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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Riverman by Stewart Edward White: the student lamp at his elbow flared slightly, then burned clear
again after a swallow of satisfaction in its reservoir. These
regular replenishments of the oil supply alone marked the flight of
time.
Suddenly Orde leaned forward, his senses at the keenest attention.
After a moment he arose and quietly walked toward the open window.
Just as he reached the casement and looked out, a man looked in.
The two stared at each other not two feet apart.
"Good Lord! Heinzman!" cried Orde in a guarded voice. He stepped
decisively through the window, seized the German by the arm, and
drew him one side.
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