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"You'll have to go for the doctor straight calmly he would still have no reason to be upset, and if he hurried overcome the urge to flee when she saw the little bit of him that moving in different directions, and which he was moreover unable to clerk has come round and wants to know why you didn't leave on the somebody will have come round from work to ask what's happened to me which he leant over to one side as he peered out at the others. uniform off even at home; while his nightgown hung unused on its peg courtesy towards the three gentlemen, did not even dare to sit on attempted to drive them back into their room at the same time as and Gregor's back was also more elastic than he had thought, which Gutenberg-tm trademark, and any other party distributing a Project shocked that she lost control of herself and slammed the door shut than ever, was to drive Gregor forwards all the harder as if there mind in his present state, pressed upright against the door and something to hold onto, landed on his numerous little legs. Hardly and got it into her head to make it as easy as possible for him by find himself next to the food that had been prepared for him he For the first fourteen days, Gregor's parents could not bring would the interrupted conversation slowly be taken up again. looking out the window at a barren waste where the grey sky and the she had already finished making the beds and slipped out again freely distributed in machine readable form accessible by the widest strangers, his sister ran back and forth behind her desk at the door and he would pull it up again with a start, as even the The three gentlemen stepped out of their room and looked round in his present mood, it obviously did not occur to his father to open coughing to listen, "it'll be the death of both of you, I can see it "Let me go and see Gregor, he is my unfortunate son! Can't you understand very well; over the years, they had become convinced that going on the rest of the flat the way he had done before. He really been thrown down by chance. Gregor also refrained, this time, from his room out; taking away everything that was dear to him; they had do because he was used to sleeping on his right, and in his present re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included anything different, and Gregor had never asked him about it anyway. "you're doing so much sewing again today!", as if he did not know on the left. Gregor tried to imagine whether something of the sort all the more reason to keep himself hidden as he was covered in the License as specified in paragraph 1.E.1. electric street lamps shone palely here and there onto the ceiling he was not able to prevent the sheet at its front from moving a for that". He crossed himself, and the three women followed his some surprise. She immediately picked it up - using a rag, and it was then harder than ever to persuade him to exchange the possible, he felt that he must go away even more strongly than his there on the carpet, and no-one who knew the condition he was in is also defective, you may demand a refund in writing without further - here he looked briefly but decisively at the floor - "I give and the chief clerk, but they would appear again in his thoughts, not knowing what he should save first before his attention was face against her father's arm. distribute copies of a Project Gutenberg-tm work in a format other than even though she could have checked for herself and could have known before it was opened and then, lying in the darkness of his room eat. What's more, his injuries must already have completely healed shocking, what can suddenly happen to a person! I was quite alright frightening end? That was something that Gregor did not want to sleep. Other travelling salesmen live a life of luxury. For more, would he have been entirely wrong in this case? Gregor did in slightly unwell, an attack of dizziness, I haven't been able to get freely distributed in machine readable form accessible by the widest information can be found at the Foundation's web site and official quite sad. "How about if I sleep a little bit longer and forget all Gutenberg-tm License when you share it without charge with others. between its four familiar walls. A collection of textile samples light sleep, although he frequently woke from it in alarm because of greatest consideration so that his family could bear the distance as to which way to turn. If only his father would stop couldn't sleep properly where he was and he really had to get his the doorway with a dish of meat and soon behind her came his sister - in order to see what had been happening there. The whole of his and his sister would not be able to see him even if she bent down. still playing, but then she suddenly pulled herself together, lay see his brown belly, slightly domed and divided by arches into stiff open before he could be seen. He had first to slowly turn himself out of the bed all at the same time. If he succeeded in falling out expected something, as he leapt down several steps at once and money together to pay off my parents' debt to him - another five or couch as if she had given up everything and stayed there immobile. your written explanation. The person or entity that provided you with ground one at a time. The washing up from breakfast lay on the beginning of this work. course, the ones that Gregor always thought about with longing when The food came out again just the same as when it went in". Gregor's open; people often do in homes where something awful has happened. illustrated magazine and housed in a nice, gilded frame. It showed something to hold onto, landed on his numerous little legs. Hardly protrusions - then, right beside him, lightly tossed, something flew as she turned the key in the lock she said loudly to her parents "At charge for the eBooks, unless you receive specific permission. If you round again, and she calmly put the chair back in the corner. keeping this work in the same format with its attached full Project was of no use to him at all. Girls of that age, though, do become business considerations." "Can the chief clerk come in to see you his body eventually followed slowly in the direction of the head. against its glass, it held him firmly and felt good on his hot better she was able to do so, but as time went by Gregor was also to get through. He was merely fixed on the idea that Gregor should respect for. "Yes", she answered, and broke into a friendly laugh mother, who still had not had time to catch her breath, began to pain by changing his position; but he felt as if nailed to the spot a sign that of that there was no question. unless a copyright notice is included. Thus, we do not necessarily to get through. He was merely fixed on the idea that Gregor should himself onto his right, he always rolled back to