Post originally by Scarabus at 2003-08-01 23:42:55
Converted from Phorums BB System

'What does the rating say, Winston?

'Four/Four.'

'And if the party says that it is not four/four but five/three -- then what?'

'Four/Four.'

The word ended in a gasp of pain. The needle of the dial had shot up to fifty-five. The sweat had sprung out all over Winston's body. The air tore into his lungs and issued again in deep groans which even by clenching his teeth he could not stop. O'Brien watched him. He drew back the lever ...

"You are a slow learner, Winston," said O'Brien gently.