it PP makes VVZ me PP honestly RB sick JJ at IN the DT stomach NN . SENT I PP believe VVP if IN I PP had VHD to TO go VV down RP town NN and CC step NN inside IN that DT office NN door NN I'd NP fall NN down RB on IN the DT floor NN , , deathly JJ sick JJ . SENT You PP talk VVP about IN a DT month's JJ vacation NN and CC I PP get VVP just RB as RB sick JJ . SENT I'm NP rattled VVD I PP can't JJ plan NN I NN haven't NN got VVD any DT plans NNS can't NN make VVP any DT , , except IN to TO take VV my PP$ girl NN and CC get VV just RB as RB far RB away RB from IN that DT office NN as IN I PP can MD and CC stay VV . SENT We're NNS going VVG to TO Japan NP first JJ , , and CC if IN we PP His PP$ father NN rustled VVD the DT paper NN . SENT I PP said VVD good JJ by IN , , Roscoe NP . SENT Good JJ by IN , , said VVD Roscoe NP , , listlessly RB . SENT Sheridan NP waited VVD until IN he PP heard VVD the DT sound NN of IN the DT outer JJ door NN closing NN . SENT then RB he PP rose VVD and CC pushed VVD a DT tiny JJ disk NN set VVN in IN the DT wall NN . SENT Jackson NP appeared VVD . SENT Has VHZ Bibbs NP got VVD home NN from IN work NN . SENT Mist NP Bibbs NP . SENT No RB , , suh NP . SENT Tell VV him PP I PP want VVP to TO see VV him PP , , soon RB as IN he PP comes VVZ . SENT Yessuh NP . SENT Sheridan NP returned VVD to TO his PP$ chair NN and CC fixed VVN his PP$ attention NN fiercely RB upon IN the DT newspaper NN . SENT He PP found VVD it PP difficult JJ to TO pursue VV the DT items NNS beyond IN their PP$ explanatory JJ rubrics NNS there EX was VBD nothing NN unusual JJ or CC startling JJ to TO concentrate VV his PP$ attention NN . SENT Motorman NN Puts NNS Blame VVP on IN Brakes NNS . SENT Three NP Killed VVD when WRB Car NP Slides VVZ . SENT Burglars NNS Make VVP Big JJ Haul NN . SENT Board NP Works NPS Approve VVP Big NP Car NP line NN Extension NP . SENT Hold VV up RP Men NNS Injure VV Two CD . SENT Man NN Found VVD in IN Alley NP , , Skull NN Fractured VVD . SENT Sickening JJ Story NN Told VVD in IN Divorce NN Court NP . SENT Plan NN New NP Eighteen CD story NN Structure NN . SENT School NN girl NN Meets VVZ Death NN under IN Automobile NP . SENT Negro NP Cuts VVZ Three CD . SENT One CD Dead NP . SENT Life NN Crushed VVN Out RB . SENT Third JJ Elevator NN Accident NP in IN Same JJ Building NP Causes NNS Action NP by IN Coroner NN . SENT Declare VV Militia NN will MD be VB Menace NN . SENT Polish JJ Societies NNS Protest NN to TO Governor NP in IN Church NP Rioting NN Case NN . SENT Short RB 3 CD , , 500 CD in IN Accounts NNS , , Trusted VVD Man NP Kills VVZ Self NP with IN Drug NP . SENT Found VVN Frozen JJ . SENT Family NN Without IN Food NN or CC Fuel NN . SENT Baby NP Dead NP when WRB Parents NP Return NN Home NN from IN Seeking VVG Work NN . SENT Minister NP Returned VVD from IN Trip NP Abroad RB Lectures VVZ on IN Big NP Future NP of IN Our PP$ City NN . SENT Sees VVZ Big NP Improvement NP during IN Short JJ Absence NN . SENT Says VVZ No DT European NP City NP Holds VVZ Candle NP . SENT Sheridan NP nodded VVD approvingly RB here RB . SENT Bibbs NNS came VVD through IN the DT hall NN whistling VVG , , and CC entered VVD the DT room NN briskly RB . SENT Well RB , , father NN , , did VVD you PP want VVP me PP . SENT Yes UH . SENT Sit VV down RB . SENT Sheridan NP got VVD up RP , , and CC Bibbs NP took VVD a DT seat NN by IN the DT fire NN , , holding VVG out RP his PP$ hands NNS to TO the DT crackling NN blaze NN , , for IN it PP was VBD cold JJ outdoors RB . SENT I PP came VVD within IN seven CD of IN the DT shop NN record NN to TO day NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP handled VVD more JJR strips NNS thand RB any DT other JJ workman NN has VHZ any DT day NN this DT month NN . SENT The DT nearest JJS to TO me PP is VBZ sixteen CD behind NN . SENT There RB . SENT exclaimed VVN his PP$ father NN , , greatly RB pleased VVN . SENT What'd VV I PP tell VV you PP . SENT I'd JJ like VVP to TO hear VV Gurney NP hint VV again RB that IN I PP wasn't VVD right RB in IN sending VVG you PP there RB I PP would MD just RB like VV to TO hear VV him PP . SENT And CC you PP ain't VVD you PP ashamed JJ of IN makin VVG such PDT a DT fuss NN about IN it PP . SENT Ain't NP you PP . SENT I PP didn't VVD go VV at IN it PP in IN the DT right JJ spirit NN the DT other JJ time NN , , Bibbs NP said VVD , , smiling VVG brightly RB , , his PP$ face NN ruddy JJ in IN the DT cheerful JJ firelight NN . SENT I PP didn't VVD know VV the DT difference NN it PP meant VVD to TO like VV a DT thing NN . SENT Well RB , , I PP guess VVP I've NP pretty RB thoroughly RB vindicated VVN my PP$ judgement NN . SENT I PP guess VVP I PP HAVE VHP . SENT I PP said VVD the DT shop NN d NN be VB good JJ for IN you PP , , and CC it PP was VBD . SENT I PP said VVD it PP wouldn't VVD hurt VV you PP , , and CC it PP hasn't VVD . SENT It's NNS been VBN just RB exactly RB what WP I PP said VVD it PP would MD be VB . SENT Ain't NN that IN so RB . SENT Looks VVZ like IN it PP . SENT Bibbs NP agreed VVD , , gaily RB . SENT Well RB , , I'd NP like VVP to TO know VV any DT place NN I PP been VBN wrong JJ , , first JJ and CC last JJ . SENT Instead RB o NN hurting VVG you PP , , it's NNS been VBN the DT makin VVG of IN you PP physically RB . SENT You're NP a DT good JJ inch NN taller'n NN what WP I PP am VBP , , and CC you'd NN be VB a DT bigger JJR man NN than IN what WP I PP am VBP if IN you'd NN get VVP some DT flesh NN on IN your PP$ bones NNS . SENT and CC you PP ARE VBP gettin JJ a DT little JJ . SENT Physically RB , , it's NNS started VVD you PP out RP to TO be VB the DT huskiest JJS one CD o NN the DT whole JJ family NN . SENT Now RB , , then RB , , mentally RB that's NNS different JJ . SENT I PP don't VVD say VV it PP unkindly RB , , Bibbs NP , , but CC you PP got VVD to TO do VV something NN for IN yourself PP mentally RB , , just RB like IN what's NNS begun VVN physically RB . SENT And CC I'm NP goin NP to TO help VV you PP . SENT Sheridan NP decided VVD to TO sit VV down RP again RB . SENT He PP brought VVD his PP$ chair NN close NN to TO his PP$ son's NNS , , and CC , , leaning VVG over RP , , tapped VVN Bibbs's NP knee NN confidentially RB . SENT I PP got VVD plans NNS for IN you PP , , Bibbs NP , , he PP said VVD . SENT Bibbs NP instantly RB looked VVD thoroughly RB alarmed VVN . SENT He PP drew VVD back RB . SENT I NP I'm NP all DT right NN now RB , , father NN . SENT Listen VV . SENT Sheridan NP settled VVD himself PP in IN his PP$ chair NN , , and CC spoke VVD in IN the DT tone NN of IN a DT reasonable JJ man NN reasoning NN . SENT Listen VV here RB , , Bibbs NP . SENT I PP had VHD another DT blow NN to TO day NN , , and CC it PP was VBD a DT hard JJ one NN and CC right NN in IN the DT face NN , , though IN I PP HAVE VHP been VBN expectin JJ it PP some DT little JJ time NN back RB . SENT Well RB , , it's NNS got VVD to TO be VB met VVN . SENT Now RB I'll NP be VB frank JJ with IN you PP . SENT As IN I PP said VVD a DT minute NN ago RB , , mentally RB I NN couldn't NN ever RB called VVD you PP exactly RB strong JJ . SENT You PP been VBN a DT little JJ weak JJ both CC ways NNS , , most JJS of IN your PP$ life NN . SENT Not RB but CC what WP I PP think VVP you PP GOT VVD a DT mentality NN , , if IN you'd NN learn VVP to TO use VV it PP . SENT You PP got VVD will NN power NN , , I'll NP say VVP that IN for IN you PP . SENT I PP never RB knew VVD boy NN or CC man NN that WDT could MD be VB stubborner JJR never RB one CD in IN my PP$ life NN . SENT Now RB , , then RB , , you've NP showed VVD you PP could MD learn VV to TO run VV that DT machine NN best JJS of IN any DT man NN in IN the DT shop NN , , in IN no DT time NN at IN all DT . SENT That DT looks VVZ to TO me PP like IN you PP could MD learn VV to TO do VV other JJ things NNS . SENT I PP don't VVD deny VV but CC what WP it's NNS an DT encouragin NP sign NN . SENT I PP don't VVD deny VV that WDT , , at IN all DT . SENT Well RB , , that WDT helps VVZ me PP to TO think VV the DT case NN ain't NN so RB hopeless JJ as IN it PP looks VVZ . SENT You're NP all RB I PP got VVD to TO meet VV this DT blow NN with IN , , but CC maybe RB you PP ain't VVD as IN poor JJ material NN as IN I PP thought VVD . SENT Your PP$ tellin NN me PP about IN comin NN within IN seven CD strips NNS of IN the DT shop's JJ record NN to TO day NN looks VVZ to TO me PP like IN encouragin NP information NN brought VVD in IN at IN just RB about IN the DT right JJ time NN . SENT Now RB , , then RB , , I'm NP goin NP to TO give VV you PP a DT raise NN . SENT I PP wanted VVD to TO send VV you PP straight JJ on IN up RB through IN the DT shops NNS a DT year NN or CC two CD , , maybe RB but CC I PP can't VVD do VV it PP . SENT I PP lost VVD Jim NP , , and CC now RB I've NP lost VVD Roscoe NP . SENT He's NP quit VVD . SENT He's NP laid VVD down RP on IN me PP . SENT If IN he PP ever RB comes VVZ back RB at IN all DT , , he'll JJS be VB a DT long JJ time NN pickin NN up IN the DT strings NNS , , and CC , , anyway RB , , he PP ain't VVD the DT man NN I PP thought VVD he PP was VBD . SENT I PP can't VVD count NN on IN him PP . SENT I PP got VVD to TO have VH SOMEBODY NN I PP KNOW VVP I PP can MD count VV on RP . SENT And CC I'm NP down RB to TO this DT . SENT you're VV my PP$ last JJ chance NN . SENT Bibbs NP , , I PP got VVD to TO learn VV you PP to TO use VV what WP brains NNS you PP got VVP and CC see VVP if IN we PP can't VVD develop VV em NN a DT little JJ . SENT Who WP knows VVZ . SENT And CC I'm NP goin NP to TO put VV my PP$ time NN in IN on IN it PP . SENT I'm NP goin NP to TO take VV you PP right RB down RB town NN with IN ME PP , , and CC I PP won't NN be VB hard JJ on IN you PP if IN you're NN a DT little RB slow JJ at IN first JJ . SENT And CC I'm NP goin NP to TO do VV the DT big JJ thing NN for IN you PP . SENT I'm NP goin NP to TO make VV you PP feel VVP you PP got VVD to TO do VV the DT big JJ thing NN for IN me PP , , in IN return NN . SENT I've NP vindicated VVD my PP$ policy NN with IN you PP about IN the DT shop NN , , and CC now RB I'm NP goin NP to TO turn VV right RB around RP and CC swing VV you PP way NN over IN ahead RB of IN where WRB the DT other JJ boys NNS started VVD , , and CC I'm NP goin NP to TO make VV an DT appeal NN to TO your PP$ ambition NN that IN ll NNS make VVP you PP dizzy VV . SENT He PP tapped VVD his PP$ son NN on IN the DT knee NN again RB . SENT Bibbs NP , , I'm NP goin NP to TO start VV you PP off IN this DT way NN . SENT I'm NP goin NP to TO make VV you PP a DT director NN in IN the DT Pump NP Works NPS Company NP . SENT I'm NP goin NP to TO make VV you PP vice NN president NN of IN the DT Realty NP Company NP and CC a DT vice NN president NN of IN the DT Trust NP Company NP . SENT Bibbs NP jumped VVD to TO his PP$ feet NNS , , blanched VVN . SENT Oh UH no UH . SENT he PP cried VVD . SENT Sheridan NP took VVD his PP$ dismay NN to TO be VB the DT excitement NN of IN sudden JJ joy NN . SENT Yes UH , , sir NN . SENT And CC there's RB some DT pretty RB fat JJ little JJ salaries NNS goes VVZ with IN those DT vice NN presidencies NNS , , and CC a DT pinch NN o NN stock NN in IN the DT Pump NP Company NN with IN the DT directorship NN . SENT You PP thought VVD I PP was VBD pretty RB mean JJ about IN the DT shop VV oh UH , , I PP know VVP you PP did VVD . SENT but CC you PP see VVP the DT old JJ man NN can MD play VV it PP both CC ways NNS . SENT And CC so RB right RB now RB , , the DT minute NN you've NN begun VVN to TO make VV good JJ the DT way NN I PP wanted VVD you PP to TO , , I PP deal VVP from IN the DT new JJ deck NN . SENT And CC I'll NP keep VVP on IN handin NN it PP out RB bigger JJR and CC bigger JJR every DT time NN you PP show VVP me PP you're JJ big JJ enough NN to TO play VV the DT hand NN I PP deal VVP you PP . SENT I'm NP startin NP you PP with IN a DT pretty RB big JJ one NN , , my PP$ boy NN . SENT But CC I PP don't VVD I PP don't VVD I PP don't VVD want VV it PP . SENT Bibbs NP stammered VVD . SENT What WP d LS you PP say VV . SENT Sheridan NP thought VVD he PP had VHD not RB heard VVN aright RB . SENT I PP don't VVD want VV it PP , , father NN . SENT I PP thank VVP you PP I PP do VVP thank VV you PP Sheridan NP looked VVD perplexed VVN . SENT What's NP the DT matter NN with IN you PP . SENT Didn't NP you PP understand VVP what WP I PP was VBD tellin VVG you PP . SENT Yes UH . SENT You PP sure RB . SENT I PP reckon VVP you PP didn't JJ . SENT I PP offered VVD I PP know VVP , , I PP know VVP . SENT But CC I PP can't VVD take VV it PP . SENT What's NP the DT matter NN with IN you PP . SENT Sheridan NP was VBD half RB amazed VVN , , half RB suspicious JJ . SENT Your PP$ head NN feel VVP funny JJ . SENT I've NP never RB been VBN quite RB so RB sane JJ in IN my PP$ life NN , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , as IN I PP have VHP lately RB . SENT And CC I've NP got VVD just RB what WP I PP want VVP . SENT I'm NN living VVG exactly RB the DT right JJ life NN . SENT I'm NN earning VVG my PP$ daily JJ bread NN , , and CC I'm NP happy JJ in IN doing VVG it PP . SENT My PP$ wages NNS are VBP enough JJ . SENT I PP don't VVD want VV any DT more JJR money NN , , and CC I PP don't VVD deserve VV any DT Damnation NN . SENT Sheridan NP sprang VVD up RP . SENT You've NP turned VVD Socialist NP . SENT You PP been VBN listening VVG to TO those DT fellows NNS down RB there RB , , and CC you PP No RB , , sir NN . SENT I PP think VVP there's RB a DT great JJ deal NN in IN what WP they PP say VVP , , but CC that WDT isn't NN it PP . SENT Sheridan NP tried VVD to TO restrain VV his PP$ growing VVG fury NN , , and CC succeeded VVD partially RB . SENT Then RB what WP is VBZ it PP . SENT What's NP the DT matter NN . SENT Nothing NN , , he PP son NN returned VVD , , nervously RB . SENT Nothing NN except IN that DT I'm NP content NN . SENT I PP don't VVD want VV to TO change VV anything NN . SENT Why WRB not RB . SENT Bibbs NP had VHD the DT incredible JJ folly NN to TO try VV to TO explain VV . SENT I'll NN tell VV you PP , , father NN , , if IN I PP can MD . SENT I PP know VVP it PP may MD be VB hard JJ to TO understand VV Yes UH , , I PP think VVP it PP may MD be VB , , said VVD Sheridan NP , , grimly RB . SENT What WP you PP say VVP usually RB is VBZ a DT LITTLE JJ that IN way NN . SENT Go VV on IN . SENT Perturbed VVD and CC distressed JJ , , Bibbs NP rose VVD instinctively RB . SENT he PP felt VVD himself PP at IN every DT possible JJ disadvantage NN . SENT He PP was VBD a DT sleeper NN clinging VVG to TO a DT dream NN a DT rough JJ hand NN stretched VVN to TO shake VV him PP and CC waken VV him PP . SENT He PP went VVD to TO a DT table NN and CC made VVD vague JJ drawings NNS upon IN it PP with IN a DT finger NN , , and CC as IN he PP spoke VVD he PP kept VVD his PP$ eyes NNS lowered VVD . SENT You PP weren't NN altogether RB right RB about IN the DT shop NN that WDT is VBZ , , in IN one CD way NN you PP weren't NN , , father NN . SENT He PP glanced VVD up RP apprehensively RB . SENT Sheridan NP stood VVD facing VVG him PP , , expressionless JJ , , and CC made VVD no DT attempt NN to TO interrupt VV . SENT That's NNS difficult JJ to TO explain VV , , Bibbs NP continued VVD , , lowering VVG his PP$ eyes NNS again RB , , to TO follow VV the DT tracings NNS of IN his PP$ finger NN . SENT I PP I PP believe VVP the DT shop NN might MD have VH done VVN for IN me PP this DT time NN if IN I PP hadn't NN if IN something NN hadn't NN helped VVD me PP to RB oh UH , , not RB only RB to TO bear VV it PP , , but CC to TO be VB happy JJ in IN it PP . SENT Well RB , , I PP AM VBP happy JJ in IN it PP . SENT I PP want VVP to TO go VV on IN just RB as IN I PP am VBP . SENT And CC of IN all DT things NNS on IN earth NN that IN I PP don't VVD want VV , , I PP don't VVD want VV to TO live VV a DT business NN life NN I PP don't VVD want VV to TO be VB drawn VVN into IN it PP . SENT I PP don't VVD think VV it PP IS VBZ living VVG and CC now RB I PP AM VBP living VVG . SENT I PP have VHP the DT healthful JJ toil VVP and CC I PP can MD think VV . SENT In IN business NN as IN important JJ as IN yours NNS I NN couldn't NN think VVP anything NN but CC business NN . SENT I PP don't VVD I PP don't VVD think VV making VVG money NN is VBZ worth JJ while NN . SENT Go VV on IN , , said VVD Sheridan NP , , curtly RB , , as IN Bibbs NP paused VVD timidly RB . SENT It PP hasn't VVD seemed VVD to TO get VV anywhere RB , , that IN I PP can MD see VV , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT You PP think VVP this DT city NN is VBZ rich JJ and CC powerful JJ but CC what's NNS the DT use NN of IN its PP$ being VBG rich JJ and CC powerful JJ . SENT They PP don't VVD teach VV the DT children NNS any RB more RBR in IN the DT schools NNS because IN the DT city NN is VBZ rich JJ and CC powerful JJ . SENT They PP teach VVP them PP more JJR than IN they PP used VVD to TO because IN some DT people NNS not RB rich JJ and CC powerful JJ people NNS have VHP thought VVN the DT thoughts NNS to TO teach VV the DT children NNS . SENT And CC yet RB when WRB you've NNS been VBN reading VVG the DT paper NN I've NP heard VVD you PP objecting VVG to TO the DT children NNS being VBG taught VVN anything NN except IN what WP would MD help VV them PP to TO make VV money NN . SENT You PP said VVD it PP was VBD wasting VVG the DT taxes NNS . SENT You PP want VVP them PP taught VVD to TO make VV a DT living NN , , but CC not RB to TO live VV . SENT When WRB I PP was VBD a DT little JJ boy NN this DT wasn't NN an DT ugly JJ town NN . SENT now RB it's NNS hideous JJ . SENT What's NP the DT use NN of IN being VBG big JJ just RB to TO be VB hideous JJ . SENT I PP mean VVP I PP don't VVD think VV all PDT this DT has VHZ meant VVN really RB going VVG ahead RB it's NNS just RB been VBN getting VVG bigger JJR and CC dirtier JJR and CC noisier JJR . SENT Wasn't NP the DT whole JJ country NN happier JJR and CC in IN many JJ ways NNS wiser JJR when WRB it PP was VBD smaller JJR and CC cleaner JJR and CC quieter JJR and CC kinder JJR . SENT I PP know VVP you PP think VV I'm NP an DT utter JJ fool NN , , father NN , , but CC , , after IN all DT , , though RB , , aren't JJ business NN and CC politics NNS just RB the DT housekeeping NN part NN of IN life NN . SENT And CC wouldn't VVD you PP despise VV a DT woman NN that IN not RB only RB made VVN her PP$ housekeeping NN her PP$ ambition NN , , but CC did VVD it PP so RB noisily RB and CC dirtily RB that IN the DT whole JJ neighborhood NN was VBD in IN a DT continual JJ turmoil NN over IN it PP . SENT And CC supposed VVD she PP talked VVD and CC thought VVD about IN her PP$ housekeeping NN all RB the DT time NN , , and CC was VBD always RB having VHG additions NNS built VVN to TO her PP$ house NN when WRB she PP couldn't NN keep VV clean VV what WP she PP already RB had VHD . SENT and CC suppose VVP , , with IN it PP all RB , , she PP made VVD the DT house NN altogether RB unpeaceful JJ and CC unlivable JJ Just RB one CD minute NN . SENT Sheridan NP interrupted VVN , , adding VVG , , with IN terrible JJ courtesy NN , , If IN you PP will MD permit VV me PP . SENT Have VHP you PP ever RB been VBN right JJ about IN anything NN . SENT I PP don't VVD quite RB I PP ask VVP the DT simple JJ question NN . SENT Have VHP you PP ever RB been VBN right JJ about IN anything NN whatever WDT in IN the DT course NN of IN your PP$ life NN . SENT Have VHP you PP ever RB been VBN right JJ upon IN any DT subject NN or CC question NN you've NN thought VVD about RB and CC talked VVD about RB . SENT Can MD you PP mention VV one CD single JJ time NN when WRB you PP were VBD proved VVN to TO be VB right JJ . SENT He PP was VBD flourishing VVG the DT bandaged VVN hand NN as IN he PP spoke VVD , , but CC Bibbs NP said VVD only RB , , If IN I've NP always RB been VBN wrong JJ before RB , , surely RB there's RB more JJR chance NN that IN I'm NP right NN about IN this DT . SENT It PP seems VVZ reasonable JJ to TO suppose VV something NN would MD be VB due JJ to TO bring VV up RP my PP$ average NN . SENT Yes UH , , I PP thought VVD you PP wouldn't VVD see VV the DT point NN . SENT And CC there's RB another DT you PP probably RB couldn't NN see VVP , , but CC I'll NP take VVP the DT liberty NN to TO mention VV it PP . SENT You PP been VBN balkin NP all DT your PP$ life NN . SENT Pretty RB much JJ everything NN I PP ever RB wanted VVD you PP to TO do VV , , you'd VV let VV out RP SOME DT kind NN of IN a DT holler NN , , like IN you PP are VBP now RB and CC yet RB I PP can't VVD seem VV to TO remember VV once RB when WRB you PP didn't VVD have VH to TO lay VV down RP and CC do VV what WP I PP said VVD . SENT But CC go VV on IN with IN your PP$ remarks NNS about IN our PP$ city NN and CC the DT business NN of IN this DT country NN . SENT Go VV on IN . SENT I PP don't VVD want VV to TO be VB a DT part NN of IN it PP , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , with IN unwonted JJ decision NN . SENT I PP want VVP to TO keep VV to TO myself PP , , and CC I'm NP doing VVG it PP now RB . SENT I PP couldn't NN , , if IN I PP went VVD down RB there RB with IN you PP . SENT I'd NN be VB swallowed VVN into IN it PP . SENT I PP don't VVD care NN for IN money NN enought NN to TO No UH , , his PP$ father NN interrupted VVN , , still RB dangerously RB quiet JJ . SENT You've NP never RB had VHD to TO earn VV a DT living NN . SENT Anybody NN could MD tell VV that DT by IN what WP you PP say VVP . SENT Now RB , , let VV me PP remind VV you PP . SENT you're NN sleepin NN in IN a DT pretty RB good JJ bed NN . SENT you're NN eatin NN pretty RB fair JJ food NN . SENT you're NN wearin NN pretty RB fine JJ clothes NNS . SENT Just RB suppose VVP one CD o NN these DT noisy JJ housekeepers NNS me PP , , for IN instance NN decided VVD to TO let VV you PP do VV your PP$ own JJ housekeepin NN . SENT May MD I PP ask VV what WP your PP$ proposition NN would MD be VB . SENT I'm NN earning VVG nine CD dollars NNS a DT week NN , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , sturdily RB . SENT It's NNS enough RB . SENT I PP shouldn't VVD mind NN at IN all DT . SENT Who's NP payin NP you PP that IN nine CD dollars NNS a DT week NN . SENT My PP$ work NN . SENT Bibbs NP answered VVD . SENT And CC I've NP done VVN so RB well RB on IN that DT clipping JJ machine NN I PP believe VVP I PP could MD work VV up RB to TO fifteen CD or CC even RB twenty CD a DT week NN at IN another DT job NN . SENT I PP could MD be VB a DT fair JJ plumber NN in IN a DT few JJ months NNS , , I'm NP sure RB . SENT I'd NP rather RB have VHP a DT trade VVP than IN be VB in IN business NN I PP should MD , , infinitely RB . SENT You PP better RBR set VVN about IN learnin NP one CD pretty JJ dam NN quick JJ . SENT But CC Sheridan NP struggled VVD with IN his PP$ temper NN and CC again RB was VBD partially RB successful JJ in IN controlling VVG it PP . SENT You PP better RBR learn VV a DT trade NN over IN Sunday NP , , because IN you're NP either CC goin NP down RB with IN me PP to TO my PP$ office NN Monday NP morning NN or CC you PP can MD go VV to TO plumbing NN . SENT All DT right NN , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , gently RB . SENT I PP can MD get VV along RP . SENT Sheridan NP raised VVD his PP$ hands NNS sardonically RB , , as RB in IN prayer NN . SENT O NP God NP , , he PP said VVD , , this DT boy NN was VBD crazy JJ enough RB before IN he PP began VVD to TO earn VV his PP$ nine CD dollars NNS a DT week NN , , and CC now RB his PP$ money's NNS gone VVN to TO his PP$ head NN . SENT Can't NP You PP do VVP nothin NN for IN him PP . SENT Then RB he PP flung VVD his PP$ hands NNS apart RB , , palms NNS outward RB , , in IN a DT furious JJ gesture NN of IN dismissal NN . SENT Get VV out IN o NN this DT room NN . SENT You PP got VVD a DT skull NN that's NN thicker'n NN a DT whale's NNS thigh NN bone NN , , but CC it's NNS cracked VVD spang RB all PDT the DT way NN across IN . SENT You PP hated VVD the DT machine NN shop NN so RB bad JJ when WRB I PP sent VVD you PP there RB , , you PP went VVD and CC stayed VVD sick JJ for IN over IN two CD years NNS and CC now RB , , when WRB I PP offer VVP to TO take VV you PP out RP of IN it PP and CC give VV you PP the DT mint NN , , you PP holler VV for IN the DT shop NN like IN a DT calf NN for IN its PP$ mammy NN . SENT You're NP cracked VVD . SENT Oh UH , , but CC I PP got VVD a DT fine JJ layout NN here RB . SENT One CD son NN died VVD , , one PP quit VVD , , and CC one's NNS a DT loon NN . SENT The DT loon's NNS all RB I PP got VVD left VVN . SENT H NP . SENT P NN . SENT Ellersly's NP wife NN had VHD a DT crazy JJ brother NN , , and CC they PP undertook VVD to TO keep VV him PP at IN the DT house NN . SENT First JJ morning NN he PP was VBD there RB he PP walked VVD straight RB though IN a DT ten CD dollar NN plate NN glass NN window NN out IN into IN the DT yard NN . SENT He PP says VVZ , , Oh UH , , look VV at IN the DT pretty JJ dandelion NN . SENT That's NNS what WP you're NP doin NP . SENT You PP want VVP to TO spend VV your PP$ life NN sayin NN , , Oh UH , , look VV at IN the DT pretty JJ dandelion NN . SENT and CC you PP don't VVD care VV a DT tinker's JJ dam NN what WP you PP bust NN . SENT Well RB , , mister NN , , loon NN or CC no DT loon NN , , cracked VVN and CC crazy JJ or CC whatever WDT you PP are VBP , , I'll NP take VVP you PP with IN me PP Monday NP morning NN , , and CC I'll NP work VVP you PP and CC learn VV you PP yes RB , , and CC I'll NP lam VV you PP , , if IN I PP got VVD to TO until IN I've NP made VVD something NN out RP of IN you PP that's NNS fit VVP to TO be VB called VVN a DT business NN man NN . SENT I'll NP keep VVP at IN you PP while IN I'm NP able JJ to TO stand VV , , and CC if IN I PP have VHP to TO lay VV down RP to TO die VV I'll NP be VB whisperin NN at IN you PP till IN they PP get VVP the DT embalmin NN fluid NN into IN me PP . SENT Now RB go VV on RP , , and CC don't NP let VVD me PP hear VVP from IN you PP again RB till IN you