"Smith-SlowboatMan" - читать интересную книгу автора (Smith Adam)

As I pulled the handle open to the dimly lit hallway, he called out to me.
"Beautiful?"

I stopped and turned.

"I'm sorry I couldn't slow the boat down this time."

"That's all right," I said, just loud enough for him to hear. "No matter how
long or how short the lifetime, sometimes once is enough. Sleep well, my
Slowboat Man. Sleep well."

And as the door to his final room closed behind me I added to myself, "And thank
you."