He switches off the old air conditioner that blows out icy air, tightens the loose light bulb, and pulls the rattling broken window shut. The white dress hanging from the balcony slips silently to the ground.
He turns the rusted water valve the other way. The constant dripping in the bathroom stops abruptly, and foul, crimson rust water drains from the sink.
The devoted actress on the TV screen, poised to step out, vanishes in a flash when he pulls the plug.
The old coffin that wouldn't stop rattling settles down a little after he nails it shut. Finally, he replaces the radio's hoarse baby-talk with the classic song “Good Luck Is Here.”
“Now, let's explore the world of science together.”
