Years ago Regine and I botervieernoon issues, and aftercases. Unfortunately terviereet polls. e ed to stand outside scment stores, and government offices and survey people about tax policy and tV guides. Neited to do t, and so  our separate ways.

    Are you hese days? I ask.

    Im taking a course to be a death companion, says Regine.

    Oo suppress a laugh.

    Its a serious matter, says Regine.

    Id like to ask  teac dont dare.

    Is it going ead.

    Recently ted to send me out for t time to accompany a  s me aer half an hour.

    Nohers eyes.

    S you o take her away, I say.

    I didnt see it t way.

    After all, someone ws everybody whos going on living, I say.

    You talk, says Regine, as if youd already died once.

    Of course I imes,  you?

    e laug knoands my last remark. S her hand and says goodbye.

    Give me a call, sing.

    I dont need a deat to call out after  at t moment I ongue.

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