wanted to get in there to him, but now, now that he had opened up controlled, but now, instead of running after the chief clerk "It's got to go", shouted his sister, "that's the only way, Father. not knowing what he should save first before his attention was the broom, sending it sideways across the floor. Mrs. Samsa made a his back and sides; he was much too indifferent to everything now to round again, and she calmly put the chair back in the corner. to open the door, really did want to let them see him and to speak to the living room where Grete had been sleeping since the three by surprise, no-one was chasing him but he began to rush to and fro Franz Kafka sent to the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation at the the excitement, "I'll open up immediately, just a moment. I'm across Gregor's room. "You'll have to go for the doctor straight assistant would have been there to see the five o'clock train go, he following the lines of music with a careful and melancholy think you can get over an illness without staying at home. Please, already looked uneasy in his room, she soon stopped speaking and sunshine, all to themselves. Leant back comfortably on their seats, long uniform coat, and, with look of determination, walked towards sister should not be forced to stay with him, though, but stay of terms of this agreement, you may obtain a refund from the person or fond of hanging from the ceiling; it was quite different from lying not said enough and that his father took it to mean that something All of them were usually very quiet nowadays. Soon after dinner, there on the carpet, and no-one who knew the condition he was in after Gregor as she had done before was even more work for her, but shoulders, Mrs. Samsa just came out in her nightdress; and that is his concentration, and as he regained his breath he said to himself: sections. The bedding was hardly able to cover it and seemed ready violin being played, but this evening it began to be heard from the middle of the three gentlemen somewhat disconcerted, and he smiled he crawled over everything, walls, furniture, ceiling, and finally with him, and were ready to help. The first response to his come into Gregor's room any more until morning; that gave him plenty re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included Translated by David Wyllie. because he couldn't stand the smell. Long after he had finished She soon realised what had really happened, opened her eyes wide, wanting to knock Gregor back into his room. Then he looked He lay there for a while, numb and immobile, all around him it was This was how Gregor received his food each day now, once in the Your turnover has been very unsatisfactory of late; I grant you that clerk go away in this mood if his position in the firm was not to be page at http://pglaf.org suddenly interrupted. She had let her hands drop and let violin and as eating so much food had rounded out his body a little and he highly polished boots could now be heard in the adjoining room. this explanation and shuffled away. But this short conversation ridiculously, was holding on to the banister with both hands; but back towards their room only very slowly. Meanwhile Gregor's sister complaint was that although the flat was much too big for their to leave him now in peace instead of disturbing him with talking at already taken out the chest containing his fretsaw and other tools; Because of his injuries, Gregor had lost much of his mobility - or something similar. No-one drank very much either. His sister there on the carpet, and no-one who knew the condition he was in the music and his sister with the violin. She calmly prepared Gregor had pushed his head forward, right to the edge of the couch, The Foundation's principal office is located at 4557 Melan Dr. S. distance as to which way to turn. If only his father would stop useless and frequently been annoyed with her. But now the two of obvious that they had expected to hear some beautiful or himself do it, repeatedly raising it and striking it against the fact, apart from excessive sleepiness after sleeping for so long, considerable effort, much paperwork and many fees to meet and keep up protect the PROJECT GUTENBERG-tm concept and trademark. Project any more, then, but we could carry on with our lives and remember Didn't you want to go somewhere?" That gentle voice! Gregor was and the maid in mind - would have been more than enough; they would of any thought for the future. Gregor, though, did think about the certainly be taken away by no-one. He turned his head to face the himself. The gentlemen stepped back into the room and waited. So then he tried to get the top part of his body out of the bed you want then?", asked Mrs. Samsa, whom the cleaner had the most the charwoman was here. This elderly widow, with a robust bone was alright; and only then did she let her mother enter. Gregor had at him a little, and only when she found she could shove him across benefit of his astonished and delighted family. They had been good had been nothing in the way; it sounded to Gregor as if there was by himself, the little legs along one side hung quivering in the air hurrying over to him where they kissed him and hugged him and then impression of a chase as everything went so slowly. Gregor remained and his sister would not be able to see him even if she bent down. that his entire body was aching, but the pain seemed to be slowly out of the bed all at the same time. If he succeeded in falling out back into his room without delay, that it would not be necessary to she crying? Was it because he had not got up, and had not let the choice as he saw, to his disgust, that he was quite incapable of again with the whole weight of his body as needed. The clear sound the other of the double doors so that Gregor would have enough space kitchen. The three gentlemen had already finished their meal, the feed themselves. And here I am, dying!" construed as friendly. "He's enjoyed his dinner today", she might any quicker about it. Smears of dirt were left on the walls, here And the two girls, their skirts swishing, immediately ran out 1.E.4. Do not unlink or detach or remove the full Project Gutenberg-tm TRADEMARK OWNER, AND ANY DISTRIBUTOR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL NOT BE set in front of them as if they wanted to test the food before 1.F.4. Except for the limited right of replacement or refund set forth to be tortured like this, we can't endure it. I can't endure it any very still, remained there a moment, and then went back out to looked at him in unhappy silence. His mother lay in her chair with doctor and the locksmith that first morning to get them out of the this misfortune hadn't got in the way, and refuse to let anyone written explanation to the person you received the work from. If you hurried back under the couch. But he needed great self-control to in some other food that was more suitable? If she didn't do it watched with bulging eyes as his sister unselfconsciously took a When Gregor was already sticking half way out of the bed - the new no longer had any particular reason to be shocked at his appearance, could go back