early train

Man, 18th February

On leaving the house, see that the scraper for the snow and the ice has been broken.

That will be another thing to repair.

But not at five on a monday morning.

The alley is dry and clean today, there are no other people around. Even after crossing the market street, and walking down the Theater street.

Nobody at all.

But for Dolores, in the bus stop's shelter.

She is just sitting there. Then she moves over on the long bench, as if to make space. This is unnecessary, there is plenty of space on the long bench. It is also a bit embarrassing, there is no wish to sit on the cold bench for four minutes. Hopefully she

does not take it personally.

Take the early train, the one that goes to the airport. It is more comfortable, it is a new train, the suspension is better.

By the time all the other people have boarded the train, all of the seats are occupied, but for one beside a man who is conducting a loud and stupid conversation with his friend on the other side of the carriage.