"Long ago, men went to sea, and women……" — Audrey Niffenegger

Long ago, men went to sea, and women waited for them, standing… - Audrey Niffenegger

"Long ago, men went to sea, and women waited for them, standing on the edge of the water, scanning the horizon for the tiny ship. Now I wait for Henry. He vanishes unwillingly, without warning. I wait for him. Each moment that I wait feels like a year, an eternity. Each moment is as slow and transparent as glass. Through each moment I can see infinite moments lined up, waiting. Why has he gone where I cannot follow?"

— Audrey Niffenegger

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