PP can MD come VV and CC tell VV me PP you've VV waked VVN up RP , , you PP poor JJ , , pitiful JJ , , dandelion NN pickin NN SLEEP NN WALKER NN . SENT Bibbs NP gave VVD him PP a DT queer JJ look NN . SENT There EX was VBD something NN like IN reproach NN in IN it PP , , for IN once RB . SENT but CC there EX was VBD more JJR than IN that IN he PP seemed VVD to TO be VB startled VVD by IN his PP$ father's JJ last JJ word NN . SENT There EX was VBD sleet NN that IN evening NN , , with IN a DT whopping JJ wind NN , , but CC neither RB this DT storm NN nor CC that IN other JJ which WDT so RB imminently RB threatened VVD him PP held VVD place NN in IN the DT consciousness NN of IN Bibbs NP Sheridan NP when WRB he PP came VVD once RB more JJR to TO the DT presence NN of IN Mary NP . SENT All DT was VBD right RB in IN his PP$ world NN has VHZ he PP sat VVD with IN her PP , , reading VVG Maurice NP Maeterlinck's NP Alladine NP and CC Palomides NP . SENT The DT sorrowful JJ light NN of IN the DT gas NN jet NN might MD have VH been VBN May NP morning NN sunshine NN flashing VVG amber NN and CC rose VVD through IN the DT glowing JJ windows NNS of IN the DT Sainte NP Chapelle NP , , it PP was VBD so RB bright JJ for IN Bibbs NP . SENT And CC while IN the DT zinc NN eater NN held VVD out RP to TO bring VV him PP such JJ golden JJ nights NNS as IN these DT , , all RB the DT king's JJ horses NNS and CC all PDT the DT king's NNS men NNS might MD not RB serve VV to TO break VV the DT spell NN . SENT Bibbs NNS read VVP slowly RB , , but CC in IN a DT reasonable JJ manner NN , , as RB if IN he PP were VBD talking VVG . SENT and CC Mary NP , , looking VVG at IN him PP steadily RB from IN beneath IN her PP$ curved VVN fingers NNS , , appeared VVD to TO discover VV no DT fault NN . SENT It PP had VHD grown VVN to TO be VB her PP$ habit NN to TO look VV at IN him PP whenever WRB there EX was VBD an DT opportunity NN . SENT It PP may MD be VB said VVN , , in IN truth NN , , that WDT while IN they PP were VBD together RB , , and CC it PP was VBD light JJ , , she PP looked VVD at IN him PP all RB the DT time NN . SENT When WRB he PP came VVD to TO the DT end NN of IN Alladine NP and CC Palomides NP they PP were VBD silent JJ a DT little JJ while NN , , considering VVG together RB . SENT then RB he PP turned VVD back RB the DT pages NNS and CC said VVD . SENT There's NP something NN I PP want VVP to TO read VV over RP . SENT This DT . SENT You PP would MD think VV I PP threw VVD a DT window NN open JJ on IN the DT dawn NN . SENT . SENT . SENT She PP has VHZ a DT soul NN that WDT can MD be VB seen VVN around IN her PP that RB takes VVZ you PP in IN its PP$ arms NNS like IN an DT ailing JJ child NN and CC without IN saying VVG anything NN to TO you PP consoles VVZ you PP for IN everything NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT I PP shall MD never RB understand VV it PP all DT . SENT I PP do VVP not RB know VV how WRB it PP can MD all RB be VB , , but CC my PP$ knees NNS bend VV in IN spite NN of IN me PP when WRB I PP speak VVP of IN it PP . SENT . SENT . SENT He PP stopped VVD and CC looked VVD at IN her PP . SENT You PP boy NN . SENT said VVD Mary NP , , not RB very RB clearly RB . SENT Oh UH yes UH , , he PP returned VVD . SENT But CC it's NNS true JJ especially RB my PP$ knees NNS . SENT You PP boy NN . SENT she PP murmured VVD again RB , , blushing VVG charmingly RB . SENT You PP might MD read VV another DT line NN over RP . SENT The DT first JJ time NN I PP ever RB saw VVD you PP , , Bibbs NP , , you PP were VBD looking VVG into IN a DT mirror NN . SENT Do VV it PP again RB . SENT But CC you PP needn't VVD read VV it PP I PP can MD give VV it PP to TO you PP . SENT A DT little JJ Greek JJ slave NN that WDT came VVD from IN the DT heart NN of IN Arcady NP . SENT I PP . SENT I'm NN one NN of IN the DT hands NNS at IN the DT Pump NP Works NPS and CC going VVG to TO stay VV one CD , , unless IN I PP have VHP to TO decide VV to TO study VV plumbing NN . SENT No UH . SENT She PP shook VVD her PP$ head NN . SENT You PP love VVP and CC want VVP what's NNS beautiful JJ and CC delicate JJ and CC serene JJ . SENT it's NNS really RB art NN that IN you PP want VVP in IN your PP$ life NN , , and CC have VHP always RB wanted VVN . SENT You PP seemed VVD to TO me PP , , from IN the DT first JJ , , the DT most RBS wistful JJ person NN I PP had VHD ever RB known VVN , , and CC that's NNS what WP you PP were VBD wistful JJ for IN . SENT Bibbs NNS looked VVD doubtful JJ and CC more RBR wistful JJ than IN ever RB . SENT but CC after IN a DT moment NN or CC two CD the DT matter NN seemed VVD to TO clarify VV itself PP to TO him PP . SENT Why WRB , , no UH , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP wanted VVD something NN else RB more RBR than IN that DT . SENT I PP wanted VVD you PP . SENT And CC here RB I PP am VBP . SENT she PP laughed VVD , , completely RB understanding VVG . SENT I PP think VVP we're NN like IN those DT two CD in IN The DT Cloister NN and CC the DT Hearth NN . SENT I'm NP just RB the DT rough JJ Burgundian JJ cross NN bow NN man NN , , Denys NP , , who WP followed VVD that IN gentle JJ Gerard NP and CC told VVD everybody NN that IN the DT devil NN was VBD dead JJ . SENT He PP isn't VVD , , though RB , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , as IN a DT hoarse JJ little JJ bell NN in IN the DT next JJ room NN began VVD a DT series NN of IN snappings NNS which WDT proved VVD to TO be VB ten CD , , upon IN count NN . SENT He PP gets VVZ into IN the DT clock NN whenever WRB I'm NP with IN you PP . SENT And CC , , sighing VVG deeply RB , , he PP rose VVD to TO go VV . SENT You're NP always RB very RB prompt VV about IN leaving VVG me PP . SENT I PP I PP try VVP to TO be VB , , he PP said VVD . SENT It PP isn't VVD easy RB to TO be VB careful JJ not RB to TO risk VV everything NN by IN giving VVG myself PP a DT little RB more JJR at IN a DT time NN . SENT If IN I PP ever RB saw VVD you PP look VVP tired JJ Have NP you PP ever RB . SENT Not RB yet RB . SENT You PP always RB look VVP you PP always RB look VVP How WRB . SENT Care NN free JJ . SENT That's NP it PP . SENT Except IN when WRB you PP feel VVP sorry RB for IN me PP about IN something NN , , you PP always RB have VHP that DT splendid JJ look NN . SENT It PP puts VVZ courage NN into IN people NNS to TO see VV it PP . SENT If IN I PP had VHD a DT struggle NN to TO face VV I'd NP keep VV remembering VVG that IN look NN and CC I'd NP never RB give VV up RP . SENT It's NP a DT brave JJ look NN , , too RB , , as RB though IN gaiety NN might MD be VB a DT kind NN of IN gallantry NN on IN your PP$ part NN , , and CC yet RB I PP don't VVD quite RB understand VV why WRB it PP should MD be VB , , either RB . SENT He PP smiled VVD quizzically RB , , looking VVG down RP upon IN her PP . SENT Mary NP , , you PP haven't VVD a DT secret JJ sorrow NN , , have VHP you PP . SENT For IN answer NN she PP only RB laughed VVD . SENT No RB , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP can't VVD imagine VV you PP with IN a DT care NN in IN the DT world NN . SENT I PP think VVP that's NNS why WRB you PP were VBD so RB kind JJ to TO me PP you PP have VHP nothing NN but CC happiness NN in IN your PP$ own JJ life NN , , and CC so RB you PP could MD spare VV time NN to TO make VV my PP$ troubles NNS turn VV to TO happiness NN , , too RB . SENT But CC there's RB one CD little JJ time NN in IN the DT twenty CD four CD hours NNS when WRB I'm NP not RB happy JJ . SENT It's NNS now RB , , when WRB I PP have VHP to TO say VV good JJ night NN . SENT I PP feel VVP dismal JJ every DT time NN it PP comes VVZ and CC then RB , , when WRB I've NP left VVD the DT house NN , , there's RB a DT bad JJ little JJ blankness NN , , a DT black JJ void NN , , as RB though IN I PP were VBD temporarily RB dead JJ . SENT and CC it PP lasts VVZ until IN I PP get VVP it PP established VVN in IN my PP$ mind NN that IN I'm NP really RB beginning VVG another DT day NN that's NNS to TO end VV with IN YOU PP again RB . SENT Then RB I PP cheer VV up RP . SENT But CC now's NP the DT bad JJ time NN and CC I PP must MD go VV through IN it PP , , and CC so RB good JJ night NN . SENT And CC he PP added VVD with IN a DT pungent JJ vehemence NN of IN which WDT he PP was VBD little RB aware JJ , , I PP hate VVP it PP . SENT Do VV you PP . SENT she PP said VVD , , rising VVG to TO go VV to TO the DT door NN with IN him PP . SENT But CC he PP stood VVD motionless JJ , , gazing VVG at IN her PP wonderingly RB . SENT Mary NP . SENT Your PP$ eyes NNS are VBP so RB He PP stopped VVD . SENT Yes UH . SENT But CC she PP looked VVD quickly RB away RB . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP thought VVD just RB then RB What WP did VVD you PP think VVP . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV it PP seemed VVD to TO me PP that IN there EX was VBD something NN I PP ought MD to TO understand VV and CC didn't NN . SENT She PP laughed VVD and CC met VVD his PP$ wondering VVG gaze VVP again RB frankly RB . SENT My PP$ eyes NNS are VBP pleased VVN , , she PP said VVD . SENT I'm NN glad JJ that IN you PP miss VVP me PP a DT little JJ after IN you PP go VVP . SENT But CC to TO morrow's NNS coming VVG faster JJR than IN other JJ days NNS if IN you'll NN let VV it PP , , he PP said VVD . SENT She PP inclined VVD her PP$ head NN . SENT Yes UH . SENT I'll NP let VVD it PP . SENT Going VVG to TO church NN , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT It PP IS VBZ going VVG to TO church NN when WRB I PP go VVP with IN you PP . SENT She PP went VVD to TO the DT front JJ door NN with IN him PP . SENT she PP always RB went VVD that IN far RB . SENT They PP had VHD formed VVN a DT little JJ code NN of IN leave NN taking VVG , , by IN habit NN , , neither CC of IN them PP ever RB speaking VVG of IN it PP . SENT but CC it PP was VBD always RB the DT same JJ . SENT She PP always RB stood VVD in IN the DT doorway NN until IN he PP reached VVD the DT sidewalk NN , , and CC there EX he PP always RB turned VVD and CC looked VVD back RB , , and CC she PP waved VVD her PP$ hand NN to TO him PP . SENT Then RB he PP went VVD on IN , , halfway RB to TO the DT New NP House NP , , and CC looked VVD back RB again RB , , and CC Mary NP was VBD not RB in IN the DT doorway NN , , but CC the DT door NN was VBD open JJ and CC the DT light NN shone VVD . SENT It PP was VBD as RB if IN she PP meant VVD to TO tell VV him PP that IN she PP would MD never RB shut VV him PP out RP . SENT he PP could MD always RB see VV that DT friendly JJ light NN of IN the DT open JJ doorway NN as IN if IN it PP were VBD open JJ for IN him PP to TO come VV back RB , , if IN he PP would MD . SENT He PP could MD see VV it PP until IN a DT wing NN of IN the DT New NP House NP came VVD between IN , , when WRB he PP went VVD up RP the DT path NN . SENT The DT open JJ doorway NN seemed VVD to TO him PP the DT beautiful JJ symbol NN of IN her PP$ friendship NN of IN her PP thought VVD of IN him PP . SENT a DT symbol NN of IN herself PP and CC of IN her PP$ ineffable JJ kindness NN . SENT And CC she PP kept VVD the DT door NN open VV even RB to TO night NN , , though IN the DT sleet NN and CC fine NN snow NN swept VVD in IN upon IN her PP$ bare JJ throat NN and CC arms NNS , , and CC her PP$ brown JJ hair NN was VBD strewn VVN with IN tiny JJ white JJ stars NNS . SENT His PP$ heart NN leaped VVD as IN he PP turned VVD and CC saw VVD that IN she PP was VBD there RB , , waving VVG her PP$ hand NN to TO him PP , , as RB if IN she PP did VVD not RB know VV that IN the DT storm NN touched VVD her PP . SENT When WRB he PP had VHD gone VVN on RP , , Mary NP did VVD as IN she PP always RB did VVD she PP went VVD into IN an DT unlit NN room NN across IN the DT hall NN from IN that DT in IN which WDT they PP had VHD spent VVN the DT evening NN , , and CC , , looking VVG from IN the DT window NN , , watched VVD him PP until IN he PP was VBD out RP of IN sight NN . SENT The DT storm NN made VVN that IN difficult JJ to TO night NN , , but CC she PP caught VVD a DT glimpse NN of IN him PP under IN the DT street NN lamp NN that WDT stood VVD between IN the DT two CD houses NNS , , and CC saw VVD that IN he PP turned VVD to TO look VV back RB again RB . SENT Then RB , , and CC not RB before RB , , she PP looked VVD at IN the DT upper JJ windows NNS of IN Roscoe's NP house NN across IN the DT street NN . SENT They PP were VBD dark JJ . SENT Mary NP waited VVD , , but CC after IN a DT little JJ while IN she PP closed VVD the DT front JJ door NN and CC returned VVD to TO her PP$ window NN . SENT A DT moment NN later RBR two CD of IN the DT upper JJ windows NNS of IN Roscoe's NP house NN flashed VVD into IN light NN and CC a DT hand NN lowered VVD the DT shade NN of IN one CD of IN them PP . SENT Mary NP felt VVD the DT cold NN then RB it PP was VBD the DT third JJ night NN she PP had VHD seen VVN those DT windows NNS lighted VVN and CC the DT shade NN lowered VVD , , just RB after IN Bibbs NP had VHD gone VVN . SENT But CC Bibbs NP had VHD no DT glance NN to TO spare VV for IN Roscoe's NP windows NNS . SENT He PP stopped VVD for IN his PP$ last JJ look NN back RB at IN the DT open JJ door NN , , and CC , , with IN a DT thin JJ mantle NN of IN white JJ already RB upon IN his PP$ shoulders NNS , , made VVD his PP$ way NN , , gasping VVG in IN the DT wind NN , , to TO the DT lee NN of IN the DT sheltering VVG wing NN of IN the DT New NP House NP . SENT A DT stricken JJ George NP , , muttering VVG hoarsely RB , , admitted VVD him PP , , and CC Bibbs NP became VVD aware JJ of IN a DT paroxysm NN within IN the DT house NN . SENT Terrible JJ sounds NNS came VVD from IN the DT library NN . SENT Sheridan NP cursing VVG as RB never RB before RB . SENT his PP$ wife NN sobbing VVG , , her PP$ voice NN rising VVG to TO an DT agonized VVN squeal NN of IN protest NN upon IN each DT of IN a DT series NN of IN muffled VVN detonations NNS the DT outrageous JJ thumping VVG of IN a DT bandaged VVN hand NN upon IN wood NN . SENT then RB Gurney NP , , sharply RB imperious JJ , , Keep VV your PP$ hand NN in IN that DT sling NN . SENT Keep VV your PP$ hand NN in IN that DT sling NN , , I PP say VVP . SENT LOOK VV . SENT George NP gasped VVD , , delighted VVD to TO play VV herald VV for IN so RB important JJ a DT tragedy NN . SENT and CC he PP renewed VVD upon IN his PP$ face NN the DT ghastly JJ expression NN with IN which WDT he PP had VHD first RB beheld VVN the DT ruins NNS his PP$ calamitous JJ gesture NN laid VVN before IN the DT eyes NNS of IN Bibbs NP . SENT Look VV at IN at IN lamidal JJ statue NN . SENT Gazing VVG down RP the DT hall NN , , Bibbs NP saw VVD heroic JJ wreckage NN , , seemingly RB Byzantine JJ painted JJ colossal JJ fragments NNS of IN the DT shattered JJ torso NN , , appallingly RB human JJ . SENT and CC gilded JJ and CC silvered VVN heaps NNS of IN magnificence NN strewn VVN among IN ruinous JJ palms NNS like IN the DT spoil NN of IN a DT barbarians NNS battle NN . SENT There EX had VHD been VBN a DT massacre NN in IN the DT oasis NN the DT Moor NN had VHD been VBN hurled VVN headlong RB from IN his PP$ pedestal NN . SENT He PP hit VVD at IN ole JJ lamidal JJ statue NN , , said VVD George NP . SENT POW NP . SENT My PP$ father NN . SENT YESshu NP . SENT POW NP . SENT he PP hit VVD er JJR . SENT An DT you PP ma NN run VVP tell VV me PP git NN doctuh NN quick RB s VVZ I PP kin JJ telefoam NN she PP sho NP you PP pa NN goin NP bus NN a DT blood NN vessel NN . SENT He PP ain't VVD takin NN on IN tall JJ NOW NP . SENT He PP ain't VVD nothin NN tall JJ to TO what WP he PP was VBD while IN ago RB . SENT You PP done VVN miss VVP it PP , , Mist NP Bibbs NP . SENT Doctuh NP got VVD him PP all DT quiet NN down RB , , to TO what WP he PP was VBD . SENT POW NP . SENT he PP hit VVD er JJR . SENT Yessuh NP . SENT He PP took VVD Bibbs's NP coat NN and CC proffered VVD a DT crumpled JJ telegraph NN form NN . SENT Here RB what WP come VVP , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP pick VVP er NNS up RB when WRB he PP done VVN stompin NN on IN er NNS . SENT You PP read VVP er NN , , Mist NP Bibbs NP you PP ma NN tell VV me PP tuhn NN er NNS ovuh VVD to TO you PP soon's JJ you PP come VVP in IN . SENT Bibbs NNS read VVP the DT telegram NN quickly RB . SENT It PP was VBD from IN New NP York NP and CC addressed VVN to TO Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP . SENT Sure RB you PP will MD all RB approve VV step NN have VHP taken VVN as RB was VBD so RB wretched JJ my PP$ health NN would MD probably RB suffered VVD severely RB Robert NP and CC I PP were VBD married VVN this DT afternoon NN thought VVD best JJS have VHP quiet JJ wedding NN absolutely RB sure JJ you PP will MD understand VV wisdom NN of IN step NN when WRB you PP know VVP Robert NP better RBR am RB happiest JJS woman NN in IN world NN are VBP leaving VVG for IN Florida NP will MD wire VV address VV when WRB settled VVD will MD remain VV till IN spring NN love NN to TO all DT father NN will MD like VV him PP too RB when WRB knows VVZ him PP like IN I PP do VVP he PP is VBZ just RB ideal JJ . SENT Edith NP Lamhorn NP . SENT George NP departed VVD , , and CC Bibbs NP was VBD left VVN gazing VVG upon IN chaos NN and CC listening VVG to TO thunder NN . SENT He PP could MD not RB reach VV the DT stairway NN without IN passing VVG the DT open JJ doors NNS of IN the DT library NN , , and CC he PP was VBD convinced VVN that IN the DT mere JJ glimpse NN of IN him PP , , just RB then RB , , would MD prove VV nothing NN less JJR than IN insufferable JJ for IN his PP$ father NN . SENT For IN that DT reason NN he PP was VBD about RB to TO make VV his PP$ escape NN into IN the DT gold NN and CC brocade NN room NN , , intending VVG to TO keep VV out RP of IN sight NN , , when WRB he PP heard VVD Sheridan NP vociferously RB demanding VVG his PP$ presence NN . SENT Tell VV him PP to TO come VV in IN here RB . SENT He's NP out RB there RB . SENT I PP heard VVD George NP just RB let VVD him PP in RP . SENT Now RB you'll RB SEE VV . SENT And CC tear VV stained VVN Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP , , looking VVG out RP into IN the DT hall NN , , beckoned VVD to TO her PP$ son NN . SENT Bibbs NNS went VVD as RB far RB as IN the DT doorway NN . SENT Gurney NP sat VVD winding VVG a DT strip NN of IN white JJ cotton NN , , his PP$ black JJ bag NN open JJ upon IN a DT chair NN near IN by IN . SENT and CC Sheridan NP was VBD striding VVG up RP and CC down RP , , his PP$ hand NN so RB heavily RB wrapped VVN in IN fresh JJ bandages NNS that IN he PP seemed VVD to TO be VB wearing VVG a DT small JJ boxing NN glove NN . SENT His PP$ eyes NNS were VBD bloodshot JJ . SENT his PP$ forehead NN was VBD heavily RB bedewed VVN . SENT one CD side NN of IN his PP$ collar NN had VHD broken VVN loose RB , , and CC there EX were VBD blood NN stains NNS upon IN his PP$ right NN cuff VV . SENT THERE'S RB our PP$ little JJ sunshine NN . SENT he PP cried VVD , , as IN Bibbs NP appeared VVD . SENT THERE'S RB the DT hope NN o NN the DT family NN my PP$ lifelong JJ pride NN and CC joy NN . SENT I PP want VVP Keep VV you PP hand NN in IN that DT sling NN , , said VVD Gurney NP , , sharply RB . SENT Sheridan NP turned VVD upon IN him PP , , uttering VVG a DT sound NN like IN a DT howl NN . SENT For IN God's NP sake NN , , sing VVP another DT tune NN . SENT he PP cried VVD . SENT You PP said VVD you PP came VVD as IN a DT doctor NN but CC stay VV as IN a DT friend NN , , and CC in IN that DT capacity NN you PP undertake VV to TO sit VV up RP and CC criticize VV ME PP Oh UH , , talk NN sense NN , , said VVD the DT doctor NN , , and CC yawned VVD intentionally RB . SENT What WP do VVP you PP want VVP Bibbs NP to TO say VV . SENT You PP were VBD sittin NN up IN there RB tellin VVG me PP I PP got VVD hysterical JJ hysterical JJ , , oh UH Lord NP . SENT You PP sat VVD up RP there RB and CC told VVD me PP I PP got VVD hysterical JJ over IN nothin NN . SENT You PP sat VVD up RP there RB tellin VVG me PP I PP didn't VVD have VH as IN heavy JJ burdens NNS as IN many JJ another DT man NN you PP knew VVD . SENT I PP just RB want VVP you PP to TO hear VV THIS DT . SENT Now RB listen VV . SENT He PP swung VVD toward IN the DT quiet JJ figure NN waiting VVG in IN the DT doorway NN . SENT Bibbs NP , , will MD you PP come VV down RP town NN with IN me PP Monday NP morning NN and CC let VV me PP start VV you PP with IN two CD vice NN presidencies NNS , , a DT directorship NN , , stock NN , , and CC salaries NNS . SENT I PP ask VVP you PP . SENT No RB , , father NN , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , gently RB . SENT Sheridan NP looked VVD at IN Gurney NP and CC then RB faced VVD his PP$ son NN once RB more RBR . SENT Bibbs NP , , you PP want VVP to TO stay VV in IN the DT shop NN , , do VVP you PP , , at IN nine CD dollars NNS a DT week NN , , instead RB of IN takin NN up IN my PP$ offer NN . SENT Yes UH , , sir NN . SENT And CC I'd NP like IN the DT doctor NN to TO hear VV . SENT What WP ll VVZ you PP do VVP if IN I PP decide VVP you're NN too RB high RB priced VVN a DT workin NNS man NN either CC to TO live VV in IN my PP$ house NN or CC work NN in IN my PP$ shop NN . 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SENT That's JJ my PP$ chance NN to TO live VV , , he PP cried VVD , , with IN a DT bitterness NN that WDT seemed VVD to TO leave VV ashes NNS in IN his PP$ throat NN . SENT That's JJ my PP$ one CD chance NN to TO live VV that DT thing NN you PP see VVP in IN the DT doorway NN yonder RB . SENT Dr NP . SENT Gurney NP thoughtfully RB regarded VVD the DT bandage NN strip NN he PP had VHD been VBN winding VVG , , and CC tossed VVD it PP into IN the DT open JJ bag NN . SENT What's NP the DT matter NN with IN giving VVG Bibbs NP a DT chance NN to TO live VV . SENT he PP said VVD , , coolly RB . SENT I PP would MD if IN I PP were VBD you PP . SENT You've NP had VHD TWO CD that WDT went VVD into IN business NN . SENT Sheridan's NP mouth NN moved VVD grotesquely RB before IN he PP could MD speak VV . SENT Joe NP Gurney NP , , he PP said VVD , , when WRB he PP could MD command VV himself PP so RB far RB , , are VBP you PP accusin NNS me PP of IN the DT responsibility NN for IN the DT death NN of IN my PP$ son NN James NP . SENT I PP accuse VVP you PP of IN nothing NN , , said VVD the DT doctor NN . SENT But CC just RB once IN I'd NP like VVP to TO have VH it PP out RB with IN you PP on IN the DT question NN of IN Bibbs NP and CC while IN he's NNS here RB , , too RB . SENT He PP got VVD up RP , , walked VVD to TO the DT fire NN , , and CC stood VVD warming VVG his PP$ hands NNS behind IN his PP$ back NN and CC smiling VVG . SENT Look VV here RB , , old JJ fellow NN , , let's NNS be VB reasonable JJ , , he PP said VVD . SENT You PP were VBD bound VVN Bibbs NP should MD go VV to TO the DT shop NN again RB , , and CC I PP gave VVD you PP and CC him PP , , both CC , , to TO understand VV pretty RB plainly RB that IN if IN he PP went VVD it PP was VBD at IN the DT risk NN of IN his PP$ life NN . SENT Well RB , , what WP did VVD he PP do VVP . SENT He PP said VVD he PP wanted VVD to TO go VV . SENT And CC he PP did VVD go VV , , and CC he's NNS made VVD good JJ there RB . SENT Now RB , , see VVP . SENT Isn't NN that IN enough RB . SENT Can't NP you PP let VVP him PP off RP now RB . SENT He PP wants VVZ to TO write VV , , and CC how WRB do VV you PP know VV that IN he PP couldn't NN do VVP it PP if IN you PP gave VVD him PP a DT chance NN . SENT How WRB do VVP you PP know VVP he PP hasn't VVD some DT message NN something NN to TO say VV that WDT might MD make VV the DT world NN just RB a DT little JJ bit NN happier JJR or CC wiser JJR . SENT He PP MIGHT MD in IN time NN it's NNS a DT possibility NN not RB to TO be VB denied VVN . SENT Now RB he PP can't VVD deliver VV any DT message NN if IN he PP goes VVZ down RB there RB with IN you PP , , and CC he PP won't VVD HAVE VH any DT to TO deliver VV . SENT I PP don't VVD say VV going VVG down RP with IN you PP is VBZ likely JJ to TO injure VV his PP$ health NN , , as IN I PP thought VVD the DT shop NN would MD , , and CC as IN the DT shop NN did VVD , , the DT first JJ time NN . SENT I'm NP not RB speaking VVG as IN doctor NN now RB , , anyhow RB . SENT But CC I PP tell VVP you PP one CD thing NN I PP know VVP . SENT if IN you PP take VVP him PP down RB there RB you'll JJ kill NN something NN that IN I PP feel VVP is VBZ in IN him PP , , and CC it's NNS finer JJR , , I PP think VVP , , than IN his PP$ physical JJ body NN , , and CC you'll RB kill VV it PP deader JJR than IN a DT door NN nail NN . SENT And CC so RB why WRB not RB let VV it PP live VV . SENT You've NP about RB come VV to TO the DT end NN of IN your PP$ string NN , , old JJ fellow NN . SENT Why WRB not RB stop VV this DT perpetual JJ devilish JJ fighting NN and CC give VV Bibbs NP his PP$ chance NN . SENT Sheridan NP stood VVD looking VVG at IN him PP fixedly RB . SENT What WP fighting NN . SENT Yours NNS with IN nature NN . SENT Gurney NP sustained VVD the DT daunting JJ gaze VVP of IN his PP$ fierce JJ antagonist NN equably RB . SENT You PP don't VVD seem VV to TO understand VV that DT you've NN been VBN struggling VVG against IN actual JJ law NN . SENT What WP law NN . SENT Natural JJ law NN , , said VVD Gurney NP . SENT What WP do VVP you PP think VVP beat VV you PP with IN Edith NP . SENT Did VVD Edith NP , , herself PP , , beat VV you PP . SENT Didn't NP she PP obey VV without IN question NN something NN powerful JJ that WDT was VBD against IN you PP . SENT EDITH NP wasn't NP against IN you PP , , and CC you PP weren't NN against IN HER PP , , but CC you PP set VVD yourself PP against IN the DT power NN that WDT had VHD her PP in IN its PP$ grip NN , , and CC it PP shot VVD out RP a DT spurt NN of IN flame NN and CC won VVD in IN a DT walk NN . SENT What's NNS taken VVN Roscoe NP from IN you PP . SENT Timbers NNS bear VVP just RB so RB much JJ strain NN , , old JJ man