unsouled folk

Beneath an old ebony table were two long carved oak chests. I lifted the lid of one, and at the top was a once-white surplice covered with dust, and beneath was a mass of tracts — Commonwealth Quartos, unbound — a prey to worms and decay.

the postinvasion period

John dear , we must give this little fellow his supper , you know . “ Of course we must , my darling . " “ He has been grubbing and grubbing at school, ” said Bella