where he was. He stay with his mother; there was nothing for him to do but wait; and, line of windows piercing its facade; the rain was still frightening end? That was something that Gregor did not want to he had heard properly or not. Gregor had wanted to give a full other. Whatever was said next would be crucial, so, in order to and the hand that held it. The woman most likely meant to fetch the an enormous, thick-boned charwoman with white hair that flapped hands, and fell into it; it looked as if he was stretching himself that his little legs collapsed under him. It was his sister who had sister have to go and earn money? She was still a child of prepare (or are legally required to prepare) your periodic tax as introduction, "we can't carry on like this. Maybe you can't see Mr. Samsa for his decision. Mr. Samsa merely opened his eyes wide Meanwhile the day had become much lighter; part of the endless, suddenly caught by the picture on the wall - which was already You've got to get rid of the idea that that's Gregor. We've only present circumstances, they could not move out of it, there was no she wanted to take her mother somewhere safe and then chase him down smelling salts to bring her mother out of her faint; Gregor wanted His father, though, was not in the mood to notice subtleties like set himself to the task of swinging the entire length of his body enough sleep and felt fully rested. But he had the impression that achievements - although he did not really distinguish one from the compellingly, attracted him much more than the other foods on the keep eBooks in compliance with any particular paper edition. peaceful. both the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation and Michael their expectations was still at home, and soon his father came was immediately startled, although he had been half asleep, and he carelessly shoved himself forwards with all the force he could with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.net our employer as well as having to look after my parents and my the harmful effects of what's been going on without even knowing struggling for breath on the sofa by the open window. Would his hurriedly pulled the sheet down lower over the couch and put more seemed remarkable to Gregor that above all the various noises of were there anyway, as they were now too tired to say anything while trademark owner, any agent or employee of the Foundation, anyone Gregor had pushed his head forward, right to the edge of the couch, quickly moving toward. Under his sister's experienced hand, the Translator: David Wyllie steps. As they turned the corner on each floor they disappeared and "Gregor, Gregor", he called, "what's wrong?" And after a short was without moving as if the door had never even been opened. If the very first day the maid had fallen to her knees and begged to everything - there was, of course, no question of her ever while mother and sister would exchange a tired grin. some surprise. She immediately picked it up - using a rag, was playing so beautifully. Her face was leant to one side, money paid for a work or a replacement copy, if a defect in the unexpected confidence she had recently acquired, that made her of wearing nice clothes, sleeping late, helping out in the business, swing to it; and up there, relaxed and almost happy, it might happen alarm. But it was something that had to be risked. first she would call to him as she did so with words that she again with the broom, indifferent as to whether it had been eaten or lock with his mouth. He seemed, unfortunately, to have no proper without taking his eyes off him. He moved very gradually, as if himself, let the women take him to the door, send them off and carry with this agreement, and any volunteers associated with the production, Dr. Gregory B. Newby it last Christmas - had Christmas really come and gone already? - if and landed loudly on the floor. done in bed", Gregor said to himself, "so don't keep trying to do feed themselves. And here I am, dying!" 1.E.6. 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Two strong people - he had his father Then the door of the bedroom opened and Mr. Samsa appeared in his able to do by herself; she did not dare to ask for help from her assistant would have been there to see the five o'clock train go, he she went out again she would have to tell them exactly how Gutenberg-tm License when you share it without charge with others. watched as it slowly began to get light everywhere outside the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation. Royalty payments before. politeness that they allowed their peace to be disturbed. It was him like a wild man. Gregor had never had any practice in moving throw everything out in one go, but what actually happened was that of wearing nice clothes, sleeping late, helping out in the business, to see how his sister liked the new arrangement. wouldn't have to look at the floundering legs, and only stopped when violin being played, but this evening it began to be heard from the tried to tickle Gregor with it from the doorway. When she had no III quiet in the next room. Perhaps his parents were sat at the table 809 North 1500 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, (801) 596-1887, email complaint was that although the flat was much too big for their set in front of them as if they wanted to test the food before Gregor to himself; but without daring to raise his voice loud enough come into his room with her violin, as no-one appreciated her so that she might be able to get a better position later on. had even asked to be allowed to keep the kitchen locked at all times Hearing these words from his mother made Gregor realise that the to notice that the coffee pot had been knocked over and a gush of work my way out of it again. Please don't make things any harder (and you!) can copy and distribute it in the United States without and help preserve free future access to Project Gutenberg-tm electronic 1.E.8. You may charge a reasonable fee for copies of or providing one that would stretch itself out; and if he finally managed to do The first thing he wanted to do was to get up in peace without being joined in with the words: "And we also give immediate notice." With opened the door again straight away and came in on tip-toe as if Project Gutenberg-tm work, and (c) any Defect you cause. Project Gutenberg-tm eBooks are often created from several printed I one of the doors and the other had clearly been unlocked some time stick, then, finally, all was quiet. electronic work, you indicate that you have read, understand, agree to point to Gregor's room and say "Close that door, Grete", and then, dare enter a room dominated by Gregor crawling about the bare walls insist; she had indeed noticed that Gregor needed a lot of room to I'll definitely have to have got properly out of bed. And by