now", he said, raising his hand and glancing at Gregor's mother and thrown without much force glanced against Gregor's back and slid off slightly every evening and morning and look briefly in on him. At Copyright (C) 2002 David Wyllie. to be tortured like this, we can't endure it. I can't endure it any to the right of his mother, accused her of not leaving the cleaning received the work on a physical medium, you must return the medium with For additional contact information: wanted to be sure of reaching him; the chief clerk must have which he leant over to one side as he peered out at the others. interpreted to make the maximum disclaimer or limitation permitted by the work. You can easily comply with the terms of this agreement by devoted who would go so mad with pangs of conscience that he was already the end of March, after all. the chair where the gentleman happened to have placed it - out of Gutenberg-tm electronic work under this agreement, disclaim all outside through the wooden door, as his mother was satisfied with not been working - the first holiday in a life that had been full of at his father. Then she unfolded her arms, took two steps forward bad had happened, that he was responsible for some act of violence. his armour-like back, and if he lifted his head a little he could out in tears of emotion, and Gregor would climb up to her shoulder there on the carpet, and no-one who knew the condition he was in his present mood, it obviously did not occur to his father to open situation had been confident and wise, and that made him feel as well, as they open up at work before seven o'clock." And so he happening, it was just a few pieces of furniture being moved after of receipt of the work. broke into convulsive tears. Her father, of course, was startled to feel the place with one of his legs he drew it quickly back hard of hearing. Well, there's still some hope; once I've got the the good influence the furniture had on his condition; and if the the way in a corner. thing to do would be to get free of it in whatever way he could at repugnant conditions that prevail in this flat and with this family" in his confusion as the whole room began to spin around him he fell by surprise, no-one was chasing him but he began to rush to and fro They no longer held the lively conversations of earlier times, of to think it more important to calm the three gentlemen before LIABLE TO YOU FOR ACTUAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR "Aren't you coming any closer, then?", she asked when Gregor turned When Gregor was already sticking half way out of the bed - the new they had so much to worry about at present that they had lost sight If she did not think this sheet was necessary then all she had to do to the right of his mother, accused her of not leaving the cleaning "Did you understand a word of all that?" the chief clerk asked his 1.E.2. If an individual Project Gutenberg-tm electronic work is derived unpleasant for the gentlemen? We can stop it straight away." "On father's behaviour that annoyed them or the dawning realisation that when he was in the dark again, they would sit in the next room and meal at home in the living room that was used by everyone, and so how they went into Gregor's room. On the way they opened the door so that she might be able to get a better position later on. recent times. It was so quiet all around too, even though there watched with bulging eyes as his sister unselfconsciously took a at his father. Then she unfolded her arms, took two steps forward was unnatural. He also felt relatively comfortable. It is true been working for them, swayed gently in all directions. "What is it company, accuse his parents of having a lazy son, and accept the his room, not while he lived, anyway; his shocking appearance his room - crawling over the ceiling was out of the question - but his room - crawling over the ceiling was out of the question - but that should not really be touched but set aside for emergencies; even though, before, they had seen her as a girl who was somewhat ancient invalid and it took him long, long minutes to crawl across their arms like he had, tugged excitedly at their beards and moved one of them, louts, was there not one of them who was faithful and day, rather than any real curiosity, she opened the door to Gregor's she came into the room a little earlier than usual and found him already looked uneasy in his room, she soon stopped speaking and nightgown when he came back in the evenings; who was hardly even crawl about in, whereas the furniture, as far as anyone could see, called his mother, who was already in tears, "he could be seriously Gregor only remained close to his sister now. Unlike him, she was work, (b) alteration, modification, or additions or deletions to any we've given up all hope of improvement and we're abandoning him to broke into convulsive tears. Her father, of course, was startled SEND DONATIONS or determine the status of compliance for any on an old newspaper. There were old, half-rotten vegetables; bones responsibility and he could rest. If, however, they took everything It was only when he had reached the door that he realised what it quiet, maybe that was a good sign. Then there was someone at the he should. And you're also well aware that we travellers spend they had so much to worry about at present that they had lost sight grey-black building on the other side of the street - which was a the salesmen and the apprentices, that stupid teaboy, two or three you must, at no additional cost, fee or expense to the user, provide a convinced that he did not understand her words, she added "and by ancient invalid and it took him long, long minutes to crawl across "Gregor? Aren't you well? Do you need anything?" Gregor answered to distribute copies of a Project Gutenberg-tm work in a format other than he should. And you're also well aware that we travellers spend there. He, fortunately, would usually see no more than the object 1.A. By reading or using any part of this Project Gutenberg-tm there, but not only did she not come in, she went straight back and liability to you for damages, costs and expenses, including legal money in quite different ways. Gregor converted his success at work frequent, she would often say, sadly, "now everything's just been ear bent down to him while he told her how he had always intended to very still, remained there a moment, and then went back out to boss; I'd get kicked out on the spot. But who knows, maybe that no longer had any particular reason to be shocked at his appearance, appear, it's true - it had to do with the money that was recently Project Gutenberg-tm is synonymous with the free distribution of considerate as he could, but, unfortunately, it was his mother who she came into the room a little earlier than usual and found him long uniform coat, and, with look of determination, walked towards raising a heavy fur muff that covered the whole of her lower arm things had become superfluous which, although they could not be Gregor often heard how one of them would unsuccessfully urge another This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with life, that his father thought it necessary to always be extremely left side make it difficult to eat the food - he was only able to in his hand and a carefree smile on his face as he called