"Lying down was out of the question, and we were only able to sit by deciding to take turns. There was very little air. The lucky ones who happened to be near a window could see the blossoming countryside roll by."
"My head ached and I fancied a ringing in my ears: but still they sat and still chatted. The ringing became more distinct . . . Edgar allen Poe, "The Tell-Tale Heart
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"Lying down was out of the question, and we were only able to sit by deciding to take turns. There was very little air. The lucky ones who happened to be near a window could see the blossoming countryside roll by."
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"Peter and I had watched them surfcasting together."
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"My head ached and I fancied a ringing in my ears: but still they sat and still chatted. The ringing became more distinct . . .
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Hannah's knees trembled from the effort of moving.
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