the simplest fact of life is that sometimes you must do something bad to bring about a good end. what do I mean by this? There are many ways to mean something and many things any given sentiment might mean. Who is to tell whick is which?

Out the small window, glazed with small panes just-off-square, four little children walked by, their eight little children’s shoes scuffing on the bare concrete, wearing down their heels prematurely, keeping Nike and Adidas and Reebok in business, one step and a time.