The War of the Worlds

by H.G. Wells

The immediate pressure of necessity has brightened their intellects, enlarged their powers, and hardened their hearts.

He was immensely excited at the news, and in the excess of his feelings invited me up to take a turn with him that night in a scrutiny of the red planet.

vigil

Few people realise the immensity of vacancy in which the dust of the material universe swims.