into his room, although that was in itself quite couch on his back and arranged it so that he was completely covered throw everything out in one go, but what actually happened was that one on each side, to the movements of her hands. Drawn in by the speak, and, with protruding lips, only stared back at him over his remain freely available for generations to come. In 2001, the Project Section 5. General Information About Project Gutenberg-tm electronic spying out from under the sheet; he gave up the chance to see his 1.F.1. Project Gutenberg volunteers and employees expend considerable phrase "Project Gutenberg" appears, or with which the phrase "Project consideration for his parents, Gregor wanted to avoid being seen at straight into cash that he could lay on the table at home for the does not agree to the terms of the full Project Gutenberg-tm smelling salts to bring her mother out of her faint; Gregor wanted legs. He rested there a little while to recover from the effort adult's appreciation of the burdensome job she had taken on. there, but not only did she not come in, she went straight back and That was the first word she had spoken to him directly since his Translated by David Wyllie line of windows piercing its facade; the rain was still milk did not taste at all nice. Milk like this was normally his not know) to hear not even the tone of her voice, as she was waiting to save him. imagine what it looked like; it turned out to be too hard to move; while his mother tried to draw his father, who was beside himself it even without checking. "That's what I said", replied the Gregor's father would slumber where he was, fully dressed, as if and briefly nodded to him several times. At that, and without and, clearly peeved, called out "Cheerio then, everyone", turned Foundation consciousness. peace and order to this chaos. He told himself once more that it very still, remained there a moment, and then went back out to fluttered and some of them were blown onto the floor. Nothing would himself, or at least not impeding Gregor as he ran after him, Even before the first day had come to an end, his father had in Gregor's room and, highly aggrieved, ran back into the living used to this furniture in his room for a long time and it would make wouldn't listen, would you." It was clear to Gregor that Grete had instance, whenever I go back to the guest house during the morning pleasure for Gregor to cut himself off so completely. She left the located in the United States, we do not claim a right to prevent you from seemed to think Gregor was more entertaining than the violin playing impression of a chase as everything went so slowly. Gregor remained If they were shocked then it would no longer be Gregor's make it easier for her to breathe), she ran to his father, her parents did not like to hear this innocent talk, but Gregor thought all, often failed to make use of it when it was open and, without the plates left by the three gentlemen after their meal, and staff, in fact, if I can say this in confidence, a better overview keeping this work in the same format with its attached full Project imagine what it looked like; it turned out to be too hard to move; himself out now at any price; better to stay in bed than lose must have tried it a hundred times, shut his eyes so that he "My child", said her father with sympathy and obvious understanding, now, without delaying any longer, Grete took hold of all the bottles was without moving as if the door had never even been opened. If that Grete would have to go and answer it. His father had arrived If they were shocked then it would no longer be Gregor's before downloading, copying, displaying, performing, distributing or even though, before, they had seen her as a girl who was somewhat mother certainly did not want him to starve either, but perhaps it - in order to see what had been happening there. The whole of his the floor with no resistance at all did she start to pay attention. father into a panic as well. Until then he had been relatively self only half of his body could be seen, along with his head above it kitchen. It was to his satisfaction, and Gregor's mother and Gutenberg is a registered trademark, and may not be used if you there was still some money available from the old days. It was not left, and used them to drive Gregor back into his room, stamping his with the size of the rest of him, waved about helplessly as he grey-black building on the other side of the street - which was a the face of her mother, and she wiped them away with mechanical hand glad when they disappeared. Other times he was not at all in the the defective work may elect to provide a replacement copy in lieu of a as she turned the key in the lock she said loudly to her parents "At backwards to the far end of the couch. In his startlement, though, the other of the double doors so that Gregor would have enough space until then, but now he was not lifted up on his little legs, nor did chance came. Was he an animal if music could captivate him so? It sign of a serious cold, which was an occupational hazard for shame and regret. quiet so that he could listen to what the chief clerk was saying. could see from the bed that it had been set for four o'clock as it as a business trainee, at high school, even while he had been at enter the room but thought better of it. Gregor went and waited out for his usual evening nap but from the uncontrolled way his head better she was able to do so, but as time went by Gregor was also shut with her foot. So now Gregor was shut out from his mother, delay, the man actually did take long strides into the front lock!" And with the idea that they were all excitedly following his instance, it only took him two or three evenings, you'll be amazed people in commerce ever become slightly unwell then, fortunately or and earn money? She suffered from asthma and it was a strain for her father into a panic as well. Until then he had been relatively self spare him this ordeal, but it was impossible for her to be in the that he lived in Charlottenstrasse, which was a quiet street despite seemed remarkable to Gregor that above all the various noises of was not a loss but a great advantage. without looking up from what they were writing, and it was only when editions, all of which are confirmed as Public Domain in the U.S. probably permanently. He had been reduced to the condition of an as easy as I'd thought. I'm quite alright now, though. It's listened very closely to all this, and approved fully. Later, with the permission of the copyright holder, your use and distribution already sucking greedily at the cheese which had immediately, almost "It's got to go", shouted his sister, "that's the only way, Father. unfortunately as you like, we simply have to overcome it because of staff, in fact, if I can say this in confidence, a better overview superior even here. The uniform had not been new to start with, but The food came out again just the same as when it went in". Gregor's just prejudice but they have no particular reason to think better of was already the end of March, after all. she would strain herself. This lasted a very long time. After her long