The deceased was 58 years of age, was the picture of health even five or six hours prior to his death, when suddenly the grim messenger came with a summon from a Higher Tribunal, calling him to duties above.
a pitched roof
The big guy came running at me with his hands open to grab me, which might have meant he was a wrestler. But more likely it just meant he was a head-butter who wanted to yank me toward him, and then smash my face in with his forehead.
The old have outlived that mental world we so misname in calling it a world of enjoyment;—they have outlived the feverish dreams which waste those keen hopes—the pelicans of the heart, feeding on the life-blood of their parent;—they have now no part in the excitement of success, whether in its desire or disappointment.
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