But whats the use of being old if you cant be dumb?

Our story opens in the mind of Luther L. (L for LeRoy) Fliegler, who is lying in his bed, not thinking of anything, but just aware of sounds, conscious of his own breathing, and sensitive to his own heartbeats. Lying beside him is his wife, lying on her right side and enjoying her sleep.

Illinois is a state of suspended animation and the people live in hibernation from Oct. to whenever it ever gets warmer.

They say great themes make great novels. but what these young writers don't understand is that there is no greater theme than men and women.

When Caroline Walker fell in love with Julian English she was a little tired of him. That was in the summer of 1926, one of the most unimportant years in the history of the United States, and the year in which Caroline Walker was sure her life had reached a pinnacle of uselessness.

But whats the use of being old if you cant be dumb?

An artist is his own fault.