NN . SENT but CC YOU PP wanted VVD to TO send VV the DT load NN across IN the DT broken JJ bridge NN , , and CC you PP thought VVD you PP could MD bully VV or CC coax VV the DT cracked VVN thing NN into IN standing NN . SENT Well RB , , you PP couldn't NN . SENT Now RB here's NP Bibbs NP . SENT There EX are VBP thousands NNS of IN men NNS fit VVP for IN the DT life NN you PP want VVP him PP to TO lead VV and CC so RB is VBZ he PP . SENT It PP wouldn't VVD take VV half NN of IN Bibbs's NP brains NNS to TO be VB twice RB as RB good JJ a DT business NN man NN as IN Jim NP and CC Roscoe NP put VVD together RB . SENT WHAT WP . SENT Sheridan NP goggled VVD at IN him PP like VVP a DT zany NN . SENT Your PP$ son NN Bibbs NP , , said VVD the DT doctor NN , , composedly RB , , Bibbs NP Sheridan NP has VHZ the DT kind NN and CC quantity NN of IN gray JJ matter NN that WDT will MD make VV him PP a DT success NN in IN anything NN if IN he PP ever RB wakes VVZ up RP . SENT Personally RB I PP should MD prefer VV him PP to TO remain VV asleep RB . SENT I PP like VVP him PP that IN way NN . SENT But CC the DT thousands NNS of IN men NNS fit VVP for IN the DT life NN you PP want VVP him PP to TO lead VV aren't JJ fit NN to TO do VV much RB with IN the DT life NN he PP OUGHT MD to TO lead VV . SENT Blindly RB , , he's NNS been VBN fighting VVG for IN the DT chance NN to TO lead VV it PP he's NNS obeying VVG something NN that WDT begs VVZ to TO stay VV alive JJ within IN him PP . SENT and CC , , blindly RB , , he PP knows VVZ you'll RB crush VV it PP out RP . SENT You've NP set VVD your PP$ will NN to TO do VV it PP . SENT Let VV me PP tell VV you PP something NN more RBR . SENT You PP don't VVD know VV what WP you've NN become VVN since IN Jim's NP going VVG thwarted VVN you PP and CC that's NNS what WP was VBD uppermost JJ , , a DT bafflement NN stronger JJR than IN your PP$ normal JJ grief NN . SENT You're NN half NN mad JJ with IN a DT consuming NN fury NN against IN the DT very JJ self NN of IN the DT law NN for IN it PP was VBD the DT very JJ self NN of IN the DT law NN that WDT took VVD Jim NP from IN you PP . SENT That DT was VBD a DT law NN concerning VVG the DT cohesion NN of IN molecules NNS . SENT The DT very JJ self NN of IN the DT law NN took VVD Roscoe NP from IN you PP and CC gave VVD Edith NP the DT certainty NN of IN beating VVG you PP . SENT and CC the DT very JJ self NN of IN the DT law NN makes VVZ Bibbs NP deny VV you PP to TO night NN . SENT The DT LAW NN beats VVZ you PP . SENT Haven't NP you PP been VBN whipped VVN enough RB . SENT But CC you PP want VVP to TO whip VV the DT law NN you've NN set VVD yourself PP against IN it PP , , to TO bend VV it PP to TO your PP$ own JJ ends NNS , , to TO wield VV it PP and CC twist VVP it PP The DT voice NN broke VVD from IN Sheridan's NP heaving VVG chest NN in IN a DT shout NN . SENT Yes UH . SENT And CC by IN God NP , , I PP will MD . SENT So IN Ajax NP defied VVD the DT lightning NN , , said VVD Gurney NP . SENT I've NP heard VVD that DT dam NN fool NN story NN , , too RB , , Sheridan NP retorted VVD , , fiercely RB . SENT That's NNS for IN chuldern NN and CC niggers NNS . SENT It PP ain't VVD twentieth JJ century NN , , let VV me PP tell VV you PP . SENT Defied VVD the DT lighning NN , , did VVD he PP , , the DT jackass NN . SENT If IN he'd NNS been VBN half JJ a DT man NN he'd NN a DT got VVD away RB with IN it PP . SENT WE PP don't VVD go VV showin NNS off IN defyin VVG the DT lightning NN we PP hitch VV it PP up RP and CC make VV it PP work VV for IN us PP like VVP a DT black NN steer VV . SENT A DT man NN nowadays RB would MD just RB as RB soon RB think VV o NN defyin NNS a DT wood NN shed VVD . SENT Well RB , , what WP about IN Bibbs NP . SENT said VVD Gurney NP . SENT Will MD you PP be VB a DT really RB big JJ man NN now RB and CC Gurney NP , , you PP know VVP a DT lot NN about IN bigness NN . SENT Sheridan NP began VVD to TO walk VV to TO and CC fro RB again RB , , and CC the DT doctor NN returned VVD gloomily RB to TO his PP$ chair NN . SENT He PP had VHD shot VVN his PP$ bolt NN the DT moment NN he PP judged VVD its PP$ chance NN to TO strike NN center NN was VBD best RBS , , but CC the DT target NN seemed VVD unaware JJ of IN the DT marksman NN . SENT I'm NP tryin NP to TO make VV a DT big JJ man NN out IN o NN that IN poor JJ truck NN yonder RB , , Sheridan NP went VVD on IN , , and CC you PP step VVP in IN , , beggin NN me PP to TO let VV him PP be VB Lord NP knows VVZ what WP I PP don't VVD . SENT I PP suppose VVP you PP figure VVP it PP out RP that IN now RB I PP got VVD a DT SON NN IN IN LAW NN , , I PP mightn't VVD need VV a DT son NN . SENT Yes UH , , I PP got VVD a DT son NN in IN law NN now RB a DT spender NN . SENT Oh UH , , put VV your PP$ hand NN back RB . SENT said VVD Gurney NP , , wearily RB . SENT There EX was VBD a DT bronze NN inkstand NN upon IN the DT table NN . SENT Sheridan NP put VVD his PP$ right JJ hand NN in IN the DT sling NN , , but CC with IN his PP$ left NN he PP swept VVD the DT inkstand NN from IN the DT table NN and CC half NN way NN across IN the DT room NN a DT comet NN with IN a DT destroying VVG black JJ tail NN . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP shrieked VVD and CC sprang VVD toward IN it PP . SENT Let VV it PP lay VV . SENT he PP shouted VVD , , fiercely RB . SENT Let VV it PP lay VV . SENT And CC , , weeping VVG , , she PP obeyed VVD . SENT Yes UH , , sir NN , , he PP went VVD on IN , , in IN a DT voice NN the DT more RBR ominous JJ for IN the DT sudden JJ hush NN he PP put VVD upon IN it PP . SENT I PP got VVD a DT spender NN for IN a DT son NN in IN law NN . SENT It's NNS wonderful JJ where WRB property NN goes VVZ , , sometimes RB . SENT There EX was VBD ole JJ man NN Tracy NP you PP remember VVP him PP , , Doc NP J NP . SENT R SYM . SENT Tracy NP , , solid JJ banker NN . SENT He PP went VVD into IN the DT bank NN as IN messenger NN , , seventeen CD years NNS old JJ . SENT he PP was VBD president NN at IN forty NN three CD , , and CC he PP built VVD that DT bank NN with IN his PP$ life NN for IN forty NN years NNS more RBR . SENT He PP was VBD down RB there RB from IN nine CD in IN the DT morning NN until IN four CD in IN the DT afternoon NN the DT day NN before IN he PP died VVD over IN eighty CD . SENT Gilt JJ edge NN , , that DT bank NN . SENT It PP was VBD diamond NN edge NN . SENT He PP used VVD to TO eat VV a DT bag NN o NN peanuts NNS and CC and CC apple NN for IN lunch NN . SENT but CC he PP wasn't VVD stingy JJ he PP was VBD just RB livin JJ in IN his PP$ business NN . SENT He PP didn't VVD care NN for IN pie NN or CC automobiles NNS he PP had VHD his PP$ bank NN . SENT It PP was VBD an DT institution NN , , and CC it PP come VVP pretty RB near IN bein NP the DT beatin NN heart NN o NN this DT town NN in IN its PP$ time NN . SENT Well RB , , that DT ole JJ man NN used VVN to TO pass VV one CD o NN these DT here RB turned VVN up RP nose NN and CC turned VVD up RP pants NNS cigarette NN boys NNS on IN the DT streets NNS . SENT Never RB spoke VVD to TO him PP , , Tracy NP didn't NP . SENT Speak VV to TO him PP . SENT God NP . SENT he PP wouldn't VVD a DT coughed VVN on IN him PP . SENT He PP wouldn't VVD a DT let VV him PP clean VV the DT cuspidors NNS at IN the DT bank NN . SENT Why WRB , , if IN he'd NN a DT just RB seen VVN him PP standin NNS in IN FRONT NN the DT bank NN he'd NN a NN had VHD him PP run VVN off RP the DT street NN . SENT And CC yet RB all DT Tracy NP was VBD doin VVG every DT day NN of IN his PP$ life NN was VBD workin NNS for IN that DT cigarette NN boy NN . SENT Tracy NP thought VVD it PP was VBD for IN the DT bank NN . SENT he PP thought VVD he PP was VBD givin VVG his PP$ life NN and CC his PP$ life NN blood NN and CC the DT blood NN of IN his PP$ brain NN for IN the DT bank NN , , but CC he PP wasn't VVD . SENT It PP was VBD every DT bit NN from IN the DT time NN he PP went VVD in IN at IN seventeen CD till IN he PP died VVD in IN harness NN at IN eighty CD three CD it PP was VBD every DT last JJ lick NN of IN it PP just RB slavin NP for IN that WDT turned VVD up RP nose NN , , turned VVD up RP pants NNS cigarette NN boy NN . SENT AND CC TRACY NP DIDN'T NP EVEN RB KNOW VVP HIS PP$ NAME NN . SENT He PP died VVD , , not RB ever RB havin NP heard VVD it PP , , though IN he PP chased VVD him PP off IN the DT front JJ steps NNS of IN his PP$ house NN once RB . SENT The DT day NN after IN Tracy NP died VVD his PP$ old JJ maid NN daughter NN married VVD the DT cigarette NN and CC there RB AIN'T JJ any DT Tracy NP bank NN any DT more RBR . SENT And CC now RB his PP$ voice NN rose VVD again RB and CC now RB I PP got VVD a DT cigarette NN son NN in IN law NN . SENT Gurney NP pointed VVD to TO the DT flourishing JJ right NN hand NN without IN speaking NN , , and CC Sheridan NP once RB more RBR returned VVD it PP to TO the DT sling NN . SENT My PP$ son NN in IN law NN likes VVZ Florida NP this DT winter NN , , Sheridan NP went VVD on RP . SENT That's NNS good JJ , , and CC my PP$ son NN in IN law NN better RBR enjoy VV it PP , , because IN I PP don't NN think VVP he'll NN be VB there RB next JJ winter NN . SENT They PP got VVD twelve NN thousand CD dollars NNS to TO spend VV , , and CC I PP hear VVP it PP can MD be VB done VVN in IN Florida NP by IN rich JJ sons NNS in IN law NN . SENT When WRB Roscoe's NP woman NN got VVD me PP to TO spend VV that IN much RB on IN a DT porch NN for IN their PP$ new JJ house NN , , Edith NP wouldn't NP give VV me PP a DT minute's JJ rest NN till IN I PP turned VVD over IN the DT same JJ to TO her PP . SENT And CC she's NNS got VVD it PP , , besides IN what WP I PP gave VVD her PP to TO go VV East NP on RP . SENT It PP ll RB be VB gone VVN long RB before IN this DT time NN next IN year NN , , and CC when WRB she PP comes VVZ home NN and CC leaves VVZ the DT cigarette NN behind IN for IN good JJ she'll NN get VV some DT more RBR . SENT MY PP$ name NN ain't NN Tracy NP , , and CC there RB ain't VVD goin NP to TO be VB any DT Tracy NP business NN in IN the DT Sheridan NP family NN . SENT And CC there RB ain't VVD goin NP to TO be VB any DT college NN foundin NN and CC endowin NN and CC trusteein NN , , nor CC God NP knows VVZ what WP to TO keep VV my PP$ property NN alive RB when WRB I'm NP gone VVN . SENT Edith NP ll NNS be VB back RB , , and CC she'll RB get VV a DT girl's JJ share NN when WRB she's NNS through IN with IN that DT cigarette NN , , but CC By IN the DT way NN , , interposed VVD Gurney NP , , didn't NN Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP tell VVP me PP that IN Bibbs NP warned VVD you PP Edith NP would MD marry VV Lamhorn NP in IN New NP York NP . SENT Sheridan NP went VVD completely RB to TO pieces NNS . SENT he PP swore VVD , , while IN his PP$ wife NN screamed VVD and CC stopped VVD her PP$ ears NNS . SENT And CC as IN he PP swore VVD he PP pounded VVN the DT table NN with IN his PP$ wounded JJ hand NN , , and CC when WRB the DT doctor NN , , after IN storming VVG at IN him PP ineffectively RB , , sprang VVD to TO catch VV and CC protect VV that DT hand NN , , Sheridan NP wrenched VVD it PP away RP , , tearing VVG the DT bandage NN . SENT He PP hammered VVD the DT table NN till IN it PP leaped VVD . SENT Fool NN . SENT he PP panted VVD , , choking VVG . SENT If IN he's NNS shown VVN gumption NN enough RB to TO guess VV right RB the DT first JJ time NN in IN his PP$ life NN , , it's NNS enough RB for IN me PP to TO begin VV learnin NN him PP on RB . SENT And CC , , struggling VVG with IN the DT doctor NN , , he PP leaned VVD toward IN Bibbs NP , , thrusting VVG forward RB his PP$ convulsed VVN face NN , , which WDT was VBD deathly JJ pale NN . SENT My PP$ name NN ain't NN Tracy NP , , I PP tell VVP you PP . SENT he PP screamed VVD , , hoarsely RB . SENT You PP give VVP in IN , , you PP stubborn JJ fool NN . SENT I've NP had VHD my PP$ way NN with IN you PP before RB , , and CC I'll NP have VHP my PP$ way NN with IN you PP now RB . SENT Bibbs's NP face NN was VBD as RB white JJ as IN his PP$ father's NNS , , but CC he PP kept VVD remembering VVG that DT splendid JJ look NN of IN Mary's NP which WDT he PP had VHD told VVN her PP would MD give VV him PP courage NN in IN a DT struggle NN , , so RB that IN he PP would MD never RB give VV up RP . SENT No UH . SENT You PP can't VVD have VH your PP$ way NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT And CC then RB , , obeying VVG a DT significant JJ motion NN of IN Gurney's NP head NN , , he PP went VVD out RP quickly RB , , leaving VVG them PP struggling VVG . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP , , in IN a DT wrapper NN , , noiselessly RB opened VVD the DT door NN of IN her PP$ husband's JJ room NN at IN daybreak NN the DT next JJ morning NN , , and CC peered VVD within IN the DT darkened VVN chamber NN . SENT At IN the DT old JJ house NN they PP had VHD shared VVN a DT room NN , , but CC the DT architect NN had VHD chosen VVN to TO separate VV them PP at IN the DT New NP , , and CC they PP had VHD not RB known VVN how WRB to TO formulate VV an DT objection NN , , although IN to TO both CC of IN them PP something NN seemed VVD vaguely RB reprehensible JJ in IN the DT new JJ arrangement NN . SENT Sheridan NP did VVD not RB stir VV , , and CC she PP was VBD withdrawing VVG her PP$ head NN from IN the DT aperture NN when WRB he PP spoke VVD . SENT Oh UH , , I'm NP , , AWAKE RB . SENT Come VVN in IN , , if IN you PP want VVP to TO , , and CC shut VVD the DT door NN . SENT She PP came VVD and CC sat VVD by IN the DT bed NN . SENT I PP woke VVD up RP thinkin NN about IN it PP , , she PP explained VVD . SENT And CC the DT more RBR I PP thought VVD about IN it PP the DT surer JJR I PP got VVD I PP must MD be VB right JJ , , and CC I PP knew VVD you'd NN be VB tormentin JJ yourself PP if IN you PP was VBD awake JJ , , so RB well RB , , you PP got VVD plenty RB other JJ troubles NNS , , but CC I'm NP just RB sure RB you PP ain't VVD goin NP to TO have VH the DT worry NN with IN Bibbs NP it PP looks VVZ like IN . SENT You PP BET VVD I PP ain't VVD . SENT he PP grunted VVD . SENT Look VV how WRB biddable JJ he PP was VBD about IN goin NP back RB to TO the DT Works NPS , , she PP continued VVD . SENT He's NP a DT right JJ good JJ hearted VVN boy NN , , really RB , , and CC sometimes RB I PP honestly RB have VHP to TO say VV he PP seems VVZ right RB smart JJ , , too RB . SENT Now RB and CC then RB he'll JJ say VVP something NN sounds VVZ right RB bright JJ . SENT Course NN , , most RBS always RB it PP doesn't VVD , , and CC a DT good JJ deal NN of IN the DT time NN , , when WRB he PP says VVZ things NNS , , why WRB , , I PP have VHP to TO feel VV glad JJ we PP haven't VVD got VVN company NN , , because IN they'd NN think VVP he PP didn't VVD have VH any DT gumption NN at IN all DT . SENT Yet RB , , look VVP at IN the DT way NN he PP did VVD when WRB Jim NP when WRB Jim NP got VVD hurt VVN . SENT He PP took VVD right RB hold VV o NN things NNS . SENT Course NN he'd NN been VBN sick JJ himself PP so RB much RB and CC all RB and CC the DT rest NN of IN us PP never RB had VHD , , much RB , , and CC we PP were VBD kind NN o NN green JJ about IN what WP to TO do VV in IN that DT kind NN o NN trouble NN still RB , , he PP did VVD take VV hold NN , , and CC everything NN went VVD off RP all DT right NN . SENT you'll JJ have VHP to TO say VV that IN much RB , , papa NN . SENT And CC Dr NP . SENT Gurney NP says VVZ he's NNS got VVD brains NNS , , and CC you PP can't VVD deny VV but CC what WP the DT doctor's NNS right RB considerable JJ of IN a DT man NN . SENT He PP acts VVZ sleepy JJ , , but CC that's NNS only RB because IN he's NNS got VVD such PDT a DT large JJ practice NN he's NNS a DT pretty RB wide JJ awake JJ kind NN of IN a DT man NN some DT ways NNS . SENT Well RB , , what WP he PP says VVZ last JJ night NN about IN Bibbs NP himself PP bein NP asleep RB , , and CC how WRB much JJ he'd JJ amount NN to TO if IN he PP ever RB woke VVD up RP that's NNS what WP I PP got VVD to TO thinkin NN about RB . SENT You PP heard VVD him PP , , papa NN . SENT he PP says VVZ , , Bibbs NP ll NNS be VB a DT bigger JJR business NN man NN than IN what WP Jim NP and CC Roscoe NP was VBD put VVN together RB if IN he PP ever RB wakes VVZ up RP , , he PP says VVZ . SENT Wasn't NN that IN exactly RB what WP he PP says VVZ . SENT I PP suppose VVP so RB , , said VVD Sheridan NP , , without IN exhibiting VVG any DT interest NN . SENT Gurney's NNS crazier JJR n NN Bibbs NP , , but CC if IN he PP wasn't VVD if IN what WP he PP says VVZ was VBD true JJ what WP of IN it PP . SENT Listen VV , , papa NN . SENT Just RB suppose VVP Bibbs NP took VVD it PP into IN his PP$ mind NN to TO get VV married JJ . SENT You PP know VVP where WRB he PP goes VVZ all PDT the DT time VV Oh UH , , Lord NP , , yes UH . SENT Sheridan NP turned VVD over RP in IN the DT bed NN , , his PP$ face NN to TO the DT wall NN , , leaving VVG visible JJ of IN himself PP only RB the DT thick JJ grizzle NN of IN his PP$ hair NN . SENT You PP better RBR go VV back RB to TO sleep VV . SENT He PP runs VVZ over IN there RB every DT minute NN she'll NN let VVD him PP , , I PP suppose VVP . SENT Go VV back RB to TO bed NN . SENT There's NP nothin NN in IN it PP . SENT WHY WRB ain't NN there RB . SENT she PP urged VVD . SENT I PP know VVP better VV there EX is VBZ , , too RB . SENT You PP wait VVP and CC see VVP . SENT There's RB just RB one CD thing NN in IN the DT world NN that IN ll NNS wake VVP the DT sleepiest JJS young JJ man NN alive RB up RB yes RB , , and CC make VV him PP JUMP VV up RP and CC I PP don't VVD care VV who WP he PP is VBZ or CC how WRB sound NN asleep RB it PP looks VVZ like IN he PP is VBZ . SENT That's NNS when WRB he PP takes VVZ it PP into IN his PP$ head NN to TO pick VV out RP some DT girl NN and CC settle VV down RB and CC have VH a DT home NN and CC chuldern NN of IN his PP$ own JJ . SENT THEN RB , , I PP guess VVP , , he'll JJ go VVP out RP after IN the DT money NN . SENT You'll NNS see VVP . SENT I've NP known VVN dozens NNS o NN cases NNS , , and CC so RB ve VVG you PP moony JJ , , no DT count NN young JJ men NNS , , all DT notions NNS and CC talk NN , , goin NP to TO be VB ministers NNS , , maybe RB or CC something NN . SENT and CC there's RB just RB this DT one CD thing NN takes VVZ it PP out RP of IN em NN and CC brings VVZ em NN right RB down RB to TO business NN . SENT Well RB , , I PP never RB could MD make VV out RB just RB what WP it PP is VBZ Bibbs NP wants VVZ to TO be VB , , really RB . SENT doesn't NN seem VVP he PP wants VVZ to TO be VB a DT minister NN exactly RB he's JJ so RB far RB away RB you PP can't VVD tell VV , , and CC he PP never RB SAYS VVZ but CC I PP know VVP this DT is VBZ goin NP to TO get VV him PP right RB down RB to TO common JJ sense NN . SENT Now RB , , I PP don't VVD say VV that IN Bibbs NP has VHZ got VVN the DT idea NN in IN his PP$ head NN yet CC r NN else RB he PP wouldn't NN be VB talkin NN that IN fool NN talk NN about IN nine CD dollars NNS a DT week NN bein NP good JJ enough NN for IN him PP to TO live VV on RP . SENT But CC it's NP COMIN NP , , papa NN , , and CC he'll JJ JUMP NN for IN whatever WDT you PP want VVP to TO hand VV him PP out RP . SENT He PP will MD . SENT And CC I PP can MD tell VV you PP this DT much JJ , , too RB . SENT he'll NNS want VVP all PDT the DT salary NN and CC stock NN he PP can MD get VV hold VV of IN , , and CC he'll JJ hustle NN to TO keep VV gettin NN more RBR . SENT That DT girl's NNS the DT kind NN that IN a DT young JJ husband NN just RB goes VVZ crazy JJ to TO give VV things NNS to TO . SENT She's NNS pretty RB and CC fine JJ lookin NN , , and CC things NNS look VVP nice JJ on IN her PP , , and CC I PP guess VVP she'd NN like VVP to TO have VH em NN about IN as RB well RB as IN the DT next JJ . SENT And CC I PP guess VVP she PP isn't JJ gettin NN many JJ these DT days NNS , , either RB , , and CC she'll NN be VB pretty RB ready JJ for IN the DT change NN . SENT I PP saw VVD her PP with IN her PP$ sleeves NNS rolled VVD up RP at IN the DT kitchen NN window NN the DT other JJ day NN , , and CC Jackson NP told VVD me PP yesterday NN their PP$ cook NN left VVD two CD weeks NNS ago RB , , and CC they PP haven't VVD tried VVN to TO hire VV another DT one NN . SENT He PP says VVZ her PP and CC her PP$ mother NN been VBN doin VVG the DT housework NN a DT good JJ while NN , , and CC now RB they're NN doin VVG the DT cookin NN , , too RB . SENT Course NP Bibbs NP wouldn't NN know VVP that IN unless IN she's NNS told VVD him PP , , and CC I PP reckon VVP she PP wouldn't JJ . SENT she's JJ kind NN o NN stiffish JJ lookin NN , , and CC Bibbs NP is VBZ too RB up RB in IN the DT clouds NNS to TO notice VV anything NN like IN that DT for IN himself PP . SENT They've NP never RB asked VVD him PP to TO a DT meal NN in IN the DT house NN , , but CC he PP wouldn't VVD notice NN that IN , , either CC he's NNS kind NN of IN innocent JJ . SENT Now RB I PP was VBD thinkin NN you PP know VVP , , I PP don't VVD suppose VV we've NN hardly RB mentioned VVD the DT girl's JJ name NN at IN table NN since IN Jim NP went VVD , , but CC it PP seems VVZ to TO me PP maybe RB if IN Sheridan NP flung VVD out RP his PP$ arms NNS , , uttering VVG a DT sound JJ half NN groan NN , , half DT yawn NN . SENT You're NP barkin NP up IN the DT wrong JJ tree NN . SENT Go VV on IN back RB to TO bed NN , , mamma NN . SENT Why WRB am VBP I PP . SENT she PP demanded VVD , , crossly RB . SENT Why WRB am VBP I PP barkin NP up IN the DT wrong JJ tree NN . SENT Because IN you PP are VBP . SENT There's NP nothin NN in IN it PP . SENT I'll NP bet VVD you PP , , she PP said VVD , , rising VVG I'll NP bet VVD you PP he PP goes VVZ to TO church NN with IN her PP this DT morning NN . SENT What WP you PP want VVP to TO bet VV . SENT Go VV back RB to TO bed NN , , he PP commanded VVD . SENT I PP KNOW VVP what WP I'm NP talkin NN about RB . SENT there's RB nothin NN in IN it PP , , I PP tell VVP you PP . SENT She PP shook VVD her PP$ head NN perplexedly RB . SENT You PP think VVP because IN because IN Jim NP was VBD runnin NN so RB much RB with IN her PP it PP wouldn't JJ look NN right NN . SENT No UH . SENT Nothin NN to TO do VV with IN it PP . SENT Then RB do VVP you PP know VVP something NN about IN it PP that IN you PP ain't NN told VVD me PP . SENT Yes UH , , I PP do VVP , , he PP grunted VVD . SENT Now RB go VV on RP . SENT Maybe RB I PP can MD get VV a DT little JJ sleep NN . SENT I PP ain't VVD had VHD any DT yet RB . SENT Well RB She PP went VVD to TO the DT door NN , , her PP$ expression NN downcast NN . SENT I PP thought VVD maybe RB but CC She PP coughed VVD prefatorily RB . SENT Oh UH , , papa NN , , something NN else RB I PP wanted VVD to TO tell VV you PP . SENT I PP was VBD talkin NN to TO Roscoe NP over IN the DT phone NN last JJ night NN when WRB the DT telegram NN came VVD , , so RB I PP forgot VVD to TO tell VV you PP , , but CC well RB , , Sibyl NP wants VVZ to TO come VV over RP this DT afternoon NN . SENT Roscoe NP says VVZ she PP has VHZ something NN she PP wants VVZ to TO say VV to TO us PP . SENT It PP ll RB be VB the DT first JJ time NN she's NN been VBN out RB since IN she PP was VBD able JJ to TO sit VV up RP and CC I PP reckon VVP she PP wants VVZ to TO tell VV us PP she's NNS sorry JJ for IN what WP happened VVD . SENT They PP expect VVP to TO get VV off RP by IN the DT end NN o NN the DT week NN , , and CC I PP reckon VVP she PP wants VVZ to TO feel VV she's NNS done VVN what WP she PP could MD to TO kind NN o NN make VV up RP . SENT Anyway RB , , that's NNS what WP he PP said VVD . SENT I PP phoned VVD him PP again RB about IN Edith NP , , and CC he PP said VVD it PP wouldn't VVD disturb VV Sibyl NP , , because IN she'd NNS been VBN expectin JJ it PP . SENT she PP was VBD sure RB all RB along IN it PP was VBD goin NP to TO happen VV . SENT and CC , , besides IN , , I PP guess VVP she's NNS got VVD all PDT that DT foolishness NN pretty RB much RB out RB of IN her PP , , bein NP so RB sick JJ . SENT But CC what WP I PP thought NN was VBD , , no DT use NN bein NP rough JJ with IN her PP , , papa NN I PP expect VVP she's NNS suffered VVD a DT good JJ deal NN and CC I NN don't NN think VVP we'd NN ought MD to TO be VB , , on IN Roscoe's NP account NN . SENT You'll JJ you'll NN be VB kind NN o NN polite JJ to TO her PP , , won't VVD you PP , , papa NN . SENT He PP mumbled VVN something NN which WDT was VBD smothered VVN under IN the DT coverlet NN he PP had VHD pulled VVN over IN his PP$ head NN . SENT What WP . SENT she PP said VVD , , timidly RB . SENT I PP was VBD just RB sayin VVG I PP hoped VVD you'd NN treat VV Sibyl NP all DT right NN when WRB she PP comes VVZ , , this DT afternoon NN . SENT You PP will MD , , won't VVD you PP , , papa NN . SENT He PP threw VVD the DT coverlet NN off RB furiously RB . SENT I PP presume VV so RB . SENT he PP roared VVD . SENT She PP departed VVD guiltily RB . SENT But CC if IN he PP had VHD accepted VVN her PP$ proffered VVN wager NN that IN Bibbs NP would MD go VV to TO church NN with IN Mary NP Vertrees NP that IN morning NN , , Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP would MD have VH lost VVN . SENT Nevertheless RB , , Bibbs NP and CC Mary NP did VVD certainly RB set VV out RP from IN Mr NP . SENT Vertrees's NP house NN with IN the DT purpose NN of IN going VVG to TO church NN . SENT That DT was VBD their PP$ intention NN , , and CC they PP had VHD no RB other JJ . SENT They PP meant VVD to TO go VV to TO church NN . SENT But CC it PP happened VVD that IN they PP were VBD attentively RB preoccupied VVN in IN a DT conversation NN as IN they PP came VVD to TO the DT church NN . SENT and CC though IN Mary NP was VBD looking VVG to TO the DT right NN and CC Bibbs NP was VBD looking VVG to TO the DT left NN , , Bibbs's NP leftward JJ glance NN converged VVD with IN Mary's NP rightward JJ glance NN , , and CC neither DT was VBD looking VVG far RB beyond IN the DT other