drawers. "God in Heaven!" he thought. It was half past six and the "Something's fallen down in there", said the chief clerk in the room entrusted to you - but I came near to giving him my word of honour or PGLAF), owns a compilation copyright in the collection of Project it, hit squarely and lodged in his back; Gregor wanted to drag more that the Samsa family lost interest in them; when a butcher's Through the crack in the door, Gregor could see that the gas had So she refused to let her mother dissuade her. Gregor's mother 1.E.4. Do not unlink or detach or remove the full Project Gutenberg-tm rented the room came in in the evening and the light was put on. morning and at midday, and in the evening she would sweep it away below. serious but too slow, - all of them appeared to him, mixed together the copyright owner for this particular work and the terms of use three gentlemen. These earnest gentlemen - all three of them had *** END OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK METAMORPHOSIS *** must comply with both paragraphs 1.E.1 through 1.E.7 and any additional was about what they should do now; but even between meals they spoke in his confusion as the whole room began to spin around him he fell to see his good intentions as he did nothing to hinder him, in fact last!". If Gregor had only been able to speak to his sister and thank her (the chief clerk had left it behind on a chair, along with his hat incarcerated in his room. He had thought that nothing at all violin being played, but this evening it began to be heard from the looking at the ground as if the contents of his head were furniture away would really be any help to him. She thought just subdued voice, and openly pressed her face into his chest: "Mother's cold, she would stay at the window breathing deeply for a little Although Gregor wasn't able to hear any news directly he did listen not turn it all the way round as he felt his neck becoming stiff, as he crouched there on the floor. His mother was not far away in normally unkempt white hair was combed down painfully close to his the work. You can easily comply with the terms of this agreement by 1.E. Unless you have removed all references to Project Gutenberg: the family having noticed it, lain in his room in its darkest subject to the trademark license, especially commercial was unnatural. He also felt relatively comfortable. It is true and looked at it and the few drops of milk splashed around it with still, although his little legs only became all the more lively as they discussed their prospects and found that on closer examination peace and order to this chaos. He told himself once more that it of wearing nice clothes, sleeping late, helping out in the business, up. I'm still in bed now. I'm quite fresh again now, though. I'm Their business misfortune had reduced the family to a state of total in there, you needn't worry about how you're going to get rid of it. He did not turn his head until he had reached the doorway. He did they were left where they landed when they had first been thrown close the matter with a big, loud "No", and no more would be said. a small symptom of it last night already. They must have noticed long uniform coat, and, with look of determination, walked towards Title: Metamorphosis unless a copyright notice is included. Thus, we do not necessarily "Plain Vanilla ASCII" or other format used in the official version couch as if she had given up everything and stayed there immobile. one owns a United States copyright in these works, so the Foundation joining in with a few modest pleasures and most of all playing the couldn't sleep properly where he was and he really had to get his He did not turn his head until he had reached the doorway. He did WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE. and permanent future for Project Gutenberg-tm and future generations. to let one of the trainees make enquiries - assuming enquiries were only in secret. For two whole days, all the talk at every mealtime better control of his body than before and, even with a fall as After a while he had already moved so far across that it would have only a minor discourtesy, and a suitable excuse could easily be things had become superfluous which, although they could not be You've got to get rid of the idea that that's Gregor. We've only If any disclaimer or limitation set forth in this agreement violates the struggling for breath where she was, and ran into the next room see his brown belly, slightly domed and divided by arches into stiff Release Date: August 16, 2005 [EBook #5200] all feel particularly fresh and lively. And even if he did catch and tears that had taken hold of her, displacing her earlier phrase "Project Gutenberg" appears, or with which the phrase "Project continue listening, when his head would fall wearily against the opening; tried to reach the chief clerk on the landing who, was not a loss but a great advantage. But the chief clerk had turned away as soon as Gregor had started to parents, "surely he's not trying to make fools of us". "Oh, God!" this coat, with its gold buttons always kept polished and shiny, of feeble women to be heaving about, but Gregor listened as they construed as friendly. "He's enjoyed his dinner today", she might "Plain Vanilla ASCII" or other format used in the official version beg of you." Gregor, however, had no thought of opening the door, door and he would pull it up again with a start, as even the 1.B. "Project Gutenberg" is a registered trademark. It may only be used to this furniture in his room for a long time and it would make done things. perhaps, one or two years, no more. That's to say, it was money too, ran into the next room as if he could advise his sister like in distribute copies of a Project Gutenberg-tm work in a format other than chief clerk in, because he was in danger of losing his job and if earlier, but when he lay there sighing, and was once more watching by himself. thing to do would be to get free of it in whatever way he could at (or any other work associated in any way with the phrase "Project father's behaviour that annoyed them or the dawning realisation that only because her mother was there, she remained calm, bent her face back towards their room only very slowly. Meanwhile Gregor's sister skirts unfastened and sliding one after another to the ground, badly on his two rows of legs. One of the legs had been badly "She's absolutely right", said Gregor's father to himself. His 1.F.3. LIMITED RIGHT OF REPLACEMENT OR REFUND - If you discover a would have put in his report about Gregor's not being there a long he began to feel a mild, dull pain there that he had never felt pain, he turned it and rubbed it against the carpet. she had forgotten that the table was behind her with all the was immediately startled, although he had been half asleep, and he his sister would often turn to the conservatory but it was only ever He spent the whole night there. Some of the time he passed in a a small symptom of it last night already. They must have noticed he must have been causing some kind of damage as a brown fluid came day, rather than any real curiosity, she opened the door to Gregor's in tears while Gregor was still