The chessboard and table tipped over. “Oh no,” said Mrs Elm. “Not again.”
“What’s the matter?” “You know what the matter is. This whole place exists because of you.”
“You are the power source. When there is a severe disruption in that power source the library is in jeopardy.”
“It’s you, Nora. You are giving up at the worst possible moment.”
“You can’t give up, Nora. You have more to offer. More opportunities to have.”
“There are so many versions of you out there. Remember how you felt after the polar bear.”
Remember how much you wanted life.The polar bear. The polar bear.
Even these bad experiences are serving a purpose, don’t you see?”
She saw. The regrets she had been living with most of her life were wasted ones.
“Yes.” The minor earthquake subsided. But there were books scattered everywhere, all over the floor.
The lights had come back on, but still flickered. “I’m sorry,” said Nora.
She started trying to pick up the books and put them back in place.
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