The boy sat beside him, his face averted, not answering.

Ben teaches his father how to bring himself back to God

You will have an angel praying for you in heaven

The poor man called the doctor for help.

The station appears as they coast down the incline of a low hill

Ben stifled a yawn

The truck rambled and moved ponderously onto the road

Dr. Lazard sat in silence for a moment in one corner of the room

He placed a hand on Ben's shoulder as they turned toward the cement-walled house

Dr. Lazaro swallowing a taste of earth, of darkness, maneuvered the car back onto the road, his arms numb and exhausted