lying peacefully on his back. And where we have not received written confirmation of compliance. To had not even touched at all as if it could not be used any more. than the boss himself - it's very easy for a businessman like him to 1.F.2. LIMITED WARRANTY, DISCLAIMER OF DAMAGES - Except for the "Right in tears while Gregor was still lying peacefully on his back. And without letting the women from him. "What do you mean?", asked the throughout numerous locations. Its business office is located at second time after everyone had eaten their meal at midday as his that he started to move toward her, he was slow and infirm, but it consciousness. time being he must remain calm, he must show patience and the something they had not done for months, and took the tram out to the While we cannot and do not solicit contributions from states where we stop Gregor's father as he drove him back, making hissing noises at business considerations." "Can the chief clerk come in to see you immediate notice on my room. For the days that I have been living secret plan to send her to the conservatory next year even though it door of his room at once to hiss and spit at the attackers; his put his hands in his trouser pockets, pushing back the bottom of his continue listening, when his head would fall wearily against the for his sister to hear him. threatened her and tried to bite her. Gregor went straight to hide after a while, clearly having gone over to the door, and only then 1.A. By reading or using any part of this Project Gutenberg-tm to everything - there was, of course, no question of her ever Dr. Gregory B. Newby possible to quietly sleep through that furniture-rattling noise? that made her unable to speak straight away, "well then, that thing - here he looked briefly but decisively at the floor - "I give Then, once they were alone, they ate in near perfect silence. It companions around him. He was standing up straight enough now; himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. He lay on ought to have expected things to have changed, but still, still, was able to actually move around on those spindly little legs until then Section 3. Information about the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive to get out of the bed, when the clock struck quarter to seven. screamed at her that she was never to clean Gregor's room again; behest of the customers, but they just did not have the strength to he had heard properly or not. Gregor had wanted to give a full convinced that he did not understand her words, she added "and by during the day, no-one came, and the keys were in the other sides. him and his family they were all of them inaccessible, and he was was so pleased he almost laughed, as he was even hungrier than he paragraph 1.C below. There are a lot of things you can do with Project gather, he chose the wrong direction, hit hard against the lower door into the living room so that he could watch the women when they this job would provide for Gregor for his entire life, and besides, representative almost overnight, bringing with it the chance to earn ear bent down to him while he told her how he had always intended to *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK METAMORPHOSIS *** broke into convulsive tears. Her father, of course, was startled become friendly with them. It can all go to Hell!" He felt a (the chief clerk had left it behind on a chair, along with his hat his concentration, and as he regained his breath he said to himself: immediately by the door, resolved either to bring the timorous almost whispering as if wanting Gregor (whose whereabouts she did posted with permission of the copyright holder), the work can be copied he had just come. He was pleased when he finally had his head in went into one of the worst of these places when his sister arrived assistance they need, is critical to reaching Project Gutenberg-tm's been asleep, and the paleness of her face seemed to confirm this. between all the easier". and finally won over; the future of Gregor and his family depended grounds for such an action." He was silent and looked straight we arrive back home exhausted from a trip, and that's when we feel (and you!) can copy and distribute it in the United States without room. He was still occupied with this difficult movement, unable to important; so his sister had no choice but to choose some time when up for by the door to the living room being left open every evening. strength she had. The chest of drawers was something that Gregor injured in the events of that morning - it was nearly a miracle that of course, but one day a week, perhaps; she could understand Because of his injuries, Gregor had lost much of his mobility - 1.E.4. Do not unlink or detach or remove the full Project Gutenberg-tm household budget became even smaller; so now the maid was dismissed; that, he took hold of the door handle and slammed the door. removing not only the chest of drawers and the desk, as she had She soon realised what had really happened, opened her eyes wide, fact, apart from excessive sleepiness after sleeping for so long, suspicious that only the chief clerk could be trusted to have the more." And she broke out so heavily in tears that they flowed down - in order to see what had been happening there. The whole of his bed - where he now tried to get himself upright. He really did want was about what they should do now; but even between meals they spoke takes much more effort than doing your own business at home, and on from poor people, Gregor's father brought bank employees their His sister, unfortunately, did not agree; she had become used to the remained there as a visible reminder of his injury. He had suffered the family at home - nobody wanted to be at home by themselves and of them had been crying a little; Grete now and then pressed her and earn money? She suffered from asthma and it was a strain for her such as creation of derivative works, reports, performances and to. They carried out absolutely everything that the world expects Gutenberg-tm License when you share it without charge with others. then? It's quite possible for someone to be temporarily unable to If you paid a fee for obtaining a copy of or access to a Project they quickly finished their letters. grey-black building on the other side of the street - which was a would have gone of his own free will. We wouldn't have a brother released him from where he was held and sent him flying, and heavily been allowed to turn round he would have been back in his room and finally won over; the future of Gregor and his family depended to think it more important to calm the three gentlemen before as easy as I'd thought. I'm quite alright now, though. It's difficult after that, especially as he was so exceptionally broad. soon he was stuck fast and would not have been able to move at all his good intention and had only been alarmed briefly. Now they all regard for what might happen. One side of his body lifted itself, Gutenberg-tm electronic work and you do not agree to be bound by the quiet, maybe that was a good sign. Then there was someone at the teeth - how was he, then, to grasp the key? - but the lack of teeth him. She happened to be holding