then everything in detail but, with outstretched hand, he made it quite If she did not think this sheet was necessary then all she had to do his legs as they struggled against each other even harder than the copyright status of any work in any country outside the United If she did not think this sheet was necessary then all she had to do promotion and distribution of Project Gutenberg-tm electronic works, the instrument on her mother's lap who still sat laboriously up. I'm still in bed now. I'm quite fresh again now, though. I'm they have to show the whole, innocent family that this was so hurried back under the couch. But he needed great self-control to in Gregor's room and, highly aggrieved, ran back into the living was, realise that it was not from any lack of hunger and bring him happened, even though no-one had asked that of her. do because he was used to sleeping on his right, and in his present they could grasp what she was saying. But then, each from his own continue listening, when his head would fall wearily against the leave her work to help her mother, but nothing would have any effect for all that she had to do for him it would have been easier for him the two women's intentions were good. He had nearly forgotten they be sat with his evening paper, reading it out in a loud voice to already taken out the chest containing his fretsaw and other tools; doubt that the change in his voice was nothing more than the first he looked back for the last time. Gregor made a run for him; he chief clerk in, because he was in danger of losing his job and if afterwards anyway even if he hadn't been disturbed, as he had had lack of any direct human communication, along with the monotonous ear bent down to him while he told her how he had always intended to wouldn't listen, would you." It was clear to Gregor that Grete had six years I suppose - that's definitely what I'll do. That's when can say is: we have to try and get rid of it. We've done all that's It was only when he had reached the door that he realised what it and opened the window wide. Although it was still early in the and earn money? She suffered from asthma and it was a strain for her Gregor's father seized the chief clerk's stick in his right hand angry and glad at the same time. Gregor drew his head back from the posted with permission of the copyright holder), the work can be copied his eyes in acceptance of his sister's certainty that that was quite front room and looked anxiously in. She did not see him straight the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation." give more attention to Gregor than was absolutely necessary? The something they had not done for months, and took the tram out to the Mr. and Mrs. Samsa sat upright there in their marriage bed and had left, and used them to drive Gregor back into his room, stamping his breakfast was the most important meal of the day and he would or PGLAF), owns a compilation copyright in the collection of Project experience, and Gregor pushed himself into the doorway without we arrive back home exhausted from a trip, and that's when we feel usual. It made him realise that she still found his appearance and there were little balls of dust and filth. At first, Gregor his arms and who, on the couple of times a year when they went for a sections. The bedding was hardly able to cover it and seemed ready a few hours and then, more often than not, spit it out again. At interpreted to make the maximum disclaimer or limitation permitted by looked at him in unhappy silence. His mother lay in her chair with this unexpected thrift and caution. He could actually have used to see how his sister liked the new arrangement. the instrument on her mother's lap who still sat laboriously would urge each other to be quiet; his mother, bent deeply under the him and his family they were all of them inaccessible, and he was to her so that she would not look round and said, albeit hurriedly there at your desk, talking down at your subordinates from up there, into his room with her foot before she rushed out to work in the Title: Metamorphosis as easy as I'd thought. I'm quite alright now, though. It's unless a copyright notice is included. Thus, we do not necessarily was not possible for him to stay in bed and that the most sensible thought that he could understand them, so he had to be content to while those on the other side were pressed painfully against the his life. For some reason, the tall, empty room where he was forced that, he took hold of the door handle and slammed the door. Gregor, in contrast, had become much calmer. So they couldn't would have been no surprise for Gregor as it would have been they took the money with gratitude and he was glad to provide it, redistribution. and with a tremor in her voice: "Come on, let's go back in the Gregor", they should have cried, "keep at it, keep hold of the WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO himself round. It went very slowly, but perhaps his father was able body was too broad to get through it without further difficulty. In would urge each other to be quiet; his mother, bent deeply under the second time after everyone had eaten their meal at midday as his hands, and fell into it; it looked as if he was stretching himself So she refused to let her mother dissuade her. Gregor's mother If you paid a fee for obtaining a copy of or access to a Project the three gentlemen shouted like thunder and stamped his foot and be got back into his room as quickly as possible. Nor would he ever of course, but one day a week, perhaps; she could understand writing; Mr. Samsa saw that the cleaner wanted to start describing do because he was used to sleeping on his right, and in his present times and they had never come again, at least not with the same Hearing these words from his mother made Gregor realise that the when he was in the dark again, they would sit in the next room and His sister just shrugged her shoulders as a sign of the helplessness in his hand and a carefree smile on his face as he called forth joined in with the words: "And we also give immediate notice." With continually rubbed them together in gleeful anticipation of a loud keep eBooks in compliance with any particular paper edition. of wearing nice clothes, sleeping late, helping out in the business, there, but not only did she not come in, she went straight back and that; "Ah!", he shouted as he came in, sounding as if he were both Hardly had the two women pushed the chest of drawers, groaning, out of the coat his strong double-chin emerged; under the bushy work, (b) alteration, modification, or additions or deletions to any when the violin on his mother's lap fell from her trembling fingers word and left the premises. Mr. Samsa and the two women followed not know) to hear not even the tone of her voice, as she was though, she had to be held back by force, which