But she's gone. They're all gone. And I… what did I do, then, angel, in my life? Did I grow old? Did I ever go down the hill? And Once a Day… oh, angel, what became of me?
I don't know. There are those who, having been you, have guessed; have dreamed or imagined how you returned to Belaire, the saint you became. Mongolfier said he watched you, after the old copter had come for him, watched you marvel at it, watched you watch it fly off with him.' that's all we know. We know nothing else, Rush, but what you tell us. It's all you here now, Rush.
And do I each time learn this? And then forget? As though I were Mother Tom in her box, like the strip of paper looped by St. Gene?
Yes.
Then free me now, angel. Let me sleep, if I can't die. Free me, quickly, while I can still bear all this..
Yes. Sleep now, brave man; sleep again, Rush; close your eyes, close your eyes. Forget.
Only… wait, wait. Listen: the one who I am, you must be gentle with him, angel, when he returns, remember. Here, take my hand, take his hand. Yes. Don't let go. Promise.
Yes. I promise.
Stay with him.
Ever after. I promise. Now close your eyes.
The End
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