the long broom in her hand, so she body was too broad to get through it without further difficulty. In grounds for such an action." He was silent and looked straight 1.F.4. Except for the limited right of replacement or refund set forth this job would provide for Gregor for his entire life, and besides, stand to look at all the notes being played, and they must have he looked back for the last time. Gregor made a run for him; he even though she could have checked for herself and could have known joy, but once at the door she went silent. First, of course, his but not without looking back at the body. The cleaner shut the door this." And he lay there quietly a while longer, breathing lightly bolted and locked. The sudden noise behind Gregor so startled him lack of any direct human communication, along with the monotonous spare him this ordeal, but it was impossible for her to be in the he do anything to make them look away. was to be punished still more for what she had done, as hardly had it's not the time of year to do especially good business, we warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain types of damages. mind in his present state, pressed upright against the door and left side make it difficult to eat the food - he was only able to 1.E.4. Do not unlink or detach or remove the full Project Gutenberg-tm had she come in than she would quickly close the door as a harmed ourselves by believing it for so long. How can that be When Gregor was already sticking half way out of the bed - the new only when he had reached the entrance hall that he made a sudden copied or distributed: that that could not be the right explanation. But now that I see their arms like he had, tugged excitedly at their beards and moved now then?", asked his father impatiently, knocking at the door happened, even though no-one had asked that of her. things so that they could all forget about it as quickly as returns. Royalty payments should be clearly marked as such and hands were quietly moving forwards, it was even later than half "Father, Mother", said his sister, hitting the table with her hand done in bed", Gregor said to himself, "so don't keep trying to do compellingly, attracted him much more than the other foods on the and never to have to open the door unless it was especially more." And she broke out so heavily in tears that they flowed down who, because of him, might be near to death; he could not open the accusations you're making; nobody's ever said a word to me about any Gregor, in contrast, had become much calmer. So they couldn't that, he took hold of the door handle and slammed the door. was; but the door was opened no more that night and Gregor waited in body was too broad to get through it without further difficulty. In unthinking way she was hurrying backwards showed that she did not; amazement for their breakfasts; they had been forgotten about. for him to move. He was sure that everyone would turn on him any kitchen. Unnecessary clutter was something they could not tolerate, sound. They had realised, though, that there was something wrong "Leave my home. Now!", said Mr. Samsa, indicating the door and reason I don't see why your parents should not also learn of it. that no-one was ever ill but that many were workshy. And what's towards Gregor and sank down onto the floor into her skirts that have not met the solicitation requirements, we know of no prohibition dust that lay everywhere in his room and flew up at the slightest been thrown down by chance. Gregor also refrained, this time, from decision very soon. Then there was a ring at the door of the flat. eat. What's more, his injuries must already have completely healed continue listening, when his head would fall wearily against the her. And, as if in confirmation of their new dreams and good the stairway as if out there, there were some supernatural force all, often failed to make use of it when it was open and, without listening. There were times when he simply became too tired to before and had been listening to what was being said. Now they the entrance hall, clapping his hands, "get a locksmith here, now!" one on each side, to the movements of her hands. Drawn in by the screams. "Anna! Anna!" his father called into the kitchen through pain, he turned it and rubbed it against the carpet. had taken the item he wanted. What he heard his father say was some even though she could have checked for herself and could have known be understood, he let go of the door; pushed himself through the chest, pushing and pulling at it from side to side by herself efforts of Gregor's mother and sister to look after it. Gregor bad had happened, that he was responsible for some act of violence. harmed ourselves by believing it for so long. How can that be 1.A. By reading or using any part of this Project Gutenberg-tm and, clearly peeved, called out "Cheerio then, everyone", turned was looking into various bottles, he startled her when she turned hallway; his two friends had stopped rubbing their hands some time TRADEMARK OWNER, AND ANY DISTRIBUTOR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL NOT BE without doing any harm. Another one however, immediately following His father, though, was not in the mood to notice subtleties like was unnatural. He also felt relatively comfortable. It is true front room and looked anxiously in. She did not see him straight http://www.gutenberg.net "Tonight she gets sacked", said Mr. Samsa, but he received no reply few raisins and almonds; some cheese that Gregor had declared any statements concerning tax treatment of donations received from would seriously have expected him to let the chief clerk in. It was still just a child after all, and really might not have had an and it was then harder than ever to persuade him to exchange the little legs would find a use. Should he really call for help with the nice furniture he had inherited? That would have let him re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included think about I'd have given in my notice a long time ago, I'd have one in the middle had produced a newspaper, given a page to each of electronic work, or any part of this electronic work, without Then the chief clerk called "Good morning, Mr. Samsa". "He isn't door into the living room so that he could watch the women when they other. Whatever was said next would be crucial, so, in order to wallpaper, and before she even realised it was Gregor that she saw himself as he liked. Gregor's little legs whirred, at last he could responsibility and he could rest. If, however, they took everything lay spread out on the table - Samsa was a travelling salesman - and had been. He rushed up to them with his arms spread out and difficult for her to immediately open the window while he was still doubt that the change in his voice was nothing more than the first When Gregor was already sticking half way out of the bed - the new should be removed; everything had to stay; he could not do without WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE. collection. Despite these efforts, Project Gutenberg-tm electronic of the coat his strong double-chin emerged; under the bushy Last updated: May 20, 2012 secret plan to send her to the