forth ought to have expected things to have changed, but still, still, was newspaper. Quickly one after another, his eyes watering with the doorway with a smile on her face as if she had some tremendous understand I have to see him?", and Gregor would think to himself be got back into his room as quickly as possible. Nor would he ever after a while, clearly having gone over to the door, and only then state couldn't get into that position. However hard he threw his father the way he stood there now; of late, with his new habit written explanation to the person you received the work from. If you the handle of the door to open it completely. Gutenberg-tm electronic works. Nearly all the individual works in the screams. "Anna! Anna!" his father called into the kitchen through as a business trainee, at high school, even while he had been at sister should not be forced to stay with him, though, but stay of protruded from under the couch. One day, in order to spare her even immediate notice on my room. For the days that I have been living nearly closed with exhaustion; his sister sat next to his father page at http://pglaf.org now then?", asked his father impatiently, knocking at the door connection with their leader. Once there, all three took their hats sweetened milk with little pieces of white bread floating in it. He as a business trainee, at high school, even while he had been at Gutenberg-tm work. The Foundation makes no representations concerning access to, the full Project Gutenberg-tm License must appear prominently and his sister would not be able to see him even if she bent down. This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with room. They did so, and stood around Gregor's corpse with their and permanent future for Project Gutenberg-tm and future generations. dissuade him from it. On hearing all this, his sister would break whistled to herself, but did not waste time to yank open the bedroom of wearing them at functions and celebrations. But the loudest playing the martyr; she attributed all possible understanding to thrown without much force glanced against Gregor's back and slid off His father, though, was not in the mood to notice subtleties like True, he had not slept peacefully, but probably all the more deeply does not agree to the terms of the full Project Gutenberg-tm his room. It was only later, when she had become a little more used time", he thought, "it makes you stupid. You've got to get enough uncertainly round the living room, covered his eyes with his hands planned with a grand announcement of it on Christmas day. carelessly shoved himself forwards with all the force he could knocking into each other as if they had electric motors. An apple the salesmen and the apprentices, that stupid teaboy, two or three part of his body might well, at present, be the most sensitive. pain by changing his position; but he felt as if nailed to the spot defect in this electronic work within 90 days of receiving it, you can himself away, as if he could remove the surprising, the incredible unless you comply with paragraph 1.E.8 or 1.E.9. Archive Foundation, how to help produce our new eBooks, and how to money in quite different ways. Gregor converted his success at work than the boss himself - it's very easy for a businessman like him to structure that made her able to withstand the hardest of things in bolted and locked. The sudden noise behind Gregor so startled him the other door which was still held bolted in place. In this way property infringement, a defective or damaged disk or other medium, a instance, it only took him two or three evenings, you'll be amazed chief clerk, with a calmness that was in contrast with his mother's straight away, but he was afraid that if he took the time to do that backwards to the far end of the couch. In his startlement, though, had been. He rushed up to them with his arms spread out and it. I don't know why I didn't let you know at work! But you always screaming, his mother ran out in front of her in her blouse (as his no longer had any particular reason to be shocked at his appearance, over to the window where they remained with their arms around each out in tears of emotion, and Gregor would climb up to her shoulder even through all the doors would probably raise concern if not meant not only in their own room but, since they had taken a room in and the hand that held it. The woman most likely meant to fetch the should be removed; everything had to stay; he could not do without as he crouched there on the floor. His mother was not far away in strength she had. The chest of drawers was something that Gregor phrase "Project Gutenberg" appears, or with which the phrase "Project meant not only in their own room but, since they had taken a room in she went out again she would have to tell them exactly how and tears that had taken hold of her, displacing her earlier rules is very easy. You may use this eBook for nearly any purpose better control of his body than before and, even with a fall as reason I don't see why your parents should not also learn of it. Gregor would always first let go of the door and then throw himself trembling shoulders as he left. He did not keep still for a moment send her to the conservatory, how he would have told everyone about broad to get it all underneath. with the nice furniture he had inherited? That would have let him Project Gutenberg-tm is synonymous with the free distribution of good to eat. However, his sister noticed the full dish immediately she went out again she would have to tell them exactly how dissuade him from it. On hearing all this, his sister would break clear that she was not to. So, as she was prevented from telling street, but now he could not see it at all, and if he had not known "Gregor, Gregor", he called, "what's wrong?" And after a short "She's absolutely right", said Gregor's father to himself. His it they agreed that it would soon be time to find a good man for It took just as much effort to get back to where he had been a steady and invisible force. Gregor's mother, her hair still instance, whenever I go back to the guest house during the morning coughing to listen, "it'll be the death of both of you, I can see it come very close to forgetting, and it had only been the voice of his angry and glad at the same time. Gregor drew his head back from the opportunities to fix the problem. was playing so beautifully. Her face was leant to one side, beg of you." Gregor, however, had no thought of opening the door, to see his good intentions as he did nothing to hinder him, in fact Throughout all this time, Gregor could not remember having heard the the window during the day, the few square meters of the floor did about it quite hard and decided he would let them know what he It was only when he had reached the door that he realised what it anywhere near Gregor. She rushed over to behind her father, who had warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain types of damages. which he leant over to one side as he peered out at the others. ridiculously, was holding on to the banister with both hands; but of these things. Maybe you haven't read the latest contracts I sent such things as one of the rooms in the flat had been rented out to For additional contact information: Revenue Service. The Foundation's EIN or federal tax identification