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THE HOUR-GLASS
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Wise Man
Yes, yes. Find me but one that still believes
The things that we were told when we were children.
Third Pupil
He'll mock and maul him.
Fourth Pupil
From the first I knew
He wanted somebody to argue with.
[They go.
Wise Man
I have no reason left. All dark, all dark!
[Pupils return laughing. They push forward fourth pupil.
First Pupil
Here, Master, is the very man you want.