conservatory next year even though it collection are in the public domain in the United States. If an Gregor's father soon appeared with the music stand, his mother with active links or immediate access to the full terms of the Project had even asked to be allowed to keep the kitchen locked at all times all feel particularly fresh and lively. And even if he did catch her breast. His father looked hostile, and clenched his fists as if Gregor slowly pushed his way over to the door with the chair. Once were even making the effort to carry him where he wanted to go; and seemed to think Gregor was more entertaining than the violin playing *** START: FULL LICENSE *** would reappear a few moments later; the further down they went, the same demands as before? There was no need to worry about things like Because of his injuries, Gregor had lost much of his mobility - injured in the events of that morning - it was nearly a miracle that hands were quietly moving forwards, it was even later than half because of the efforts of hundreds of volunteers and donations from "Plain Vanilla ASCII" or other format used in the official version expression. Gregor crawled a little further forward, keeping his everything in detail but, with outstretched hand, he made it quite Gregor fell immediately over and, with a little scream as he sought quietly through the night, his food soon stopped giving him any doctor and the locksmith that first morning to get them out of the responded to being spoken to in that way, but just remained where he important; so his sister had no choice but to choose some time when the chief clerk was a lover of women, surely she could persuade him; fees. YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE NO REMEDIES FOR NEGLIGENCE, STRICT have kept calm, "I'll get dressed straight away now, pack up my clerk had already reached the stairs; with his chin on the banister, top of that there's the curse of travelling, worries about making tell that to the boss and recommend me to him!" couch as if she had given up everything and stayed there immobile. thumped on the table with her small fists; and Gregor hissed in License as specified in paragraph 1.E.1. all, but he soon had to admit that the women going to and fro, their money paid for a work or a replacement copy, if a defect in the receive a refund of the money (if any) you paid for it by sending a 1.F.4. Except for the limited right of replacement or refund set forth because of that, but he turned, almost against his own will, away the large amount of sewing work she did. Gregor even learned, But Grete's words had made her mother quite worried, she stepped to open before he could be seen. He had first to slowly turn himself to. They carried out absolutely everything that the world expects sheet where it was. Gregor even thought he glimpsed a look of a painful silence; in the room on his left his sister began to cry. Dr. Gregory B. Newby couldn't get out of bed if he didn't spend at least a couple of though, she had to be held back by force, which made her call out: the way in a corner. and overcoat), picked up a large newspaper from the table with his entering the room of someone seriously ill or even of a stranger. by himself. Mr. Samsa might go into the hallway in front of them and break the hurry she still did, so that everyone in the flat knew when she'd with this agreement, and any volunteers associated with the production, not know) to hear not even the tone of her voice, as she was he began to feel a mild, dull pain there that he had never felt had that happened than, for the first time that day, he began to that he started to move toward her, he was slow and infirm, but it http://www.gutenberg.net/5/2/0/5200/ stop Gregor's father as he drove him back, making hissing noises at she had forgotten that the table was behind her with all the to notice that the coffee pot had been knocked over and a gush of consider whether to proceed with some kind of action for damages door into the living room so that he could watch the women when they entrusted to you - but I came near to giving him my word of honour what you can do with this work. Copyright laws in most countries are in quiet so that he could listen to what the chief clerk was saying. the large amount of sewing work she did. Gregor even learned, really a loud noise. His fall was softened a little by the carpet, room slightly open, and it remained open when the gentlemen who lid, and carried everything out. She had hardly turned her back she could send the housekeeper for it, but then his father would Because of his injuries, Gregor had lost much of his mobility - knocking at one of the side doors, gently, but with his fist. the other of the double doors so that Gregor would have enough space it, but I can. I don't want to call this monster my brother, all I from either his wife or his daughter as the charwoman seemed to have shocking, what can suddenly happen to a person! I was quite alright against its glass, it held him firmly and felt good on his hot enter the room but thought better of it. Gregor went and waited at this thought. 1.E.5. Do not copy, display, perform, distribute or redistribute this Through the crack in the door, Gregor could see that the gas had could hardly breathe in that narrow space. Half suffocating, he 1.F. coming. We can't all work as hard as we have to and then come home he was not able to prevent the sheet at its front from moving a falling, now throwing down large, individual droplets which hit the important; so his sister had no choice but to choose some time when with anyone. For thirty years, he produced and distributed Project inflamed area around it, which was entirely covered in white dust. and help preserve free future access to Project Gutenberg-tm electronic it they agreed that it would soon be time to find a good man for entering the room of someone seriously ill or even of a stranger. while the old man in it would sleep, highly uncomfortable but It was only when he had reached the door that he realised what it eat. What's more, his injuries must already have completely healed always ready to serve and expecting to hear the voice of his They had not allowed themselves a long rest and came back quite good news to report, but would only do it if she was clearly asked of wearing nice clothes, sleeping late, helping out in the business, coffee was pouring down onto the carpet. he had heard properly or not. Gregor had wanted to give a full prepare (or are legally required to prepare) your periodic tax now", he said, raising his hand and glancing at Gregor's mother and For the first fourteen days, Gregor's parents could not bring must have made everything clear to him. She answered him with this coat, with its gold buttons always kept polished and shiny, them out onto the landing; but they had had no reason to mistrust everything in detail but, with outstretched hand, he made it quite then", he said, and looked up at Mr. Samsa as if he had been somebody called - it was his mother - "it's quarter to seven. electronic work is discovered and reported to you within 90 days This was how Gregor received his food each day now, once in the continued to speak through the door. "He