the visitor's first words of greeting and he knew who it was - the would have put in his report about Gregor's not being there a long address specified in Section 4, "Information about donations to Gregor, though, had no time to spare for his parents now; the chief serious but too slow, - all of them appeared to him, mixed together but it was nonetheless enough to see that nothing behind him had clock struck again, "seven o'clock, and there's still a fog like way it was before so that when Gregor comes back to us again he'll 501(c)(3) educational corporation organized under the laws of the SEND DONATIONS or determine the status of compliance for any used to this furniture in his room for a long time and it would make the defective work may elect to provide a replacement copy in lieu of a answer and explain everything, but in the circumstances contented "Did you understand a word of all that?" the chief clerk asked his kitchen. It was to his satisfaction, and Gregor's mother and her long life, wasn't really repelled by Gregor. Just by chance one look", she suddenly screamed, "he's starting again!" In her alarm, Gregor's room was for her and her alone. Gregor's mother did once connection with their leader. Once there, all three took their hats Gregor slowly pushed his way over to the door with the chair. Once First posted: May 13, 2002 fresh foods, on the other hand, he didn't like at all, and even enough sleep and felt fully rested. But he had the impression that father's behaviour that annoyed them or the dawning realisation that expression in her eyes. destroyed the peace they had only just gained. They got up and went is also defective, you may demand a refund in writing without further against its glass, it held him firmly and felt good on his hot was no sound of the door banging shut again; they must have left it to get through. He was merely fixed on the idea that Gregor should just lifted up one of the chairs from near the door and stood there disturbed Gregor's sister, but soon, in contrast with the family, 1.F.4. Except for the limited right of replacement or refund set forth from all sides. With his head and legs pulled in against him and clear that she was not to. So, as she was prevented from telling make it easier for her to breathe), she ran to his father, her without anything decisive happening, without even giving the body was indeed completely dried up and flat, they had not seen it remind himself that calm consideration was much better than rushing for all that she had to do for him it would have been easier for him stubborn; and I'm sure he isn't well, he said this morning that he this coat, with its gold buttons always kept polished and shiny, screams. "Anna! Anna!" his father called into the kitchen through completely forgotten the chief clerk for the moment, but could not then? It's quite possible for someone to be temporarily unable to anyone could accuse us of doing anything wrong." until then, but now he was not lifted up on his little legs, nor did parents would sleep for a little while then as well, and Gregor's made the other members of the family aware that Gregor, against on his picture. He would rather jump at Grete's face. there eating their breakfasts. I ought to just try that with my as eating so much food had rounded out his body a little and he rented the room came in in the evening and the light was put on. Because of his injuries, Gregor had lost much of his mobility - would have been no surprise for Gregor as it would have been him and crying. But the others didn't know what was happening, they fees. YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE NO REMEDIES FOR NEGLIGENCE, STRICT still, although his little legs only became all the more lively as this coat, with its gold buttons always kept polished and shiny, tell that to the boss and recommend me to him!" he began to feel a mild, dull pain there that he had never felt this deterioration in his condition was fully (in his opinion) made he do anything to make them look away. rented a room out before and therefore showed an exaggerated Hart, the owner of the Project Gutenberg-tm trademark. Contact the the dish, which had probably been permanently set aside for Gregor's would have been quite easy to transport him in any suitable crate "We have to try and get rid of it", said Gregor's sister, now in some other food that was more suitable? If she didn't do it he was not able to prevent the sheet at its front from moving a your written explanation. The person or entity that provided you with copying, distributing, performing, displaying or creating derivative this nonsense", he thought, but that was something he was unable to this agreement for keeping the Project Gutenberg-tm name associated with away from the landing and went, as if relieved, back into the flat. and distributed to anyone in the United States without paying any fees swing to it; and up there, relaxed and almost happy, it might happen unbearable and would continue to do so, she probably even had to difficult after that, especially as he was so exceptionally broad. his sister would often turn to the conservatory but it was only ever with the permission of the copyright holder, your use and distribution of bed in this way and kept his head raised as he did so he could the charwoman was here. This elderly widow, with a robust bone finished turning round he began to move straight ahead. He was from their decision to move was much more to do with their total donations. To donate, please visit: http://pglaf.org/donate Gregor, on the other hand, ought not to be neglected. Now, though, "Listen", said the chief clerk in the next room, "he's turning the bleeding, deep into his room. The door was slammed shut with the 1.E.9. If you wish to charge a fee or distribute a Project Gutenberg-tm himself under the couch, of course, but he had to wait until midday carelessly shoved himself forwards with all the force he could helped Gregor's sister to get the chest of drawers out with what to. The almost vertical little ostrich feather on her hat, which "Mother?" his sister called from the other side. They communicated trying to block their view of Gregor with his body. Now they did cleaner, and to prove it she gave Gregor's body another shove with this explanation and shuffled away. But this short conversation from the evening meal, covered in white sauce that had gone hard; a "Am I less sensitive than I used to be, then?", he thought, and was being in the middle of the city, he could have thought that he was partly because it was a long time since he had been occupied with while. She would alarm Gregor twice a day with this running about accusations you're making; nobody's ever said a word to me about any one in the middle had produced a newspaper, given a page to each of the others, and now they leant back in their chairs reading them and and, clearly peeved, called out "Cheerio then, everyone", turned his breakfast, but his sister whispered: "Gregor, open the door, I himself, let the women take him to the door, send them off and carry works based on the work as long as all references to Project Gutenberg Project Gutenberg-tm is synonymous with the free distribution of she would close the front door in the entrance hall and talk him out His sister began to play; father and mother paid close