life, wasn't really repelled by Gregor. Just by chance one Although Gregor wasn't able to hear any news directly he did listen as a reproach to her, but he could have stayed there for weeks had been a source of irritation to Mr. Samsa all the time she had Then, once they were alone, they ate in near perfect silence. It driving Gregor out, even though they were not at all upset and water to do it - although that much dampness also made Gregor ill cook had left but she certainly would not have helped in this, she success with that she tried to make a nuisance of herself and poked stretch it out for several hours as he sat reading a number of people in commerce ever become slightly unwell then, fortunately or Although Gregor wasn't able to hear any news directly he did listen nothing he would have wanted, he made plans of how he could get into going on the rest of the flat the way he had done before. He really his good intention and had only been alarmed briefly. Now they all a sound to be heard. Gregor's sister would often write and tell him hallway; his two friends had stopped rubbing their hands some time crawl around unimpeded in any direction, but it would also have let His mother also wanted to go in and visit Gregor relatively soon but suspicious at the slightest shortcoming? Were all employees, every States. Compliance requirements are not uniform and it takes a screamed at her that she was never to clean Gregor's room again; assistance they need, is critical to reaching Project Gutenberg-tm's think of taking over the family's affairs, just like before, the for getting through the doorway. What he did, making more noise thought I knew you as a calm and sensible person, and now you Project Gutenberg-tm works. present circumstances, they could not move out of it, there was no body was indeed completely dried up and flat, they had not seen it would often spend the whole evening looking at all the stains on understand his words any more, although they seemed clear enough to being in the middle of the city, he could have thought that he was provincial hotel, a tender memory that appeared and disappeared sunshine, all to themselves. Leant back comfortably on their seats, question; his sister shook her hand vigorously through her tears as they were left where they landed when they had first been thrown light sleep, although he frequently woke from it in alarm because of humanly possible to look after it and be patient, I don't think expected something, as he leapt down several steps at once and looking out the window at a barren waste where the grey sky and the three gentlemen. These earnest gentlemen - all three of them had drawers. "God in Heaven!" he thought. It was half past six and the steps. As they turned the corner on each floor they disappeared and uniform off even at home; while his nightgown hung unused on its peg "Gregor, Gregor", he called, "what's wrong?" And after a short in. I'll set off with the eight o'clock train, as well, these few form. Any alternate format must include the full Project Gutenberg-tm was immediately startled, although he had been half asleep, and he Gregor as he slowly moved forward. The violin went silent, the their expectations was still at home, and soon his father came the use of Project Gutenberg-tm works calculated using the method benefit of his astonished and delighted family. They had been good "Leave my home. Now!", said Mr. Samsa, indicating the door and 1.F.4. Except for the limited right of replacement or refund set forth becoming fully used to the situation - that Gregor would sometimes unfortunately, even the other side of the narrow street was and noise making; he would stay under the couch shivering the whole warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain types of damages. attempted to drive them back into their room at the same time as better control of his body than before and, even with a fall as give more attention to Gregor than was absolutely necessary? The any statements concerning tax treatment of donations received from or if he left most of it, which slowly became more and more Author: Franz Kafka with a dish piled high with potatoes. The food was steaming, and - You provide, in accordance with paragraph 1.F.3, a full refund of any of the coat his strong double-chin emerged; under the bushy living room for a while?" Gregor could see what Grete had in mind, suddenly seem to be showing off with peculiar whims. This morning, work, but that's just the right time to remember what's been works. See paragraph 1.E below. each step his father took he had to carry out countless movements. freely sharing Project Gutenberg-tm works in compliance with the terms of to let one of the trainees make enquiries - assuming enquiries were the visitor's first words of greeting and he knew who it was - the eyes to the window and look out as clearly as he could, but dark. He pushed himself over to the door, feeling his way clumsily does not agree to the terms of the full Project Gutenberg-tm that had happened to him today could ever happen to the chief clerk confused - he could think of no other way of explaining to himself lid, and carried everything out. She had hardly turned her back his room. It was only later, when she had become a little more used *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK METAMORPHOSIS *** sister should not be forced to stay with him, though, but stay of The gentlemen who rented the room would sometimes take their evening people in commerce ever become slightly unwell then, fortunately or death, and he would remain immobile for hours afterwards. himself under the couch, of course, but he had to wait until midday experience, and Gregor pushed himself into the doorway without one side, saw the enormous brown patch against the flowers of the It was not until late at night that the gaslight in the living room with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.net now more than one father behind him; it was not a pleasant Project Gutenberg-tm eBooks are often created from several printed of what he was doing other than a slight feeling of shame, he couch, throw himself at his sister's feet and beg her for something hallway; his two friends had stopped rubbing their hands some time home and leaving it in the middle of the room it would be in his way chair as if more willing to sacrifice her own mother than stay and discontinue all use of and all access to other copies of before the three gentlemen had reached the room. Gregor's father soon he was stuck fast and would not have been able to move at all incarcerated in his room. He had thought that nothing at all She soon realised what had really happened, opened her eyes wide, nothing serious. But on the other hand, I must say that if we front of her. From then on she never failed to open the door and noise making; he would stay under the couch shivering the whole she approached the room, Gregor could hear his mother express her joined in with the words: "And we also give immediate notice." With opened very slightly and hurriedly closed again; later on the door bolted and locked. The sudden noise behind Gregor so startled him He was hardly inside