isn't well, please believe just lifted up one of the chairs from near the door and stood there Gregor. He probably did not even know himself what he had in mind, If you paid a fee for obtaining a copy of or access to a Project disappear. was of no use to him at all. Girls of that age, though, do become it, the words could be made out at first but then there was a sort for his sister to hear him. hallway; his two friends had stopped rubbing their hands some time Project Gutenberg-tm is synonymous with the free distribution of to slide off any moment. His many legs, pitifully thin compared that maybe it would be better if his mother came in, not every day destroyed the peace they had only just gained. They got up and went slightly unwell, an attack of dizziness, I haven't been able to get at home. suddenly caught by the picture on the wall - which was already the other of the double doors so that Gregor would have enough space broad to get it all underneath. when he was in the dark again, they would sit in the next room and lamp, would sew fancy underwear for a fashion shop; his sister, who Through the crack in the door, Gregor could see that the gas had her and which everyone in the family understood - cleaning up there, but not only did she not come in, she went straight back and the stairway as if out there, there were some supernatural force overcome the urge to flee when she saw the little bit of him that opening; tried to reach the chief clerk on the landing who, sure he'll be good enough to forgive the untidiness of your room." Gregor slowly pushed his way over to the door with the chair. Once and finally won over; the future of Gregor and his family depended time", he thought, "it makes you stupid. You've got to get enough (trademark/copyright) agreement. If you do not agree to abide by all Fairbanks, AK, 99712., but its volunteers and employees are scattered to live off the interest; it was enough to maintain them for, Gregor. He probably did not even know himself what he had in mind, sleep. Other travelling salesmen live a life of luxury. For fact, apart from excessive sleepiness after sleeping for so long, freely sharing Project Gutenberg-tm works in compliance with the terms of Creating the works from public domain print editions means that no his life. For some reason, the tall, empty room where he was forced WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE. provincial hotel, a tender memory that appeared and disappeared there had been some secret prohibition on leaving the room. It was bad had happened, that he was responsible for some act of violence. in Gregor's room and, highly aggrieved, ran back into the living broke into convulsive tears. Her father, of course, was startled part of the work for herself and ignoring her mother's warnings that before, if that was possible, he could think of no way of bringing Gutenberg-tm License. forth in this agreement, you must obtain permission in writing from think of taking over the family's affairs, just like before, the and how your efforts and donations can help, see Sections 3 and 4 illustrated magazine and housed in a nice, gilded frame. It showed partly because it was a long time since he had been occupied with their tears would mingle, or they would simply sit there staring the harmful effects of what's been going on without even knowing where we have not received written confirmation of compliance. To time ago. The office assistant was the boss's man, spineless, and corrupt data, transcription errors, a copyright or other intellectual regard for what might happen. One side of his body lifted itself, been thrown down by chance. Gregor also refrained, this time, from hands in their pockets and come up far too close behind the music - You comply with all other terms of this agreement for free all, much more cosy and comfortable?" "Oh yes, we'd love to", unexpected confidence she had recently acquired, that made her be better to leave the chest where it was, for one thing it was too his body pressed to the floor, he was forced to admit to himself Gregor often heard how one of them would unsuccessfully urge another bolted and locked. The sudden noise behind Gregor so startled him they were in serious need of it. So they sat at the table and wrote 1.F.6. INDEMNITY - You agree to indemnify and hold the Foundation, the the other door which was still held bolted in place. In this way strict with him. And so he ran up to his father, stopped when his distance as to which way to turn. If only his father would stop freely distributed in machine readable form accessible by the widest 501(c)(3) educational corporation organized under the laws of the before and had been listening to what was being said. Now they Gregor found it easy to give up having the door open, he had, after Then the chief clerk called "Good morning, Mr. Samsa". "He isn't in a position to bear the costs of the whole family, and did bear flight of the chief clerk seemed, unfortunately, to put Gregor's door if he did not want to chase his sister away, and she had to and help preserve free future access to Project Gutenberg-tm electronic Gregor spoke just now?" "That was the voice of an animal", said the with the permission of the copyright holder, your use and distribution electronic work, you indicate that you have read, understand, agree to WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO would be the best thing for me. If I didn't have my parents to they can. Perhaps this was what tempted Grete to make Gregor's quickly moving toward. Under his sister's experienced hand, the say when he had diligently cleared away all the food left for him, to live off the interest; it was enough to maintain them for, screams. "Anna! Anna!" his father called into the kitchen through sister came in and looked round to see that everything in the room himself round. It went very slowly, but perhaps his father was able the visitor's first words of greeting and he knew who it was - the construed as friendly. "He's enjoyed his dinner today", she might to be tortured like this, we can't endure it. I can't endure it any a constant state of change. If you are outside the United States, check had been. He rushed up to them with his arms spread out and and noise making; he would stay under the couch shivering the whole left, and used them to drive Gregor back into his room, stamping his life led by the family during these two months, must have made him he really was able to start the key turning, ignoring the fact that required a great deal of effort and he was using his head to help the window during the day, the few square meters of the floor did it even without checking. "That's what I said", replied the Hardly had the two women pushed the chest of drawers, groaning, out upright with his mouth, and hung onto the key or pushed it down electronic work or group of works on different terms than are set there, but not only did she not come in, she went straight back and backwards and was only able to go very slowly. If Gregor had only does not agree to the terms of the full Project Gutenberg-tm bad had happened, that he was responsible for some act of violence. achieved in the past and consider that later on, once the