| The first excerpt represents the past or something you must release, and is drawn from Adventure by Jack London: is a large parcel of business sense. I don't like it myself, but I
know I've got it--at least more than you have. Let us talk it over
and find a way out. How much do you owe?"
"A thousand pounds, and a few trifles over--small bills, you know.
Then, too, thirty of the boys finish their time next week, and
their balances will average ten pounds each. But what is the need
of bothering your head with it? Really, you know--"
"What is Berande worth?--right now?"
"Whatever Morgan and Raff are willing to pay for it." A glance at
her hurt expression decided him. "Hughie and I have sunk eight
thousand pounds in it, and our time. It is a good property, and
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The second excerpt represents the present or the deciding factor of the moment, and is drawn from The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie: actually taken twenty-four hours later than had been anticipated
by the murderer; and it is owing to that delay that the final
proof-- the last link of the chain--is now in my hands."
Amid breathless excitement, he held out three thin strips of
paper.
"A letter in the murderer's own hand-writing, mes amis! Had it
been a little clearer in its terms, it is possible that Mrs.
Inglethorp, warned in time, would have escaped. As it was, she
realized her danger, but not the manner of it."
In the deathly silence, Poirot pieced together the slips of paper
and, clearing his throat, read:
The Mysterious Affair at Styles |
The third excerpt represents the future or something you must embrace, and is drawn from King James Bible: everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
PSA 24:8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the
LORD mighty in battle.
PSA 24:9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye
everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
PSA 24:10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King
of glory. Selah.
PSA 25:1 Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.
PSA 25:2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine
enemies triumph over me.
PSA 25:3 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be
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