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THE WORLD’S TRAGEDY. 
 
ISSA 
 
And then, to counterbalance the effect — 
What next ? 
 
JOHN 
 
I cannot say. 
 
ISSA 
 
I resurrect. 
 
JOHN 
 
What good would that do ? 
 
ISSA 
 
As I understand, 
It would spoil life for everyone. 
 
JOHN 
 
How grand ! 
How simple ! 
 
ISSA 
 
Look, boy, I am tired of things.  
Joy, that had legs before, hath now got wings.  
I am exceeding weary.