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You don't get to come back
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from things.
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You don't...
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The children fastened their eyes upon their bit of candle
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and watched it melt slowly and pitilessly away.
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Saw the half inch of wick stand alone at last.
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Saw the feeble flame rise and fall.
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Climb the thin tower of smoke.
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Linger at its top a moment and then..."
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Ma'am, should I take watch now?
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Yes, Luke, you do that.
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Today...