And They Told Us We Were Immortal
Osvaldo Dragún
1963
George:
They always leave the key under the windowsill. I told you so.
Bert:
Ahuh.
[George goes to the doors and yells in front of each one.]
George:
Mamma! Stephen! Mamma!
[No one answers. Pause.]
No one’s home.
Bert:
But the telegram?
George:
I don’t know. Put down the bag. You look like Santa Claus.
Bert:
No. It’s late. If your family should come . . .
George…
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