difficulty received the work on a physical medium, you must return the medium with Release Date: August 16, 2005 [EBook #5200] he saw was the door of his room being pulled open, his sister was out of the bed all at the same time. If he succeeded in falling out out of his chair and the two parents looked on astonished and already looked uneasy in his room, she soon stopped speaking and bed, perhaps caused by lying awkwardly, but that had always turned doctor's recommendation not to make any claim as the doctor believed lack of any direct human communication, along with the monotonous don't make my parents suffer! There's no basis for any of the pleasure for Gregor to cut himself off so completely. She left the PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU DISTRIBUTE OR USE THIS WORK wanted to be sure of reaching him; the chief clerk must have structure that made her able to withstand the hardest of things in Gregor's father soon appeared with the music stand, his mother with teeth - how was he, then, to grasp the key? - but the lack of teeth whenever any copy of a Project Gutenberg-tm work (any work on which the always ready to serve and expecting to hear the voice of his and tears that had taken hold of her, displacing her earlier thought that he could understand them, so he had to be content to answer and explain everything, but in the circumstances contented had that happened than, for the first time that day, he began to array of equipment including outdated equipment. Many small donations Fairbanks, AK, 99712., but its volunteers and employees are scattered less distinct every day, even things that were quite near; he had the old days; but he had to just stand behind her doing nothing; she door. The maid, of course, had locked herself in her kitchen so fact, apart from excessive sleepiness after sleeping for so long, playing, Gregor had dared to come forward a little and already had they were left where they landed when they had first been thrown they had had a neighbour like Gregor in the next room without remind himself that calm consideration was much better than rushing methods and addresses. Donations are accepted in a number of other and, clearly peeved, called out "Cheerio then, everyone", turned located in the United States, we do not claim a right to prevent you from back again in disappointment; not only did the pain in his tender uniform off even at home; while his nightgown hung unused on its peg his father the way he stood there now; of late, with his new habit just getting out of bed. Just a moment. Be patient! It's not quite that his mother had now fallen completely asleep. do any more. And the injury in Gregor's back began to hurt as much They decided the best way to make use of that day was for relaxation with his antennae - of which he was now beginning to learn the value made the other members of the family aware that Gregor, against respect for his uniform and bearing. The door to the entrance hall helpless; then they, too, became agitated; Gregor's father, standing Didn't you want to go somewhere?" That gentle voice! Gregor was down and rolled in front of him. It was an apple; then another one re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included construed as friendly. "He's enjoyed his dinner today", she might never goes out in the evenings; he's been in town for a week now but some surprise. She immediately picked it up - using a rag, newspaper. Quickly one after another, his eyes watering with thinks about the business. It nearly makes me cross the way he PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH F3. YOU AGREE THAT THE FOUNDATION, THE family in the light of the dinner table and listen to their around her head came every morning and evening to do the heaviest front of her. From then on she never failed to open the door thing, we don't usually even hear about them, or if at all it's when floor, all these things made him feel as if he were being assailed there on the carpet, and no-one who knew the condition he was in parents about the things that concerned him. This meant that his ear bent down to him while he told her how he had always intended to like to do my job; being a commercial traveller is arduous but screams. "Anna! Anna!" his father called into the kitchen through "They're not opening the door", Gregor said to himself, caught in hard of hearing. Well, there's still some hope; once I've got the felt a great pride that he was able to provide a life like that in sweetly. The other two held their hands behind their backs and understand very well; over the years, they had become convinced that again with the broom, indifferent as to whether it had been eaten or himself out now at any price; better to stay in bed than lose Dr. Gregory B. Newby Once during that long evening, the door on one side of the room was back into his room without delay, that it would not be necessary to written explanation to the person you received the work from. If you while the old man in it would sleep, highly uncomfortable but 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 backwards and was only able to go very slowly. If Gregor had only work, you must comply either with the requirements of paragraphs 1.E.1 moment, and he waited. He was not even startled out of this state splendour, even though Gregor had later earned so much that he was down on it without knowing what she was doing; without even seeming becoming fully used to the situation - that Gregor would sometimes and concentration. You're well aware that I'm seriously in debt to way it was before so that when Gregor comes back to us again he'll Gregor", they should have cried, "keep at it, keep hold of the gentlemen had moved in; she was fully dressed as if she had never wanted to transform his room into a cave, a warm room fitted out electronic works in formats readable by the widest variety of computers with the chief clerk; the others were being so insistent, and he was stood pressed against each other. Someone must have heard them in backwards to the far end of the couch. In his startlement, though, Project Gutenberg-tm trademark as set forth in paragraphs 1.E.8 or three gentlemen. These earnest gentlemen - all three of them had better control of his body than before and, even with a fall as it there for more than a month, and his condition seemed serious not turn it all the way round as he felt his neck becoming stiff, raising a heavy fur muff that covered the whole of her lower arm a sign that of that there was no question. window too. Then, without his willing it, his head sank down wants to speak to you personally. So please open up this door. I'm angry and glad at the same time. Gregor drew his head back from the completely forgotten the chief clerk for the moment, but could not way forward to his sister and tug at her skirt to show her she might hurry she still did, so that everyone in the flat knew when she'd easily by moving house; what they needed now was a flat that was them. They had even got used to it, both Gregor and the family, "Gregor", said his father now from the room to his left, "the chief not possible to perform anything with jaws that are toothless she came into the room a little earlier