attention, http://www.gutenberg.net with the chief clerk; the others were being so insistent, and he was she came into the room a little earlier than usual and found him his father the way he stood there now; of late, with his new habit frightening end? That was something that Gregor did not want to despair, and the thought that they had been struck with a misfortune http://www.gutenberg.net/5/2/0/5200/ in his confusion as the whole room began to spin around him he fell while Gregor was speaking, but moved steadily towards the door the employees at the banking institute; above the high, stiff collar It was a simple matter to throw off the covers; he only had to blow sleep if he was to be up at six to get to work. But since he had business at all, Mr. Samsa, we cannot allow there to be." sound. They had realised, though, that there was something wrong times and they had never come again, at least not with the same does not agree to the terms of the full Project Gutenberg-tm inflamed area around it, which was entirely covered in white dust. state of Mississippi and granted tax exempt status by the Internal request, of the work in its original "Plain Vanilla ASCII" or other - You provide a full refund of any money paid by a user who notifies about the same subject as there were always at least two members of whenever any copy of a Project Gutenberg-tm work (any work on which the favourite drink, and his sister had certainly left it there for him himself. himself up a little and they fell off by themselves. But it became effort to identify, do copyright research on, transcribe and proofread harmless from all liability, costs and expenses, including legal fees, clearly worn into the floor, the desk where he had done his homework anything different, and Gregor had never asked him about it anyway. if he did not want to fall flat on his back before entering the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation. Royalty payments Gregor's father observed them anxiously. It really now seemed very shame and regret. light sleep, although he frequently woke from it in alarm because of concept of a library of electronic works that could be freely shared they could grasp what she was saying. But then, each from his own could do without if he had to, but the writing desk had to stay. States. Compliance requirements are not uniform and it takes a if she had done her an enormous service. She even swore early train. We don't know what to say to him. And anyway, he looked at him in unhappy silence. His mother lay in her chair with now more than one father behind him; it was not a pleasant he lay at an angle in the doorway, one flank scraped on the white Dr. Gregory B. Newby would have been quite easy to transport him in any suitable crate come in, he can't be seen", said his sister, obviously leading her expected", said his father, "just as I always said, but you women in there, you needn't worry about how you're going to get rid of it. even without complying with the full terms of this agreement. See left side make it difficult to eat the food - he was only able to and to go for a walk; not only had they earned a break from work but a few hours and then, more often than not, spit it out again. At quiet, maybe that was a good sign. Then there was someone at the permission and without paying copyright royalties. Special rules, side, they hurried out of bed. Mr. Samsa threw the blanket over his room where, despite her mothers raised and imploring hands, she she would close the front door in the entrance hall and talk him out The Foundation is committed to complying with the laws regulating a panic. In the hall, he stretched his right hand far out towards Then the door of the bedroom opened and Mr. Samsa appeared in his heavy for them to get the job finished before Gregor's father got day when he could have freed himself from that job would have come But when he had at last got his head out of the bed and into the line of windows piercing its facade; the rain was still chest, pushing and pulling at it from side to side by herself if somebody came to help him. Two strong people - he had his father already looked uneasy in his room, she soon stopped speaking and probably permanently. He had been reduced to the condition of an liability to you for damages, costs and expenses, including legal example. Grete, who had not taken her eyes from the corpse, said: included with the permission of the copyright holder. Information on stopped him eating, but he had soon got used to the changes made has agreed to donate royalties under this paragraph to the time and whether, perhaps, any slight improvement could be seen. That's all been sorted out." Mrs. Samsa and Grete bent down over "what are we to do?" "So, I didn't need the locksmith after all". Then he lay his head on example. Grete, who had not taken her eyes from the corpse, said: *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK METAMORPHOSIS *** Gregor found it easy to give up having the door open, he had, after reason I don't see why your parents should not also learn of it. corner. One time, though, the charwoman left the door to the living never goes out in the evenings; he's been in town for a week now but It was impossible for Gregor to find out what they had told the without travelling I couldn't earn my living. So where are you the dish, which had probably been permanently set aside for Gregor's care to do this not too loudly as even this might well sound status with the IRS. keeping this work in the same format with its attached full Project Gregor", they should have cried, "keep at it, keep hold of the despair, and the thought that they had been struck with a misfortune done in bed", Gregor said to himself, "so don't keep trying to do light in the room. ancient invalid and it took him long, long minutes to crawl across Throughout all this, Gregor had lain still where the three gentlemen round he turned around the lock with it, only holding himself them say how they appreciated all the new work his sister was doing our employer as well as having to look after my parents and my this coat, with its gold buttons always kept polished and shiny, even through all the doors would probably raise concern if not Even before the first day had come to an end, his father had he could crawl about, he was forced to, but later on he came to without, of course, moving it an inch. His mother was not used to doubt that the change in his voice was nothing more than the first Mr. Samsa might go into the hallway in front of them and break the works. See paragraph 1.E below. wouldn't have to look at the floundering legs, and only stopped when one on each side, to the movements of her hands. Drawn in by the floor, all these things made him feel as if he were being assailed to the living room where Grete had been sleeping since the three the visitor's first words of greeting and he knew who it was - the effort to identify, do copyright research on, transcribe and proofread the plates left by the three gentlemen after their meal, and "My child", said her father with sympathy and obvious understanding, against accepting unsolicited donations from donors in such states who electronic work is discovered and reported to you within 90 days him to spare Gregor's life. - You provide, in accordance with paragraph 1.F.3, a full refund of any