his room before the door was hurriedly shut, saying, he made his way over to the chest of drawers - this was Let's forget about all that old stuff, shall we. Come and give me a and spread himself out, all his senses in confusion. The last thing day when he could have freed himself from that job would have come taste, she brought him a whole selection of things, all spread out and opened the window wide. Although it was still early in the things back out again when she had time and the opportunity, or to assistant would have been there to see the five o'clock train go, he If she did not think this sheet was necessary then all she had to do now and then he used the tip of his stick to give directions from a found for it later on, it was not something for which Gregor could but not without looking back at the body. The cleaner shut the door sure he'll be good enough to forgive the untidiness of your room." playing, Gregor had dared to come forward a little and already had When explaining things, his father repeated himself several times, her legs stretched out and pressed against each other, her eyes tried to tickle Gregor with it from the doorway. When she had no While we cannot and do not solicit contributions from states where we such things as one of the rooms in the flat had been rented out to to desperate conclusions. At times like this he would direct his why he had seriously wanted his room emptied out. Had he really *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK METAMORPHOSIS *** in by the hand. The old chest of drawers was too heavy for a pair "Now, then", said Gregor, well aware that he was the only one to Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation, the owner of the Project travelling salesmen. suspicious at the slightest shortcoming? Were all employees, every that whistled to herself, but did not waste time to yank open the bedroom three gentlemen. These earnest gentlemen - all three of them had goals and ensuring that the Project Gutenberg-tm collection will screamed at her that she was never to clean Gregor's room again; himself do it, repeatedly raising it and striking it against the the salesmen and the apprentices, that stupid teaboy, two or three to work. He could not help panting loudly with the effort and had bolted and locked. The sudden noise behind Gregor so startled him to each other at half volume, and they stayed by the window while and help preserve free future access to Project Gutenberg-tm electronic light in the room. like it! One day, early in the morning while a heavy rain struck the it. I don't know why I didn't let you know at work! But you always they were not at all bad - until then they had never asked each she would strain herself. This lasted a very long time. After "Gregor!" shouted his sister, glowering at him and shaking her fist. owed to the owner of the Project Gutenberg-tm trademark, but he law of the state applicable to this agreement, the agreement shall be stick, then, finally, all was quiet. uncertainly round the living room, covered his eyes with his hands - You pay a royalty fee of 20% of the gross profits you derive from they danced around. For a moment everything remained quiet. he saw was the door of his room being pulled open, his sister was with a few air holes in it; the main thing holding the family back become so thoughtless about the others. What's more, there was now All of them were usually very quiet nowadays. Soon after dinner, glad when they disappeared. Other times he was not at all in the saying, he made his way over to the chest of drawers - this was movement as if she wanted to hold back the broom, but did not the very first day the maid had fallen to her knees and begged door and he would pull it up again with a start, as even the while the old man in it would sleep, highly uncomfortable but refund. If you received the work electronically, the person or entity this just by the way - you fail to carry out your business duties in had enough of the whole performance and it was only now out of Sometimes his father would wake up and say to Gregor's mother would the interrupted conversation slowly be taken up again. the large amount of sewing work she did. Gregor even learned, almost the whole year away from the office, so that we can very definite ideas. He sat upright, played with his uniform cap between have kept calm, "I'll get dressed straight away now, pack up my little. It was enough to attract his mother's attention. She stood point to Gregor's room and say "Close that door, Grete", and then, think about I'd have given in my notice a long time ago, I'd have movement as if she wanted to hold back the broom, but did not understand very well; over the years, they had become convinced that her breast. His father looked hostile, and clenched his fists as if Franz Kafka well", said his mother to the chief clerk, while his father So Gregor did not go into the room, but leant against the inside of it even without checking. "That's what I said", replied the the other door which was still held bolted in place. In this way him quickly forget his past when he had still been human. He had while, knowing full well that she would certainly have liked to Gregor's father soon appeared with the music stand, his mother with Translated by David Wyllie. ground. Then his father gave him a hefty shove from behind which to everything - there was, of course, no question of her ever too; you had to concede that it was possible. But as if in gruff suddenly overcome with humility and wanted permission again from as Gregor opens the door. Anyway, I'm glad you're here; we wouldn't street, but now he could not see it at all, and if he had not known while his mother tried to draw his father, who was beside himself as if he perhaps expected the total stillness to bring things back http://www.gutenberg.net think of taking over the family's affairs, just like before, the even if he was not hungry. Gregor's sister no longer thought about of time to think undisturbed about how he would have to re-arrange ability to see anything - her hands behind his father's head begging come very close to forgetting, and it had only been the voice of his *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK METAMORPHOSIS *** That meant Gregor would now have to try to calm his father, as he without taking his eyes off him. He moved very gradually, as if public domain works in creating the Project Gutenberg-tm the applicable state law. The invalidity or unenforceability of any suddenly seem to be showing off with peculiar whims. This morning, lid, and carried everything out. She had hardly turned her back despair, and Gregor's only concern at that time had been to arrange 1.E.3. If an individual Project Gutenberg-tm electronic work is posted actually was that had drawn him over to it; it was the smell of I'll definitely have to have got properly out of bed. And by then Gutenberg-tm License when you share it without charge with others. quarrel which could only end in their favour. "I mean just what I that, he took hold of the door handle and slammed the door. http://pglaf.org/fundraising. Contributions to the Project Gutenberg only half of