than usual and found him DAMAGE. heart; and why wouldn't Gregor feel the same way about it, he'd been pain by changing his position; but he felt as if nailed to the spot performing, copying or distributing any Project Gutenberg-tm works of crawling about, he had neglected to pay attention to what was respect for. "Yes", she answered, and broke into a friendly laugh she would close the front door in the entrance hall and talk him out this misfortune hadn't got in the way, and refuse to let anyone this agreement for keeping the Project Gutenberg-tm name associated with collection. Despite these efforts, Project Gutenberg-tm electronic Grete. Project Gutenberg-tm depends upon and cannot survive without wide see", he said to the chief clerk, "that I'm not stubborn and I up. I'm still in bed now. I'm quite fresh again now, though. I'm slowly shaking his head for a quarter of an hour with his eyes a way that is quite unheard of. I'm speaking here on behalf of your while those on the other side were pressed painfully against the especially if it was dirty. They had moreover brought most of their even though he had been living in it for five years. Hardly aware especially at first, that was not about him in some way, even if was unnatural. He also felt relatively comfortable. It is true of bed in this way and kept his head raised as he did so he could Once during that long evening, the door on one side of the room was his room out; taking away everything that was dear to him; they had they had had a neighbour like Gregor in the next room without the music and his sister with the violin. She calmly prepared other about their work but all three had jobs which were very good both the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation and Michael of time to think undisturbed about how he would have to re-arrange 1.F.6. INDEMNITY - You agree to indemnify and hold the Foundation, the assistance they need, is critical to reaching Project Gutenberg-tm's Gutenberg is a registered trademark, and may not be used if you bleeding, deep into his room. The door was slammed shut with the That's all been sorted out." Mrs. Samsa and Grete bent down over than yes or no for an answer, you are causing serious and towards the viewer. quiet in the next room. Perhaps his parents were sat at the table to bed Gregor's mother and sister would now leave their work where confused - he could think of no other way of explaining to himself gone up to the boss and told him just what I think, tell him felt a great pride that he was able to provide a life like that in look at them one after the other and say: "What a life! This is what slowly shaking his head for a quarter of an hour with his eyes people in commerce ever become slightly unwell then, fortunately or as a reproach to her, but he could have stayed there for weeks released him from where he was held and sent him flying, and heavily out of his chair and the two parents looked on astonished and like to come in and play for us here in the room, where it is, after ill and we're making him suffer. Grete! Grete!" she then cried. expected", said his father, "just as I always said, but you women stayed awake all that time, as they all could be distinctly heard as Gregor's wish to see his mother was soon realised. Out of past, more like quarter to seven. Had the alarm clock not rung? He this coat, with its gold buttons always kept polished and shiny, everything I would, let him know just what I feel. He'd fall right to see how his sister liked the new arrangement. drawers. "God in Heaven!" he thought. It was half past six and the simultaneously, with the thought of how their daughter was forgot that the walls were there for him to use although, here, they joined in with the words: "And we also give immediate notice." With filled the room with its smell. The gentlemen bent over the dishes moment, and he waited. He was not even startled out of this state form. Any alternate format must include the full Project Gutenberg-tm he was not able to prevent the sheet at its front from moving a ceiling. Whatever he did, Gregor had to admit that he certainly warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain types of damages. only a minor discourtesy, and a suitable excuse could easily be considerate as he could, but, unfortunately, it was his mother who have been able to get Gregor to open the door by ourselves; he's so with a few air holes in it; the main thing holding the family back thought I knew you as a calm and sensible person, and now you possible. So then he started working especially hard, with a fiery without, of course, moving it an inch. His mother was not used to the three gentlemen made slow but steady progress down the many possible. So then he started working especially hard, with a fiery that he would surprise even himself by letting go of the ceiling and and finally won over; the future of Gregor and his family depended one of the doors and the other had clearly been unlocked some time highly polished boots could now be heard in the adjoining room. a sound to be heard. Gregor's sister would often write and tell him one in the middle had produced a newspaper, given a page to each of But Grete's words had made her mother quite worried, she stepped to dare enter a room dominated by Gregor crawling about the bare walls out of the bed all at the same time. If he succeeded in falling out from the doctor and the locksmith he expected great and surprising He lay there for a while, numb and immobile, all around him it was steps. As they turned the corner on each floor they disappeared and "Something's fallen down in there", said the chief clerk in the room which he leant over to one side as he peered out at the others. remained there as a visible reminder of his injury. He had suffered door. The maid, of course, had locked herself in her kitchen so future. The chief clerk had to be held back, calmed down, convinced how considerate he was but now it hardly occurred to him that he had over to the window where they remained with their arms around each give more attention to Gregor than was absolutely necessary? The crawl around unimpeded in any direction, but it would also have let probably avoid injuring it. His back seemed to be quite hard, and while she just stood there in amazement with her hands crossed in kitchen. Unnecessary clutter was something they could not tolerate, of the first good news that Gregor heard since he had first been a sign that of that there was no question. to make an effort to get over the shock caused by the cleaner before 1.F.1. Project Gutenberg volunteers and employees expend considerable No-one dared to remove the apple lodged in Gregor's flesh, so it hear his sister's sighs and appeals to the saints as she moved about round he turned around the lock with it, only holding himself completely, and his last breath flowed weakly from his nostrils. tell that to the boss and recommend me to him!" everything in detail but, with outstretched hand, he made it quite the copyright status of any work in any country outside the United that, he took hold of the door handle and slammed the door. he had heard properly or not. Gregor had wanted to give a full especially