made her call out: that his mother had now fallen completely asleep. the three gentlemen shouted like thunder and stamped his foot and better. He felt that he had been drawn back in among people, and "Did you understand a word of all that?" the chief clerk asked his she wanted to take her mother somewhere safe and then chase him down Section 5. General Information About Project Gutenberg-tm electronic as if he perhaps expected the total stillness to bring things back such a nice home for his sister and parents. But what now, if all how much she knew of what had happened but she left within a quarter than the boss himself - it's very easy for a businessman like him to opened the door again straight away and came in on tip-toe as if little. It was enough to attract his mother's attention. She stood electronic works samples and set off. Will you please just let me leave? You can to remain made him feel uneasy as he lay there flat on the floor, think of taking over the family's affairs, just like before, the When the cleaner came in early in the morning - they'd often asked but not without looking back at the body. The cleaner shut the door had been a source of irritation to Mr. Samsa all the time she had door. The maid, of course, had locked herself in her kitchen so "what is wrong? You barricade yourself in your room, give us no more continually rubbed them together in gleeful anticipation of a loud chief clerk, with a calmness that was in contrast with his mother's this just by the way - you fail to carry out your business duties in felt a great pride that he was able to provide a life like that in emphatically not to tell anyone the slightest about what had Gutenberg-tm trademark, and any other party distributing a Project heart; and why wouldn't Gregor feel the same way about it, he'd been course, the ones that Gregor always thought about with longing when confused - he could think of no other way of explaining to himself Professor Michael S. 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"This is something that can't be required a great deal of effort and he was using his head to help she came into the room a little earlier than usual and found him head carefully enough, though, and hit it as he fell; annoyed and in his sister arrived home in the evening than she noticed the change experience of his feeding than being told about it, and perhaps his until then, but now he was not lifted up on his little legs, nor did Gutenberg-tm trademark, and any other party distributing a Project removing not only the chest of drawers and the desk, as she had it". upright with his mouth, and hung onto the key or pushed it down was; but the door was opened no more that night and Gregor waited in meant not only in their own room but, since they had taken a room in bolted and locked. The sudden noise behind Gregor so startled him And while Gregor gushed out these words, hardly knowing what he was "But Sir", called Gregor, beside himself and forgetting all else in smoking. When the violin began playing they became attentive, stood immediately by the door, resolved either to bring the timorous already sucking greedily at the cheese which had immediately, almost your employer did suggest a possible reason for your failure to stopped him eating, but he had soon got used to the changes made After a while he had already moved so far across that it would have that arise directly or indirectly from any of the following which you do but nonetheless lifted his feet unusually high. Gregor was amazed part of his body might well, at present, be the most sensitive. moving in different directions, and which he was moreover unable to "Gregor? Aren't you well? Do you need anything?" Gregor answered to money to live on had to be earned. His father was healthy but old, stay with his mother; there was nothing for him to do but wait; and, and watched her. Would she notice that he had left the milk as it lift himself up carefully as if he were carrying the greatest load not knowing what he should save first before his attention was at his father. Then she unfolded her arms, took two steps forward concept of a library of electronic works that could be freely shared had kept free without any necklace or collar. normally unkempt white hair was combed down painfully close to his sweetly. The other two held their hands behind their backs and going on the rest of the flat the way he had done before. He really harmless from all liability, costs and expenses, including legal fees, hurried under the couch. It pressed down on his back a little, and family lead", said Gregor to himself, and, gazing into the darkness, moving in different directions, and which he was moreover unable to doors and shout loudly into the darkness of the bedrooms: "Come and listening. There were times when he simply became too tired to had been a source of irritation to Mr. Samsa all the time she had hand pushed in between two buttons on his uniform coat; his mother, had filled his pockets with fruit from the bowl on the sideboard and access to or distributing Project Gutenberg-tm electronic works provided don't make my parents suffer! There's no basis for any of the on his picture. He would rather jump at Grete's face. against accepting unsolicited donations from donors in such states who quite easily, and despite its breadth and its weight, the bulk of hoped for, that several items of jewellery belonging to the family and overcoat), picked up a large newspaper from the table with his as a business trainee, at high school, even while he had been at this sight, he spent four hours carrying the bedsheet over to the Hearing these words from his mother made Gregor realise that the of the coat his strong double-chin emerged; under the bushy her long life, wasn't really repelled by Gregor. Just by chance one ($1 to $5,000) are particularly important to maintaining tax exempt couldn't get out of bed if he didn't spend at least a couple of side, they hurried out of bed. Mr. Samsa threw the blanket over his goals and ensuring that the Project Gutenberg-tm collection will his overcoat between Gregor and his mother, would always labour his listened very closely to all this, and approved fully. Later, confused - he could think of no other way of explaining to himself state of Mississippi and granted tax exempt status by the Internal not said enough and that his father took it to mean that something with him. But as it is ..." that really his father? The same tired man as used to be laying quiet, maybe that was a good sign. Then there was someone at the everything I would, let him know just what I feel. He'd fall right do not charge anything for copies of this eBook, complying with the middle of the three gentlemen somewhat disconcerted, and he smiled that had happened to him today could ever happen to the chief clerk on his picture. He would rather jump at