JJ at IN this DT time NN . SENT It PP also RB happened VVD that IN , , though IN they PP were VBD a DT little RB jostled VVN among IN groups NNS of IN people NNS in IN the DT vicinity NN of IN the DT church NN , , they PP passed VVD this DT somewhat RB prominent JJ edifice NN without IN being VBG aware JJ of IN their PP$ proximity NN to TO it PP , , and CC they PP had VHD gone VVN an DT incredible JJ number NN of IN blocks NNS beyond IN it PP before IN they PP discovered VVD their PP$ error NN . SENT However RB , , feeling VVG that IN they PP might MD be VB embarrassingly RB late JJ if IN they PP returned VVD , , they PP decided VVD that IN a DT walk NN would MD make VV them PP as RB good JJ . SENT It PP was VBD a DT windless JJ winter NN morning NN , , with IN an DT inch NN of IN crisp JJ snow NN over IN the DT ground NN . SENT So RB they PP walked VVD , , and CC for IN the DT most JJS part NN they PP were VBD silent JJ , , but CC on IN their PP$ way NN home NN , , after IN they PP had VHD turned VVN back RB at IN noon NN , , they PP began VVD to TO be VB talkative JJ again RB . SENT Mary NP , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , after IN a DT time NN , , am VBP I PP a DT sleep NN walker NN . SENT She PP laughed VVD a DT little JJ , , then RB looked VVD grave JJ . SENT Does VVZ your PP$ father NN say VVP you PP are VBP . SENT Yes RB when WRB he's NNS in IN a DT mood NN to TO flatter VV me PP . SENT Other JJ times NNS , , other JJ names NNS . SENT He PP has VHZ quite RB a DT list NN . SENT You PP mustn't VVD mind NN , , she PP said VVD , , gently RB . SENT He's NNS been VBN getting VVG some DT pretty RB severe JJ shocks NNS . SENT What WP you've NP told VVD me PP makes VVZ me PP pretty RB sorry JJ for IN him PP , , Bibbs NP . SENT I've NP always RB been VBN sure JJ he's NNS very RB big JJ . SENT Yes UH . SENT Big JJ and CC blind JJ . SENT He's NNS like IN a DT Hercules NNS without IN eyes NNS and CC without IN any DT consciousness NN except IN that DT of IN his PP$ strength NN and CC of IN his PP$ purpose NN to TO grow VV stronger JJR . SENT Stronger JJR for IN what WP . SENT For IN nothing NN . SENT Are VBP you PP sure JJ , , Bibbs NP . SENT It PP CAN'T NP be VB for IN nothing NN . SENT it PP must MD be VB stronger JJR for IN something NN , , even RB though IN he PP doesn't VVD know VV what WP it PP is VBZ . SENT Perhaps RB what WP he PP and CC his PP$ kind NN are VBP struggling VVG for IN is VBZ something NN so RB great JJ they PP COULDN'T NP see VV it PP so RB great JJ none NN of IN us PP could MD see VV it PP . SENT No RB , , he's NNS just RB like IN some DT blind JJ , , unconscious JJ thing NN heaving VVG underground RB Till IN he PP breaks VVZ through IN and CC leaps NNS out RP into IN the DT daylight NN , , she PP finished VVD for IN him PP , , cheerily RB . SENT Into IN the DT smoke NN , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT Look VV at IN the DT powder NN of IN coal NN dust NN already RB dirtying VVG the DT decent JJ snow NN , , even RB though IN it's NP Sunday NP . SENT That's NNS from IN the DT little JJ pigs NNS . SENT the DT big JJ ones NNS aren't VVD so RB bad JJ , , on IN Sunday NP . SENT There's RB a DT fleck NN of IN soot NN on IN your PP$ cheek NN . SENT Some DT pig NN sent VVD it PP out RP into IN the DT air NN . SENT he PP might MD as RB well RB have VHP thrown VVN it PP on IN you PP . SENT It PP would MD have VH been VBN braver JJR , , for IN then RB he'd JJ have VHP taken VVN his PP$ chance NN of IN my PP$ whipping VVG him PP for IN it PP if IN I PP could MD . SENT IS VBZ there RB soot NN on IN my PP$ cheek NN , , Bibbs NP , , or CC were VBD you PP only RB saying VVG so RB rhetorically RB . SENT IS VBZ there RB . SENT Is VBZ there RB . SENT There EX ARE VBP soot NN on IN your PP$ cheeks NNS , , Mary NP a DT fleck NN on IN each DT . SENT One PP landed VVD since IN I PP mentioned VVD the DT first JJ . SENT She PP halted VVD immediately RB , , giving VVG him PP her PP handkerchief NN , , and CC he PP succeeded VVD in IN transferring VVG most JJS of IN the DT black NN from IN her PP$ face NN to TO the DT cambric NN . SENT They PP were VBD entirely RB matter NN of IN course NN about IN it PP . SENT An DT elderly JJ couple NN , , it PP chanced VVD , , had VHD been VBN walking VVG behind IN Bibbs NP and CC Mary NP for IN the DT last JJ block NN or CC so RB , , and CC passed VVD ahead RB during IN the DT removal NN of IN the DT soot NN . SENT There RB . SENT said VVD the DT elderly JJ wife NN . SENT You're NP always RB wrong JJ when WRB you PP begin VVP guessing VVG about IN strangers NNS . SENT Those DT two CD young JJ people NNS aren't JJ honeymooners NNS at IN all DT they've NN been VBN married VVN for IN years NNS . SENT A DT blind JJ man NN could MD see VV that IN . SENT I PP wish VVP I PP did VVD know VV who WP threw VVD that DT soot NN on IN you PP , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , looking VVG up RP at IN the DT neighboring JJ chimneys NNS , , as IN they PP went VVD on RP . SENT They PP arrest VV children NNS for IN throwing VVG snowballs NNS at IN the DT street NN cars NNS , , but RB But CC they PP don't VVD arrest VV the DT street NN cars NNS for IN shaking VVG all PDT the DT pictures NNS in IN the DT houses NNS crooked JJ every DT time NN they PP go VVP by IN . SENT Nor CC for IN the DT uproar NN they PP make VVP . SENT I PP wonder VVP what's NNS the DT cost NN in IN nerves NNS for IN the DT noise NN of IN the DT city NN each DT year NN . SENT Yes UH , , we PP pay VVP the DT price NN for IN living VVG in IN a DT growing VVG town NN , , whether IN we PP have VHP money NN to TO pay VV or CC none NN . SENT Who WP is VBZ it PP gets VVZ the DT pay NN . SENT said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT Not RB I PP . SENT she PP laughed VVD . SENT Nobody NN gets VVZ it PP . SENT There EX isn't VVD any DT pay NN . SENT there's RB only JJ money NN . SENT And CC only RB some DT of IN the DT men NNS down IN town NN get VVP much RB of IN that DT . SENT That's NNS what WP my PP$ father NN wants VVZ me PP to TO get VV . SENT Yes UH , , she PP said VVD , , smiling VVG to TO him PP , , and CC nodding VVG . SENT And CC you PP don't VVD want VV it PP , , and CC you PP don't VVD need VV it PP . SENT But CC you PP don't VVD think VV I'm NP a DT sleep NN walker NN , , Mary NP . SENT He PP had VHD told VVN her PP of IN his PP$ father's JJ new JJ plans NNS for IN him PP , , though IN he PP had VHD not RB described VVN the DT vigor NN and CC picturesqueness NN of IN their PP$ setting NN forth RB . SENT You PP think VVP I'm NP right NN . SENT A DT thousand CD times NNS . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT There RB aren't JJ so IN many JJ happy JJ people NNS in IN this DT world NN , , I PP think VVP and CC you PP say VVP you've NN found VVD what WP makes VVZ you PP happy JJ . SENT If IN it's NNS a DT dream NN keep VV it PP . SENT The DT thought NN of IN going VVG down RP there RB into IN the DT money NN shuffle NN I PP hate VVP it PP as IN I PP never RB hated VVN the DT shop NN . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT I PP hate VVP it PP . SENT And CC the DT city NN itself PP , , the DT city NN that IN the DT money NN shuffle NN has VHZ made VVD just RB look VV at IN it PP . SENT Look VV at IN it PP in IN winter NN . SENT The DT snow's NNS tried VVD hard RB to TO make VV the DT ugliness NN bearable JJ , , but CC the DT ugliness NN is VBZ winning VVG . SENT it's NNS making VVG the DT snow NN hideous JJ . SENT the DT snow's NNS getting VVG dirty JJ on IN top NN , , and CC it's NNS foul JJ underneath IN with IN the DT dirt NN and CC disease NN of IN the DT unclean JJ street NN . SENT And CC the DT dirt NN and CC the DT ugliness NN and CC the DT rush NN and CC the DT noise NN aren't VVD the DT worst JJS of IN it PP . SENT it's NNS what WP the DT dirt NN and CC ugliness NN and CC rush NN and CC noise NN MEAN VVP that's NNS the DT worst JJS . SENT The DT outward RB things NNS are VBP insufferable JJ , , but CC they're NN only RB the DT expression NN of IN a DT spirit NN a DT blind JJ enbryo NN of IN a DT spirit NN , , not RB yet RB a DT soul NN oh UH , , just RB greed NN . SENT And CC this DT go VVP ahead RB nonsense JJ . SENT Oughtn't NP it PP all RB to TO be VB a DT fellowship NN . SENT I PP shouldn't VVD want VV to TO get VV ahead RB if IN I PP could MD I'd NN want VVP to TO help VV the DT other JJ fellow NN to TO keep VV up RP with IN me PP . SENT I PP read VVP something NN the DT other JJ day NN and CC remembered VVD it PP for IN you PP , , said VVD Mary NP . SENT It PP was VBD something NN Burne NP Jones NP said VVD of IN a DT picture NN he PP was VBD going VVG to TO paint VV . SENT In IN the DT first JJ picture NN I PP shall MD make VV a DT man NN walking VVG in IN the DT street NN of IN a DT great JJ city NN , , full JJ of IN all DT kinds NNS of IN happy JJ life NN . SENT children NNS , , and CC lovers NNS walking VVG , , and CC ladies NNS leaning VVG from IN the DT windows NNS all RB down RB great JJ lengths NNS of IN street NN leading VVG to TO the DT city NN walls NNS . SENT and CC there EX the DT gates NNS are VBP wide RB open JJ , , letting VVG in IN a DT space NN of IN green JJ field NN and CC cornfield NN in IN harvest NN . SENT and CC all DT round NN his PP$ head NN a DT great JJ rain NN of IN swirling JJ autumn NN leaves VVZ blowing VVG from IN a DT lttle JJ walled JJ graveyard NN . SENT And CC if IN I PP painted VVD , , Bibbs NP returned VVD , , I'd NP paint VVP a DT lady NN walking VVG in IN the DT street NN of IN a DT great JJ city NN , , full JJ of IN all DT kinds NNS of IN uproarious JJ and CC futile JJ life NN children NNS being VBG taught VVN only RB how WRB to TO make VV money NN , , and CC lovers NNS hurrying VVG to TO get VV richer JJR , , and CC ladies NNS who'd NN given VVN up IN trying VVG to TO wash VV their PP$ windows NNS clean VV , , and CC the DT gates NNS of IN the DT city NN wide JJ open NN , , letting VVG in IN slums NNS and CC slaughter NN houses NNS and CC freight NN yards NNS , , and CC all DT round NN this DT lady's NNS head VVP a DT great JJ rain NN of IN swirling JJ soot NN He PP paused VVD , , adding VVG , , thoughtfully RB . SENT And CC yet RB I PP believe VVP I'm NP glad JJ that IN soot NN got VVD on IN your PP$ cheek NN . SENT It PP was VBD just RB as RB if IN I PP were VBD your PP$ brother NN the DT way NN you PP gave VVD me FW your PP$ handkerchief NN to TO rub VV it PP off RP for IN you PP . SENT Still RB , , Edith NP never RB Didn't JJ she PP . SENT said VVD Mary NP , , as IN he PP paused VVD again RB . SENT No UH . SENT And CC I PP He PP contented JJ himself PP with IN shaking VVG his PP$ head NN instead RB of IN offering VVG more RBR definite JJ information NN . SENT Then RB he PP realized VVD that IN they PP were VBD passing VVG the DT New NP House NP , , and CC he PP sighed VVD profoundly RB . SENT Mary NP , , our PP$ walk's NNS almost RB over RB . SENT She PP looked VVD as RB blank JJ . SENT So RB it PP is VBZ , , Bibbs NP . SENT They PP said VVD no RB more JJR until IN they PP came VVD to TO her PP$ gate NN . SENT As IN they PP drifted VVD slowly RB to TO a DT stop NN , , the DT door NN of IN Roscoe's NP house NN opened VVD , , and CC Roscoe NP came VVD out RP with IN Sibyl NP , , who WP was VBD startlingly RB pale JJ . SENT She PP seemed VVD little RB enfeebled VVN by IN her PP$ illness NN , , however RB , , walking VVG rather RB quickly RB at IN her PP$ husband's JJ side NN and CC not RB taking VVG his PP$ arm NN . SENT The DT two CD crossed VVD the DT street NN without IN appearing VVG to TO see VV Mary NP and CC her PP$ companion NN , , and CC entering VVG the DT New NP House NP , , were VBD lost VVN to TO sight NN . SENT Mary NP gazed VVD after IN them PP gravely RB , , but CC Bibbs NP , , looking VVG at IN Mary NP , , did VVD not RB see VV them PP . SENT Mary NP , , he PP said VVD , , you PP seem VVP very RB serious JJ . SENT Is VBZ anything NN bothering VVG you PP . SENT No RB , , Bibbs NP . SENT And CC she PP gave VVD him PP a DT bright JJ , , quick JJ look NN that WDT made VVD him PP instantly RB unreasonably RB happy JJ . SENT I PP know VVP you PP want VVP to TO go VV in IN he PP began VVD . SENT No RB . SENT I PP don't VVD want VV to TO . SENT I PP mustn't VVD keep VV you PP standing VVG her PP , , and CC I PP mustn't VVD go VV in IN with IN you PP but CC I PP just RB wanted VVD to TO say VV I've NP seemed VVD very RB stupid JJ to TO myself PP this DT morning NN , , grumbling VVG about IN soot NN and CC all RB that IN while IN all PDT the DT time NN I NP Mary NP , , I PP think VVP it's NNS been VBN the DT very RB happiest JJS of IN all PDT the DT hours NNS you've NN given VVN me PP . SENT I PP do VVP . SENT And CC I PP don't VVD know VV just RB why WRB but CC it's NNS seemed VVD to TO me PP that IN it PP was VBD one CD I'd NN always RB remember VV . SENT And CC you PP , , he PP added VVD , , falteringly RB , , you PP look VVP so RB so RB beautiful JJ to TO day NN . SENT It PP must MD have VH been VBN the DT soot NN on IN my PP$ cheek NN , , Bibbs NP . SENT Mary NP , , will MD you PP tell VV me PP something NN . SENT he PP asked VVD . SENT I PP think VVP I PP will MD . SENT It's NP something NN I've NP had VHD a DT lot NN of IN theories NNS about RB , , but CC none NN of IN them PP ever RB just RB fits VVZ . SENT You PP used VVD to TO wear VV furs NNS in IN the DT fall NN , , but CC now RB it's NNS so RB much RB colder JJR , , you PP don't VVD you PP never RB wear VVP them PP at IN all PDT any DT more RBR . SENT Why WRB don't JJ you PP . SENT Her PP$ eyes NNS fell VVD for IN a DT moment NN , , and CC she PP grew VVD red JJ . SENT Then RB she PP looked VVD up RP gaily RB . SENT Bibbs NP , , if IN I PP tell VVP you PP the DT answer NN will MD you PP promise VVP not RB to TO ask VV any DT more JJR questions NNS . SENT Yes UH . SENT Why WRB did VVD you PP stop VV wearing VVG them PP . SENT Because IN I PP found VVD I'd NP be VB warmer JJR without IN them PP . SENT She PP caught VVD his PP$ hand NN quickly RB in IN her PP own VVP for IN an DT instant NN , , laughed VVN into IN his PP$ eyes NNS , , and CC ran VVD into IN the DT house NN . SENT It PP is VBZ the DT consoling VVG attribute NN of IN unused JJ books NNS that IN their PP$ decorative JJ warmth NN will MD so RB often RB make VV even RB a DT ready JJ made VVN library NN the DT actual JJ living NN room NN of IN a DT family NN to TO whom WP the DT shelved JJ volumes NNS are VBP indeed RB sealed VVN . SENT Thus RB it PP was VBD with IN Sheridan NP , , who WP read VVD nothing NN except IN newspapers NNS , , business NN letters NNS , , and CC figures NNS . SENT who WP looked VVD upon IN books NNS as IN he PP looked VVD upon IN bric JJ a DT brac NN or CC crocheting VVG when WRB he PP was VBD at IN home NN , , and CC not RB abed RB or CC eating VVG , , he PP was VBD in IN the DT library NN . SENT He PP stood VVD in IN the DT many JJ colored VVN light NN of IN the DT stained VVN glass NN window NN at IN the DT far JJ end NN of IN the DT long JJ room NN , , when WRB Roscoe NP and CC his PP$ wife NN came VVD in IN , , and CC he PP exhaled VVD a DT solemnity NN . SENT His PP$ deference NN to TO the DT Sabbath NN was VBD manifest JJ , , as RB always RB , , in IN the DT length NN of IN his PP$ coat NN and CC the DT closeness NN of IN his PP$ Saturday NP night NN shave VV . SENT and CC his PP$ expression NN , , to TO match VV this DT religious JJ pomp NN , , was VBD more JJR than IN Sabbatical JJ , , but CC the DT most JJS dismaying VVG of IN his PP$ demonstrations NNS was VBD his PP$ keeping VVG his PP$ hand NN in IN his PP$ sling NN . SENT Sibyl NP advanced VVD to TO the DT middle NN of IN the DT room NN and CC halted VVD there EX , , not RB looking VVG at IN him PP , , but CC down RB at IN her PP$ muff NN , , in IN which WDT , , it PP could MD be VB seen VVN , , her PP$ hands NNS were VBD nervously RB moving VVG . SENT Roscoe NP went VVD to TO a DT chair NN in IN another DT part NN of IN the DT room NN . SENT There EX was VBD a DT deadly JJ silence NN . SENT But CC Sibyl NP found VVD a DT shaky JJ voice NN , , after IN an DT interval NN of IN gulping VVG , , though IN she PP was VBD unable JJ to TO lift VV her PP$ eyes NNS , , and CC the DT darkling JJ lids NNS continued VVD to TO veil VV them PP . SENT She PP spoke VVD hurriedly RB , , like IN an DT ungifted JJ child NN reciting VVG something NN committed VVN to TO memory NN , , but CC her PP$ sincerity NN was VBD none NN the DT less RBR evident JJ for IN that DT . SENT Father NP Sheridan NP , , you PP and CC mother NN Sheridan NP have VHP always RB been VBN so RB kind JJ to TO me PP , , and CC I PP would MD hate VV to TO have VH you PP think VV I PP don't NN appreciate VV it PP , , from IN the DT way NN I PP acted VVD . SENT I've NN come VVN to TO tell VV you PP I PP am VBP sorry JJ for IN the DT way NN I PP did VVD that DT night NN , , and CC to TO say VV I PP know VV as RB well RB as IN anybody NN the DT way NN I PP behaved VVD , , and CC it PP will MD never RB happen VV again RB , , because IN it's NNS been VBN a DT pretty RB hard JJ lesson NN . SENT and CC when WRB we PP come VVP back RB , , some DT day NN , , I PP hope VVP you'll RB see VV that DT you've NN got VVD a DT daughter NN in IN law NN you PP never RB need VVP to TO be VB ashamed JJ of IN again RB . SENT I PP want VVP to TO ask VV you PP to TO excuse VV me PP for IN the DT way NN I PP did VVD , , and CC I PP can MD say VV I PP haven't VVD any DT feelings NNS toward IN Edith NP now RB , , but CC only RB wish VVP her PP$ happiness NN and CC good JJ in IN her PP$ new JJ life NN . SENT I PP thank VVP you PP for IN all PDT your PP$ kindness NN to TO me PP , , and CC I PP know VVP I PP made VVD a DT poor JJ return NN for IN it PP , , but CC if IN you PP can MD overlook VV the DT way NN I PP behaved VVD I PP know VVP I PP would MD feel VV a DT good JJ deal NN happier JJR and CC I PP know VVP Roscoe NP would MD , , too RB . SENT I PP wish VVP to TO promise VV not RB to TO be VB as RB foolish JJ in IN the DT future NN , , and CC the DT same JJ error NN would MD never RB occur VV again RB to TO make VV us PP all DT so RB unhappy JJ , , if IN you PP can MD be VB charitable JJ enought NNS to TO excuse VV it PP this DT time NN . SENT He PP looked VVD steadily RB at IN her PP without IN replying VVG , , and CC she PP stood VVD before IN him PP , , never RB lifting VVG her PP$ eyes NNS . SENT motionless JJ , , save VV where WRB the DT moving VVG fur NN proved VVD the DT agitation NN of IN her PP$ hands NNS within IN the DT muff NN . SENT All DT right NN , , he PP said VVD at IN last JJ . SENT She PP looked VVD up RP then RB with IN vast JJ relief NN , , though IN there EX was VBD a DT revelation NN of IN heavy JJ tears NNS when WRB the DT eyelids NNS lifted VVN . SENT Thank VV you PP , , she PP said VVD . SENT There's NP something NN else RB about IN something NN different JJ I PP want VVP to TO say VV to TO you PP , , but CC I PP want VVP mother NN Sheridan NP to TO hear VV it PP , , too RB . SENT She's NNS up IN stairs NNS in IN her PP$ room NN , , said VVD Sheridan NP . SENT Roscoe NP Sibyl NP interrupted VVN . SENT She PP had VHD just RB seen VVN Bibbs NP pass NN through IN the DT hall NN and CC begin VV to TO ascend VV the DT stairs NNS . SENT and CC in IN a DT flash NN she PP instinctively RB perceived VVD the DT chance NN for IN precisely RB the DT effect NN she PP wanted VVD . SENT No RB , , let VV me PP go VV , , she PP said VVD . SENT I PP want VVP to TO speak VV to TO her PP a DT minute NN first JJ , , anyway RB . SENT And CC she PP went VVD away RB quickly RB , , gaining VVG the DT top NN of IN the DT stairs NNS in IN time NN to TO see VV Bibbs NP enter VV his PP$ room NN and CC close VV the DT door NN . SENT Sibyl NP knew VVD that IN Bibbs NP , , in IN his PP$ room NN , , had VHD overheard VVN her PP quarrel VV with IN Edith NP in IN the DT hall NN outside NN . SENT for IN bitter JJ Edith NP , , thinking VVG the DT more RBR to TO shame NN her PP , , had VHD subsequently RB informed VVN her PP of IN the DT circumstance NN . SENT Sibyl NP had VHD just RB remembered VVN this DT , , and CC with IN the DT recollection NN there RB had VHD flashed VVN the DT thought VVN out RP of IN her PP$ own JJ experience NN that IN people NNS are VBP often RB much RB more RBR deeply RB impressed VVN by IN words NNS they PP overhear VV than IN by IN words NNS directly RB addressed VVD to TO them PP . SENT Sibyl NP intended VVD to TO make VV it PP impossible JJ for IN Bibbs NP not RB to TO overhear VV . SENT She PP did VVD not RB hesitate VV her PP$ heart NN was VBD hot JJ with IN the DT old JJ sore JJ , , and CC she PP believed VVD wholly RB in IN the DT justice NN of IN her PP$ cause NN and CC in IN the DT truth NN of IN what WP she PP was VBD going VVG to TO say VV . SENT Fate NN was VBD virtuous JJ at IN times NNS . SENT it PP had VHD delivered VVN into IN her PP$ hands NNS the DT girl NN who WP had VHD affronted VVN her PP . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP was VBD in IN her PP$ own JJ room NN . SENT The DT approach NN of IN Sibyl NP and CC Roscoe NP had VHD driven VVN her PP from IN the DT library NN , , for IN she PP had VHD miscalculated VVN her PP$ husband's NNS mood NN , , and CC she PP felt VVD that IN if IN he PP used VVD his PP$ injured JJ hand NN as IN a DT mark NN of IN emphasis NN again RB , , in IN her PP$ presence NN , , she PP would MD as RB she PP thought VVD of IN it PP have VHP a DT fit NN right RB there RB . SENT She PP heard VVD Sibyl's NP step NN , , and CC pretended VVD to TO be VB putting VVG a DT touch NN to TO her PP$ hair NN before IN a DT mirror NN . SENT I PP was VBD just RB coming VVG down RP , , she PP said VVD , , as IN the DT door NN opened VVN . SENT Yes UH , , he PP wants VVZ you PP to TO , , said VVD Sibyl NP . SENT It's NP all DT right NN , , mother NN Sheridan NP . SENT He's NNS forgiven VVN me PP . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP sniffed VVD instantly RB . SENT tears NNS appeared VVD . SENT She PP kissed VVD her PP$ daughter NN in IN law's JJ cheek NN . SENT then RB , , in IN silence NN , , regarded VVD the DT mirror NN afresh RB , , wiped VVD her PP$ eyes NNS , , and CC applied VVN powder NN . SENT And CC I PP hope VVP Edith NP will MD be VB happy JJ , , Sibyl NP added VVD , , inciting VVG more JJR applications NNS of IN Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan's NP handkerchief NN and CC powder NN . SENT Yes UH , , yes UH , , murmured VVD the DT good JJ woman NN . SENT We PP mustn't VVD make VV the DT worst JJS of IN things NNS . SENT Well RB , , there EX was VBD something NN else RB I PP had VHD to TO say VV , , and CC he PP wants VVZ you PP to TO hear VV it PP , , too RB , , said VVD Sibyl NP . SENT We PP better RBR go VV down RB , , mother NN Sheridan NP . SENT She PP led VVD the DT way NN , , Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP following NN obediently RB , , but CC when WRB they PP came VVD to TO a DT spot NN close NN by IN Bibbs's NP door NN , , Sibyl NP stopped VVD . SENT I PP want VVP to TO tell VV you PP about IN it PP first RB , , she PP said VVD , , abruptly RB . SENT It PP isn't VVD a DT secret NN , , of IN course NN , , in IN any DT way NN . SENT it's JJ something NN the DT whole JJ family NN has VHZ to TO know VV , , and CC the DT sooner RBR the DT whole JJ family NN knows VVZ it PP the DT better RBR . SENT It's NP something NN it PP wouldn't NN be VB RIGHT JJ for IN us PP ALL RB not RB to TO understand VV , , and CC of IN course NN father NN Sheridan NP most RBS of IN all DT . SENT But CC I PP want VVP to TO just RB kind RB of IN go VV over IN it PP first JJ with IN you PP . SENT it PP ll VVZ kind RB of IN help VV me PP to TO see VV I PP got VVD it PP all DT stratight NN . SENT I NP haven't NP got VVD any DT reason NN for IN saying VVG it PP except IN the DT good JJ of IN the DT family NN , , and CC it's NNS nothing NN to TO me PP , , one CD way NN or CC the DT other JJ , , of IN course NN , , except IN for IN that DT . SENT I PP oughtn't VVD to TO ve NNS behaved VVD the DT way NN I PP did VVD that DT night NN , , and CC it PP seems VVZ to TO me PP if IN there's JJS anything NN I PP can MD do VV to TO help VV the DT family NN , , I PP ought MD to TO , , because IN it PP would MD help VV show NN I PP felt VVD the DT right JJ way NN . SENT Well RB , , what WP I PP want VVP to TO do VV is VBZ to TO tell VV this DT so's NNS to TO keep VV the DT family NN from IN being VBG made VVN a DT fool NN of IN . SENT I PP don't VVD want VV to TO see VV the DT family NN just RB made VVD use NN of IN and CC twisted VVN around IN her PP$ finger NN by IN somebody NN that's NNS got VVD no DT more JJR heart NN than IN so RB much JJ ice NN , , and CC just RB as RB sure JJ to TO bring VV troubles NNS in IN the DT long JJ run NN as IN as IN Edith's NP mistake NN is VBZ . SENT Well RB , , then RB , , this DT is VBZ the DT way NN it PP is VBZ . SENT I'll NP just RB tell VV you PP how WRB it PP looks VVZ to TO me PP and CC see VV if IN it PP don't VVD strike VV you PP the DT same JJ way NN . SENT Within IN the DT room NN , , Bibbs NP , , much RB annoyed VVN , , tapped VVD his PP$ ear NN with IN his PP$ pencil NN . SENT He PP wished VVD they PP wouldn't VVD stand VV talking VVG near IN his PP$ door NN when WRB he PP was VBD trying VVG to TO write VV . SENT He PP had VHD just RB taken VVN from IN his PP$ trunk NN the DT manuscript NN of IN a DT poem NN begun VVN the DT preceding JJ Sunday NP afternoon NN , , and CC he PP had VHD some DT ideas NNS he PP wanted VVD to TO fix VV upon IN paper NN before IN they PP maliciously RB seized VVD the DT first JJ opportunity NN to TO vanish VV , , for IN they PP were VBD but RB gossamer NN . SENT Bibbs NNS was VBD pleased VVN with IN the DT beginnings NNS of IN his PP$ poem NN , , and CC if IN he PP could MD carry VV it PP through IN he PP meant VVD to TO dare VV greatly RB with IN it PP he PP would MD venture VV it PP upon IN an DT editor NN . SENT For IN he PP had VHD his PP$ plan NN of IN life NN now RB . SENT his PP$ day NN would MD be VB of IN manual JJ labor NN and CC thinking VVG he PP could MD think VV of IN his PP$ friend NN and CC he PP could MD think VV in IN cadences NNS for IN poems NNS , , to TO the DT crashing VVG of IN the DT strong JJ machine NN and CC if IN his PP$ father NN turned VVD him PP out RP of IN home NN and CC out RB of IN the DT Works NPS , , he PP would MD work VV elsewhere RB and CC live VV elsewhere RB . SENT His PP$ father NN had VHD the DT right NN , , and CC it PP mattered VVN very RB little JJ to TO Bibbs NP he PP faced VVD the DT prospect NN of IN a DT working VVG man's NNS lodging VVG house NN without IN trepidation NN . SENT He PP could MD find VV a DT washstand NN to TO write VV upon RP , , he PP thought VVD . SENT and CC every DT evening NN when WRB he PP left VVD Mary NP he PP would MD write VV a DT little JJ . SENT and CC he PP would MD write VV on IN holidays NNS and CC on IN Sundays NNS on IN Sundays NNS in IN the DT afternoon NN . SENT In IN a DT lodging NN house NN , , at IN least JJS he PP wouldn't NN be VB interrupted VVN by IN his PP$ sister NN in IN law's NNS choosing VVG the DT immediate JJ vicinity NN of IN his PP$ door NN for IN conversations NNS evidently RB important JJ to TO herself PP , , but CC merely RB disturbing JJ to TO him PP . SENT He PP frowned VVD plaintively RB , , wishing VVG he PP could MD think VV of IN some DT polite JJ way NN of IN asking VVG her PP to TO go VV away RB . SENT But CC , , as IN she PP went VVD on IN , , he PP started VVD violently RB , , dropping VVG manuscript NN and CC pencil NN upon IN the DT floor NN . