
Is it true, as
Momus
suggests, that there are "few tales which would not be improved by the
addition of the phrase 'suddenly, a shot rang out'"? Decide for
yourself as we alter the opening lines of . . .
"Because I Could Not Stop for Death" by
Emily DickinsonBecause I could not stop for Death,
He kindly stopped for me;
And then a shot rang out
(Thanks, June!)