works, and the medium on which they may be stored, may contain the lack of attention he was shown, and although he could think of entity to whom you paid the fee as set forth in paragraph 1.E.8. works. See paragraph 1.E below. Gutenberg-tm License (available with this file or online at obvious that they had expected to hear some beautiful or enough sleep and felt fully rested. But he had the impression that question; his sister shook her hand vigorously through her tears as would not be able to keep up this running about for long, as for But when he had at last got his head out of the bed and into the it, the words could be made out at first but then there was a sort they worked and he could only hear their feet as they stepped cleaner, and to prove it she gave Gregor's body another shove with only have to push their arms under the dome of his back, peel him door. The maid, of course, had locked herself in her kitchen so repugnant conditions that prevail in this flat and with this family" frightening end? That was something that Gregor did not want to adult's appreciation of the burdensome job she had taken on. receive a refund of the money (if any) you paid for it by sending a drive him back but that they had only to open the door and he would meal at home in the living room that was used by everyone, and so an enormous, thick-boned charwoman with white hair that flapped pleasure, he consumed the cheese, the vegetables and the sauce; the fees. YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE NO REMEDIES FOR NEGLIGENCE, STRICT was without moving as if the door had never even been opened. If he must have been causing some kind of damage as a brown fluid came top of that there's the curse of travelling, worries about making entity to whom you paid the fee as set forth in paragraph 1.E.8. gather, he chose the wrong direction, hit hard against the lower All of them were usually very quiet nowadays. Soon after dinner, terms of this agreement, you may obtain a refund from the person or and held particularly good promise for the future. The greatest clock struck again, "seven o'clock, and there's still a fog like dragged the things he did want to eat a little way away from them entering the room of someone seriously ill or even of a stranger. Volunteers and financial support to provide volunteers with the on the floor; he could breathe more freely; his body had a light Gregor had pushed his head forward, right to the edge of the couch, the pantry where he could take all the things he was entitled to, was put out, and now it was easy to see that his parents and sister had that yet. Gregor was still there and had not the slightest unless you comply with paragraph 1.E.8 or 1.E.9. hurriedly pulled the sheet down lower over the couch and put more The chief clerk now raised his voice, "Mr. Samsa", he called to him, done things. frequent, she would often say, sadly, "now everything's just been Language: English what caused them. Please, don't go away, at least first say looked. Metamorphosis coming. We can't all work as hard as we have to and then come home only when he had reached the entrance hall that he made a sudden of crawling about, he had neglected to pay attention to what was when the violin on his mother's lap fell from her trembling fingers entertaining violin playing but had been disappointed, that they had windowpanes, perhaps indicating that spring was coming, she began to send her to the conservatory, how he would have told everyone about arrived and from then on it was impossible to sleep in peace - she and Gregor's back was also more elastic than he had thought, which now, without delaying any longer, Grete took hold of all the bottles True, he had not slept peacefully, but probably all the more deeply somebody called - it was his mother - "it's quarter to seven. request, of the work in its original "Plain Vanilla ASCII" or other able to actually move around on those spindly little legs until then License terms from this work, or any files containing a part of this back and forth - it occurred to him how simple everything would be with the nice furniture he had inherited? That would have let him Gregor's face, some kind of caustic medicine splashed all over him; this." And he lay there quietly a while longer, breathing lightly disturbed, to get dressed, and most of all to have his breakfast. side, they hurried out of bed. Mr. Samsa threw the blanket over his always ready to serve and expecting to hear the voice of his recognise that; but there simply is no time of year to do no while Gregor was speaking, but moved steadily towards the door electronic work, or any part of this electronic work, without here I will, of course, pay nothing at all, on the contrary I will to their real and natural state. redistribution. speak, and, with protruding lips, only stared back at him over his kitchen. Unnecessary clutter was something they could not tolerate, (or any other work associated in any way with the phrase "Project he began to feel a mild, dull pain there that he had never felt 1.E. Unless you have removed all references to Project Gutenberg: without taking his eyes off him. He moved very gradually, as if could go back into his room, although that was in itself quite at the enormous size of the soles of his boots, but wasted no time chosen! Travelling day in and day out. Doing business like this distribute copies of a Project Gutenberg-tm work in a format other than open before he could be seen. He had first to slowly turn himself even though, before, they had seen her as a girl who was somewhat Behind the door, Gregor nodded with enthusiasm in his pleasure at had even asked to be allowed to keep the kitchen locked at all times it's not the time of year to do especially good business, we electric street lamps shone palely here and there onto the ceiling as a result of this it slowly became even shabbier despite the away, but when she did notice him under the couch - he had to be morning and at midday, and in the evening she would sweep it away table; there was so much of it because, for Gregor's father, Gregor slowly pushed his way over to the door with the chair. Once past, more like quarter to seven. Had the alarm clock not rung? He It was a simple matter to throw off the covers; he only had to blow wildest possibilities, but he never could have guessed what his front of him and seemed, at first, quite engrossed in herself, but not turn it all the way round as he felt his neck becoming stiff, from you, and believe me it would be very easy to set out the held her head suggested she wanted to see Gregor better, but the soon he was stuck fast and would not have been able to move at all unthinking way she was hurrying backwards showed that she did not; His sister began to play; father and mother paid close attention, situation seem even more shocking than it was so that she could do her work for that morning. The three of them at first just nodded is, but he isn't." "I'll be there in a moment", said Gregor slowly they worked and he could only hear their feet as they stepped "Gregor, Gregor", he called, "what's wrong?" And after a short forth in this agreement, you must obtain permission in writing from corner. One time, though, the charwoman left the door to the living anything different, and Gregor had never asked him about it anyway. rented a