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THE HOUR-GLASS
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Wise Man

You have fallen asleep upon a hill, yet, even those that used to dream of angels dream now of other things.

Fool

I saw one but a moment ago—that is because I am lucky. It was coming behind me, but it was not laughing.

Wise Man

There's nothing but what men can see when they are awake. Nothing, nothing.

Fool

I knew you would drive them away.

Wise Man

Pardon me, Fool,
I had forgotten who I spoke to.
Well, there are your four pennies—
Fool you are called,