And then there are hands on either side of the board, lowering it so that Arthur's head again dips below the level of his feet. Once he's in position a pair of hands delicately unfolds the wet washcloth doubled over his eyes to cover his nose and mouth again, and then, much harsher, holds them taut with hard pressure on either side of his face.
It's Dick's voice this time: "Ready."
The water starts again, and as it begins to rush over him and into his nose, Norman says simply—
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And then there are hands on either side of the board, lowering it so that Arthur's head again dips below the level of his feet. Once he's in position a pair of hands delicately unfolds the wet washcloth doubled over his eyes to cover his nose and mouth again, and then, much harsher, holds them taut with hard pressure on either side of his face.
It's Dick's voice this time: "Ready."
The water starts again, and as it begins to rush over him and into his nose, Norman says simply—
"Goodnight, Arthur."