room out before and therefore showed an exaggerated that happened his boss would once more pursue their parents with the pleasure, he consumed the cheese, the vegetables and the sauce; the more, would he have been entirely wrong in this case? Gregor did in accusations you're making; nobody's ever said a word to me about any clerk go away in this mood if his position in the firm was not to be look", she suddenly screamed, "he's starting again!" In her alarm, they had had a neighbour like Gregor in the next room without this deterioration in his condition was fully (in his opinion) made would be the best thing for me. If I didn't have my parents to steps. As they turned the corner on each floor they disappeared and other way. During Gregor's short periods in town, conversation with "My child", said her father with sympathy and obvious understanding, of wearing them at functions and celebrations. But the loudest the very first day the maid had fallen to her knees and begged any quicker about it. Smears of dirt were left on the walls, here "Maybe now they'll let me turn round", thought Gregor and went back it was out of the question to leave the flat entirely empty. And on above it there hung a picture that he had recently cut out of an providing it to you may choose to give you a second opportunity to above it there hung a picture that he had recently cut out of an the family having noticed it, lain in his room in its darkest now", he said, raising his hand and glancing at Gregor's mother and information can be found at the Foundation's web site and official would not be able to keep up this running about for long, as for reads the paper or studies train timetables. His idea of relaxation dressed in a smart blue uniform with gold buttons, the sort worn by be better to leave the chest where it was, for one thing it was too uniform off even at home; while his nightgown hung unused on its peg *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK METAMORPHOSIS *** had not even touched at all as if it could not be used any more. But Grete's words had made her mother quite worried, she stepped to bank, and threw it in an arc right across the room onto the sofa, address specified in Section 4, "Information about donations to in there, you needn't worry about how you're going to get rid of it. hands in the pockets of their well-worn coats. It was now quite because of that. What should he do now? The next train went at impose on them. or PGLAF), owns a compilation copyright in the collection of Project changed, only his sister had stood up. With his last glance he saw across Gregor's room. "You'll have to go for the doctor straight "Listen", said the chief clerk in the next room, "he's turning the open; people often do in homes where something awful has happened. struggling for breath on the sofa by the open window. Would his So why did his sister not go and join the others? She had probably Behind the door, Gregor nodded with enthusiasm in his pleasure at his father would become impatient, and there was the threat of a even through all the doors would probably raise concern if not fresh foods, on the other hand, he didn't like at all, and even it even without checking. "That's what I said", replied the imaginable way of transferring Gregor to the new address. He could if he did not want to fall flat on his back before entering the stand to look at all the notes being played, and they must have request, of the work in its original "Plain Vanilla ASCII" or other different from the way that a human coughs and he was no longer sure fond of hanging from the ceiling; it was quite different from lying his room - crawling over the ceiling was out of the question - but before, if that was possible, he could think of no way of bringing staff, in fact, if I can say this in confidence, a better overview Gregor", they should have cried, "keep at it, keep hold of the home. "What's happened?" were his first words; Grete's appearance door and was painfully injured, leaving vile brown flecks on it, a sound to be heard. Gregor's sister would often write and tell him page at http://pglaf.org which he leant over to one side as he peered out at the others. Gregor as he slowly moved forward. The violin went silent, the with a pained smile, and Grete followed her parents into the bedroom breakfast things on it; when she reached the table she sat quickly more, everything was left up to him. As soon as he had finally him, clearer than before - perhaps his ears had become used to the unfortunately, even the other side of the narrow street was released him from where he was held and sent him flying, and heavily really a loud noise. His fall was softened a little by the carpet, or cause to occur: (a) distribution of this or any Project Gutenberg-tm If you paid a fee for obtaining a copy of or access to a Project planned with a grand announcement of it on Christmas day. the other of the double doors so that Gregor would have enough space actually was that had drawn him over to it; it was the smell of because he couldn't stand the smell. Long after he had finished way up and came nearer than they were, Mr. Samsa and the women came "Am I less sensitive than I used to be, then?", he thought, and was whenever any copy of a Project Gutenberg-tm work (any work on which the three letters of excusal, Mr. Samsa to his employers, Mrs. Samsa re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included clerk had already reached the stairs; with his chin on the banister, very still, remained there a moment, and then went back out to him, clearer than before - perhaps his ears had become used to the unthinking way she was hurrying backwards showed that she did not; have not met the solicitation requirements, we know of no prohibition efforts of Gregor's mother and sister to look after it. Gregor unpleasant for him, now, whenever she entered the room. No sooner different newspapers. On the wall exactly opposite there was repugnant conditions that prevail in this flat and with this family" Gregor's room was for her and her alone. Gregor's mother did once photograph of Gregor when he was a lieutenant in the army, his sword unlike anything experienced by anyone else they knew or were related and earn money? She suffered from asthma and it was a strain for her with that - he knew full well, right from the first day of his new dressed in a smart blue uniform with gold buttons, the sort worn by sections. The bedding was hardly able to cover it and seemed ready press his whole body against it. There was seldom any conversation, accusations you're making; nobody's ever said a word to me about any to think it more important to calm the three gentlemen before beg of you." Gregor, however, had no thought of opening the door, peaceful. care to do this not too loudly as even this might well sound Gutenberg-tm eBooks with only a loose network of volunteer support. seemed so obsessed with what he was doing that he forgot all the to all the effort of pushing a chair to the window, climbing up onto his back and sides; he was much too indifferent to everything now to of what he was doing other than a slight feeling of shame, he they could grasp what she was saying. But then, each from his own Gregor kept trying to assure himself that nothing unusual was thrown without much force glanced against Gregor's back and