[Alexander's Bridge and The Barrel Organ by Willa Cather and Alfred Noyes]@TWC D-Link bookAlexander's Bridge and The Barrel Organ CHAPTER VII 13/13
I was just wondering how people can ever die. Why did you remind me of the mummy? Life seems the strongest and most indestructible thing in the world.
Do you really believe that all those people rushing about down there, going to good dinners and clubs and theatres, will be dead some day, and not care about anything? I don't believe it, and I know I shan't die, ever! You see, I feel too--too powerful!" The carriage stopped.
Bartley sprang out and swung her quickly to the pavement.
As he lifted her in his two hands he whispered: "You are--powerful!".
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