On the Beach (Vintage International)

by Nevil Shute

“Work just for the sake of working?” she enquired. “It sounds simply foul.”

“You’ve got six months more,” remarked John Osborne. “Plus or minus something. Be satisfied with that. You’ve always known that you were going to die some time. Well, now you know when. That’s all.” He laughed. “Just make the most of what you’ve got left.”