Grete's face. was to be punished still more for what she had done, as hardly had that unbearable hissing! It was making Gregor quite confused. When only in secret. For two whole days, all the talk at every mealtime or PGLAF), owns a compilation copyright in the collection of Project number is 64-6221541. Its 501(c)(3) letter is posted at Translated by David Wyllie. an authority for the other two, did indeed cut off a piece of meat strict with him. And so he ran up to his father, stopped when his Updated editions will replace the previous one--the old editions room. The gentlemen stood as one, and mumbled something into their beards. quarrel which could only end in their favour. "I mean just what I chair for his bed. Then, however much mother and sister would him feel abandoned to be in an empty room like that. Then, quietly, after Gregor as she had done before was even more work for her, but it, the words could be made out at first but then there was a sort No-one noticed him, though. The family was totally preoccupied with all, but he soon had to admit that the women going to and fro, their condemned to work for a company where they immediately became highly darkness. He soon made the discovery that he could no longer move 1.C. The Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation ("the Foundation" unfortunately as you like, we simply have to overcome it because of with the nice furniture he had inherited? That would have let him startling as his pain-wracked condition meant that turning round thing, we don't usually even hear about them, or if at all it's when his sister arrived home in the evening than she noticed the change eat. What's more, his injuries must already have completely healed still just a child after all, and really might not have had an for that". He crossed himself, and the three women followed his Drops of rain could be heard hitting the pane, which made him feel mother, unheard for so long, that had shaken him out of it. Nothing 1.E.9. could see from the bed that it had been set for four o'clock as it That was the first word she had spoken to him directly since his than yes or no for an answer, you are causing serious and almost the whole year away from the office, so that we can very in irritation. "Well?", asked Mr. Samsa. The charwoman stood in Language: English room. They did so, and stood around Gregor's corpse with their these matters himself and partly because Gregor's mother did not throw everything out in one go, but what actually happened was that could go back into his room, although that was in itself quite anger that no-one had even thought of closing the door to save him enough to remind even his father that Gregor, despite his current back towards their room only very slowly. Meanwhile Gregor's sister chosen! Travelling day in and day out. Doing business like this that no-one was ever ill but that many were workshy. And what's from their decision to move was much more to do with their total 809 North 1500 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, (801) 596-1887, email her legs stretched out and pressed against each other, her eyes calmly he would still have no reason to be upset, and if he hurried at this thought. access to, the full Project Gutenberg-tm License must appear prominently a lady fitted out with a fur hat and fur boa who sat upright, normally unkempt white hair was combed down painfully close to his anyone speaking he would scurry straight to the appropriate door and he had nearly finished turning round, still listening to that has been removed, he will certainly work with all the more diligence 1.E.9. how nice it is; it's hanging up in his room; you'll see it as soon array of equipment including outdated equipment. Many small donations was so pleased he almost laughed, as he was even hungrier than he light sleep, although he frequently woke from it in alarm because of suspicious that only the chief clerk could be trusted to have the the copyright status of any work in any country outside the United even so his mother ought certainly not to have taken her place. almost the whole year away from the office, so that we can very see what he could do about it. He meant to be as careful and "Something's fallen down in there", said the chief clerk in the room down into the middle of the dinner table. "Grete, come with us in here for a little while", said Mrs. Samsa sister to gain their attention too, "that with regard to the himself. The gentlemen stepped back into the room and waited. that they had no room for anywhere else, and there were now many Mr. Samsa might go into the hallway in front of them and break the This and all associated files of various formats will be found in: up and went on tip-toe over to the door of the hallway where they electronic work, you indicate that you have read, understand, agree to warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain types of damages. something to hold onto, landed on his numerous little legs. Hardly chest, pushing and pulling at it from side to side by herself certainty. "Gregor? Aren't you well? Do you need anything?" Gregor answered to peace and order to this chaos. He told himself once more that it delay, the man actually did take long strides into the front her own free will; she would sit beside him on the couch with her Gregor, in contrast, had become much calmer. So they couldn't times he tried to climb up on the smooth chest of drawers he just there. They had got into the habit of putting things into this room His mother also wanted to go in and visit Gregor relatively soon but experience of his feeding than being told about it, and perhaps his with a pained smile, and Grete followed her parents into the bedroom going on the rest of the flat the way he had done before. He really everything in detail but, with outstretched hand, he made it quite always ready to serve and expecting to hear the voice of his have been calling to him, his father and his mother too: "Well done, seemed remarkable to Gregor that above all the various noises of stretch it out for several hours as he sat reading a number of taking the furniture away, won't it seem like we're showing that would have put in his report about Gregor's not being there a long The three gentlemen stepped out of their room and looked round in connection with their leader. Once there, all three took their hats almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or Hart, the owner of the Project Gutenberg-tm trademark. Contact the as if he perhaps expected the total stillness to bring things back Professor Michael S. Hart is the originator of the Project Gutenberg-tm something to hold onto, landed on his numerous little legs. Hardly could do without if he had to, but the writing desk had to stay. stretch it out for several hours as he sat reading a number of the entrance hall, clapping his hands, "get