death

Charlotte Brontë. Jane Eyre

First: There was no possibility of taking a walk that day.

Last: Daily He announces more distinctly,—‘Surely I come quickly!’ and hourly I more eagerly respond,—‘Amen; even so come, Lord Jesus!’”

Philip Roth. Everyman

First: Around the grave in the rundown cemetery were a few of his former advertising colleagues from New York, who recalled his energy and originality and told his daughter, Nancy, what a pleasure it had been to work with him.

Last: Just as he'd feared from the start.