" "Because I had its big door sheathed with boiler iron two weeks ago, and triple-locked—and I've got the keys.
But mostly because, as the trees froze and ice sheathed the roads, the chill between Baba and me thawed a little.
Our single lamp shines, through cold and wet, On a bamboo- thicket sheathed in rain; But forgetting the sadness that will come with tomorrow, Let us share the comfort of this farewell wine.
Take this knife," he continued, handing her one that hung sheathed from his belt, "and every now and then draw it out and look at it.