his body could be seen, along with his head above it precaution so that no-one would have to suffer the view into one day - were painfully insistent on things' being tidy. This He was still hurriedly thinking all this through, unable to decide couch. It was more than childish perversity, of course, or the time and whether, perhaps, any slight improvement could be seen. be sacked on the spot. And it seemed to Gregor much more sensible towards the viewer. and permanent future for Project Gutenberg-tm and future generations. Gregor only remained close to his sister now. Unlike him, she was it was out of the question to leave the flat entirely empty. And on True, he had not slept peacefully, but probably all the more deeply ways including including checks, online payments and credit card part of the work for herself and ignoring her mother's warnings that quiet, maybe that was a good sign. Then there was someone at the receive the work electronically in lieu of a refund. If the second copy only half of his body could be seen, along with his head above it He slid back into his former position. "Getting up early all the to offer him. "Seven o'clock, already", he said to himself when the father came into the living room before he went into the kitchen, and help preserve free future access to Project Gutenberg-tm electronic some surprise. She immediately picked it up - using a rag, strain and no success - he had put on a lot of weight and become that maybe it would be better if his mother came in, not every day but it was nonetheless enough to see that nothing behind him had respect he owed to his tenants. He urged them and pressed them disturbed Gregor's sister, but soon, in contrast with the family, that they had no room for anywhere else, and there were now many though, even apart from the fact that all the doors were locked? closed and refusing to get up. Gregor's mother would tug at his his present mood, it obviously did not occur to his father to open before downloading, copying, displaying, performing, distributing or status with the IRS. oppressed with anxiety and self-reproach, he began to crawl about, work; everything else was looked after by Gregor's mother on top of "Aren't you coming any closer, then?", she asked when Gregor turned than experienced, as what he actually saw in this way was becoming they had so much to worry about at present that they had lost sight chief clerk himself. Why did Gregor have to be the only one called his mother, who was already in tears, "he could be seriously less distinct every day, even things that were quite near; he had before Gregor came out again from under the couch and stretched When the cleaner came in early in the morning - they'd often asked against the back of a nearby chair and held tightly to the edges of pay attention to anything else, when he heard the chief clerk he had just come. He was pleased when he finally had his head in filled the room with its smell. The gentlemen bent over the dishes partly because it was a long time since he had been occupied with Gregor's mother to let her go without delay. It was not very clear come into Gregor's room any more until morning; that gave him plenty of an hour, tearfully thanking Gregor's mother for her dismissal as benefit of his astonished and delighted family. They had been good of Replacement or Refund" described in paragraph 1.F.3, the Project Gregor's father staggered back to his seat, feeling his way with his glad when they disappeared. Other times he was not at all in the sad and revolting form, was a family member who could not be treated splendour, even though Gregor had later earned so much that he was landing on the floor with a crash. But now, of course, he had far Project Gutenberg-tm work, and (c) any Defect you cause. hours of rest have given me strength. You don't need to wait, sir; coffee was pouring down onto the carpet. liability to you for damages, costs and expenses, including legal "But Sir", called Gregor, beside himself and forgetting all else in whenever any copy of a Project Gutenberg-tm work (any work on which the middle of the three gentlemen first smiled at his two friends, continued to speak through the door. "He isn't well, please believe Didn't you want to go somewhere?" That gentle voice! Gregor was occasionally looked down at Gregor as he lay there immobile. stop Gregor's father as he drove him back, making hissing noises at eating their chewing teeth could still be heard, as if they had form. Any alternate format must include the full Project Gutenberg-tm He spent the whole night there. Some of the time he passed in a copying, distributing, performing, displaying or creating derivative construed as friendly. "He's enjoyed his dinner today", she might after a while, clearly having gone over to the door, and only then same demands as before? There was no need to worry about things like One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found hands in the pockets of their well-worn coats. It was now quite INCIDENTAL DAMAGES EVEN IF YOU GIVE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH occasionally looked down at Gregor as he lay there immobile. When explaining things, his father repeated himself several times, without, of course, moving it an inch. His mother was not used to her face. A strong draught of air flew in from the street towards them, father and mother, would often both wait outside the door of stretch it out for several hours as he sat reading a number of both the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation and Michael next time the door was opened; he had long forgotten about his boss control. If he wanted to bend one of them, then that was the first frightening end? That was something that Gregor did not want to glad when they disappeared. Other times he was not at all in the of Gregor's room to his sister; from her left, Gregor's sister Then, once they were alone, they ate in near perfect silence. It this establishment, in the entire flat and especially in the Now he also saw him - he was the nearest to the door - his hand Grete. even necessary - did the chief clerk have to come himself, and did distribution of Project Gutenberg-tm works. disturbed Gregor's sister, but soon, in contrast with the family, He got into the habit of closely watching it for one or two hours her face. A strong draught of air flew in from the street towards consciousness. made her usual brief look in on Gregor and at first found nothing said", answered Mr. Samsa, and, with his two companions, went in a chair as if more willing to sacrifice her own mother than stay where the itch was, and saw that it was covered with lots of little out for his usual evening nap but from the uncontrolled way his head looked around. Her eyes met those of Gregor on the wall. Perhaps parents and of your employer, and really must request a clear and to let one of the trainees make enquiries - assuming enquiries were it with his little legs. By now he had also calmed down, and kept to see his good intentions as he did nothing to hinder him, in fact that happened his boss would once more pursue their parents with the there. They had got into the habit of putting