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV whether IN you PP heard VVD it PP , , mother NN Sheridan NP , , she PP said VVD , , but CC this DT old JJ Vertrees NP house NN , , next JJ door NN , , had VHD been VBN sold VVN on IN foreclosure NN , , and CC all RB THEY PP got VVD out RP of IN it PP was VBD an DT agreement NN that IN let's NNS em NN live VVP there RB a DT little RB longer JJR . SENT Roscoe NP told VVD me PP , , and CC he PP says VVZ he PP heard VVD Mr NP . SENT Vertrees NP has VHZ been VBN up RB and CC down RB the DT streets NNS more JJR n NN two CD years NNS , , tryin VVG to TO get VV a DT job NN he PP could MD call VV a DT position NN , , and CC couldn't NN land NN it PP . SENT You PP heard VVD anything NN about IN it PP , , mother NN Sheridan NP . SENT Well RB , , I PP DID VVD know VV they PP been VBN doin VVG their PP$ own JJ house NN work VV a DT good JJ while NN back RB , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP . SENT And CC now RB they're NN doin VVG the DT cookin NN , , too RB . SENT Sibyl NP sent VVD forth RB a DT little JJ titter NN with IN a DT sharp JJ edge NN . SENT I PP hope VVP they PP find VV something NN to TO cook VV . SENT She PP sold VVD her PP$ piano NN mighty RB quick JJ after IN Jim NP died VVD . SENT Bibbs NNS jumped VVD up RP . SENT He PP was VBD trembling VVG from IN head NN to TO foot VV and CC he PP was VBD dizzy JJ of IN all PDT the DT real JJ things NNS he PP could MD never RB have VH dreamed VVN in IN his PP$ dream NN the DT last JJ would MD have VH been VBN what WP he PP heard VVD now RB . SENT He PP felt VVD that DT something NN incredible JJ was VBD happening VVG , , and CC that IN he PP was VBD powerless JJ to TO stop VV it PP . SENT It PP seemed VVD to TO him PP that IN heavy JJ blows NNS were VBD falling VVG on IN his PP$ head NN and CC upon IN Mary's NP . SENT it PP seemed VVD to TO him PP that IN he PP and CC Mary NP were VBD being VBG struck VVN and CC beaten VVN physically RB and CC that DT something NN hideous JJ impended VVD . SENT He PP wanted VVD to TO shout VV to TO Sibyl NP to TO be VB silent JJ , , but CC he PP could MD not RB . SENT he PP could MD only RB stand VV , , swallowing VVG and CC trembling VVG . SENT What WP I PP think VVP the DT whole JJ family NN ought MD to TO understand VV is VBZ just RB this DT , , said VVD Sibyl NP , , sharply RB . SENT Those DT people NNS were VBD so RB hard JJ up RB that IN this DT Miss NP Vertrees NP started VVD after IN Bibbs NP before IN they PP knew VVD whether IN he PP was VBD INSANE JJ or CC not RB . SENT They'd NP got VVD a DT notion NN he PP might MD be VB , , from IN his PP$ being NN in IN a DT sanitarium NN , , and CC Mrs NN . SENT Vertrees NP ASKED VVD me PP if IN he PP was VBD insane JJ , , the DT very RB first JJ day NN Bibbs NP took VVD the DT daughter NN out IN auto NN riding NN . SENT She PP paused VVD a DT moment NN , , looking VVG at IN Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP , , but CC listening VVG intently RB . SENT There EX was VBD no DT sound NN from IN within IN the DT room NN . SENT No UH . SENT exclaimed VVN Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP . SENT It's NP the DT truth NN , , Sibyl NP declared VVD , , loudly RB . SENT Oh UH , , of IN course NN we PP were VBD all RB crazy JJ about IN that DT girl NN at IN first JJ . SENT We PP were VBD pretty RB green JJ when WRB we PP moved VVD up RP here RB , , and CC we PP thought VVD she'd NN get VV us PP IN IN but CC it PP didn't VVD take VV ME PP long JJ to TO read VV her PP . SENT Her PP$ family NN were VBD down RB and CC out RB when WRB it PP came VVD to TO money NN and CC they PP had VHD to TO go VV after IN it PP , , one CD way NN or CC another DT , , SOMEHOW RB . SENT So RB she PP started VVD for IN Roscoe NP . SENT but CC she PP found VVD out RP pretty RB quick JJ he PP was VBD married VVN , , and CC she PP turned VVD right RB around RB to TO Jim NP and CC she PP landed VVD him PP . SENT There's RB no DT doubt NN about IN it PP , , she PP had VHD Jim NP , , and CC if IN he'd JJ lived VVN you'd NN had VHD another DT daughter NN in IN law NN before IN this DT , , as RB sure JJ as IN I PP stand VVP here RB telling VVG you PP the DT God's NP truth NN about IN it PP . SENT Well RB when WRB Jim NP was VBD left VVN in IN the DT cemetery NN she PP was VBD waiting VVG out RP there RB to TO drive VV home NN with IN Bibbs NP . SENT Jim NP wasn't NP COLD JJ and CC she PP didn't VVD know VV whether IN Bibbs NP was VBD insane JJ or CC not RB , , but CC he PP was VBD the DT only JJ one NN of IN the DT rich JJ Sheridan NP boys NNS left VVD . SENT She PP had VHD to TO get VV him PP . SENT The DT texture NN of IN what WP was VBD the DT truth NN made VVD an DT even JJ fabric NN with IN what WP was VBD not RB , , in IN Sibyl's NP mind NN . SENT she PP believed VVD every DT word NN that IN she PP uttered VVD , , and CC she PP spoke VVD with IN the DT rapidity NN and CC vehemence NN of IN fierce JJ conviction NN . SENT What WP I PP feel VVP about IN it PP is VBZ , , she PP said VVD , , it PP oughtn't VVD to TO be VB allowed VVN to TO go VV on RP . SENT It's NNS too RB mean VVP . SENT I PP like VVP poor JJ Bibbs NP , , and CC I PP don't VVD want VV to TO see VV him PP made VVD such PDT a DT fool NN of IN , , and CC I PP don't VVD want VV to TO see VV the DT family NN made VVD such PDT a DT fool NN of IN . SENT I PP like VVP poor JJ Bibbs NP , , but CC if IN he'd JJ only JJ stop NN to TO think VV a DT minute NN himself PP he'd JJ have VHP to TO realize VV he PP isn't VVD the DT kind NN of IN man NN ANY DT girl NN would MD be VB apt JJ to TO fall VV in IN love NN with IN . SENT He's NNS better RBR looking VVG lately RB , , maybe RB , , but CC you PP know VVP how WRB he PP WAS VBD just RB kind NN of IN a DT long JJ white JJ rag NN in IN good JJ clothes NNS . SENT And CC girls NNS like IN men NNS with IN some DT SO RB to TO em NN SOME DT sort NN of IN dashingness NN , , anyhow RB . SENT Nobody NN ever RB looked VVD at IN poor JJ Bibbs NP before RB , , and CC neither'd VV she PP no RB , , SIR NN . SENT not RB till IN she'd NN tried VVD both DT Roscoe NP and CC Jim NP first RB . SENT It PP was VBD only RB when WRB her PP and CC her PP$ family NN got VVD desperate JJ that IN she PP Bibbs NP whiter JJR than IN when WRB he PP came VVD from IN the DT sanitarium NN opened VVD the DT door NN . SENT He PP stepped VVD across IN its PP$ threshold NN and CC stook VV looking VVG at IN her PP . SENT Both DT women NNS screamed VVD . SENT Oh UH , , good JJ heavens NNS . SENT cried VVN Sibyl NP . SENT Were VBD you PP in IN THERE RB . SENT Oh UH , , I PP wouldn't VVD She PP seized VVD Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan's NP arm NN , , pulling VVG her PP toward IN the DT stairway NN . SENT Come VVN on IN , , mother NN Sheridan NP . SENT she PP urged VVD , , and CC as IN the DT befuddled VVD and CC confused JJ lady NN obeyed VVD , , Sibyl NP left VVD a DT trail NN of IN noisy JJ exclamations NNS . SENT Good JJ gracious JJ . SENT Oh UH , , I PP wouldn't VVD Too RB bad JJ . SENT I PP didn't VVD DREAM NN he PP was VBD there RB . SENT I PP wouldn't VVD hurt VV his PP$ feelings NNS . SENT Not RB for IN the DT world NN . SENT Of IN course NN he PP had VHD to TO know VV SOME DT time NN . SENT But CC , , good JJ heavens NNS She PP heard VVD his PP$ door NN close NN as IN she PP and CC Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP reached VVD the DT top NN of IN the DT stairs NNS , , and CC she PP glanced VVD over RP her PP$ shoulder NN quickly RB , , but CC Bibbs NP was VBD not RB following VVG . SENT he PP had VHD gone VVN back RB into IN his PP$ room NN . SENT He PP he PP looked VVD oh UH , , terrible JJ bad JJ . SENT stammered VVN Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP . SENT I PP I PP wish VVP Still RB , , it's NNS a DT good JJ deal NN better RBR he PP knows VVZ about IN it PP , , said VVD Sibyl NP . SENT I PP shouldn't VVD wonder VV it PP might MD turn VV out RP the DT very RB best JJS thing NN could MD happened VVD . SENT Come VVN on IN . SENT And CC completing VVG their PP$ descent NN to TO the DT library NN , , the DT two CD made VVD their PP$ appearance NN to TO Roscoe NP and CC his PP$ father NN . SENT Sibyl NN at IN once RB gave VVD a DT full JJ and CC truthful JJ account NN of IN what WP had VHD taken VVN place NN , , repeating VVG her PP$ own JJ remarks NNS , , and CC omitting VVG only RB the DT fact NN that IN it PP was VBD through IN her PP$ design NN that IN Bibbs NP had VHD overheard VVN them PP . SENT But CC as IN I PP told VVD mother NN Sheridan NP , , she PP said VVD , , in IN conclusion NN , , it PP might MD turn VV out RP for IN the DT very RB best JJS that IN he PP did VVD hear VV just RB that IN way NN . SENT Don't NP you PP think VVP so RB , , father NN Sheridan NP . SENT He PP merely RB grunted VVD in IN reply NN , , and CC sat VVD rubbing VVG the DT thick JJ hair NN on IN the DT top NN of IN his PP$ head NN with IN his PP$ left JJ hand NN and CC looking VVG at IN the DT fire NN . SENT He PP had VHD given VVN no DT sign NN of IN being VBG impressed VVN in IN any DT manner NN by IN her PP$ exposure NN of IN Mary NP Vertrees's NP character NN . SENT but CC his PP$ impassivity NN did VVD not RB dismay VV Sibyl NP it PP was VBD Bibbs NP whom WP she PP desired VVD to TO impress VV , , and CC she PP was VBD content JJ in IN that DT matter NN . SENT I'm NP sure JJ it PP was VBD all RB for IN the DT best JJS , , she PP said VVD . SENT It's NNS over IN now RB , , and CC he PP knows VVZ what WP she PP is VBZ . SENT In IN one CD way NN I PP think VVP it PP was VBD lucky JJ , , because RB , , just RB hearing VVG a DT thing NN that IN way NN , , a DT person NN can MD tell VV it's NNS SO RB and CC he PP knows VVZ I PP haven't NN got VVD any DT ax NN to TO grind VV except IN his PP$ own JJ good JJ and CC the DT good JJ of IN the DT family NN . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP went VVD nervously RB to TO the DT door NN and CC stood VVD there RB , , looking VVG toward IN the DT stairway NN . SENT I PP wish VVP I PP wish VVP I PP knew VVD what WP he PP was VBD doin JJ , , she PP said VVD . SENT He PP did VVD look VV terrible JJ bad JJ . SENT It PP was VBD like IN something NN had VHD been VBN done VVN to TO him PP that IN was VBD I PP don't VVD know VV what WP . SENT I PP never RB saw VVD anybody NN look NN like IN he PP did VVD . SENT He PP looked VVD so RB queer VV . SENT It PP was VBD like IN you'd NN She PP called VVD down RP the DT hall NN , , George NP . SENT Yes'm NP . SENT Were VBD you PP up RB in IN Mr NP . SENT Bibbs's NP room NN just RB now RB . SENT Yes UH , , m NN . SENT He PP ring VVP bell NN . SENT tole NN me PP make VVP him PP fiah NN in IN his PP$ grate NN . SENT I PP done VVN buil NN him PP nice JJ fiah NN . SENT I PP reckon VVP he PP ain NN feelin NN so RB well RB . SENT Yes'm NP . SENT He PP departed VVD . SENT What WP do VVP you PP expect VVP he PP wants VVZ a DT fire NN for IN . SENT she PP asked VVD , , turning VVG toward IN her PP$ husband NN . SENT The DT house NN is VBZ warm JJ as RB can MD be VB , , I PP do VVP wish VV I PP Oh UH , , quit VV frettin NN . SENT said VVD Sheridan NP . SENT Well RB , , I PP I PP kind NN o NN wish VVP you PP hadn't NN said VVD anything NN , , Sibyl NP . SENT I PP know VVP you PP meant VVD it PP for IN the DT best JJS and CC all RB , , but CC I PP don't VVD believe VV it PP would MD been VBN so RB much JJ harm NN if IN Mother NP Sheridan NP , , you PP don't VVD mean VV you PP WANT VV that DT kind NN of IN a DT girl NN in IN the DT family NN . SENT Why WRB , , she PP I PP don't VVD know VV , , I PP don't VVD know VV , , the DT troubled JJ woman NN quavered VVD . SENT If IN he PP liked VVD her PP it PP seems VVZ kind NN of IN a DT pity NN to TO spoil VV it PP . SENT He's NNS so IN queer NN , , and CC he PP hasn't VVD ever RB taken VVN much JJ enjoyment NN . SENT And CC besides IN , , I PP believe VVP the DT way NN it PP was VBD , , there EX was VBD more JJR chance NN of IN him PP bein NP willin NP to TO do VV what WP papa NN wants VVZ him PP to TO . SENT If IN she PP wants VVZ to TO marry VV him PP Sheridan NP interrupted VVN her PP with IN a DT hooting VVG laugh NN . SENT She PP don't VVD . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT You're NP barkin NP up IN the DT wrong JJ tree NN , , Sibyl NP . SENT She PP ain't VVD that DT kind NN of IN a DT girl NN . SENT But CC , , father NN Sheridan NP , , didn't VVD she PP He PP cut VVD her PP$ short JJ . SENT That's NNS enough RB . SENT You PP may MD mean VV all DT right NN , , but CC you PP guess VVP wrong JJ . SENT So RB do VV you PP , , mamma NN . SENT Sibyl NP cried VVD out RP , , Oh UH . SENT But CC just RB LOOK VV how WRB she PP ran VVD after IN Jim NP She PP did VVD not RB , , he PP said VVD , , curtly RB . SENT She PP wouldn't VVD take VV Jim NP . SENT She PP turned VVD him PP down RB cold JJ . SENT But CC that's NP impossi NP It's NP not RB . SENT I PP KNOW VVP she PP did VVD . SENT Sibyl NP looked VVD flatly RB incredulous JJ . SENT And CC YOU PP needn't VVD worry VV , , he PP said VVD , , turning VVG to TO his PP$ wife NN . SENT This DT won't NN have VH any DT effect NN on IN your PP$ idea NN , , because IN there RB wasn't JJ any DT sense NN to TO it PP , , anyhow RB . SENT D NP you PP think VVP she'd NN be VB very RB likely JJ to TO take VV Bibbs NP after IN she PP wouldn't VVD take VV JIM NP . SENT She's NP a DT good JJ hearted VVN girl NN , , and CC she PP lets VVZ Bibbs NP come VV to TO see VV her PP , , but CC if IN she'd NN ever RB given VVN him PP one NN sign NN of IN encouragement NN the DT way NN you PP women NNS think VVP , , he PP wouldn't VVD of IN acted VVN the DT stubborn JJ fool NN he PP has VHZ he'd JJ a DT been VBN at IN me PP long RB ago RB , , beggin NP me PP for IN some DT kind NN of IN a DT job NN he PP could MD support VV a DT wife NN on IN . SENT There's NP nothin NN in IN it PP and CC I've NP got VVD the DT same JJ old JJ fight NN with IN him PP on IN my PP$ hands NNS I've NP had VHD all PDT his PP$ life NN and CC the DT Lord NP knows VVZ what WP he PP won't VVD do VV to TO balk VV me PP . SENT What's NNS happened VVD now RB ll VV probably RB only RB make VV him PP twice RB as RB srubborn JJ , , but CC SH NP . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP , , still RB in IN the DT doorway NN , , lifted VVD her PP$ hand NN . SENT That's JJ his PP$ step NN he's NNS comin NN down IN stairs NNS . SENT She PP shrank VVD away RB from IN the DT door NN as IN if IN she PP feared VVD to TO have VH Bibbs NP see VV her PP . SENT I PP I PP wonder VVP she PP said VVD , , almost RB in IN a DT whisper NN I PP wonder VVP what WP he'd NP goin NP to TO do VV . SENT Her PP$ timorousness NN had VHD its PP$ effect NN upon IN the DT others NNS . SENT Sheridan NP rose VVD , , frowning VVG , , but CC remained VVD standing NN beside IN his PP$ chair NN . SENT and CC Roscoe NP moved VVD toward IN Sibyl NP , , who WP stared VVD uneasily RB at IN the DT open JJ doorway NN . SENT They PP listened VVD as IN the DT slow JJ steps NNS descended VVD the DT stairs NNS and CC came VVD toward IN the DT library NN . SENT Bibbs NNS stopped VVD upon IN the DT threshold NN , , and CC with IN sick JJ and CC haggard JJ eyes NNS looked VVD slowly RB from IN one CD to TO the DT other JJ until IN at IN last JJ his PP$ gaze NN rested VVD upon IN his PP$ father NN . SENT Then RB he PP came VVD and CC stood VVD before IN him PP . SENT I'm NP sorry JJ you've NN had VHD so RB much JJ trouble NN with IN me PP , , he PP said VVD , , gently RB . SENT You PP won't VVD , , any DT more RBR . SENT I'll NN take VV the DT job NN you PP offered VVD me PP . SENT Sheridan NP did VVD not RB speak VV he PP stared VVD , , astounded VVN and CC incredulous JJ . SENT and CC Bibbs NP had VHD left VVN the DT room NN before IN any DT of IN its PP$ occupants NNS uttered VVD a DT sound NN , , though IN he PP went VVD as RB slowly RB as IN he PP came VVD . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP was VBD the DT first JJ to TO move VV . SENT She PP went VVD nervously RB back RB to TO the DT doorway NN , , and CC then RB out RB into IN the DT hall NN . SENT Bibbs NP had VHD gone VVN from IN the DT house NN . SENT Bibbs's NP mother NN had VHD a DT feeling NN about IN him PP then RB that IN she PP had VHD never RB known VVN before RB . SENT it PP was VBD indefinite JJ and CC vague JJ , , but CC very RB poignant JJ something NN in IN her PP mourned VVD for IN him PP uncomprehendingly RB . SENT She PP felt VVD that IN an DT awful JJ thing NN had VHD been VBN done VVN to TO him PP , , though IN she PP did VVD not RB know VV what WP it PP was VBD . SENT She PP went VVD up RP to TO his PP$ room NN . SENT The DT fire NN George NP had VHD built VVN for IN him PP was VBD almost RB smothered VVN under IN thick JJ , , charred VVN ashes NNS of IN paper NN . SENT The DT lid NN of IN his PP$ trunk NN stood VVD open JJ , , and CC the DT large JJ upper JJ tray NN , , which WDT she PP remembered VVD to TO have VH seen VVN full JJ of IN papers NNS and CC note NN books NNS , , was VBD empty JJ . SENT And CC somehow RB she PP understood VVD that IN Bibbs NP had VHD given VVN up RP the DT mysterious JJ vocation NN he PP had VHD hoped VVN to TO follow VV and CC that IN he PP had VHD given VVN it PP up RP for IN ever RB . SENT She PP thought VVD it PP was VBD the DT wisest JJS thing NN he PP could MD have VH done VVN and CC yet RB , , for IN an DT unknown JJ reason NN , , she PP sat VVD upon IN the DT bed NN and CC wept VVD a DT little JJ before IN she PP went VVD down RP stairs NNS . SENT So IN Sheridan NP had VHD his PP$ way NN with IN Bibbs NP , , all DT through IN . SENT As IN Bibbs NP came VVD out RP of IN the DT New NP House NP , , a DT Sunday NP trio NN was VBD in IN course NN of IN passage NN upon IN the DT sidewalk NN . SENT an DT ample JJ young JJ woman NN , , placid JJ of IN face NN . SENT a DT black JJ clad JJ , , thin JJ young JJ man NN , , whose WP$ expression NN was VBD one CD of IN habitual JJ anxiety NN , , habitual JJ wariness NN and CC habitual JJ eagerness NN . SENT He PP propelled VVD a DT perambulator NN containing VVG the DT third JJ and CC all DT three CD were VBD newly RB cleaned VVN , , Sundayfied NP , , and CC made VVD fit NN to TO dine VV with IN the DT wife's JJ relatives NNS . SENT How'd NP you PP like VVP for IN me PP to TO be VB THAT DT young JJ fella NN , , mamma NN . SENT the DT husband NN whispered VVN . SENT He's NNS one CD of IN the DT sons NNS , , and CC there RB ain't NN but CC two CD left VVN now RB . SENT The DT wife NN stared VVD curiously RB at IN Bibbs NP . SENT Well RB , , I PP don't VVD know VV , , she PP returned VVD . SENT He PP looks VVZ to TO me PP like IN he PP had VHD his PP$ own JJ troubles NNS . SENT I PP expect VVP he PP has VHZ , , like IN anybody NN else RB , , said VVD the DT young JJ husband NN , , but CC I PP guess VVP we PP could MD stand VV a DT good JJ deal NN if IN we PP had VHD his PP$ money NN . SENT Well RB , , maybe RB , , if IN you PP keep VVP on IN the DT way NN you PP been VBN , , baby NN ll NNS be VB as RB well RB fixed VVN as IN the DT Sheridans NP . SENT You PP can't VVD tell VV . SENT She PP glanced VVD back RB at IN Bibbs NP , , who WP had VHD turned VVN north RB . SENT He PP walks VVZ kind NN of IN slow JJ and CC stooped VVD over RP , , like VV . SENT So IN much JJ money NN in IN his PP$ pockets NNS it PP makes VVZ him PP sag VV , , I PP guess VVP , , said VVD the DT young JJ husband NN , , with IN bitter JJ admiration NN . SENT Mary NP , , happening VVG to TO glance NN from IN a DT window NN , , saw VVD Bibbs NP coming VVG , , and CC she PP started VVD , , clasping VVG her PP$ hands NNS together RB in IN a DT sudden JJ alarm NN . SENT She PP met VVD him PP at IN the DT door NN . SENT Bibbs NNS . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT What WP is VBZ the DT matter NN . SENT I PP saw VVD something NN was VBD terribly RB wrong JJ when WRB I NN You PP look VVP She PP paused VVD , , and CC he PP came VVD in IN , , not RB lifting VVG his PP$ eyes NNS to TO hers NNS . SENT Always RB when WRB he PP crossed VVD that DT threshold NN he PP had VHD come VVN with IN his PP$ head NN up RP and CC his PP$ wistful JJ gaze VVP seeking VVG hers NNS . SENT Ah UH , , poor JJ boy NN . SENT she PP said VVD , , with IN a DT gesture NN of IN understanding NN and CC pity NN . SENT I PP know VVP what WP it PP is VBZ . SENT He PP followed VVD her PP into IN the DT room NN where WRB they PP always RB sat VVD , , and CC sank VVD into IN a DT chair NN . SENT You PP needn't VVD tell VV me PP , , she PP said VVD . SENT They've NP made VVD you PP give VV up RP . SENT Your PP$ father's NNS won VVD you're NN going VVG to TO do VV what WP he PP wants VVZ . SENT You've NN given VVN up RP . SENT Still RB without IN looking VVG at IN her PP , , he PP inclined VVD his PP$ head NN in IN affirmation NN . SENT She PP gave VVD a DT little JJ cry NN of IN compassion NN , , and CC came VVD and CC sat VVD near IN him PP . SENT Bibbs NP , , she PP said VVD . SENT I PP can MD be VB glad JJ of IN one CD thing NN , , though IN it's NNS selfish JJ . SENT I PP can MD be VB glad JJ you PP came VVD straight RB to TO me PP . SENT It's NNS more RBR to TO me PP than IN even RB if IN you'd NN come VVN because IN you PP were VBD happy JJ . SENT She PP did VVD not RB speak VV again RB for IN a DT little JJ while NN . SENT then RB she PP said VVD . SENT Bibbs NP dear RB could MD you PP tell VV me PP about IN it PP . SENT Do VVP you PP want VVP to TO . SENT Still RB he PP did VVD not RB look VV up RP , , but CC in IN a DT voice NN , , shaken VVN and CC husky JJ he PP asked VVD her PP a DT question VVP so RB grotesque JJ that IN at IN first RB she PP thought VVD she PP had VHD misunderstood VVN his PP$ words NNS . SENT Mary NP , , he PP said VVD , , could MD you PP marry VV me PP . SENT What WP did VVD you PP say VVP , , Bibbs NP . SENT she PP asked VVD , , quietly RB . SENT His PP$ tone NN and CC attitude NN did VVD not RB change VV . SENT Will MD you PP marry VV me PP . SENT Both CC of IN her PP$ hands NNS leaped VVD to TO her PP$ cheeks NNS she PP grew VVD red JJ and CC then RB white JJ . SENT She PP rose VVD slowly RB and CC moved VVD backward RB from IN him PP , , staring VVG at IN him PP , , at IN first RB incredulously RB , , then RB with IN an DT intense JJ perplexity NN more RBR and CC more RBR luminous JJ in IN her PP$ wide JJ eyes NNS . SENT it PP was VBD like IN a DT spoken VVN question NN . SENT The DT room NN filled VVN with IN strangeness NN in IN the DT long JJ silence NN the DT two CD were VBD so RB strange JJ to TO each DT other JJ . SENT At IN last JJ she PP said VVD . SENT What WP made VVD you PP say VVP that IN . SENT He PP did VVD not RB answer VV . SENT Bibbs NP , , look VVP at IN me PP . SENT Her PP$ voice NN was VBD loud JJ and CC clear JJ . SENT What WP made VVD you PP say VVP that IN . SENT Look VV at IN me PP . SENT He PP could MD not RB look VV at IN her PP , , and CC he PP could MD not RB speak VV . SENT What WP was VBD it PP that RB made VVD you PP . SENT she PP said VVD . SENT I PP want VVP you PP to TO tell VV me PP . SENT She PP went VVD closer RBR to TO him PP , , her PP$ eyes NNS ever RB brighter JJR and CC wider JJR with IN that DT intensity NN of IN wonder NN . SENT You've NN given VVN up RP to TO your PP$ father NN , , she PP said VVD , , slowly RB , , and CC then RB you PP came VVD to TO ask VV me PP She PP broke VVD off RP . SENT Bibbs NP , , do VVP you PP want VVP me PP to TO marry VV you PP . SENT Yes UH , , he PP said VVD , , just RB audibly RB . SENT No UH . