I remained thus for a long time.
I thought of nothing, I did not try to remember anything.

I heard a stifled noise of steps, a movement of objects and of tapestries, then the arrival of a person, and then the arrival of another person.

Then I saw Gregor bring into my room the baggage from the railway; as if any one needed it! "'Have you heard what has happened ?' I asked him.

'Have you told the dvornik to inform the police ?' "He made no answer, and went out.

I rose, closed the door, took the cigarettes and the matches, and began to smoke.