Улісс
Chapter 8
Singout!
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Underthesandwichbelllayonabierofbreadonelast,onelonely,lastsardineofsummer.Bloomalone.
—Very,hestared.Thelowerregister,forchoice.
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Instruments.Abladeofgrass,shellofherhands,thenblow.Evencombandtissuepaperyoucanknockatuneoutof.MollyinhershiftinLombardstreetwest,hairdown.Isupposeeachkindoftrademadeitsown,don’tyousee?Hunterwithahorn.Haw.Haveyouthe?Cloche.Sonnezla.Shepherdhispipe.Pweelittlewee.Policemanawhistle.Locksandkeys!Sweep!Fouro’clock’sall’swell!Sleep!Allislostnow.