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT You PP do VVP not RB . SENT Then RB what WP made VVD you PP ask VV me PP . SENT What WP is VBZ it PP that's NNS happened VVD . SENT Nothing NN . SENT Wait VV , , she PP said VVD . SENT Let VV me PP think VV . SENT It's NP something NN that WDT happened VVD since IN our PP$ walk NN this DT morning NN yes RB , , since IN you PP left VVD me PP at IN noon NN . SENT Something NN happened VVD that IN She PP stopped VVD abruptly RB , , with IN a DT tremulous JJ murmur NN of IN amazement NN and CC dawning VVG comprehension NN . SENT She PP remembered VVD that IN Sibyl NP had VHD gone VVN to TO the DT New NP House NP . SENT Bibbs NNS swallowed VVN painfully RB and CC contrived JJ to TO say VV , , I PP do VVP I PP do VVP want VV you PP to TO marry VV me PP , , if IN if IN you PP could MD . SENT She PP looked VVD at IN him PP , , and CC slowly RB shook VVD her PP$ head NN . SENT Bibbs NNS , , do VV you PP Her PP$ voice NN was VBD as RB unsteady JJ as IN his PP$ little JJ more JJR than IN a DT whisper NN . SENT Do VV you PP think VV I'm NP in IN love NN with IN you PP . SENT No UH , , he PP said VVD . SENT Somewhere RB in IN the DT still JJ air NN of IN the DT room NN there EX was VBD a DT whispered VVN word NN . SENT it PP did VVD not RB seem VV to TO come VV from IN Mary's NP parted VVD lips NNS , , but CC he PP was VBD aware JJ of IN it PP . SENT Why WRB . SENT I've NP had VHD nothing NN but CC dreams NNS , , Bibbs NP said VVD , , desolately RB , , but CC they PP weren't NN like IN that DT . SENT Sibyl NP said VVD no DT girl NN could MD care VV about IN me PP . SENT He PP smiled VVD faintly RB , , though IN still RB he PP did VVD not RB look VV at IN Mary NP . SENT And CC when WRB I PP first RB came VVD home NN Edith NP told VVD me PP Sibyl NP was VBD so RB anxious JJ to TO marry VV that DT she'd NN have VHP married VVN ME PP . SENT She PP meant VVD it PP to TO express VV Sibyl's NP extremeity NN , , you PP see VVP . SENT But CC I PP hardly RB needed VVD either RB of IN them PP to TO tell VV me PP . SENT I NP hadn't NN thought VVD of IN myself PP as RB well RB , , not RB as IN particularly RB captivating JJ . SENT Oddly RB enough RB , , Mary's NP pallor NN changed VVD to TO an DT angry JJ flush JJ . SENT Those DT two CD . SENT she PP exclaimed VVD , , sharply RB . SENT and CC then RB , , with IN thoroughgoing JJ contempt NN . SENT Lamhorn NP . SENT That's NNS like IN them PP . SENT She PP turned VVD away RB , , went VVD to TO the DT bare JJ little JJ black JJ mantel NN , , and CC stood VVD leaning VVG upon IN it PP . SENT Presently RB she PP asked VVD . SENT WHEN WRB did VVD Mrs NN . SENT Roscoe NP Sheridan NP say VVP that IN no DT girl NN could MD care VV about IN you PP . SENT To TO day NN . SENT Mary NP drew VVD a DT deep JJ breath NN . SENT I PP think VVP I'm NP beginning VVG to TO understand VV a DT little JJ . SENT She PP bit VVD her PP$ lip NN . SENT there EX was VBD anger NN in IN good JJ truth NN in IN her PP$ eyes NNS and CC in IN her PP$ voice NN . SENT Answer VV me PP once RB more RBR , , she PP said VVD . SENT Bibbs NP , , do VVP you PP know VVP now RB why WRB I PP stopped VVD wearing VVG my PP$ furs NNS . SENT Yes UH . SENT I PP thought VVD so RB . SENT Your PP$ sister NN in IN law NN told VVD you PP , , didn't VVD she PP . SENT I PP I PP heard VVD her PP say VVP I PP think VVP I PP know VVP what WP happened VVD , , now RB . SENT Mary's NP breath NN came VVD fast RB and CC her PP$ voice NN shook VVD , , but CC she PP spoke VVD rapidly RB . SENT You PP heard VVD her PP say VVP more JJR than IN that DT . SENT You PP heard VVD her PP say VVP that IN we PP were VBD bitterly RB poor JJ , , and CC on IN that DT account NN I PP tried VVD first RB to TO marry VV your PP$ brother NN and CC then RB But CC now RB she PP faltered VVD , , and CC it PP was VBD only RB after IN a DT convulsive JJ effort NN that IN she PP was VBD able JJ to TO go VV on RP . SENT And CC then RB that IN I PP tried VVD to TO marry VV you PP . SENT You PP heard VVD her PP say VVP that IN and CC you PP believe VVP that IN I PP don't VVD care NN for IN you PP and CC that IN no DT girl NN could MD care VV for IN you PP but CC you PP think VVP I PP am VBP in IN such PDT an DT extremity NN , , as IN Sibyl NP was VBD that IN you PP And CC so RB , , not RB wanting VVG me PP , , and CC believing VVG that IN I PP could MD not RB want VV you PP except IN for IN my PP$ extremity NN you PP took VVD your PP$ father's NNS offer NN and CC then RB came VVD to TO ask VV me PP to TO marry VV you PP . SENT What WP had VHD I PP shown VVN you PP of IN myself PP that WDT could MD make VV you PP Suddenly RB she PP sank VVD down RP , , kneeling VVG , , with IN her PP$ face NN buried VVN in IN her PP$ arms NNS upon IN the DT lap NN of IN a DT chair NN , , tears NNS overwhelming VVG her PP . SENT Mary NP , , Mary NP . SENT he PP cried VVD , , helplessly RB . SENT Oh UH NO RB you PP you PP don't VVD understand VV . SENT I PP do VVP , , though RB . SENT she PP sobbed VVD . SENT I PP do VVP . SENT He PP came VVD and CC stood VVD beside IN her PP . SENT You PP kill VVP me PP . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT I PP can't VVD make VV it PP plain JJ . SENT From IN the DT first JJ of IN your PP$ loveliness NN to TO me PP , , I PP was VBD all DT self NN . SENT It PP was VBD always RB you PP that RB gave VVD and CC I PP that RB took VVD . SENT I PP was VBD the DT dependent JJ I NN did VVD nothing NN but CC lean JJ on IN you PP . SENT We PP always RB talked VVD of IN me PP , , not RB of IN you PP . SENT It PP was VBD all DT about IN my PP$ idiotic JJ distresses NNS and CC troubles NNS . SENT I PP thought VVD of IN you PP as IN a DT kind NN of IN wonderful JJ being NN that WDT had VHD no DT mortal JJ or CC human JJ suffering NN except IN by IN sympathy NN . SENT You PP seemed VVD to TO lean VV down RP out RP of IN a DT rosy JJ cloud NN to TO be VB kind JJ to TO me PP . SENT I PP never RB dreamed VVD I PP could MD do VV anything NN for IN YOU PP . SENT I PP never RB dreamed VVD you PP could MD need VV anything NN to TO be VB done VVN for IN you PP by IN anybody NN . SENT And CC to TO day NN I PP heard VVD that IN that IN you PP You PP heard VVN that WDT I PP needed VVD to TO marry VV some DT one CD anybody NN with IN money NN , , she PP sobbed VVD . SENT And CC you PP thought VVD we PP were VBD so RB so RB desperate JJ you PP believed VVD that IN I PP had VHD No RB . SENT he PP said VVD , , quickly RB . SENT I PP didn't VVD believe VV you'd NN done VVN one CD kind NN thing NN for IN me PP for IN that DT . SENT No UH , , no UH , , no UH . SENT I PP knew VVD you'd NN NEVER RB thought VVD of IN me PP except IN generously RB to TO give VV . SENT I PP said VVD I PP couldn't NN make VV it PP plain JJ . SENT he PP cried VVD , , despairingly RB . SENT Wait VV . SENT She PP lifted VVD her PP$ head NN and CC extended VVD her PP$ hands NNS to TO him PP unconsciously RB , , like IN a DT child NN . SENT Help VV me PP up RP , , Bibbs NP . SENT Then RB , , when WRB she PP was VBD once RB more JJR upon IN her PP$ feet NNS , , she PP wiped VVD her PP$ eyes NNS and CC smiled VVD upon IN him PP ruefully RB and CC faintly RB , , but CC reassuringly RB , , as IN if IN to TO tell VV him PP , , in IN that DT way NN , , that WDT she PP knew VVD he PP had VHD not RB meant VVN to TO hurt VV her PP . SENT And CC that DT smile NN of IN hers NNS , , so RB lamentable JJ , , but CC so RB faithfully RB friendly JJ , , misted VVD his PP$ own JJ eyes NNS , , for IN his PP$ shamefacedness NN lowered VVD them PP no RB more RBR . SENT Let VV me PP tell VV you PP what WP you PP want VVP to TO tell VV me PP , , she PP said VVD . SENT You PP can't VVD , , because IN you PP can't VVD put VV it PP into IN words NNS they PP are VBP too RB humiliating VVG for IN me PP and CC you're VV too RB gentle JJ to TO say VV them PP . SENT Tell VV me PP , , though RB , , isn't VVD it PP true JJ . SENT You PP didn't VVD believe VV that IN I'd NP tried VVD to TO make VV you PP fall VV in IN love NN with IN me PP Never RB . SENT Never RB for IN an DT instant NN . SENT You PP didn't VVD believe VV I'd NP tried VVD to TO make VV you PP want VVP to TO marry VV me PP No DT , , no UH , , no UH . SENT I PP believe VVP it PP , , Bibbs NP . SENT You PP thought VVD that IN I PP was VBD fond JJ of IN you PP . SENT you PP knew VVD I PP cared VVD for IN you PP but CC you PP didn't VVD think VV I PP might MD be VB in IN love NN with IN you PP . SENT But CC you PP thought VVD that IN I PP might MD marry VV you PP without IN being VBG in IN love NN with IN you PP because IN you PP did VVD believe VV I PP had VHD tried VVN to TO marry VV your PP$ brother NN , , and CC Mary NP , , I PP only RB knew VVD for IN the DT first JJ time NN that IN you PP that IN you PP were VBD Were VBD desperately RB poor JJ , , she PP said VVD . SENT You PP can't VVD even RB say VV that IN . SENT Bibbs NP , , it PP was VBD true JJ . SENT I PP did VVD try VV to TO make VV Jim NP want VV to TO marry VV me PP . SENT I PP did VVD . SENT And CC she PP sank VVD down RP into IN the DT chair NN , , weeping VVG bitterly RB again RB . SENT Bibbs NNS was VBD agonized VVN . SENT Mary NP , , he PP groaned VVD , , I PP didn't VVD know VV you PP COULD MD cry VV . SENT Listen VV , , she PP said VVD . SENT Listen VV till IN I PP get VVP through IN I PP want VVP you PP to TO understand VV . SENT We PP were VBD poor JJ , , and CC we PP weren't NN fitted VVN to TO be VB . SENT We PP never RB had VHD been VBN , , and CC we PP didn't VVD know VV what WP to TO do VV . SENT We'd NNS been VBN almost RB rich JJ . SENT there EX was VBD plenty NN , , but CC my PP$ father NN wanted VVD to TO take VV advantage NN of IN the DT growth NN of IN the DT town NN . SENT he PP wanted VVD to TO be VB richer JJR , , but CC instead RB well RB , , just RB about IN the DT time NN your PP$ father NN finished VVD building VVG next JJ door NN we PP found VVD we PP hadn't NN anything NN . SENT People NNS say VVP that IN , , sometimes RB , , meaning VVG that IN they PP haven't VVD anything NN in IN comparison NN with IN other JJ people NNS of IN their PP$ own JJ kind NN , , but CC we PP really RB hadn't NN anything NN we PP hadn't VVD anything NN at IN all DT , , Bibbs NP . SENT And CC we PP couldn't NN DO VVP anything NN . SENT You PP might MD wonder VV why WRB I PP didn't VVD try VV to TO be VB a DT stenographer NN and CC I PP wonder VVP myself PP why WRB , , when WRB a DT family NN loses VVZ its PP$ money NN , , people NNS always RB say VVP the DT daughters NNS ought MD to TO go VV and CC be VB stenographers NNS . SENT It's NNS curious JJ . SENT as RB if IN a DT wave NN of IN the DT hand NN made VVD you PP into IN a DT stenographer NN . SENT No RB , , I'd NN been VBN raised VVN to TO be VB either RB married VVN comfortably RB or CC a DT well NN to TO do VV old JJ maid NN , , if IN I PP chose VVD not RB to TO marry VV . SENT The DT poverty NN came VVD on IN slowly RB , , Bibbs NP , , but CC at IN last JJ it PP was VBD all RB there RB and CC I PP didn't VVD know VV how WRB to TO be VB a DT stenographer NN . SENT I PP didn't VVD know VV how WRB to TO be VB anything NN except IN a DT well NN to TO do VV old JJ maid NN or CC somebody's NN wife NN and CC I NN couldn't NN be VB a DT well RB to TO do VV old JJ maid NN . SENT Then RB , , Bibbs NP , , I PP did VVD what WDT I'd NN been VBN raised VVN to TO know VV how WRB to TO do VV . SENT I PP went VVD out RP to TO be VB fascinating JJ and CC be VB married VVN . SENT I PP did VVD it PP openly RB , , at IN least JJS , , and CC with IN a DT kind NN of IN decent JJ honesty NN . SENT I PP told VVD your PP$ brother NN I PP had VHD meant VVN to TO fascinate VV him PP and CC that IN I PP was VBD not RB in IN love NN with IN him PP , , but CC I PP let VVP him PP think VVP that IN perhaps RB I PP meant VVD to TO marry VV him PP . SENT I PP think VVP I PP did VVD mean VV to TO mary NP him PP . SENT I PP had VHD never RB cared VVN for IN anybody NN , , and CC I PP thought VVD it PP might MD be VB there RB really RB WASN'T NP anything NN more RBR than IN a DT kind NN of IN excited JJ fondness NN . SENT I PP can't NN be VB sure JJ , , but CC I PP think VVP that IN though IN I PP did VVD mean VV to TO marry VV him PP I PP never RB should MD have VH done VVN it PP , , because IN that DT sort NN of IN a DT marriage NN is VBZ it's JJ sacrilege NN something NN would MD have VH stopped VVN me PP . SENT Something NN did VVD stop VV me PP . SENT it PP was VBD your PP$ sister NN in IN law NN , , Sibyl NP . SENT She PP meant VVD no DT harm NN but CC she PP was VBD horrible JJ , , and CC she PP put VVP what WP I PP was VBD doing VVG into IN such JJ horrible JJ words NNS and CC they PP were VBD the DT truth NN oh UH . SENT I PP SAW VVD myself PP . SENT She PP was VBD proposing VVG a DT miserable JJ compact NN with IN me PP and CC I PP couldn't NN breathe VV the DT air NN of IN the DT same JJ room NN with IN her PP , , though IN I'd NP so RB cheapened VVD myself PP she PP had VHD a DT right NN to TO assume VV that IN I PP WOULD MD . SENT But CC I PP couldn't NN . SENT I PP left VVD her PP , , and CC I PP wrote VVD to TO your PP$ brother NN just RB a DT quick JJ scrawl NN . SENT I PP told VVD him PP just RB what WP I'd NP done VVN . SENT I PP asked VVD his PP$ pardon NN , , and CC I PP said VVD I PP would MD not RB marry VV him PP . SENT I PP posted VVD the DT letter NN , , but CC he PP never RB got VVD it PP . SENT That DT was VBD the DT afternoon NN he PP was VBD killed VVN . SENT That's NNS all RB , , Bibbs NP . SENT Now RB you PP know VVP what WP I PP did VVD and CC you PP know VVP ME PP . SENT She PP pressed VVD her PP clenched VVD hands NNS tightly RB against IN her PP$ eyes NNS , , leaning VVG far RB forward RB , , her PP$ head NN bowed VVD before IN him PP . SENT Bibbs NP had VHD forgotten VVN himself PP long RB ago RB . SENT his PP$ heart NN broke VVD for IN her PP . SENT Couldn't NP you PP Isn't NP there RB Won't NN you PP he PP stammered VVD . SENT Mary NP , , I'm NP going VVG with IN father NN . SENT Isn't NP there RB some DT way NN you PP could MD use VV the DT money NN without IN without IN She PP gave VVD a DT choked VVN little JJ laugh NN . SENT You PP gave VVD me PP something NN to TO live VV for IN , , he PP said VVD . SENT You PP kept VVD me PP alive JJ , , I PP think VVP and CC I've NP hurt VVD you PP like IN this DT . SENT Not RB you PP oh UH no UH . SENT You PP could MD forgive VV me PP , , Mary NP . SENT Oh UH , , a DT thousand CD times NNS . SENT Her PP$ right JJ hand NN went VVD out RP in IN a DT faltering VVG gesture NN , , and CC just RB touched VVD his PP$ own JJ for IN an DT instant NN . SENT But CC there's RB nothing NN to TO forgive VV . SENT And CC you PP can't VVD you PP can't NP Can't NP what WP , , Bibbs NP . SENT You PP couldn't NP Marry NP you PP . SENT she PP said VVD for IN him PP . SENT Yes UH . SENT No UH , , no UH , , no UH . SENT She PP sprang VVD up RP , , facing VVG him PP , , and CC , , without IN knowing VVG what WP she PP did VVD , , she PP set VVD her PP$ hands NNS upon IN his PP$ breast NN , , pushing VVG him PP back RB from IN her PP a DT little JJ . SENT I PP can't VVD , , I PP can't VVD . SENT Don't NP you PP SEE VVP . SENT Mary NP No NP , , no RB . SENT And CC you PP must MD go VV now RB , , Bibbs NP . SENT I PP can't VVD bear VV any DT more RBR please VV MARY NP Never NP , , never RB , , never RB . SENT she PP cried VVD , , in IN a DT passion NN of IN tears NNS . SENT You PP mustn't VVD come VV any DT more RBR . SENT I PP can't VVD see VV you PP , , dear RB . SENT Never RB , , never RB , , never RB . SENT Somehow RB , , in IN helpless JJ , , stumbling JJ obedience NN to TO her PP$ beseeching JJ gesture NN , , he PP got VVD himself PP to TO the DT door NN and CC out RB of IN the DT house NN . SENT Sibyl NP and CC Roscoe NP were VBD upon IN the DT point NN of IN leaving VVG when WRB Bibbs NP returned VVD to TO the DT New NP House NP . SENT He PP went VVD straight RB to TO Sibyl NP and CC spoke VVD to TO her PP$ quietly RB , , but CC so RB that IN the DT others NNS might MD hear VV . SENT When WRB you PP said VVD that IN if IN I'd NP stop VVP to TO think VV , , I'd NP realize VVP that IN no DT one NN would MD be VB apt JJ to TO care VV enough RB about IN me PP to TO marry VV me PP , , you PP were VBD right JJ , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP thought VVD perhaps RB you PP weren't NN , , and CC so RB I PP asked VVD Miss NP Vertrees NP to TO marry VV me PP . SENT It PP proved VVD what WP you PP said VVD of IN me PP , , and CC disproved VVD what WP you PP said VVD of IN her PP . SENT She PP refused VVD . SENT And CC , , having VHG thus RB spoken VVN , , he PP quitted VVD the DT room NN as RB straightforwardly RB as IN he PP had VHD entered VVN it PP . SENT He's NNS SO IN queer NN . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP gasped VVD . SENT Who WP on IN earth NN would MD thought VVD of IN his PP$ doin NNS THAT IN . SENT I PP told VVD you PP , , said VVD her PP$ husband NN , , grimly RB . SENT You PP didn't VVD tell VV us PP he'd VV go VV over RP there RB and CC I PP told VVD you PP she PP wouldn't VVD have VH him PP . SENT I PP told VVD you PP she PP wouldn't VVD have VH JIM NP , , didn't VVD I PP . SENT Sibyl NP was VBD altogether RB taken VVN aback RB . SENT Do VV you PP supose JJ it's NNS true JJ . SENT Do VV you PP suppose VV she PP WOULDN'T NP . SENT He PP didn't VVD look VV exactly RB like IN a DT young JJ man NN that WDT had VHD just RB got VVN things NNS fixed VVN up RP fine NN with IN his PP$ girl NN , , said VVD Sheridan NP . SENT Not RB to TO me PP , , he PP didn't VVD . SENT But CC why WRB would MD I PP told VVD you PP , , he PP interrupted VVN , , angrily RB , , she PP ain't VVD that DT kind NN of IN a DT girl NN . SENT If IN you PP got VVD to TO have VH proof NN , , well RB , , I'll NP tell VVP you PP and CC get VV it PP over RP with IN , , though IN I'd NP pretty RB near RB just RB as IN soon RB not RB have VH to TO talk VV a DT whole JJ lot NN about IN my PP$ dead JJ boy's NNS private JJ affairs NNS . SENT She PP wrote VVD to TO Jim NP she PP couldn't NN take VV him PP , , and CC it PP was VBD a DT good JJ , , straight JJ letter NN , , too RB . SENT It PP came VVD to TO Jim's NP office NN . SENT he PP never RB saw VVD it PP . SENT She PP wrote VVD it PP the DT afternoon NN he PP was VBD hurt VVN . SENT I PP remember VVP I PP saw VVD her PP put VVD a DT letter NN in IN the DT mail NN box NN that IN afternoon NN , , said VVD Roscoe NP . SENT Don't NP you PP remember VVP , , Sibyl NP . SENT I PP told VVD you PP about IN it PP I PP was VBD waiting VVG for IN you PP while IN you PP were VBD in IN there EX so RB long RB talking VVG to TO her PP$ mother NN . SENT It PP was VBD just RB before IN we PP saw VVD that DT something NN was VBD wrong JJ over IN here RB , , and CC Edith NP came VVD and CC called VVD me PP . SENT Sibyl NP shook VVD her PP$ head NN , , but CC she PP remembered VVD . SENT And CC she PP was VBD not RB cast VVN down RP , , for IN , , although IN some DT remnants NNS of IN perplexity NN were VBD left VVN in IN her PP$ eyes NNS , , they PP were VBD dimmed VVN by IN an DT increasing VVG glow NN of IN triumph NN . SENT and CC she PP departed VVD after IN some DT further RBR fragmentary JJ discourse NN visably RB elated VVN . SENT After IN all DT , , the DT guilty JJ had VHD not RB been VBN exalted VVN . SENT and CC she PP perceived VVD vaguely RB , , but CC none NN the DT less RBR surely RB , , that IN her PP$ injury NN had VHD been VBN copiously RB avenged VVN . SENT She PP bestowed VVD a DT contented JJ glance NN upon IN the DT old JJ house NN with IN the DT cupola NN , , as IN she PP and CC Roscoe NP crossed VVD the DT street NN . SENT When WRB they PP had VHD gone VVN , , Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP indulged VVD in IN reverie NN , , but CC after IN a DT while IN she PP said VVD , , uneasily RB , , Papa NP , , you PP think VVP it PP would MD be VB any DT use NN to TO tell VV Bibbs NP about IN that DT letter NN . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV , , he PP answered VVD , , walking VVG moodily RB to TO the DT window NN . SENT I PP been VBN thinkin JJ about IN it PP . SENT He PP came VVD to TO a DT decision NN . SENT I PP reckon VVP I PP will MD . SENT And CC he PP went VVD up RP to TO Bibbs's NP room NN . SENT Well RB , , you PP goin NP back RB on IN what WP you PP said VVD . SENT he PP inquired VVD , , brusquely RB , , as IN he PP opened VVD the DT door NN . SENT You PP goin NP to TO take VV it PP back RB and CC lay VV down RP on IN me PP again RB . SENT No RB , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT Well RB , , perhaps RB I PP didn't VVD have VH any DT call NN to TO accuse VV you PP of IN that DT . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV as IN you PP ever RB did VVD go VV back RB on IN anything NN you PP said VVD , , exactly RB , , though IN the DT Lord NP knows VVZ you've NN laid VVN down RP on IN me PP enough RB . SENT You PP certainly RB have VHP . SENT Sheridan NP was VBD baffled VVN . SENT This DT was VBD not RB what WP he PP wished VVD to TO say VV , , but CC his PP$ words NNS were VBD unmanageable JJ . SENT he PP found VVD himself PP unable JJ to TO control VV them PP , , and CC his PP$ querulous JJ abuse NN went VVD on IN in IN spite NN of IN him PP . SENT I PP can't VVD say VV I PP expect VVP much RB of IN you PP not RB from IN the DT way NN you PP always RB been VBN , , up RB to TO now RB unless IN you PP turn VVP over IN a DT new JJ leaf NN , , and CC I PP don't VVD see VV any DT encouragement NN to TO think VV you're NP goin NP to TO do VV THAT IN . SENT If IN you PP go VVP down RB there RB and CC show VV a DT spark NN o NN real JJ GIT NN up RB , , I PP reckon VVP the DT whole JJ office NN ll NNS fall VVP in IN a DT faint JJ . SENT But CC if IN you're NN ever RB goin NP to TO show VV any DT , , you PP better RBR begin VV right RB at IN the DT beginning NN and CC begin VV to TO show VV it PP to TO morrow NN . SENT Yes NP I'll NP try VV . SENT You PP better RBR , , if IN it's NNS in IN you PP . SENT Sheridan NP was VBD sheerly RB nonplussed VVN . SENT He PP ad NN always RB been VBN able JJ to TO say VV whatever WDT he PP wished VVD to TO say VV , , but CC his PP$ tongue NN seemed VVD bewitched VVN . SENT He PP had VHD come VVN to TO tell VV Bibbs NP about IN Mary's NP letter NN , , and CC to TO his PP$ own JJ angry JJ astonishment NN he PP found VVD it PP impossible JJ to TO do VV anything NN except IN to TO scold VV like IN a DT drudge NN driver NN . SENT You PP better RBR come VVN down RB there RB with IN your PP$ mind NN made VVD up RP to TO hustle VV harder JJR than IN the DT hardest JJS workin NNS man NN that's NNS under IN you PP , , or CC you'll RB not RB get VV on IN very RB good JJ with IN me PP , , I PP tell VVP you PP . SENT The DT way NN to TO get VV ahead RB and CC you PP better RBR set VVD it PP down RP in IN your PP$ books NNS the DT way NN to TO get VV ahead RB is VBZ to TO do VV ten CD times NNS the DT work NN of IN the DT hardest JJS worker NN that WDT works VVZ FOR IN you PP . SENT But CC you PP don't VVD know VV what WP work NN is VBZ , , yet RB . SENT All DT you've NN ever RB done VVN was VBD just RB stand VV around RP and CC feed VV a DT machine NN a DT child NN could MD handle VV , , and CC then RB come VV home NN and CC take VV a DT bath NN and CC go VV callin NP . SENT I PP tell VVP you PP you're VV up RP against IN a DT mighty JJ different JJ proposition NN now RB , , and CC if IN you're NN worth IN your PP$ salt NN and CC you PP never RB showed VVD any DT signs NNS of IN it PP yet RB not RB any DT signs NNS that WDT stuck VVD out RP enough RB to TO bang VV somebody NN on IN the DT head NN and CC make VV em NN sit VV up RP and CC take VV notice NN well RB , , I PP want VVP to TO say VV , , right RB here RB and CC now RB and CC you PP better RBR listen VV , , because IN I PP want VVP to TO say VV just RB what WP I PP DO VVP say VV . SENT I PP say VVP He PP meandered VVD to TO a DT full JJ stop NN . SENT His PP$ mouth NN hung VVD open JJ , , and CC his PP$ mind NN was VBD a DT hopeless JJ blank NN . SENT Bibbs NNS looked VVD up RB patiently RB an DT old JJ , , old JJ look NN . SENT Yes UH , , father NN . SENT I'm NN listening NN . SENT That's NNS all RB , , said VVD Sheridan NP , , frowning VVG heavily RB . SENT That's NNS all RB I PP came VVD to TO say VV , , and CC you PP better RBR see VV t NN you PP remember VVP it PP . SENT He PP shook VVD his PP$ head NN warningly RB , , and CC went VVD out RP , , closing VVG the DT door NN behind IN him PP with IN a DT crash NN . SENT However RB , , no DT sound NN of IN footsteps NNS indicated VVD his PP$ departure NN . SENT He PP stopped VVD just RB outside IN the DT door NN , , and CC stood VVD there RB a DT minute NN or CC more JJR . SENT Then RB abruptly RB he PP turned VVD the DT knob NN and CC exhibited VVN to TO his PP$ son NN a DT forehead NN liberally RB covered VVN with IN perspiration NN . SENT Look VV here RB , , he PP said VVD , , crossly RB . SENT That DT girl NN over RB yonder RB wrote VVD Jim NP a DT letter NN I PP know VVP , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT She PP told VVD me PP . SENT Well RB , , I PP thought VVD you PP needn't VVD feel VV so RB much RB upset JJ about IN it PP The DT door NN closed VVD on IN his PP$ voice NN as IN he PP withdrew VVD , , but CC the DT conclusion NN of IN the DT sentence NN was VBD nevertheless RB audible JJ if IN you PP knew VVD she PP wouldn't VVD have VH Jim NP , , either RB . SENT And CC he PP stamped VVD his PP$ way NN down RP stairs NNS to TO tell VV his PP$ wife NN to TO quit VV her PP$ frettin NN and CC not RB bother VV him PP with IN any DT more JJR fool's NN errands NNS . SENT She PP was VBD about RB to TO inquire VV what WP Bibbs NP said VVD , , but CC after IN a DT second NN thought VVD she PP decided VVD not RB to TO speak VV at IN all DT . SENT She PP merely RB murmured VVD a DT wordless JJ assent NN , , and CC verbal JJ communication NN was VBD given VVN over RP between IN them PP for IN the DT rest NN of IN that DT afternoon NN . SENT Bibbs NP and CC his PP$ father NN were VBD gone VVN when WRB Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP woke VVD , , the DT next JJ morning NN , , and CC she PP had VHD a DT dreary JJ day NN . SENT She PP missed VVD Edith NP woefully RB , , and CC she PP worried VVD about IN what WP might MD be VB taking VVG place NN in IN the DT Sheridan NP Building NP . SENT She PP felt VVD that DT everything NN depended VVD on IN how WRB Bibbs NP took VVD hold VV , , and CC upon IN her PP$ husband's JJ return NN in IN the