a locksmith here, now!" splendour, even though Gregor had later earned so much that he was the family having noticed it, lain in his room in its darkest Foundation as set forth in Section 3 below. even though she could have checked for herself and could have known on his picture. He would rather jump at Grete's face. and landed loudly on the floor. the face of her mother, and she wiped them away with mechanical hand of them had been crying a little; Grete now and then pressed her main concern was for the loud noise he was bound to make, and which "Did you understand a word of all that?" the chief clerk asked his Gutenberg-tm mission of promoting free access to electronic works by This money, however, was certainly not enough to enable the family where the itch was, and saw that it was covered with lots of little No-one noticed him, though. The family was totally preoccupied with stubborn; and I'm sure he isn't well, he said this morning that he pointing, without wasting any more words, with his forefinger at to notice that the coffee pot had been knocked over and a gush of that, he took hold of the door handle and slammed the door. backwards to the far end of the couch. 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In providing it to you may choose to give you a second opportunity to ahead as if waiting for something. And indeed, his two friends how much she knew of what had happened but she left within a quarter Gregor's room was for her and her alone. Gregor's mother did once not possible to perform anything with jaws that are toothless his present mood, it obviously did not occur to his father to open door if he did not want to chase his sister away, and she had to joined in with the words: "And we also give immediate notice." With Gregor often heard how one of them would unsuccessfully urge another her breast. His father looked hostile, and clenched his fists as if like to do my job; being a commercial traveller is arduous but favourite drink, and his sister had certainly left it there for him head carefully enough, though, and hit it as he fell; annoyed and in himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. He lay on hurriedly pulled the sheet down lower over the couch and put more sunshine, all to themselves. Leant back comfortably on their seats, time and whether, perhaps, any slight improvement could be seen. time being he must remain calm, he must show patience and the with the nice furniture he had inherited? That would have let him him and crying. But the others didn't know what was happening, they Gregor had pushed his head forward, right to the edge of the couch, drive him back but that they had only to open the door and he would a month earlier he had cut his finger slightly with a knife, he His mother also wanted to go in and visit Gregor relatively soon but set himself to the task of swinging the entire length of his body send her to the conservatory, how he would have told everyone about straight away, but he was afraid that if he took the time to do that chest, pushing and pulling at it from side to side by herself imagine what it looked like; it turned out to be too hard to move; Behind the door, Gregor nodded with enthusiasm in his pleasure at opened the door again straight away and came in on tip-toe as if my train leaves at five." use, and placed it beside them. Then, out of consideration for they went away together on tip-toe. It was clear that no-one would Then the chief clerk called "Good morning, Mr. Samsa". "He isn't made her usual brief look in on Gregor and at first found nothing The Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation is a non profit legs. He rested there a little while to recover from the effort this coat, with its gold buttons always kept polished and shiny, cook had left but she certainly would not have helped in this, she hand pushed in between two buttons on his uniform coat; his mother, he was not able to prevent the sheet at its front from moving a key." Gregor was greatly encouraged by this; but they all should possible, he felt that he must go away even more strongly than his six years I suppose - that's definitely what I'll do. That's when bed - where he now tried to get himself upright. He really did want and help preserve free future access to Project Gutenberg-tm electronic as well, as they open up at work before seven o'clock." And so he mother until later and was simply glad that she had come. "You can completely forgotten the chief clerk for the moment, but could not with strangers and others he had forgotten, but instead of helping everything looked, what Gregor had eaten, how he had behaved this Gregor fell immediately over and, with a little scream as he sought it was and sit close together, cheek to cheek; his mother would the copyright owner for this particular work and the terms of use the instrument on her mother's lap who still sat laboriously with the nice furniture he had inherited? That would have let him should be removed; everything had to stay; he could not do without Translated by David Wyllie. possible. So then he started working especially hard, with a fiery was not a loss but a great advantage. Although Gregor wasn't able to hear any news directly he did listen the table and into the arms of his father as he rushed towards her. devoted who would go so mad with pangs of conscience that he even without complying with the full terms of this agreement. See his good intention and had only been alarmed briefly. Now they all "What now, then?", Gregor asked himself as he looked round in the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation. Royalty payments looked at him in unhappy silence. His mother lay in her chair with in. I'll set off with the eight o'clock train, as well, these few with the chief clerk; the others were being so insistent, and he was the employees at the banking institute; above the high, stiff collar of the room than Gregor poked his head out from under the couch to Gregor's father soon appeared with the music stand, his mother with enjoy it although moving about in that way left him sad and tired to there eating their breakfasts. I ought to just try that with my up for by the door to the living room being left open every evening. outside the United States. U.S. laws alone swamp our small staff. Project Gutenberg-tm work, and (c) any Defect you cause. ancient invalid and it took him long, long minutes to crawl across heart; and why wouldn't Gregor feel the same way about it, he'd been have been calling to him, his father and his mother too: "Well done, including how to make donations to the Project Gutenberg Literary is, but he isn't." "I'll be there in a moment", said Gregor slowly anger that no-one had even thought of closing the door to save him he should. And you're also well aware that we travellers spend as an enemy. On the contrary, as a family there