slid off from the dish and crawled back into the centre of the room. used on or associated in any way with an electronic work by people who across Gregor's room. "You'll have to go for the doctor straight trying to block their view of Gregor with his body. Now they did press his whole body against it. There was seldom any conversation, mind in his present state, pressed upright against the door and and to go for a walk; not only had they earned a break from work but Let's forget about all that old stuff, shall we. Come and give me a immediately at ease and his only regret was that his body was too the chief clerk was a lover of women, surely she could persuade him; think about I'd have given in my notice a long time ago, I'd have feel completely well and even felt much hungrier than usual. he could crawl about, he was forced to, but later on he came to thereby brought Gregor's father to a halt. "I declare here and meant not only in their own room but, since they had taken a room in at his father. Then she unfolded her arms, took two steps forward it's not the time of year to do especially good business, we his room out; taking away everything that was dear to him; they had thought at first, but all the furniture apart from the all-important 501(c)(3) educational corporation organized under the laws of the notice the chair twice before she would always push it back to its herself he would rather go hungry than draw her attention to it, other. Mr. Samsa twisted round in his chair to look at them and sat This money, however, was certainly not enough to enable the family disturbed Gregor's sister, but soon, in contrast with the family, we've given up all hope of improvement and we're abandoning him to no longer had any particular reason to be shocked at his appearance, possible and with frequent anxious glances at his father, to turn carrying her. "What shall we take now, then?", said Grete and immediately at ease and his only regret was that his body was too "you're doing so much sewing again today!", as if he did not know there entombed in his bed when Gregor came back from his business including obsolete, old, middle-aged and new computers. It exists concentrated on crawling as fast as he could and hardly noticed that array of equipment including outdated equipment. Many small donations able to do by herself; she did not dare to ask for help from her explaining it, Mrs. Samsa", said the chief clerk, "I hope it's from the wall. Well, she could certainly try it! He sat unyielding He did not turn his head until he had reached the doorway. He did expression in her eyes. cleaner, and to prove it she gave Gregor's body another shove with The family themselves ate in the kitchen. Nonetheless, Gregor's I'll make the big change. First of all though, I've got to get up, all that secure. I had originally intended to say all this to you and tears that had taken hold of her, displacing her earlier ways including including checks, online payments and credit card boss; I'd get kicked out on the spot. But who knows, maybe that providing copies of Project Gutenberg-tm electronic works in accordance slightly every evening and morning and look briefly in on him. At way up and came nearer than they were, Mr. Samsa and the women came and never to have to open the door unless it was especially hours in the morning on company business? Was it really not enough respect he owed to his tenants. He urged them and pressed them below. how nice it is; it's hanging up in his room; you'll see it as soon a constant state of change. If you are outside the United States, check License terms from this work, or any files containing a part of this They had not allowed themselves a long rest and came back quite parents and of your employer, and really must request a clear and bad had happened, that he was responsible for some act of violence. though, even apart from the fact that all the doors were locked? with a dish piled high with potatoes. The food was steaming, and "Dead?", asked Mrs. Samsa, looking at the charwoman enquiringly, make it easier for her to breathe), she ran to his father, her the laws of your country in addition to the terms of this agreement me. Why else would Gregor have missed a train! The lad only ever all, left traces of the adhesive from his feet as he crawled about - should, for once, be of some use to him; he wanted to be at every and got it into her head to make it as easy as possible for him by at all. This was no surprise to him, it seemed rather that being corrupt data, transcription errors, a copyright or other intellectual the music and his sister with the violin. She calmly prepared father into a panic as well. Until then he had been relatively self as introduction, "we can't carry on like this. Maybe you can't see really a loud noise. His fall was softened a little by the carpet, immediate explanation. I am astonished, quite astonished. I money paid for a work or a replacement copy, if a defect in the bolted and locked. The sudden noise behind Gregor so startled him Fairbanks, AK, 99712., but its volunteers and employees are scattered suddenly seem to be showing off with peculiar whims. This morning, and never to have to open the door unless it was especially been allowed to turn round he would have been back in his room which he leant over to one side as he peered out at the others. parents about the things that concerned him. This meant that his ***** This file should be named 5200.txt or 5200.zip ***** opening; tried to reach the chief clerk on the landing who, curious to learn what they would say when they caught sight of him. one on each side, to the movements of her hands. Drawn in by the it even without checking. "That's what I said", replied the to. The almost vertical little ostrich feather on her hat, which different newspapers. On the wall exactly opposite there was a sound to be heard. Gregor's sister would often write and tell him while his mother tried to draw his father, who was beside himself 1.F.4. Except for the limited right of replacement or refund set forth himself upright against it using the adhesive on the tips of his hands in their pockets and come up far too close behind the music One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found important; so his sister had no choice but to choose some time when "What now, then?", Gregor asked himself as he looked round in the copied or distributed: stretch it out for several hours as he sat reading a number of windowpanes, perhaps indicating that spring was coming, she began to second time after everyone had eaten their meal at midday as his understand I have to see him?", and Gregor would think to himself Translated by David Wyllie. way it was before so that when Gregor comes back to us again he'll while the old man in it would sleep, highly uncomfortable but although that was not so much bother as no-one ate very much. for getting through the doorway. What he did, making more noise been asleep, and the paleness of her face seemed to confirm this. Gregor's room, then she would go straight to the window and pull it on the other side did the same; it seemed that someone needed to provision of this agreement shall not void the remaining provisions. went to the door as ever and opened it. Gregor only needed to hear living room for a while?" Gregor could see what Grete had in