Aw, Poke, you poor, kind, decent, stupid girl. You saved me and I let you down.
He kissed her and killed her then dumped her body in the river.
History is an omlette. THe eggs are already broken.
Order and disorder', said the speaker, 'they each have their beauty.
Well, how do I know that they don't know the answer unless I ask?
Short stories are designed to deliver their impact in as few pages as possible. A tremendous amount is left out, and a good short story writer learns to include only the most essential information.