They came then to a large gap in the earth surrounded by hundreds and hundreds of people holding black umbrellas. Rain. The men laying down the cable.
This is it, said Thomas.
What is it? asked the Dead Father.
This.
This large excavation? asked the Dead Father.
Yes.
Julie looking away.
They straggled up the edge of the excavation.
Who has dug this great hole in the ground? asked the Dead Father. What is to be builded here?
Nothing, Thomas said.
How long it is, the Dead Father observed.
Long enough, said Thomas, I think.
The Dead Father looked again at the hole.
Oh, he said, I see.
And these, he asked, indig the mourners, are they hired or volunteers?
Wished to pay their respects, said Thomas.
Great wreaths of every kind of flower standing about on stands.
No Fleece? asked the Dead Father.
Thomas looked at Julie.
She has it?
Julie lifted her skirt.
Quite golden, said the Dead Father. Quite ample. Thats it?
All there is, Julie said. Unfortunately. But th……（内容加载失败！）
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