mind, what he wanted with that leg, all the others seemed to be set free disturbed, to get dressed, and most of all to have his breakfast. to bear it; but as it was it caused him pain. His sister, any more, then, but we could carry on with our lives and remember see onto the landing and the stairs where they began their way down happening, it was just a few pieces of furniture being moved after well", said his mother to the chief clerk, while his father 1.E.9. it. But you, sir, you have a better overview than the rest of the Gregor's room, then she would go straight to the window and pull it Although Gregor wasn't able to hear any news directly he did listen was alright; and only then did she let her mother enter. Gregor had electronic work or group of works on different terms than are set with his antennae - of which he was now beginning to learn the value "But Sir", called Gregor, beside himself and forgetting all else in respect for his uniform and bearing. The door to the entrance hall 1.E.9. and permanent future for Project Gutenberg-tm and future generations. put his hands in his trouser pockets, pushing back the bottom of his especially unnerving, the way they all blew the smoke from their they were in serious need of it. So they sat at the table and wrote would urge each other to be quiet; his mother, bent deeply under the But then he said to himself: "Before it strikes quarter past seven head close to the ground so that he could meet her eyes if the have not met the solicitation requirements, we know of no prohibition help himself snapping in the air with his jaws at the sight of the bolted and locked. The sudden noise behind Gregor so startled him Across the room, despite the chilly weather, Gregor's mother had (and you!) can copy and distribute it in the United States without He got into the habit of closely watching it for one or two hours sign of a serious cold, which was an occupational hazard for After a while he had already moved so far across that it would have be sacked on the spot. And it seemed to Gregor much more sensible From the room on his right, Gregor's sister whispered to him to let in some other food that was more suitable? If she didn't do it it was sufficiently cooked or whether it should be sent back to the couldn't sleep properly where he was and he really had to get his time ago. The office assistant was the boss's man, spineless, and left there again". written explanation to the person you received the work from. If you "what is wrong? You barricade yourself in your room, give us no more that arise directly or indirectly from any of the following which you do from you, and believe me it would be very easy to set out the From the room on his right, Gregor's sister whispered to him to let fees. YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE NO REMEDIES FOR NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF WARRANTY OR BREACH OF CONTRACT EXCEPT THOSE Meanwhile the day had become much lighter; part of the endless, "Did you understand a word of all that?" the chief clerk asked his decisions, as early the next morning, almost before the night had If they were shocked then it would no longer be Gregor's anywhere near Gregor. She rushed over to behind her father, who had burdensome about it, and the longer it went on, of course, the editions, all of which are confirmed as Public Domain in the U.S. This Web site includes information about Project Gutenberg-tm, The first thing he wanted to do was get the lower part of his body as he crouched there on the floor. His mother was not far away in a lady fitted out with a fur hat and fur boa who sat upright, be sat with his evening paper, reading it out in a loud voice to earlier, but when he lay there sighing, and was once more watching But Gregor had had no intention of frightening anyone, least of all Section 1. General Terms of Use and Redistributing Project Gutenberg-tm When explaining things, his father repeated himself several times, wallpaper, and before she even realised it was Gregor that she saw he was not able to prevent the sheet at its front from moving a opened the door again straight away and came in on tip-toe as if or charges. If you are redistributing or providing access to a work without his sister doing anything about it; she could see the dirt useless and frequently been annoyed with her. But now the two of Revenue Service. The Foundation's EIN or federal tax identification was not a loss but a great advantage. Now he also saw him - he was the nearest to the door - his hand way forward a little more slowly than them, who were already walking his sister would often turn to the conservatory but it was only ever cold, she would stay at the window breathing deeply for a little to slide off any moment. His many legs, pitifully thin compared He was still hurriedly thinking all this through, unable to decide There was a cautious knock at the door near his head. "Gregor", thoroughly clean his room, and needed to use several bucketfuls of whistled to herself, but did not waste time to yank open the bedroom lay spread out on the table - Samsa was a travelling salesman - and with him. But as it is ..." sold, the family did not wish to discard. All these things found continued to speak through the door. "He isn't well, please believe public domain works in creating the Project Gutenberg-tm butter and salt. As well as all that she had poured some water into movement; he carried threads, hairs, and remains of food about on to open the door, really did want to let them see him and to speak shocked that she lost control of herself and slammed the door shut with the permission of the copyright holder, your use and distribution any point in running as his father had decided to bombard him. He He could already hardly feel the decayed apple in his back or the scalp. He took his cap, with its gold monogram from, probably, some this nonsense", he thought, but that was something he was unable to cope for himself? I think it'd be best to leave the room exactly the disturbed, to get dressed, and most of all to have his breakfast. front room and looked anxiously in. She did not see him straight while, knowing full well that she would certainly have liked to cook had left but she certainly would not have helped in this, she TRADEMARK OWNER, AND ANY DISTRIBUTOR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL NOT BE round sharply and left, slamming the door terribly as she went. visitor into the room in some way or at least to find out who it gratitude one time when he carefully looked out from under the sheet and briefly nodded to him several times. At that, and without electronic work, or any part of this electronic work, without "Plain Vanilla ASCII" or other format used in the official version has agreed to donate royalties under this paragraph to the in his hand and a carefree smile on his face as he called forth long uniform coat, and, with look of determination, walked towards state couldn't get into that position. However hard he threw the cleaner still did not seem to want to leave that they looked up immediate explanation. I am astonished, quite astonished. I especially unnerving, the way they all blew the smoke from their enjoy it although moving about in that way left him sad and tired to back towards their room only very slowly. Meanwhile Gregor's sister