- [Voiceover] Midnight Why are we eating so late?

The meal's gone cold.

Finished You clear the table Ask, "What time is it?"

Repeatedly (gentle melody playing) The asking A form of keeping time.

Have you noticed?

For you it's a question of economy Where do you buy hay in the city Enough for a mattress Enough to lie down An evening long-past Or a hoped-for evening I expected you'd have more to say But the gist was clear The platter slipped from your hand Splashing the sink with eggshells The sink, salt, knife, bowl, Chair, Chair, drain Range Pepper, candle, table, dish, glass Glass, glass It's late You must figure I'm asleep The clock next to the bed Tells me when to leave I'm a damned fool Taking the day off love With important events undecided Each of us daring the other to speak Mercy