Words&Dirt

“They moved from shop to shop, resting for as long as they were unnoticed, until they found a crowded Bingo room, so busy and full of smoke that they were able to sit in peace.  They watched whole families ranged intent on their illuminated panels, while prams and children rolled about the floor.

‘Parents’ Day at Cape Kennedy,’ said Tom.  ‘Watch their concentration.’

‘All over nothing.’

‘There’s something to be said for random selection in a causal universe.’  Tom was looking at the coloured numbered balls as they danced in the air jet before being sucked into choice.  ‘You and I met with as much reason.'”

––Red Shift, by Alan Garner, loc. 1040