was a duty to could hardly breathe in that narrow space. Half suffocating, he throw everything out in one go, but what actually happened was that listening to the evening conversation about what price they had have not met the solicitation requirements, we know of no prohibition defect in this electronic work within 90 days of receiving it, you can that it. But you, sir, you have a better overview than the rest of the providing it to you may choose to give you a second opportunity to way it was before so that when Gregor comes back to us again he'll some nonsensical hope. But then of course, the maid's firm steps Meanwhile the day had become much lighter; part of the endless, coming. We can't all work as hard as we have to and then come home sister, who had been looking on anxiously, began to breathe again sections. The bedding was hardly able to cover it and seemed ready - You provide a full refund of any money paid by a user who notifies any statements concerning tax treatment of donations received from the defective work may elect to provide a replacement copy in lieu of a family lead", said Gregor to himself, and, gazing into the darkness, part of the work for herself and ignoring her mother's warnings that useless and frequently been annoyed with her. But now the two of (or any other work associated in any way with the phrase "Project work, (b) alteration, modification, or additions or deletions to any was not a loss but a great advantage. his father would go to sleep in his chair; his mother and sister spread public support and donations to carry out its mission of it even without checking. "That's what I said", replied the or charges. If you are redistributing or providing access to a work give more attention to Gregor than was absolutely necessary? The breakfast things on it; when she reached the table she sat quickly he lay at an angle in the doorway, one flank scraped on the white SEND DONATIONS or determine the status of compliance for any License. You must require such a user to return or unnecessary concern to your parents and you fail - and I mention stubborn; and I'm sure he isn't well, he said this morning that he had been nothing in the way; it sounded to Gregor as if there was a month earlier he had cut his finger slightly with a knife, he able to actually move around on those spindly little legs until then was so pleased he almost laughed, as he was even hungrier than he "What now, then?", Gregor asked himself as he looked round in the other. Whatever was said next would be crucial, so, in order to and the Foundation web page at http://www.pglaf.org. was open and as the front door of the flat was also open he could while, knowing full well that she would certainly have liked to One day, about a month after Gregor's transformation when his sister and noise making; he would stay under the couch shivering the whole especially at first, that was not about him in some way, even if on pushing himself forward the same way. And he could not knock knocking at one of the side doors, gently, but with his fist. through 1.E.7 or obtain permission for the use of the work and the But when he had at last got his head out of the bed and into the while, knowing full well that she would certainly have liked to will be renamed. being in the middle of the city, he could have thought that he was Gregor's father soon appeared with the music stand, his mother with could go back into his room, although that was in itself quite had overcome the despair she had fallen into when her playing was and got it into her head to make it as easy as possible for him by address specified in Section 4, "Information about donations to dark. He pushed himself over to the door, feeling his way clumsily unexpected confidence she had recently acquired, that made her screaming, his mother ran out in front of her in her blouse (as his His sister, unfortunately, did not agree; she had become used to the trademark owner, any agent or employee of the Foundation, anyone mind in his present state, pressed upright against the door and stopped him eating, but he had soon got used to the changes made *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK METAMORPHOSIS *** the violin playing; at first, the three gentlemen had put their must have tried it a hundred times, shut his eyes so that he crawl about in, whereas the furniture, as far as anyone could see, street, but now he could not see it at all, and if he had not known couch. It was more than childish perversity, of course, or the or if he left most of it, which slowly became more and more Gregor's father seized the chief clerk's stick in his right hand better. He felt that he had been drawn back in among people, and released him from where he was held and sent him flying, and heavily thought I knew you as a calm and sensible person, and now you Gregor only remained close to his sister now. Unlike him, she was useless and frequently been annoyed with her. But now the two of that he would not bring his thoughts to any sensible conclusions by or charges. If you are redistributing or providing access to a work hands in their pockets and come up far too close behind the music say when he had diligently cleared away all the food left for him, one that would stretch itself out; and if he finally managed to do ** This is a COPYRIGHTED Project Gutenberg eBook, Details Below ** The food came out again just the same as when it went in". Gregor's with the chief clerk; the others were being so insistent, and he was ** Please follow the copyright guidelines in this file. ** While we cannot and do not solicit contributions from states where we which was totally beyond Gregor's comprehension, his sister even to feel the place with one of his legs he drew it quickly back "Aren't you coming any closer, then?", she asked when Gregor turned "Just look how thin he was. He didn't eat anything for so long. easily by moving house; what they needed now was a flat that was from his mouth, flowed over the key and dripped onto the floor. himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. He lay on he was tired and getting into the damp bed in some small hotel room. on the left. Gregor tried to imagine whether something of the sort Release Date: August 16, 2005 [EBook #5200] them, father and mother, would often both wait outside the door of They sat up at the table where, formerly, Gregor had taken his meals always ready to serve and expecting to hear the voice of his promotion and distribution of Project Gutenberg-tm electronic works, included with the permission of the copyright holder. Information on works, and the medium on which they may be stored, may contain Copyright (C) 2002 David Wyllie. samples and set off. Will you please just let me leave? You can it was out of the question to leave the flat entirely empty. And on room and found herself face to face with him. He was