On the Cloudy Shore

“When August Mistrev and his wife Tavi finally decided to cross out the trace of that wonderful hope, they had no choice but to live for a short time with Jonson, their distant relative. A year ago, when Jonson’s affairs were going uphill, this man—excited by success—talked a lot, falsely and passionately, so his then invitation to come whenever the Mistreys wished was regarded until now as true fire of the heart, and they simply reached for it, sighing about the wonderful corner they would not be able to possess—even if they paid money a second time…”