DT evening NN she PP seized VVD upon IN the DT first JJ opportunity NN to TO ask VV him PP how WRB things NNS had VHD gone VVN . SENT He PP was VBD non JJ committal NN . SENT What WP could MD anybody NN tell VV by IN the DT first JJ day NN . SENT He'd NP seen VVN plenty RB go VV at IN things NNS well RB enough RB right JJ at IN the DT start NN and CC then RB blow VV up RP . SENT Pretty RB near IN anybody NN could MD show VV up RP fair JJ the DT first JJ day NN or CC so RB . SENT There EX was VBD a DT big JJ job NN ahead RB . SENT This DT material NN , , such JJ as IN it PP was VBD Bibbs NP , , in IN fact NN had VHD to TO be VB broken VVN in IN to TO handling VVG the DT work NN Roscoe NP had VHD done VVN . SENT and CC then RB , , at IN least JJS as IN an DT overseer NN , , he PP must MD take VV Jim's NP position NN in IN the DT Realty NP Company NP as RB well RB . SENT He PP told VVD her PP to TO ask VV him PP again RB in IN a DT month NN . SENT But CC during IN the DT course NN of IN dinner NN she PP gathered VVD from IN some DT disjointed JJ remarks NNS of IN his PP$ that IN he PP and CC Bibbs NP had VHD lunched VVN together RB at IN the DT small JJ restaurant NN where WRB it PP had VHD been VBN Sheridan's NP custom NN to TO lunch NN with IN Jim NP , , and CC she PP took VVD this DT to TO be VB an DT encouraging JJ sign NN . SENT Bibbs NNS went VVD to TO his PP$ room NN as RB soon RB as IN they PP left VVD the DT table NN , , and CC her PP$ husband NN was VBD not RB communicative JJ after IN reading VVG his PP$ paper NN . SENT She PP became VVD an DT anxious JJ spectator NN of IN Bibbs's NP progress NN as IN a DT man NN of IN business NN , , although IN it PP was VBD a DT progress NN she PP could MD glimpse NN but CC dimly RB and CC only RB in IN the DT evening NN , , through IN his PP$ remarks NNS and CC his PP$ father's NNS at IN dinner NN . SENT Usually RB Bibbs NP was VBD silent JJ , , except IN when WRB directly RB addressed VVN , , but CC on IN the DT first JJ evening NN of IN the DT third JJ week NN of IN his PP$ new JJ career NN he PP offered VVD an DT opinion NN which WDT had VHD apparently RB been VBN the DT subject NN of IN previous JJ argument NN . SENT I'd JJ like IN you PP to TO understand VV just RB what WP I PP meant VVD about IN those DT storage NN rooms NNS , , father NN , , he PP said VVD , , as IN Jackson NP placed VVD his PP$ coffee NN before IN him PP . SENT Abercrombie NP agreed VVD with IN me PP , , but CC you PP wouldn't VVD listen VV to TO him PP . SENT You PP can MD talk VV , , if IN you PP want VVP to TO , , and CC I'll NP listen VVP , , Sheridan NP returned VVD , , but CC you PP can't VVD show VV me PP that IN Jim NP ever RB took VVD up RP with IN a DT bad JJ thing NN . SENT The DT roof NN fell VVD because IN it PP hadn't NN had VHD time NN to TO settle VV and CC on IN account NN of IN weather NN conditions NNS . SENT I PP want VVP that DT building NN put VVD just RB the DT way NN Jim NP planned VVD it PP . SENT You PP can't VVD have VH it PP , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT You PP can't VVD , , because IN Jim NP planned VVD for IN the DT building NN to TO stand VV up RP , , and CC it PP won't VVD do VV it PP . SENT The DT other JJ one NN the DT one NN that IN didn't JJ fall NN is VBZ so RB shot VVN with IN cracks NNS we PP haven't VVD dared VVD use VV it PP for IN storage NN . SENT It PP won't VVD stand NN weight NN . SENT There's RB only RB one CD thing NN to TO do VV . SENT get VV both DT buildings NNS down RB as RB quickly RB as IN we PP can MD , , and CC build VV over RP . SENT Brick's NP the DT best JJS and CC cheapest JJS in IN the DT long JJ run NN for IN that DT type NN . SENT Sheridan NP looked VVD sarcastic JJ . SENT Fine NN . SENT What WP we PP goin NP to TO do VV for IN storage NN rooms NNS while IN we're NN waitin NN for IN those DT few JJ bricks NNS to TO be VB laid VVN . SENT Rent NP , , Bibbs NP returned VVD , , promptly RB . SENT We'll NP lose VVP money NN if IN we PP don't JJ rent NN , , anyhow RB they PP were VBD waiting VVG so RB long RB for IN you PP to TO give VV the DT warehouse NN matter VV your PP$ attention NN after IN the DT roof NN fell VVD . SENT You PP don't VVD know VV what WP an DT amount NN of IN stuff NN they've NN got VVD piled VVN up RP on IN us PP over RB there RB . SENT We'd JJ have VHP to TO rent VV until IN we PP could MD patch VV up RP those DT process NN perils NNS and CC the DT Krivitch NP Manufacturing NP Company's NP plant NN is VBZ empty JJ , , right RB across IN the DT street NN . SENT I PP took VVD an DT option NN on IN it PP for IN us PP this DT morning NN . SENT Sheridan's NP expression NN was VBD queer JJ . SENT Look VV here RB . SENT he PP said VVD , , sharply RB . SENT Did VVD you PP go VVP and CC do VVP that IN without IN consulting VVG me PP . SENT It PP didn't VVD cost NN anything NN , , said VVD Bibbs NP . SENT It's NNS only RB until IN to TO morrow NN afternoon NN at IN two CD o'clock RB . SENT I PP undertook VVD to TO convince VV you PP before IN then RB . SENT Oh UH , , you PP did VVD . SENT Sheridan's NP tone NN was VBD sardonic JJ . SENT Well RB , , just RB suppose VVP you PP couldn't NN convince VV me PP . SENT I PP can MD , , though RB and CC I PP intend VVP to TO , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , quietly RB . SENT I PP don't VVD think VV you PP understand VV the DT condition NN of IN those DT buildings NNS you PP want VVP patched VVN up RP . SENT Now RB , , see VVP here RB , , said VVD Sheridan NP , , with IN slow JJ emphasis NN . SENT suppose VV I PP had VHD my PP$ mind NN set VVN about IN this DT . SENT JIM NP thought VVD they'd JJ stand NN , , and CC suppose VVP it PP was VBD well RB , , kind NN of IN a DT matter NN of IN sentiment NN with IN me PP to TO prove VV he PP was VBD right JJ . SENT Bibbs NNS looked VVD at IN him PP compassionately RB . SENT I'm NP sorry RB if IN you PP have VHP a DT sentiment NN about IN it PP , , father NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT But CC whether IN you PP have VHP or CC not RB can't VVD make VV a DT difference NN . SENT You'll NP get VVP other JJ people NNS hurt VVN if IN you PP trust VVP that DT process NN , , and CC that DT won't NN do VVP . SENT And CC if IN you PP want VVP a DT monument NN to TO Jim NP , , at IN least JJS you PP want VVP one NN that WDT will MD stand VV . SENT Besides RB , , I PP don't VVD think VV you PP can MD reasonably RB defend VV sentiment NN in IN this DT particular JJ kind NN of IN affair NN . SENT Oh UH , , you PP don't VVD . SENT No RB , , but CC I'm NP sorry JJ you PP didn't VVD tell VV me PP you PP felt VVD it PP . SENT Sheridan NP was VBD puzzled VVN by IN his PP$ son's JJ tone NN . SENT Why WRB are VBP you PP sorry JJ . SENT he PP asked VVD , , curiously RB . SENT Because IN I PP had VHD the DT building NN inspector NN up RB there RB , , this DT noon NN , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , and CC I PP had VHD him PP condemn VV both CC those DT buildings NNS . SENT What WP . SENT He'd NNS been VBN afraid JJ to TO do VV it PP before IN , , until IN he PP heard VVD from IN us PP afraid JJ you'd NN see VVP he PP lost VVD his PP$ job NN . SENT But CC he PP can't VVD un NP condemn VV them PP they've NN got VVD to TO come VV down RP now RB . SENT Sheridan NP gave VVD him PP a DT long JJ and CC piercing JJ stare NN from IN beneath IN lowered VVN brows NNS . SENT Finally RB he PP said VVD , , How WRB long RB did VVD they PP give VVP you PP on IN that DT option NN to TO convince VV me PP . SENT Until IN two CD o'clock RB to TO morrow NN afternoon NN . SENT All DT right NN , , said VVD Sheridan NP , , not RB relaxing VVG . SENT I'm NP convinced VVD . SENT Bibbs NNS jumped VVD up RP . SENT I PP thought VVD you PP would MD be VB . SENT I'll JJ telephone NN the DT Krivitch NP agent NN . SENT He PP gave VVD me PP the DT option NN until IN to TO morrow NN , , but CC I PP told VVD him PP I'd NP settle VV it PP this DT evening NN . SENT Sheridan NP gazed VVD after IN him PP as IN he PP left VVD the DT room NN , , and CC then RB , , though IN his PP$ expression NN did VVD not RB alter VV in IN the DT slightest JJS , , a DT sound NN came VVD from IN him PP that WDT startled VVD his PP$ wife NN . SENT It PP had VHD been VBN a DT long JJ time NN since IN she PP had VHD heard VVN anything NN resembling VVG a DT chuckle NN from IN him PP , , and CC this DT sound NN although IN it PP was VBD grim JJ and CC dry JJ bore NN that IN resemblance NN . SENT She PP brightened VVD eagerly RB . SENT Looks VVZ like IN he PP was VBD startin NP right NN well RB , , don't VVD it PP , , papa NN . SENT Startin NP . SENT Lord NP . SENT He PP got VVD me PP on IN the DT hip NN . SENT Why WRB , , HE PP knew VVD what WP I PP wanted VVD that's NNS why WRB he PP had VHD the DT inspector NN up RB there RB , , so IN t NN he'd NN have VHP me PP beat VV before IN we PP even RB started VVD to TO talk VV about IN it PP . SENT And CC did VVD you PP hear VVP him PP . SENT Can't NP reasonably RB defend VV SENTIMENT NN . SENT And CC the DT way NN he PP says VVZ Us PP . SENT Took VVD an DT option NN for IN Us NP . SENT Stuff NN piled VVD up RP on IN Us PP . SENT There EX was VBD always RB an DT alloy NN for IN Mrs NN . SENT sheridan NP . SENT I PP don't VVD just RB like IN the DT way NN he PP looks VVZ , , though RB , , papa NN . SENT Oh UH , , there's RB got VVD to TO be VB something NN . SENT Only RB one CD chick NN left VVN at IN home NN , , so RB you PP start VVP to TO frettin NN about IN IT PP . SENT No UH . SENT He's NP changed VVD . SENT There's NP kind NN of IN a DT settish JJ look NN to TO his PP$ face NN , , and CC I PP guess VVP that's NNS the DT common JJ sense NN comin NN out IN on IN him PP , , then RB , , said VVD Sheridan NP . SENT You'll NP see VVP symptoms NNS like IN that DT in IN a DT good JJ many JJ business NN men NNS , , I PP expect VVP . SENT Well RB , , and CC he PP don't VVD have VH as RB good JJ color NN as IN he PP was VBD gettin NN before RB . SENT And CC he'd NN begun VVN to TO fill VV out RP some DT , , but CC Sheridan NP gave VVD forth RB another DT dry JJ chuckle NN , , and CC , , going VVG round NN the DT table NN to TO her PP , , patted VVD her PP upon IN the DT shoulder NN with IN his PP$ left JJ hand NN , , his PP$ right JJ being NN still RB heavily RB bandaged VVN , , though IN he PP no RB longer RBR wore VVD a DT sling NN . SENT That's NP the DT way NN it PP is VBZ with IN you PP , , mamma NN got VVD to TO take VV your PP$ frettin NN out IN one CD way NN if IN you PP don't VVD another DT . SENT No UH . SENT He PP don't VVD look VV well RB . SENT It PP ain't VVD exactly RB the DT way NN he PP looked VVD when WRB he PP begun VVN to TO get VV sick JJ that IN time NN , , but CC he PP kind NN o NN seems VVZ to TO be VB losin NN , , some DT way NN . SENT Yes UH , , he PP may MD a DT lost VVN something NN , , said VVD Sheridan NP . SENT I PP expect VVP he's NNS lost VVD a DT whole JJ lot NN o NN foolishness NN besides IN his PP$ God NP forsaken VVN notions NNS about IN writin NN poetry NN and CC No RB , , his PP$ wife NN persisted VVD . SENT I PP mean VVP he PP looks VVZ right RB peakid JJ . SENT And CC yesterday NN , , when WRB he PP was VBD settin JJ with IN us PP , , he PP kept VVD lookin RB out IN the DT window NN . SENT He PP wasn't VVD readin NN . SENT Well RB , , why WRB shouldn't JJ he PP look VVP out RP the DT window NN . SENT He PP was VBD lookin RB over RB there RB . SENT He PP never RB read VVP a DT word NN all DT afternoon NN , , I PP don't VVD believe VV . SENT Look NN , , here RB . SENT said VVD Sheridan NP . SENT Bibbs NNS might MD a DT kept VVN goin NP on IN over IN there EX the DT rest NN of IN his PP$ life NN , , moonin NN on IN and CC on IN , , but CC what WP he PP heard VVD Sibyl NP say VVP did VVD one CD big JJ thing NN , , anyway RB . SENT It PP woke VVD him PP up RP out IN of IN his PP$ trance NN . SENT Well RB , , he PP had VHD to TO go VV and CC bust NN clean VV out RP with IN a DT bang NN . SENT and CC that WDT stopped VVD his PP$ goin NP over IN there RB , , and CC it PP stopped VVD his PP$ poetry NN , , but CC I PP reckon VVP he's NNS begun VVN to TO get VV pretty RB fair JJ pay NN for IN what WP he PP lost VVD . SENT I PP guess VVP a DT good JJ many JJ young JJ men NNS have VHP had VHD to TO get VV over IN worries NNS like VVP his PP$ . SENT they PP got VVD to TO lose VV SOMETHING NN if IN they're NP goin NP to TO keep VV ahead RB o NN the DT procession NN nowadays RB and CC it PP kind NN o NN looks VVZ to TO me PP , , mamma NN , , like IN Bibbs NP might MD keep VV quite PDT a DT considerable JJ long JJ way NN ahead RB . SENT Why WRB , , a DT year NN from IN now RB I'll NP bet VVD you PP he PP won't VVD know VV there EX ever RB WAS VBD such PDT a DT thing NN as IN poetry NN . SENT And CC ain't VVD he PP funny JJ . SENT He PP wanted VVD to TO stick VV to TO the DT shop NN so's NNS he PP could MD think VV . SENT What WP he PP meant VVD was VBD , , think VVP about IN something NN useless JJ . SENT Well RB , , I PP guess VVP he's NNS keepin VV his PP$ ming NP pretty RB occupied VVD the DT other JJ way NN these DT days NNS . SENT Yes UH , , sir NN , , it PP took VVD a DT pretty JJ fair NN sized VVD shock NN to TO get VV him PP out RP of IN his PP$ trance NN , , but CC it PP certainly RB did VVD the DT business NN . SENT He PP patted VVD his PP$ wife's NNS shoulder VVP again RB , , and CC then RB , , without IN any DT prefatory JJ symptoms NNS , , broke VVD into IN a DT boisterous JJ laugh NN . SENT Honest JJ , , mamma NN , , he PP works VVZ like IN a DT gorilla NN . SENT And CC so RB Bibbs NP sat VVD in IN the DT porch NN of IN the DT temple NN with IN the DT money NN changers NNS . SENT But CC no DT One NN came VVD to TO scourge VV him PP forth RB , , for IN this DT was VBD the DT temple NN of IN Bigness NP , , and CC the DT changing VVG of IN money NN was VBD holy JJ worship NN and CC true JJ religion NN . SENT The DT priests NNS wore VVD that DT settish JJ look NN Bibbs's NP mother NN had VHD seen VVN beginning VVG to TO develop VV about IN his PP$ mouth NN and CC eyes NNS a DT wary JJ look NN which WDT she PP could MD not RB define VV , , but CC it PP comes VVZ with IN service NN at IN the DT temple NN . SENT and CC it PP was VBD the DT more RBR marked JJ upon IN Bibbs NP for IN his PP$ sharp JJ awakening NN to TO the DT necessities NNS of IN that DT servicce NN . SENT He PP did VVD as IN little JJ useless JJ thinking NN as IN possible JJ , , giving VVG himself PP no DT time NN for IN it PP . SENT He PP worked VVD continuously RB , , keeping VVG his PP$ thoughts NNS still RB on IN his PP$ work NN when WRB he PP came VVD home NN at IN night NN . SENT and CC he PP talked VVD of IN nothing NN whatever WDT except IN his PP$ work NN . SENT But CC he PP did VVD not RB sing VV at IN it PP . SENT He PP was VBD often RB in IN the DT streets NNS , , and CC people NNS were VBD not RB allowed VVN to TO sing VV in IN the DT streets NNS . SENT They PP might MD make VV any DT manner NN of IN hideous JJ uproar NN they PP could MD shake VV buildings NNS . SENT they PP could MD out RB thunder VV the DT thunder NN , , deafen VV the DT deaf JJ , , and CC kill VV the DT sick JJ with IN noise NN . SENT or CC they PP could MD walk VV the DT streets NNS or CC drive VV through IN them PP bawling VVG , , squawking VVG , , or CC screeching VVG , , as IN they PP chose VVD , , if IN the DT noise NN was VBD traceably RB connected VVN with IN business NN . SENT though IN street NN musicians NNS were VBD not RB tolerated VVD , , being VBG considered VVN a DT nuisance NN and CC an DT interference NN . SENT A DT man NN or CC woman NN who WP went VVD singing NN for IN pleasure NN through IN the DT streets NNS like IN a DT crazy JJ Neopolitan NP would MD have VH been VBN stopped VVN , , and CC belike RB locked VVN up RP . SENT for IN Freedom NP does VVZ not RB mean VV that IN a DT citizen NN is VBZ allowed VVN to TO do VV every DT outrageous JJ thing NN that WDT comes VVZ into IN his PP$ head NN . SENT The DT streets NNS were VBD dangerous JJ enough RB , , in IN all DT conscience NN , , without IN any DT singing NN . SENT and CC the DT Motor NP Federation NP issued VVD public JJ warnings NNS declaring VVG that IN the DT pedestrian's NNS life NN was VBD in IN his PP$ own JJ hands NNS , , and CC giving VVG directions NNS how WRB to TO proceed VV with IN the DT least JJS peril NN . SENT However RB , , Bibbs NP Sheridan NP had VHD no DT desire NN to TO sing VV in IN the DT streets NNS , , or CC anywhere RB . SENT He PP had VHD gone VVN to TO his PP$ work NN with IN an DT energy NN that WDT , , for IN the DT start NN , , at IN least JJS , , was VBD bitter JJ , , and CC there EX was VBD no DT song NN left VVD in IN him PP . SENT He PP began VVD to TO know VV his PP$ active JJ fellow JJ citizens NNS . SENT Here RB and CC there RB among IN them PP he PP found VVD a DT leisurely JJ , , kind NN soul NN , , a DT relic NN of IN the DT old JJ period NN of IN neighborliness NN , , pioneer NN stock NN , , usually RB . SENT and CC there EX were VBD men NNS particularly RB among IN the DT merchants NNS and CC manufacturers NNS so RB honest JJ they PP leaned VVD backward RB . SENT reputations NNS sometimes RB attested VVN by IN stories NNS of IN heroic JJ sacrifices NNS to TO honor VV . SENT nor CC were VBD there RB lacking VVG some DT instances NNS of IN generosity NN even RB nobler JJR . SENT Here RB and CC there RB , , too RB , , were VBD book NN men NNS , , in IN their PP$ little JJ leisure NN . 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SENT He PP learned VVD also RB how WRB breweries NNS and CC traction NN companies NNS and CC banks NNS and CC other JJ institutions NNS fought VVD one PP another DT for IN the DT political JJ control NN of IN the DT city NN . SENT The DT newspapers NNS , , he PP discovered VVD , , had VHD lost VVN their PP$ ancient JJ political JJ influence NN , , especially RB with IN the DT knowing VVG , , who WP looked VVD upon IN them PP with IN a DT skeptical JJ humor NN , , believing VVG the DT journals NNS either CC to TO be VB retained VVN partisans NNS , , like IN lawyers NNS , , or CC else RB striving VVG to TO forward VV the DT personal JJ ambitions NNS of IN their PP$ owners NNS . SENT The DT control NN of IN the DT city NN lay VVD not RB with IN them PP , , but CC was VBD usually RB obtained VVN by IN giving VVG the DT hordes NNS of IN negroes NNS gin NN money NN , , and CC by IN other JJ largesses NNS . SENT The DT revenues NNS of IN the DT people NNS were VBD then RB distributed VVN as IN fairly RB as RB possible JJ among IN a DT great JJ number NN of IN men NNS who WP had VHD assisted VVN the DT winning JJ side NN . SENT Names NNS and CC titles NNS of IN offices NNS went VVD with IN many JJ of IN the DT prizes NNS , , and CC most JJS of IN these DT title NN holders NNS were VBD expected VVN to TO present VV a DT busy JJ appearance NN at IN times NNS . SENT and CC , , indeed RB , , some DT among IN them PP did VVD work VV honestly RB and CC faithfully RB . SENT Bibbs NNS had VHD been VBN very RB ignorant JJ . 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SENT Everywhere RB the DT people NNS shouted VVD of IN the DT power NN , , the DT size NN , , the DT riches NN , , and CC the DT growth NN of IN their PP$ city NN . SENT Not RB only RB that IN , , they PP said VVD that IN the DT people NNS of IN their PP$ city NN were VBD the DT greatest JJS , , the DT finest JJS , , the DT strongest JJS , , the DT Biggest JJS people NNS on IN earth NN . SENT They PP cited VVD no DT authorities NNS , , and CC felt VVD the DT need NN of IN none NN , , being NN themselves PP the DT people NNS thus RB celebrated VVD . SENT And CC if IN the DT thing NN was VBD questioned VVN , , or CC if IN it PP was VBD hinted VVN that IN there EX might MD be VB one CD small JJ virtue NN in IN which WDT they PP were VBD not RB perfect JJ and CC supreme JJ , , they PP wasted VVD no DT time NN examining VVG themselves PP to TO see VV if IN what WP the DT critic NN said VVD was VBD true JJ , , but CC fell VVD upon IN him PP and CC hooted VVD him PP and CC cursed VVD him PP , , for IN they PP were VBD sensitive JJ . SENT So IN Bibbs NP , , learning VVG their PP$ ways NNS and CC walking VVG with IN them PP , , harkened VVN to TO the DT voice NN of IN the DT people NNS and CC served VVD Bigness NP with IN them PP . SENT For IN the DT voice NN of IN the DT people NNS is VBZ the DT voice NN of IN their PP$ god NN . SENT Sheridan NP had VHD made VVN the DT room NN next JJ to TO his PP$ own JJ into IN an DT office NN for IN Bibbs NP , , and CC the DT door NN between IN the DT two CD rooms NNS usually RB stood VVD open RP the DT father NN had VHD established VVN that DT intimacy NN . SENT One CD morning NN in IN February NP , , when WRB Bibbs NP was VBD alone RB , , Sheridan NP came VVD in IN , , some DT sheets NNS of IN typewritten VVN memoranda NNS in IN his PP$ hand NN . SENT Bibbs NP , , he PP said VVD , , I PP don't VVD like IN to TO butt VV in IN very RB often RB this DT way NN , , and CC when WRB I PP do VVP I PP usually RB wish VVP I PP hadn't NN but CC for IN Heaven's NP sake NN what WP have VHP you PP been VBN buying VVG that IN ole JJ busted VVD inter VV traction NN stock NN for IN . SENT Bibbs NNS leaned VVD back RB from IN his PP$ desk NN . SENT For IN eleven NN hundred CD and CC fifty CD five CD dollars NNS . SENT That's NNS all RB it PP cost VVD . SENT Well RB , , it PP ain't VVD worth JJ eleven NN hundred CD and CC fifty CD five CD cents NNS . SENT You PP ought MD to TO know VV that IN . SENT I PP don't VVD get VV your PP$ idea NN . SENT That DT stuff's NNS deader JJR n NN Adam's NNS cat NN . SENT It PP might MD be VB worth JJ something NN some DT day NN . SENT How WRB . SENT It PP mightn't NN be VB so RB dead JJ not RB if IN We PP went VVD into IN it PP , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , coolly RB . SENT Oh UH . SENT Sheridan NP considered VVD this DT musingly RB . SENT then RB he PP said VVD , , Who'd NP you PP buy VVP it PP from IN . SENT A DT broker NN Fansmith NN . SENT Well RB , , he PP must MD a DT got VVD it PP from IN one CD o NN the DT crowd NN o NN poor JJ ninnies NNS that WDT was VBD soaked VVN with IN it PP . SENT Don't NP you PP know VVP who WP owned VVD it PP . SENT Yes UH , , I PP do VVP . SENT Ain't NP sayin NP , , though RB . SENT That IN it PP . SENT What's NP the DT matter NN . SENT It PP belonged VVD to TO Mr NP . SENT Vertrees NP , , said VVD Bibbs NP , , shortly RB , , applying VVG himself PP to TO his PP$ desk NN . SENT So RB . SENT Sheridan NP gazed VVD down RP at IN his PP$ son's JJ thin JJ face NN . SENT Excuse VV me PP , , he PP said VVD . SENT Your PP$ business NN . SENT And CC he PP went VVD back RB to TO his PP$ own JJ room NN . SENT But CC presently RB he PP looked VVD in IN again RB . SENT I PP reckon VVP you PP won't JJ mind NN lunchin NN alone RB to TO day NN he PP was VBD shuffling VVG himself PP into IN his PP$ overcoat NN because IN I PP just RB thought VVD I'd NP go VV up RP to TO the DT house NN and CC get VV THIS DT over RP with IN mamma NN . SENT He PP glanced VVD apologetically RB toward IN his PP$ right JJ hand NN as IN it PP emerged VVD from IN the DT sleeve NN of IN the DT overcoat NN . SENT The DT bandages NNS had VHD been VBN removed VVN , , finally RB , , that DT morning NN , , revealing VVG but CC three CD fingers NNS the DT forefinger NN and CC the DT finger NN next JJ to TO it PP had VHD been VBN amputated VVN . SENT She's NNS bound VVN to TO make VV an DT awful JJ fuss NN , , and CC it PP better RBR spoil VV her PP$ lunch NN than IN her PP$ dinner NN . SENT I'll NN be VB back RB about IN two CD . SENT But CC he PP calculated VVD the DT time NN of IN his PP$ arrival NN at IN the DT New NP House NP so RB accurately RB that IN Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan's NP lunch NN was VBD not RB disturbed VVN , , and CC she PP was VBD rising VVG from IN the DT lonely JJ table NN when WRB he PP came VVD into IN the DT dining NN room NN . SENT He PP had VHD left VVN his PP$ overcoat NN in IN the DT hall NN , , but CC he PP kept VVD his PP$ hands NNS in IN his PP$ trousers NNS pockets NNS . SENT What's NP the DT matter NN , , papa NN . SENT she PP asked VVD , , quickly RB . SENT Has VHZ anything NN gone VVN wrong JJ . SENT You PP ain't VVD sick JJ . SENT Me PP . SENT He PP laughed VVD loudly RB . SENT Me PP SICK JJ . SENT You PP had VHD lunch NN . SENT Didn't NP want VVP any RB to TO day NN . SENT You PP can MD give VV me PP a DT cup NN o NN coffe NP , , though RB . SENT She PP rang VVD , , and CC told VVD George NP to TO have VH coffee NN made VVN , , and CC when WRB he PP had VHD withdrawn VVN she PP said VVD querulously RB , , I PP just RB know VVP there's JJR something NN wrong JJ . SENT Nothin NN in IN the DT world NN , , he PP responed VVD , , heartily RB , , taking VVG a DT seat NN at IN the DT head NN of IN the DT table NN . SENT I PP thought VVD I'd JJ talk NN over IN a DT notion NN o NN mine NN with IN you PP , , that's NNS all RB . SENT It's NNS more JJR women NNS folks NNS business NN than IN what WP it PP is VBZ man's JJ , , anyhow RB . SENT What WP about RB . SENT Why WRB , , ole JJ Doc NP Gurney NP was VBD up RB at IN the DT office NN this DT morning NN awhile RB To TO look VV at IN your PP$ hand NN . SENT How's NP he PP say VVP it's NP doin NP . SENT Fine NN . SENT Well RB , , he PP went VVD in IN and CC sat VVD around RP with IN Bibbs NP awhile RB Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP nodded VVD pessimistically RB . SENT I PP guess VVP it's JJ time NN you PP had VHD him PP , , too RB . SENT I PP KNEW VVD Bibbs NP Now RB , , mamma NN , , hold VV your PP$ horses NNS . SENT I PP wanted VVD him PP to TO look VV Bibbs NP over RP BEFORE IN anything's NN the DT matter NN . SENT You PP don't VVD suppose VV I'm NP goin NP to TO take VV any DT chances NNS with IN BIBBS NNS , , do VVP you PP . SENT Well RB , , afterwards RB , , I PP shut VVD the DT door NN , , and CC I PP an DT ole JJ Gurney NP had VHD a DT talk NN . SENT He's NP a DT mighty JJ disagreeable JJ man NN . SENT he PP rubbed VVD it PP in IN on IN me PP what WP he PP said VVD about IN Bibbs NP havin NP brains NNS if IN he PP ever RB woke VVD up RP . SENT Then RB I PP thought VVD he PP must MD want VV to TO get VV something NN out IN o NN me PP , , he PP go VVP so RB flattering VVG for IN a DT minute NN . SENT Bibbs NP couldn't NN help NN havin NN business NN brains NNS , , he PP says VVZ , , bein NP YOUR PP$ son NN . SENT Don't JJS be VB surprised VVN , , he PP says VVZ don't NN be VB surprised VVN at IN his PP$ makin VVG a DT success NN , , he PP says VVZ . SENT He PP couldn't NN get VV over RP his PP$ heredity NN . SENT he PP couldn't NN HELP VV bein NP a DT business NN success NN once IN you PP got VVD him PP into IN it PP . SENT It's NNS in IN his PP$ blood NN . 