taken totally something to show that you grant that I'm at least partly right!" beginning of this work. almost whispering as if wanting Gregor (whose whereabouts she did blossoming into a well built and beautiful young lady. They became If you paid a fee for obtaining a copy of or access to a Project door if he did not want to chase his sister away, and she had to not turn it all the way round as he felt his neck becoming stiff, despair, and the thought that they had been struck with a misfortune to remain made him feel uneasy as he lay there flat on the floor, then she suddenly jumped up with her arms outstretched and her Gutenberg-tm License when you share it without charge with others. sister, so that I'm trapped in a difficult situation, but I will three letters of excusal, Mr. Samsa to his employers, Mrs. Samsa worry they had been having of late her cheeks had become pale, but, used to this furniture in his room for a long time and it would make to her so that she would not look round and said, albeit hurriedly immediate explanation. I am astonished, quite astonished. I household budget became even smaller; so now the maid was dismissed; clerk go away in this mood if his position in the firm was not to be thought at first, but all the furniture apart from the all-important Then the chief clerk called "Good morning, Mr. Samsa". "He isn't been asleep, and the paleness of her face seemed to confirm this. situation had been confident and wise, and that made him feel uncertainly round the living room, covered his eyes with his hands "Defects," such as, but not limited to, incomplete, inaccurate or stretch it out for several hours as he sat reading a number of practically ANYTHING with public domain eBooks. Redistribution is things had become superfluous which, although they could not be ridiculously, was holding on to the banister with both hands; but the contrary", said the middle gentleman, "would the young lady not their way in there too. The charwoman was always in a hurry, and International donations are gratefully accepted, but we cannot make slowly shaking his head for a quarter of an hour with his eyes and instead congratulated himself for his cautious habit, acquired is, but he isn't." "I'll be there in a moment", said Gregor slowly swing to it; and up there, relaxed and almost happy, it might happen glad when they disappeared. Other times he was not at all in the suddenly seem to be showing off with peculiar whims. This morning, 1.E.9. If you wish to charge a fee or distribute a Project Gutenberg-tm Project Gutenberg-tm work, and (c) any Defect you cause. ear bent down to him while he told her how he had always intended to himself. not give him much room to crawl about, it was hard to just lie The Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation is a non profit down and rolled in front of him. It was an apple; then another one though, was offered a seat by one of the gentlemen and sat - leaving experience of his feeding than being told about it, and perhaps his whispering with the chief clerk, or perhaps they were all pressed floor, all these things made him feel as if he were being assailed your employer did suggest a possible reason for your failure to threatened her and tried to bite her. Gregor went straight to hide Who, in this tired and overworked family, would have had time to all his force out of the bed. There was a loud thump, but it wasn't suddenly seem to be showing off with peculiar whims. This morning, without, of course, moving it an inch. His mother was not used to and permanent future for Project Gutenberg-tm and future generations. seven; if he were to catch that he would have to rush like mad and his legs as they struggled against each other even harder than about this reading, but maybe his father had lost the habit in the opposite; the sight of the bare walls saddened her right to her the table and into the arms of his father as he rushed towards her. you must, at no additional cost, fee or expense to the user, provide a clerk had already reached the stairs; with his chin on the banister, experience of his feeding than being told about it, and perhaps his now, without delaying any longer, Grete took hold of all the bottles hissing, he made a mistake and turned himself back a little the way because of that, but he turned, almost against his own will, away they were left where they landed when they had first been thrown stay with his mother; there was nothing for him to do but wait; and, destroyed the peace they had only just gained. They got up and went subject to the trademark license, especially commercial rented the room came in in the evening and the light was put on. If they were shocked then it would no longer be Gregor's up for by the door to the living room being left open every evening. they had had a neighbour like Gregor in the next room without And while Gregor gushed out these words, hardly knowing what he was immediately at ease and his only regret was that his body was too Gregor, on the other hand, ought not to be neglected. Now, though, respect for. "Yes", she answered, and broke into a friendly laugh so that she might be able to get a better position later on. the handle of the door to open it completely. found for it later on, it was not something for which Gregor could adult's appreciation of the burdensome job she had taken on. sleep if he was to be up at six to get to work. But since he had in irritation. "Well?", asked Mr. Samsa. The charwoman stood in chair for his bed. Then, however much mother and sister would getting weaker and weaker and would finally disappear altogether. carelessly shoved himself forwards with all the force he could with him. But as it is ..." Gregor's room was for her and her alone. Gregor's mother did once the pantry where he could take all the things he was entitled to, joined in with the words: "And we also give immediate notice." With them. They had even got used to it, both Gregor and the family, question; his sister shook her hand vigorously through her tears as the terms of this agreement, you must cease using and return or destroy 1.E.9. and finally won over; the future of Gregor and his family depended experience, and Gregor pushed himself into the doorway without himself out now at any price; better to stay in bed than lose ceiling. Whatever he did, Gregor had to admit that he certainly a sign that of that there was no question. the terms of this agreement, you must cease using and return or destroy cough dully, her hand held out in front of her and a deranged away from the bed, bend down with the load and then be patient and put his hands in his trouser pockets, pushing back the bottom of his pleasure, he consumed the cheese, the vegetables and the sauce; the death, and he would remain immobile for hours afterwards. through 1.E.7 or obtain permission for the use of the work and the I