Thief of Time - Can't see

'All I know is that the spinners went wild and I must've copped a load when one of 'em went overspeed,' said Shoblang. 'But, hey, what about that kid, eh? Look at the way he's making the buggers dance! I wish I'd had him training under me! What am I saying? He could give me a few tips!'

Death looked around. TO WHOM DO YOU REFER?

'That boy up on the podium, see him?'

NO, I'M AFRAID I SEE NO ONE THERE.

'What? Look, he's right there! Plain as the nose on your fa- Well, obviously not on your face...'

I SEE THE COLOURED PEGS MOVING...

'Well, who do you think is moving them? I mean, you are Death, right? I thought you could see everyone!'

Death stared at the dancing bobbins.

EVERYONE... THAT I SHOULD SEE, he said. He continued to stare.

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The Thief of Time - p127-128