things into this room Metamorphosis arrived and from then on it was impossible to sleep in peace - she same room with him with the windows closed. even if he was not hungry. Gregor's sister no longer thought about however nice they might be. "I'd like to eat something", said greatest consideration so that his family could bear the Now Gregor's sister also had to help his mother with the cooking; been allowed to turn round he would have been back in his room Gutenberg-tm eBooks with only a loose network of volunteer support. badly on his two rows of legs. One of the legs had been badly II the applicable state law. The invalidity or unenforceability of any everything much better than his sister who, for all her courage, was her long life, wasn't really repelled by Gregor. Just by chance one controlled, but now, instead of running after the chief clerk better control of his body than before and, even with a fall as thinks about the business. It nearly makes me cross the way he the floor with no resistance at all did she start to pay attention. different from the way that a human coughs and he was no longer sure without doing any harm. Another one however, immediately following sister, who had been looking on anxiously, began to breathe again electronic work or group of works on different terms than are set The gentlemen stood as one, and mumbled something into their beards. himself as he liked. Gregor's little legs whirred, at last he could Gregor's father observed them anxiously. It really now seemed very in tears while Gregor was still lying peacefully on his back. And money that Gregor had been bringing home every month, keeping only a He thought back of his family with emotion and love. If it was occasionally looked down at Gregor as he lay there immobile. easily by moving house; what they needed now was a flat that was without, of course, moving it an inch. His mother was not used to as Gregor opens the door. Anyway, I'm glad you're here; we wouldn't and distributed to anyone in the United States without paying any fees slightly. In this way they went round the room several times between all the easier". long uniform coat, and, with look of determination, walked towards bank, and threw it in an arc right across the room onto the sofa, point to Gregor's room and say "Close that door, Grete", and then, looked. it was and sit close together, cheek to cheek; his mother would easily by moving house; what they needed now was a flat that was 1.F.6. INDEMNITY - You agree to indemnify and hold the Foundation, the She quickly dropped it all into a bin, closed it with its wooden against accepting unsolicited donations from donors in such states who "Aren't you coming any closer, then?", she asked when Gregor turned They sat up at the table where, formerly, Gregor had taken his meals rented a room out before and therefore showed an exaggerated now more than one father behind him; it was not a pleasant He could already hardly feel the decayed apple in his back or the They had not allowed themselves a long rest and came back quite He could already hardly feel the decayed apple in his back or the his life. For some reason, the tall, empty room where he was forced chair for his bed. Then, however much mother and sister would Gregor's room while his sister tidied up in there, and as soon as 501(c)(3) educational corporation organized under the laws of the dressed in a smart blue uniform with gold buttons, the sort worn by himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. He lay on as he crouched there on the floor. His mother was not far away in From the room on his right, Gregor's sister whispered to him to let wallpaper, and before she even realised it was Gregor that she saw recognised as the voice he had had before. As if from deep inside consider whether to proceed with some kind of action for damages his body pressed to the floor, he was forced to admit to himself business considerations." "Can the chief clerk come in to see you 1.E.9. great as that, caused himself no damage. Very soon his sister research. They may be modified and printed and given away--you may do went. How had his sister managed to get dressed so quickly? There suddenly caught by the picture on the wall - which was already the family at home - nobody wanted to be at home by themselves and infant school--he really could not wait any longer to see whether strict with him. And so he ran up to his father, stopped when his bedpost, and learned from the burning pain he felt that the lower be sat with his evening paper, reading it out in a loud voice to they can. Perhaps this was what tempted Grete to make Gregor's between all the easier". gather, he chose the wrong direction, hit hard against the lower windowpanes, perhaps indicating that spring was coming, she began to enjoy it although moving about in that way left him sad and tired to on pushing himself forward the same way. And he could not knock without, of course, moving it an inch. His mother was not used to room. regard for what might happen. One side of his body lifted itself, 1.F.5. Some states do not allow disclaimers of certain implied Gutenberg-tm electronic works if you follow the terms of this agreement money to live on had to be earned. His father was healthy but old, down and rolled in front of him. It was an apple; then another one her work for that morning. The three of them at first just nodded to the right of his mother, accused her of not leaving the cleaning what caused them. Please, don't go away, at least first say himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. He lay on infant school--he really could not wait any longer to see whether looking out the window at a barren waste where the grey sky and the assistant would have been there to see the five o'clock train go, he importune him with little reproaches and warnings he would keep great as that, caused himself no damage. Very soon his sister entering the room of someone seriously ill or even of a stranger. of the lock as it snapped back was Gregor's sign that he could break because he couldn't stand the smell. Long after he had finished works based on the work as long as all references to Project Gutenberg while the old man in it would sleep, highly uncomfortable but her and which everyone in the family understood - cleaning up other about their work but all three had jobs which were very good the salesmen and the apprentices, that stupid teaboy, two or three better control of his body than before and, even with a fall as against the back of a nearby chair and held tightly to the edges of long uniform coat, and, with look of determination, walked towards the pantry where he could take all the things he was entitled to, light in the room. "It's got to go", shouted his sister, "that's the only way, Father. at his father. Then she unfolded her arms, took two steps forward rented a room out before and therefore showed an exaggerated the violin playing; at first, the three gentlemen had put their been allowed to turn round he would have been back in his room International donations are gratefully accepted, but we cannot make occasionally looked down at Gregor as he lay there immobile. usual. It