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SENT Sheridan NP demanded VVD , , impatiently RB , , as IN George NP placed VVD a DT cup NN of IN coffee NN before IN her PP$ husband NN . SENT Sheridan NP helped VVD himself PP to TO cream NN and CC sugar NN , , and CC began VVD to TO sip VV the DT coffee NN . SENT I'm NN comin NN to TO that WDT , , he PP returned VVD , , placidly RB . SENT See VV how WRB easy JJ I PP manage VVP this DT cup NN with IN my PP$ left JJ hand NN , , mamma NN . SENT You PP been VBN doin VVN that IN all DT winter NN . SENT What WP did VVD It's NP wonderful JJ , , he PP interrupted VVN , , admiringly RB , , what WP a DT fellow NN can MD do VV with IN his PP$ left JJ hand NN . SENT I PP can MD sign VV my PP$ name NN with IN mine NN now RB , , well's NNS I PP ever RB could MD with IN my PP$ right NN . SENT It PP came VVD a DT little RB hard JJ at IN first JJ , , but CC now RB , , honest JJ , , I PP believe VVP I PP RATHER RB sign VV with IN my PP$ left NN . SENT That's NNS all RB I PP ever RB have VHP to TO write VV , , anyway RB just RB the DT signature NN . SENT Rest's NP all DT dictatin NN . SENT He PP blew VVD across IN the DT top NN of IN the DT cup NN unctuously RB . SENT Good JJ coffee NN , , mamma NN . SENT Well RB , , about IN Bibbs NP . SENT Ole NP Gurney NP says VVZ he PP believes VVZ if IN Bibbs NP could MD somehow RB get VV back RB to TO the DT state NN o NN mind NN he PP was VBD in IN about IN the DT machine NN shop NN that WDT is VBZ , , if IN he PP could MD some RB way RB get VV to TO feelin NN about IN business NN the DT way NN he PP felt VVD about IN the DT shop NN not RB the DT poetry NN and CC writin NN part NN , , but CC He PP paused VVD , , supplementing VVG his PP$ remarks NNS with IN a DT motion NN of IN his PP$ head NN toward IN the DT old JJ house NN next IN door NN . SENT He PP says VVZ Bibbs NP is VBZ older JJR and CC harder JJR n NN what WP he PP was VBD when WRB he PP broke VVD down RP that IN time NN , , and CC besides IN , , he PP ain't VVD the DT kind NN o NN dreamy JJ way NN he PP was VBD then RB and CC I PP should MD say VV he PP AIN'T NP . SENT I'd NN like IN em NN to TO show VV ME PP anybody NN his PP$ age NN that's NNS any DT wider JJR awake JJ . SENT But CC he PP says VVZ Bibbs's NP health NN never RB need MD bother VV us PP again RB if IN Mrs NN . SENT Sheridan NP shook VVD her PP$ head NN . SENT I PP don't VVD see VV any DT help NN THAT IN way NN . SENT You PP know VVP yourself PP she PP wouldn't VVD have VH Jim NP . SENT Who's NP talkin NN about IN her PP$ havin NN anybody NN . SENT But CC , , my PP$ Lord NP . SENT she PP might MD let VV him PP LOOK VV at IN her PP . SENT She PP needn't VVD a DT got VVD so RB mad JJ , , just RB because IN he PP asked VVD her PP , , that IN she PP won't VVD let VV him PP come VV in IN the DT house NN any DT more RBR . SENT He's NP a DT mighty JJ funny JJ boy NN , , and CC some DT ways NNS I PP reckon VVP he's NNS pretty RB near IN as RB hard JJ to TO understand VV as IN the DT Bible NP , , but CC Gurney NP kind NN o NN got VVD me PP in IN the DT way NN o NN thinkin NN that IN if IN she'd NN let VVP him PP come VVP back RB and CC set VV around RP with IN her PP an DT evening NN or CC two CD sometimes RB not RB reg'lar JJ , , I PP don't VVD mean VV why WRB Well RB , , I PP just RB thought VVD I'd NP see VV what WP YOU'D NP think VVP of IN it PP . 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SENT but CC Mary NP would MD not RB let VV him PP buy VV back RB her PP$ piano NN , , and CC as RB for IN furs NNS spring NN was VBD on IN the DT way NN , , she PP said VVD . SENT But CC they PP paid VVD the DT butcher NN , , the DT baker NN , , and CC the DT candlestick NN maker NN , , and CC hired VVD a DT cook NN once RB more RBR . SENT It PP was VBD this DT servitress NN who WP opened VVD the DT door NN for IN Sheridan NP and CC presently RB assured VVN him PP that IN Miss NP Vertrees NP would MD be VB down RB . SENT He PP was VBD not RB the DT man NN to TO conceal VV admiration NN when WRB he PP felt VVD it PP , , and CC he PP flushed VVD and CC beamed VVN as IN Mary NP made VVD her PP$ appearance NN , , almost RB upon IN the DT heels NNS of IN the DT cook NN . SENT She PP had VHD a DT look NN of IN apprehension NN for IN the DT first JJ fraction NN of IN a DT second JJ , , but CC it PP vanished VVD at IN the DT sight NN of IN him PP , , and CC its PP$ place NN was VBD taken VVN in IN her PP$ eyes NNS by IN a DT soft JJ brilliance NN , , while IN color NN rushed VVN in IN her PP$ cheeks NNS . SENT Don't JJS be VB surprised VVN , , he PP said VVD . SENT Truth NN is VBZ , , in IN a DT way NN it's NN sort NN of IN on IN business NN I PP looked VVD in IN here RB . SENT It PP ll VVZ only RB take VV a DT minute NN , , I PP expect VVP . SENT I'm NP sorry RB , , said VVD Mary NP . SENT I PP hoped VVD you'd NN come VVN because IN we're NN neighbors NNS . SENT He PP chuckled VVD . SENT Neighbors NNS . SENT Sometimes RB people NNS don't NN see VVP so RB much JJ o NN their PP$ neighbors NNS as IN they PP used VVD to TO . SENT That DT is VBZ , , I PP hear VVP so RB lately RB . SENT You'll NP stay VVP long RB enough RB to TO sit VV down RB , , won't VVD you PP . SENT I PP guess VVP I PP could MD manage VV that IN much RB . SENT And CC they PP sat VVD down RP , , facing VVG each DT other JJ and CC not RB far RB apart RB . SENT Of IN course NN , , it PP couldn't NN be VB called VVN business NN , , exactly RB , , he PP said VVD , , more RBR gravely RB . SENT Not RB at IN all DT , , I PP expect VVP . SENT But CC there's RB something NN o NN yours NNS it PP seemed VVD to TO me PP I PP ought MD to TO give VV you PP , , and CC I PP just RB thought VVD it PP was VBD better RBR to TO bring VV it PP myself PP and CC explain VV how WRB I PP happened VVD to TO have VH it PP . SENT It's NP this DT this DT letter NN you PP wrote VVD my PP$ boy NN . SENT He PP extended VVD the DT letter NN to TO her PP$ solomnly NN , , in IN his PP$ left JJ hand NN , , and CC she PP took VVD it PP gently RB from IN him PP . SENT It PP was VBD in IN his PP$ mail NN , , after IN he PP was VBD hurt VVN . SENT You PP knew VVD he PP never RB got VVD it PP , , I PP expect VVP . SENT Yes UH , , she PP said VVD , , in IN a DT low JJ voice NN . SENT He PP sighed VVD . SENT I'm NP glad JJ he PP didn't VVD . SENT Not RB , , he PP added VVD , , quickly RB not RB but CC what WP you PP did VVD just RB right JJ to TO send VV it PP . SENT You PP did VVD . SENT You PP couldn't NN acted VVD any DT other JJ way NN when WRB it PP came VVD right RB down RB TO TO it PP . SENT There EX ain't VVD any DT blame NN comin NN to TO you PP you PP were VBD above IN board NN all RB through IN . SENT Mary NP said VVD , , Thank VV you PP , , almost RB in IN a DT whisper NN , , and CC with IN her PP$ head NN bowed VVD low JJ . SENT You'll JJ have VHP to TO excuse VV me PP for IN readin NN it PP . SENT I PP had VHD to TO take VV charge NN of IN all PDT his PP$ mail NN and CC everything NN . SENT I PP didn't VVD know VV the DT handwritin NN , , and CC I PP read VVP it PP all RB once RB I PP got VVD started VVN . SENT I'm NP glad JJ you PP did VVD . SENT Well RB he PP leaned VVD forward RB as IN if IN to TO rise VV I PP guess VV that's NNS about IN all DT . SENT I PP just RB thought VVD you PP ought MD to TO have VH it PP . SENT Thank VV you PP for IN bringing VVG it PP . SENT He PP looked VVD at IN her PP$ hopefully RB , , as RB if IN he PP thought VVD and CC wished VVD that IN she PP might MD have VH something NN more JJR to TO say VV . SENT But CC she PP seemed VVD not RB to TO be VB aware JJ of IN this DT glance NN , , and CC sat VVD with IN her PP$ eyes NNS fixed VVN sorrowfully RB upon IN the DT floor NN . SENT Well RB , , I PP expect VVP I PP better RBR be VB gettin JJ back RB to TO the DT office NN , , he PP said VVD , , rising VVG desperately RB . SENT I PP told VVD I PP told VVD my PP$ partner NN I'd NN be VB back RB at IN two CD o'clock RB , , and CC I PP guess VVP he'll RB think VV I'm NP a DT poor JJ business NN man NN if IN he PP catches VVZ me PP behind IN time NN . SENT I PP got VVD to TO walk VV the DT chalk NN a DT mighty JJ straight JJ line NN these DT days NNS with IN THAT DT fellow JJ keepin NN tabs NNS on IN me PP . SENT Mary NP rose VVD with IN him PP . SENT I've NP always RB heard VVD YOU PP were VBD the DT hard JJ driver NN . SENT He PP guffawed VVD derisively RB . SENT Me PP . SENT I'm NN nothin NN to TO that DT partner NN o NN mine NN . SENT You PP couldn't NN guess VVP to TO save VV your PP$ life NN how WRB he PP keeps VVZ after IN me PP to TO hold VV up RP my PP$ end NN o NN the DT job NN . SENT I PP shouldn't NN be VB surprised VVN he'd NN give VV me PP the DT grand JJ bounce NN some DT day NN , , and CC run VV the DT whole JJ circus NN by IN himself PP . SENT You PP know VVP how WRB he PP is VBZ once RB he PP goes VVZ AT IN a DT thing NN . SENT No UH , , she PP smiled VVD . SENT I PP didn't VVD know VV you PP had VHD a DT partner NN . SENT I'd NP always RB heard VVD He PP laughed VVD , , looking VVG away RB from IN her PP . SENT It's NP just RB my PP$ way NN o NN speakin NN o NN that IN boy NN o NN mine NN , , Bibbs NP . SENT He PP stood VVD then RB , , expectant JJ , , staring VVG out RP into IN the DT hall NN with IN an DT air NN of IN careless JJ geniality NN . SENT He PP felt VVD that IN she PP certainly RB must MD at IN least JJS say VV , , How WRB IS VBZ Bibbs NP . SENT but CC she PP said VVD nothing NN at IN all DT , , though IN he PP waited VVD until IN the DT silence NN became VVD embarrassing JJ . SENT Well RB , , I PP guess VVP I PP better RBR be VB gettin JJ down RB there RB , , he PP said VVD , , at IN last JJ . SENT He PP might MD worry VV . SENT Good JJ by IN and CC thank VV you PP , , said VVD Mary NP . SENT For IN what WP . SENT For IN the DT letter NN . SENT Oh UH , , he PP said VVD , , blankly RB . SENT You're NNS welcome VVP . SENT Good JJ by IN . SENT Mary NP put VVD out RP her PP$ hand NN . SENT Good JJ by IN . SENT You'll JJ have VHP to TO excuse VV my PP$ left JJ hand NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP had VHD a DT little JJ accident NN to TO the DT other JJ one NN . SENT She PP gave VVD a DT pitying VVG cry NN as IN she PP saw VVD . SENT Oh UH , , poor JJ Mr NP . SENT Sheridan NP . SENT Nothin NN at IN all DT . SENT Dictate VV everything NN nowadays RB , , anyhow RB . SENT He PP laughed VVD jovially RB . SENT Did VVD anybody NN tell VV you PP how WRB it PP happened VVD . SENT I PP heard VVD you PP hurt VVD your PP$ hand NN , , but CC no RB not RB just RB how WRB . SENT It PP was VBD this DT way NN , , he PP began VVD , , and CC both CC , , as RB if IN unconsciously RB , , sat VVD down RB again RB . SENT You PP may MD not RB know VV it PP , , but CC I PP used VVD to TO worry VV a DT good JJ deal NN about IN the DT youngest JJS o NN my PP$ boys NNS the DT one NN that WDT used VVD to TO come VV to TO see VV you PP sometimes RB , , after IN Jim NP that WDT is VBZ , , I PP mean VVP Bibbs NP . SENT He's NP the DT one NN I PP spoke VVD of IN as IN my PP$ partner NN . SENT and CC the DT truth NN is VBZ that's JJ what WDT it's NNS just RB about IN goin NP to TO amount VV to TO , , one CD o NN these DT days NNS if IN his PP$ health NN holds VVZ out RP . SENT Well RB , , you PP remember VVP , , I PP expect VVP , , I PP had VHD him PP on IN a DT machine NN over IN at IN a DT plant NN o NN mine NN . SENT and CC sometimes RB I'd JJ kind NN o NN sneak NN in IN there RB and CC see VV how WRB he PP was VBD gettin NN along RB . SENT Take VV a DT doctor NN with IN me PP sometimes RB , , because IN Bibbs NP never RB WAS VBD so RB robust JJ , , you PP might MD say VV . SENT Ole NP Doc NP Gurney NP I PP guess VVP maybe RB you PP know VVP him PP . SENT Tall JJ , , thin JJ man NN . SENT acts NNS sleepy JJ Yes NP . SENT Well RB , , one CD day NN I PP an DT ole JJ Doc NP Gurney NP , , we PP were VBD in IN there EX , , and CC I PP undertook VVD to TO show VV Bibbs NP how WRB to TO run VV his PP$ machine NN . SENT He PP told VVD me PP to TO look VV out RP , , but CC I PP wouldn't VVD listen VV , , and CC I PP didn't VVD look VV out RP and CC that's NNS how WRB I PP got VVD my PP$ hand NN hurt NN , , tryin VVG to TO show VV Bibbs NP how WRB to TO do VV something NN he PP knew VVD how WRB to TO do VV and CC I PP didn't VVD . SENT Made VVN me PP so RB mad JJ I PP just RB wouldn't VVD even RB admit VV to TO myself PP it PP WAS VBD hurt VVN and CC so RB , , by IN and CC by IN , , ole JJ Doc NP Gurney NP had VHD to TO take VV kind NN o NN radical JJ measures NNS with IN me PP . SENT He's NP a DT right JJ good JJ doctor NN , , too RB . SENT Don't NP you PP think VVP so RB , , Miss NP Vertrees NP . SENT Yes UH . SENT Yes UH , , he PP is VBZ so RB . SENT Sheridan NP now RB had VHD the DT air NN of IN a DT rambling VVG talker NN and CC gossip NN with IN all DT day NN on IN his PP$ hands NNS . SENT Take VV him PP on IN Bibbs's NP case NN . SENT I PP was VBD talkin NN about IN Bibbs's NP case NN with IN him PP this DT morning NN . SENT Well RB , , you'd JJ laugh NN to TO hear VV the DT way NN ole JJ Gurney NP talks NNS about IN THAT DT . SENT Course NN he PP IS VBZ just RB as RB much RB a DT friend NN as IN he PP is VBZ doctor NN and CC he PP takes VVZ as IN much JJ interest NN in IN Bibbs NP as IN if IN he PP was VBD in IN the DT family NN . SENT He PP says VVZ Bibbs NP isn't NP anyways RB bad JJ off RB YET RB . SENT and CC he PP thinks VVZ he PP could MD stand VV the DT pace NN and CC get VV fat JJ on IN it PP if IN well RB , , this DT is VBZ what'd NN made VVD YOU PP laugh VV if IN you'd NNS been VBN there RB , , Miss NP Vertrees NP honest JJ it PP would MD . SENT He PP paused VVD to TO chuckle VV , , and CC stole VVD a DT glance NN at IN her PP . SENT She PP was VBD gazing VVG straight RB before IN her PP at IN the DT wall NN . SENT her PP$ lips NNS were VBD parted VVD , , and CC visibly RB she PP was VBD breathing VVG heavily RB and CC quickly RB . SENT He PP feared VVD that IN she PP was VBD growing VVG furiously RB angry JJ . SENT but CC he PP had VHD led VVN to TO what WP he PP wanted VVD to TO say VV , , and CC he PP went VVD on IN , , determined VVN now RB to TO say VV it PP all DT . SENT He PP leaned VVD forward RB and CC altered VVD his PP$ voice NN to TO one CD of IN confidential JJ friendliness NN , , though RB in IN it PP he PP still RB maintained VVD a DT tone NN which WDT indicated VVD that DT ole JJ Doc NP Gurney's NP opinion NN was VBD only RB a DT joke NN he PP shared VVD with IN her PP . SENT Yes UH , , sir NN , , you PP certainly RB would MD a DT laughed VVD . SENT Why WRB , , that IN ole JJ man NN thinks VVZ YOU PP got VVD something NN to TO do VV with IN it PP . SENT You'll JJ have VHP to TO blame VV it PP on IN him PP , , young JJ lady NN , , if IN it PP makes VVZ you PP feel VVP like IN startin NP out RB to TO whip VV somebody NN . SENT He's NP actually RB got VVD THIS DT theory NN . SENT he PP says VVZ Bibbs NP got VVD to TO gettin NN better JJR while IN he PP worked VVD over RP there RB at IN the DT shop NN because IN you PP kept VVD him PP cheered VVD up RP and CC feelin NN good NN . SENT And CC he PP says VVZ if IN you PP could MD manage VV to TO just RB stand VV him PP hangin NN around IN a DT little JJ maybe RB not RB much JJ , , but CC just RB SOMEtimes RB again RB , , he PP believed VVD it PP d NN do VV Bibbs NP a DT mighty JJ lot NN o NN good JJ . SENT Course NN , , that's NNS only RB what WP the DT doctor NN said VVD . SENT Me PP , , I PP don't VVD know VV anything NN about IN that DT . SENT but CC I PP can MD say VV this DT much RB I PP never RB saw VVD any DT such JJ a DT MENTAL JJ improvement NN in IN anybody NN in IN my PP$ life NN as IN I PP have VHP lately RB in IN Bibbs NP . SENT I PP expect VVP you'd NN find VV him PP a DT good JJ deal NN more RBR entertaining JJ than IN what WP he PP used VVD to TO be VB and CC I PP know VVP it's NNS a DT kind NN of IN embarrassing JJ thing NN to TO suggest VV after IN the DT way NN he PP piled VVD in IN over IN here RB that DT day NN to TO ask VV you PP to TO stand VV up RP before IN the DT preacher NN with IN him PP , , but CC accordin NN to TO ole JJ Doc NP GURNEY NN , , he's NNS got VVD you PP on IN his PP$ brain NN so IN bad JJ Mary NP jumped VVD . SENT Mr NP . SENT Sheridan NP . SENT she PP exclaimed VVD . SENT He PP sighed VVD profoundly RB . SENT There RB . SENT I PP noticed VVD you PP were VBD gettin NN mad JJ . SENT I PP didn't VVD No UH , , no UH , , no UH . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT But CC I PP don't VVD understand VV and CC I PP think VVP you PP don't JJ . SENT What WP is VBZ it PP you PP want VVP me PP to TO do VV . SENT He PP sighed VVD again RB , , but CC this DT time NN with IN relief NN . SENT Well UH , , well UH . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT You're NN right NN . SENT It PP ll RB be VB easier JJR to TO talk VV plain RB . SENT I PP ought MD to TO known VVN I PP could MD with IN you PP , , all RB the DT time NN . SENT I PP just RB hoped VVD you'd NN let VV that DT boy NN come VV and CC see VV you PP sometimes RB , , once RB more JJR . SENT Could MD you PP . SENT You PP don't VVD understand VV . SENT She PP clasped VVD her PP$ hands NNS together RB in IN a DT sorrowful JJ gesture NN . SENT Yes UH , , we PP must MD talk VV plain RB . SENT Bibbs NNS heard VVN that IN I'd NP tried VVD to TO make VV your PP$ oldest JJS son NN care NN for IN me PP because IN I PP was VBD poor JJ , , and CC so RB Bibbs NP came VVD and CC asked VVD me PP to TO marry VV him PP because IN he PP was VBD sorry JJ for IN me PP . SENT And CC I PP CAN'T NP see VV him PP any DT more JJR , , she PP cried VVD in IN distress NN . SENT I NP CAN'T NP . SENT Sheridan NP cleared VVD his PP$ throat NN uncomfortably RB . SENT You PP mean VVP because IN he PP thought VVD that IN about IN you PP . SENT No UH , , no UH . SENT What WP he PP thought VVD was VBD TRUE JJ . SENT Well RB you PP mean VVP he PP was VBD so RB much JJ in IN you PP mean VVP he PP thought VVD so RB much RB of IN you PP The DT words NNS were VBD inconceivably RB awkward JJ upon IN Sheridan's NP tongue NN . SENT he PP seemed VVD to TO be VB in IN doubt NN even RB about IN pronouncing VVG them PP , , but CC after IN a DT ghastly JJ pause NN he PP bravely RB repeated VVD them PP . SENT You PP mean VVP he PP thought VVD so RB much RB of IN you PP that IN you PP just RB couldn't NN stand VVP him PP around RP . SENT NO UH . SENT He PP was VBD sorry JJ for IN me PP . SENT He PP cared VVD for IN me PP . SENT he PP was VBD fond JJ of IN me PP . SENT and CC he'd NP respected VVD me PP too RB much RB . SENT In IN the DT finest JJS way NN he PP loved VVD me PP , , if IN you PP like VVP , , and CC he'd NN have VHP done VVN anything NN on IN earth NN for IN me PP , , as IN I PP would MD for IN him PP , , and CC as IN he PP knew VVD I PP would MD . SENT It PP was VBD beautiful JJ , , Mr NP . SENT Sheridan NP , , she PP said VVD . SENT But CC the DT cheap JJ , , bad JJ things NNS one NN has VHZ done VVN seem VV always RB to TO come VV back RB they PP wait VVP , , and CC pull VV you PP down RB when WRB you're NNS happiest JJS . SENT Bibbs NP found VVD me PP out RP , , you PP see VVP . SENT and CC he PP wasn't VVD in IN love NN with IN me PP at IN all DT . SENT He PP wasn't VVD . SENT Well RB , , it PP seems VVZ to TO me PP he PP gave VVD up RP everything NN he PP wanted VVD to TO do VV it PP was VBD fool NN stuff NN , , but CC he PP certainly RB wanted VVD it PP mighty RB bad JJ he PP just RB threw VVD it PP away RP and CC walked VVD right RB up RB and CC took VVD the DT job NN he PP swore VVD he PP never RB would MD just RB for IN you PP . SENT And CC it PP looks VVZ to TO me PP as IN if IN a DT man NN that'd NN do VVP that WDT must MD think VV quite PDT a DT heap NN o NN the DT girl NN he PP does VVZ it PP for IN . SENT You PP say VVP it PP was VBD only RB because IN he PP was VBD sorry JJ , , but CC let VV me PP tell VV you PP there's RB only RB ONE CD girl NN he PP could MD feel VV THAT IN sorry RB for IN . SENT Yes UH , , sir NN . SENT No UH , , no UH , , she PP said VVD . SENT Bibbs NP isn't NN like IN other JJ men NNS he PP would MD do VV anything NN for IN anybody NN . SENT Sheridan NP grinned VVD . 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SENT Now RB here RB , , Miss NP Vertrees NP , , I PP don't VVD have VH to TO tell VV you PP because IN you PP see VVP things NNS easy RB I PP know VVP I PP got VVD no DT business NN comin NN to TO you PP like IN this DT , , but CC I PP had VHD to TO make VV Bibbs NP go VV my PP$ way NN instead RB of IN his PP$ own JJ I NN had VHD to TO do VV it PP for IN the DT sake NN o NN my PP$ business NN and CC on IN his PP$ own JJ account NN , , too RB and CC I PP expect VVP you PP got VVD some DT idea NN how WRB it PP hurt VVP him PP to TO give VV up RP . SENT Well RB , , he's NNS made VVD good JJ . SENT He PP didn't VVD come VV in IN half DT hearted VVN or CC mean VV . SENT he PP came VVD in IN all PDT the DT way NN . SENT But CC there RB isn't JJ anything NN in IN it PP to TO him PP . SENT you PP can MD see VV he's NNS just RB shut VVD his PP$ teeth NNS on IN it PP and CC goin NP ahead RB with IN dust NN in IN his PP$ mouth NN . SENT You PP see VVP , , one CD way NN of IN lookin NN at IN it PP , , he's NNS got VVD nothin NN to TO work VV FOR IN . SENT And CC it PP seems VVZ to TO me PP like VVP it PP cost VV him PP your PP$ friendship NN , , and CC I PP believe VVP honest JJ that's NNS what WP hurt VVP him PP the DT worst JJS . SENT Now RB you PP said VVD we'd JJ talk NN plain NN . SENT Why WRB can't JJ you PP let VVP him PP come VVP back RB . SENT She PP covered VVD her PP$ face NN desperately RB with IN her PP$ hands NNS . SENT I PP can't VVD . SENT He PP rose VVD , , defeated VVN , , and CC looking VVG it PP . SENT Well RB , , I PP mustn't VVD press VV you PP , , he PP said VVD , , gently RB . SENT At IN that IN she PP cried VVD out RP , , and CC dropped VVD her PP$ hands NNS and CC let VV him PP see VV her PP$ face NN . SENT Ah UH . SENT He PP was VBD only RB sorry JJ for IN me PP . SENT He PP gazed VVD at IN her PP intently RB . SENT Mary NP was VBD proud JJ , , but CC she PP had VHD a DT fatal JJ honesty NN , , and CC it PP confessed VVD the DT truth NN of IN her PP now RB . SENT she PP was VBD helpless JJ . SENT It PP was VBD so RB clear JJ that IN even RB Sheridan NP , , marveling VVG and CC amazed JJ , , was VBD able JJ to TO see VV it PP . SENT Then RB a DT change NN came VVD over IN him PP . SENT gloom NN fell VVD from IN him PP , , and CC he PP grew VVD radient JJ . SENT Don't NP . SENT Don't NP she PP cried VVD . SENT You PP mustn't VVD I PP won't VVD tell VV him PP , , said VVD Sheridan NP , , from IN the DT doorway NN . SENT I PP won't VVD tell VV anybody NN anything NN . SENT There EX was VBD a DT heavy JJ town NN fog NN that IN afternoon NN , , a DT smoke NN mist NN , , densest JJS in IN the DT sanctuary NN of IN the DT temple NN . 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SENT The DT traffic NN policeman NN had VHD a DT hard JJ time NN , , for IN the DT people NNS were VBD independent JJ they PP retained VVD some DT habits NNS of IN the DT old JJ market NN town NN period NN , , and CC would MD cross VV the DT street NN anywhere RB and CC anyhow RB , , which WDT not RB only RB got VVD them PP killed VVD more RBR frequently RB than IN if IN they PP clung VVD to TO the DT legal JJ crossings NNS , , but CC kept VVD the DT motormen NNS , , the DT chauffeurs NNS , , and CC the DT truck NN drivers NNS in IN a DT stew NN of IN profane JJ nervousness NN . SENT So IN the DT traffic NN policemen NNS led VVD harried VVN lives NNS . SENT they PP themselves PP were VBD killed VVN , , of IN course NN , , with IN a DT certain JJ periodicity NN , , but CC their PP$ main JJ trouble NN was VBD that IN they PP could MD not RB make VV the DT citizens NNS realize VVP that IN it PP was VBD actually RB and CC mortally RB perilous JJ to TO go VV about IN their PP$ city NN . 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SENT and CC as IN she PP did VVD these DT , , in IN and CC out IN of IN the DT department NN stores NNS , , she PP had VHD an DT insistent JJ consciousness NN of IN the DT Sheridan NP Building NP . SENT From IN the DT street NN , , anywhere RB , , it PP was VBD almost RB always RB in IN sight NN , , like IN some DT monstrous JJ geometrical JJ shadow NN , , murk JJ colored VVN and CC rising VVG limitlessly RB into IN the DT swimming NN heights NNS of IN the DT smoke NN mist NN . SENT It PP was VBD gaunt JJ and CC grimy JJ and CC repellent JJ . SENT it PP had VHD nothing NN but CC strength NN and CC size NN but CC in IN that DT consciousness NN of IN Mary's NP the DT great JJ structure NN may MD have VH partaken VVN of IN beauty NN . SENT Sheridan NP had VHD made VVN some DT of IN the DT things NNS he PP said VVD emphatic JJ enought NNS to TO remain VV with IN her PP . SENT She PP went VVD over IN and CC over IN them PP and CC they PP began VVD to TO seem VV true JJ . 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