Like all physiological systems, respiratory system is adaptive and functions in homeokinetic statuses.

There is a smart shower at 5 P.M., and in the midst of it a hummingbird is busy about the flowers in the garden, unmindful of it, though you would think that each big drop that struck him would be a serious accident.

Davie opened his eyes but had no idea where he was or if in fact he was still alive. After the realization of lying in his truck bunk had taken hold, he quickly turned to see if he'd dreamt up the whole mindboggling affair and by the grace of God was still parked in Wales.

Mr. Dunne: A small point, says the Minister for Justice. Mr. Ryan: Justice, how are you! He would not recognise it in this world or the next.