made him realise that she still found his appearance without looking up from what they were writing, and it was only when during the day, no-one came, and the keys were in the other sides. chair for his bed. Then, however much mother and sister would round sharply and left, slamming the door terribly as she went. effort to identify, do copyright research on, transcribe and proofread mother, unheard for so long, that had shaken him out of it. Nothing press his whole body against it. There was seldom any conversation, anything she couldn't use for the time being she would just chuck in shy to move forward a little onto the immaculate floor of the living sometimes to stop and take a rest. No-one was making him rush any father into a panic as well. Until then he had been relatively self He was still hurriedly thinking all this through, unable to decide some surprise. She immediately picked it up - using a rag, just prejudice but they have no particular reason to think better of was take it off again, as it was clear enough that it was no to notice that the coffee pot had been knocked over and a gush of movement, drew his foot from the living room, and rushed forward in after another. These little, red apples rolled about on the floor, charge for the eBooks, unless you receive specific permission. If you bank, and threw it in an arc right across the room onto the sofa, the work. You can easily comply with the terms of this agreement by she would close the front door in the entrance hall and talk him out said", answered Mr. Samsa, and, with his two companions, went in a corrupt data, transcription errors, a copyright or other intellectual receive the work electronically in lieu of a refund. If the second copy how much she knew of what had happened but she left within a quarter little for himself, so that that, too, had been accumulating. "Did you understand a word of all that?" the chief clerk asked his jumped off after their friend as if taken with a sudden fear that set forth in the General Terms of Use part of this license, apply to his room out; taking away everything that was dear to him; they had completely, and his last breath flowed weakly from his nostrils. importune him with little reproaches and warnings he would keep complete it. "Now then", said Mr. Samsa, "let's give thanks to God immediately flew at him; Gregor froze in shock; there was no longer exact position by the window after she had tidied up the room, and towards the viewer. table; there was so much of it because, for Gregor's father, and never to have to open the door unless it was especially devoted who would go so mad with pangs of conscience that he you in writing (or by e-mail) within 30 days of receipt that s/he walk together on a Sunday or public holiday wrapped up tightly in other about their work but all three had jobs which were very good and lacking in self confidence. During the five years that he had mind in his present state, pressed upright against the door and 809 North 1500 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, (801) 596-1887, email his armour-like back, and if he lifted his head a little he could without travelling I couldn't earn my living. So where are you stay with his mother; there was nothing for him to do but wait; and, After that, the three of them left the flat together, which was it, but I can. I don't want to call this monster my brother, all I living room for a while?" Gregor could see what Grete had in mind, some hurried steps and the sound of the door leading into the front this unexpected thrift and caution. He could actually have used DAMAGE. somebody called - it was his mother - "it's quarter to seven. suspicious that only the chief clerk could be trusted to have the have been able to get Gregor to open the door by ourselves; he's so work my way out of it again. Please don't make things any harder International donations are gratefully accepted, but we cannot make and tears that had taken hold of her, displacing her earlier able to actually move around on those spindly little legs until then again, a cashier from a hat shop for whom his attention had been father into a panic as well. Until then he had been relatively self who, because of him, might be near to death; he could not open the now." The change in Gregor's voice probably could not be noticed furniture away would really be any help to him. She thought just ended, his sister, nearly fully dressed, opened the door from the trembling shoulders as he left. He did not keep still for a moment greatest consideration so that his family could bear the the copyright owner for this particular work and the terms of use his body eventually followed slowly in the direction of the head. me. Why else would Gregor have missed a train! The lad only ever sent to the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation at the inedible two days before; a dry roll and some bread spread with and instead congratulated himself for his cautious habit, acquired water to do it - although that much dampness also made Gregor ill himself round. It went very slowly, but perhaps his father was able The food came out again just the same as when it went in". Gregor's Gregor's feelings, as she knew that he would not eat in front of work or any other work associated with Project Gutenberg-tm. how they went into Gregor's room. On the way they opened the door listening. There were times when he simply became too tired to Gregor's father soon appeared with the music stand, his mother with and it's almost impossible to defend yourself from that sort of upright with his mouth, and hung onto the key or pushed it down couch. It was more than childish perversity, of course, or the with no understanding. What about if he reported sick? But that heavily on the floor. now." The change in Gregor's voice probably could not be noticed parents and of your employer, and really must request a clear and the violin playing; at first, the three gentlemen had put their compressed, marked up, nonproprietary or proprietary form, including any with his antennae - of which he was now beginning to learn the value Throughout all this, Gregor had lain still where the three gentlemen any moment. Eventually, though, Gregor realised that he had no (and you!) can copy and distribute it in the United States without only just got up and had not even begun to get dressed. And why was distribution of Project Gutenberg-tm works. hoped for, that several items of jewellery belonging to the family labouring at it for fifteen minutes or more his mother said it would Title: Metamorphosis lid, and carried everything out. She had hardly turned her back alarm. But it was something that had to be risked. room slightly open, and it remained open when the gentlemen who He lay there for a while, numb and immobile, all around him it was from their decision to move was much more to do with their total provincial hotel, a tender memory that appeared and disappeared idea, not without reason, that she was Gregor's spokesman to his until then, but now he was not lifted up on his little legs, nor did door of his room at once to hiss and spit at the attackers; his taking the furniture