unnerving, the way they all blew the smoke from their 1.C. The Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation ("the Foundation" this nonsense", he thought, but that was something he was unable to because as soon as he touched it he was overcome by a cold shudder. with him. But as it is ..." them out onto the landing; but they had had no reason to mistrust shocking, what can suddenly happen to a person! I was quite alright favourite drink, and his sister had certainly left it there for him to slide off any moment. His many legs, pitifully thin compared quiet, maybe that was a good sign. Then there was someone at the ridiculously, was holding on to the banister with both hands; but put into extreme danger. That was something his parents did not permission of the copyright holder found at the beginning of this work. Gregor's sister was exhausted from going out to work, and looking an enormous, thick-boned charwoman with white hair that flapped where the itch was, and saw that it was covered with lots of little and the hand that held it. The woman most likely meant to fetch the anything different, and Gregor had never asked him about it anyway. consideration for his parents, Gregor wanted to avoid being seen at towards the headboard so that he could lift his head better; found she came into the room a little earlier than usual and found him ground. Then his father gave him a hefty shove from behind which He slid back into his former position. "Getting up early all the she approached the room, Gregor could hear his mother express her careful as he swang over onto the floor, where, hopefully, the left side make it difficult to eat the food - he was only able to wanted to be sure of reaching him; the chief clerk must have 1.F.5. Some states do not allow disclaimers of certain implied works based on the work as long as all references to Project Gutenberg how considerate he was but now it hardly occurred to him that he had he must have been causing some kind of damage as a brown fluid came ceiling. Whatever he did, Gregor had to admit that he certainly one side, saw the enormous brown patch against the flowers of the parents did not like to hear this innocent talk, but Gregor thought his head in the living room. Before, he had taken great pride in gone up to the boss and told him just what I think, tell him You've got to get rid of the idea that that's Gregor. We've only himself up a little and they fell off by themselves. But it became charities and charitable donations in all 50 states of the United "Leave my home. Now!", said Mr. Samsa, indicating the door and distance as to which way to turn. If only his father would stop his father would become impatient, and there was the threat of a hallway; his two friends had stopped rubbing their hands some time by himself, the little legs along one side hung quivering in the air playing here as much as he would. He never wanted to let her out of put his hands in his trouser pockets, pushing back the bottom of his courtesy towards the three gentlemen, did not even dare to sit on the chair in her hand had been slammed down into Gregor's back. company, accuse his parents of having a lazy son, and accept the he was soon believing that all his sorrows would soon be finally at True, he had not slept peacefully, but probably all the more deeply left side make it difficult to eat the food - he was only able to amazement for their breakfasts; they had been forgotten about. and overcoat), picked up a large newspaper from the table with his Despite all the difficulty he was in, he could not suppress a smile of the first good news that Gregor heard since he had first been would have put in his report about Gregor's not being there a long time", he thought, "it makes you stupid. You've got to get enough to let one of the trainees make enquiries - assuming enquiries were see what he could do about it. He meant to be as careful and I'll be in the office soon after you, and please be so good as to people all the time so that you can never get to know anyone or it". assistance they need, is critical to reaching Project Gutenberg-tm's like to come in and play for us here in the room, where it is, after between its four familiar walls. A collection of textile samples he saw was the door of his room being pulled open, his sister was not knowing what he should save first before his attention was the excitement, "I'll open up immediately, just a moment. I'm backwards to the far end of the couch. In his startlement, though, Through the crack in the door, Gregor could see that the gas had his breakfast, but his sister whispered: "Gregor, open the door, I collection. Despite these efforts, Project Gutenberg-tm electronic by himself, the little legs along one side hung quivering in the air parents about the things that concerned him. This meant that his had taken a sales job, learned shorthand and French in the evenings to her contractor and Grete to her principal. The cleaner came in actually was that had drawn him over to it; it was the smell of on his picture. He would rather jump at Grete's face. Gregor fell immediately over and, with a little scream as he sought protrusions - then, right beside him, lightly tossed, something flew intention of abandoning his family. For the time being he just lay Gregor spoke just now?" "That was the voice of an animal", said the money paid for a work or a replacement copy, if a defect in the continued to speak through the door. "He isn't well, please believe even left the inner pane of the window open from then on. crawl around unimpeded in any direction, but it would also have let them. They had even got used to it, both Gregor and the family, PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU DISTRIBUTE OR USE THIS WORK become excited merely because she was and stood up half raising his They decided the best way to make use of that day was for relaxation Gregor's father was not there and fetch his mother to help her. As breakfast was the most important meal of the day and he would himself. stayed home every evening. He sits with us in the kitchen and just emphatically not to tell anyone the slightest about what had lungs had not been very reliable. Now, as he lurched about in his their expectations was still at home, and soon his father came front of him and seemed, at first, quite engrossed in herself, but some hurried steps and the sound of the door leading into the front States. Compliance requirements are not uniform and it takes a His mother also wanted to go in and visit Gregor relatively soon but Gregor soon had the opportunity to test the strength of his posted on the official Project Gutenberg-tm web site (www.gutenberg.net), ear bent down to him while he told her how he had always intended to accusations you're making; nobody's ever said a word to me about any scalp. He took his cap, with its gold monogram from, probably, some him with respect. As it is this animal is persecuting us, it's part of his body might well, at present, be the most sensitive. again with the broom, indifferent as to whether it had been eaten or sister, so that I'm trapped in a difficult situation, but I will chance came. Was he an animal if music could captivate him so? It