Then Burdock begins to sing, in that clear, sweet voice of his: You’re headed for heaven, The sweet old hereafter, And I’ve got one foot in the door. But before I can fly up, I’ve loose ends to tie up, Right here in The old therebefore. The mockingjays, who nest in the surrounding trees, fall silent as he continues: I’ll be along When I’ve finished my song, When I’ve shut down the band, When I’ve played out my hand, When I’ve paid all my debts, When I have no regrets, Right here in The old therebefore, When nothing Is left anymore. The mourners have quieted. When I’m pure like a dove, When
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