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           WewatchedBindingdriveoffandhadalastglass.ThenweletKarlofftheleash.HesweptalongthroughthelightMarchmist,thewindwasstrongandourbreathingquick;thecitycametowardus,loomingfieryinthedarkness,andatlastthereroseoutofthegloom,likeabrilliantlylightedgayliner,"TheBar."WebroughtKarlalongsideanddroppedanchor.

           Goldenflowedthecognac,thegingleamedlikeaquamarineandtherumwaslifeitself.Uprightwesatonthehighbarstools;themusicchattered,thepulseoflifewasclearandstrong;itbeatbravelyinourhearts;thecheerlessnessofthebeastlyfurnishedroomsthatawaitedus,thehopelessnessofexistence,wasforgotten;thecounterof"TheBar"wastheCaptain’sbridgeoftheShipofLife,andweweresetoncemorefortheopensea.