As she came to the last paragraph of “ The Lovers ”, Helen’s eyes widened, and her breath went out in a little soft whooshing sound. Her eyes moist, she said “ Oh, no! Oh, Alex, did they have to die at the end? Oh, that’s such a beautiful story! And sad too.” Alex shrugged “ Well, that’s the way it had to be, ‘cause that’s how it came out in my dream. Anyway, I’m glad you like it, Helen. I’ll have to print you a copy, shan’t I?” “ Yes, I do like it very much, and yes, please, I would like that.... Sign in to see full entry.