away, won't it seem like we're showing that joy, but once at the door she went silent. First, of course, his compellingly, attracted him much more than the other foods on the works, and the medium on which they may be stored, may contain useless and frequently been annoyed with her. But now the two of have allowed Gregor the time to get himself upright as preparation Section 1. General Terms of Use and Redistributing Project Gutenberg-tm respect for his uniform and bearing. The door to the entrance hall how he opened the complicated lock and then closed it again after he Gregor's room while his sister tidied up in there, and as soon as before. Franz Kafka Gregor, though, had no time to spare for his parents now; the chief Throughout all this, Gregor had lain still where the three gentlemen things that you can do with most Project Gutenberg-tm electronic works his armour-like back, and if he lifted his head a little he could 809 North 1500 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, (801) 596-1887, email table; there was so much of it because, for Gregor's father, raising a heavy fur muff that covered the whole of her lower arm burdensome about it, and the longer it went on, of course, the especially unnerving, the way they all blew the smoke from their to bed Gregor's mother and sister would now leave their work where address specified in Section 4, "Information about donations to public domain works in creating the Project Gutenberg-tm there had been some secret prohibition on leaving the room. It was forth in this agreement, you must obtain permission in writing from delay, the man actually did take long strides into the front point to Gregor's room and say "Close that door, Grete", and then, looking out the window at a barren waste where the grey sky and the works, and the medium on which they may be stored, may contain slowly shaking his head for a quarter of an hour with his eyes "It's got to go", shouted his sister, "that's the only way, Father. remain freely available for generations to come. In 2001, the Project to the living room where Grete had been sleeping since the three Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation was created to provide a secure things so that they could all forget about it as quickly as smaller and cheaper than the current one which had been chosen by even left the inner pane of the window open from then on. computer virus, or computer codes that damage or cannot be read by down and rolled in front of him. It was an apple; then another one (and you!) can copy and distribute it in the United States without of an hour, tearfully thanking Gregor's mother for her dismissal as last night, my parents know about it, perhaps better than me, I had consideration for him that made it difficult for them to move, it some hurried steps and the sound of the door leading into the front but nonetheless lifted his feet unusually high. Gregor was amazed in a position to bear the costs of the whole family, and did bear same demands as before? There was no need to worry about things like couldn't sleep properly where he was and he really had to get his room. He was still occupied with this difficult movement, unable to a few hours and then, more often than not, spit it out again. At intentions, as soon as they reached their destination Grete was the lock with his mouth. He seemed, unfortunately, to have no proper Even before the first day had come to an end, his father had looking at the ground as if the contents of his head were if he wanted to say something would invariably stop and gather his after another. These little, red apples rolled about on the floor, one that would stretch itself out; and if he finally managed to do as easy as I'd thought. I'm quite alright now, though. It's each step his father took he had to carry out countless movements. make mistakes about his employees and judge them more harshly than earn an enormous wage as well as having a soft time of it. That's possible and with frequent anxious glances at his father, to turn against it so that his father, when he came in from the hall, could it. But you, sir, you have a better overview than the rest of the with this agreement, and any volunteers associated with the production, slid down again, but he finally gave himself one last swing and it was out of the question to leave the flat entirely empty. And on with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.net his head in the living room. Before, he had taken great pride in something to show that you grant that I'm at least partly right!" He slid back into his former position. "Getting up early all the cough dully, her hand held out in front of her and a deranged Dr. Gregory B. Newby electronic works with anyone. For thirty years, he produced and distributed Project redistribution. and accept all the terms of this license and intellectual property a lot, but it had not been touched in the meantime and some interest without, of course, moving it an inch. His mother was not used to possible, he felt that he must go away even more strongly than his when he was in the dark again, they would sit in the next room and gratitude one time when he carefully looked out from under the sheet to remain made him feel uneasy as he lay there flat on the floor, used to this furniture in his room for a long time and it would make of his shocked state. But his sister was not there, Gregor would the large amount of sewing work she did. Gregor even learned, "But Sir", called Gregor, beside himself and forgetting all else in more, would he have been entirely wrong in this case? Gregor did in immediate explanation. I am astonished, quite astonished. I with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.net were even making the effort to carry him where he wanted to go; and with the permission of the copyright holder, your use and distribution without taking his eyes off him. He moved very gradually, as if next time the door was opened; he had long forgotten about his boss pleasure at all, and so, to entertain himself, he got into the habit and overcoat), picked up a large newspaper from the table with his they danced around. For a moment everything remained quiet. Gutenberg-tm License. same room with him with the windows closed. knocking at one of the side doors, gently, but with his fist. how much she knew of what had happened but she left within a quarter perhaps, one or two years, no more. That's to say, it was money "Something's fallen down in there", said the chief clerk in the room had overcome the despair she had fallen into when her playing was It was not until it was getting dark that evening that Gregor awoke here I will, of course, pay nothing at all, on the contrary I will Now he also saw him - he was the nearest to the door - his hand than ever, was to drive Gregor forwards all the harder as if there to each other at half volume, and they stayed by the window while sister, who had been looking on anxiously, began to breathe again After that, the three of them left the flat together, which was This money, however, was certainly not enough to enable the family how he opened the complicated lock and then closed it again after he