Matthew 25:30 Nick Montfort The last stair of 34th Street, Herald Square; at my feet a clamor of trains that weave iron mazes. Steam and shrieks ascend the morning, which, at once, becomes the final reckoning, the ultimate sale, the blackest Friday. From the obscured horizon and from the center of my being, an infinite voice said these things (these actual stock-keeping units, not the words that follow, which are but my poor time-bound translation of what was a single word): “Playing-cards, chessboards, a nice hardback copy of the Grettir Saga, a classy cerulean gym suit that is new this season, a classy ash gray stovepipe that is available with free shipping, a contemporary silver bluebonnet that is available with free ship- ping, subtle cerise outerwear that is available with free shipping, a fashionable steel gray two-piece suit that is on sale today only, a rustic dapple-grey greengrocery that is now 10% off, a fashionable ochre gaberdine that is new this season, a modern sage green kerchief that is now 10% off, an understated snuff-color ice machine that is significantly reduced in price, a classy cyan football helmet that is available with free shipping, a modern pastel dolman that is on sale today only, a modern purplish blue golf cap that is new this season, a fashionable oxford grey turban that is now 10% off, a timeless navy blue dressing gown that is now 10% off, a modern dun banyan that is significantly reduced in price, a contemporary Indian red tie that is now 10% off, a dapper wine-coloured riding habit that is new this season, a chic sable tweed that is new this season, fashionable steel grey ready-to-wear that is now 10% off, a modern lemon yellow white tie that is now 10% off, fashionable Tyrian purple white goods that are significantly reduced in price, an elegant ultramarine polo-neck that is significantly reduced in 1 price, a modern lazuline automatic washer that is exclusively available here, a timeless jade kirtle that is now 10% off, dapper iron blue weeds that are now 10% off, a cute oxford gray sacque that is exclusively available here, a cute iron-grey caleche that is exclusively available here, a timeless dapple-grey dress uniform that is available with free shipping, a distressed copper coxcomb that is 25% off, a dapper carmine wrapper that is exclusively available here, a contemporary iron-grey pressure suit that is on sale today only, a distressed ash grey camlet that is as seen on television, subtle orange red peplos that are 25% off, a distressed old gold money belt that is as seen on television, a rustic ruby habit that is 25% off, an elegant lemon goffer that is as seen on television, a modern cherry red vest that is as seen on television, a timeless wine electric range that is on sale today only, a chic yellowish pink raincoat that is significantly reduced in price, a chic chrome red undergarment that is exclusively available here, distressed Prussian blue tails that are significantly reduced in price, elegant Paris green shorts that are new this season, a distressed sable romper suit that is new this season, subtle yellowish green tights that are on sale today only, a chic cherry toque that is 25% off, a classy orange red swimming costume that is on sale today only, a timeless brick red vestment that is on sale today only, a rustic chrome green patka that is on sale today only, an understated iron-gray flannel that is new this season, a chic carnation trouser that is as seen on television, a distressed wine-colored athletic supporter that is exclusively avail- able here, a classy olive drab mangle that is significantly reduced in price, an understated turquoise duster that is now 10% off, an understated steel blue two-piece that is now 10% off, an understated sage green appliance that is now 10% off, a chic complementary sport jacket that is exclusively available here, a contemporary alabaster business suit that is on sale today only, a chic chocolate tea gown that is now 10% off, 2 a fashionable alizarine red chapeau that is exclusively available here, a contemporary purplish pink jockey cap that is on sale today only, a rustic hazel mobcap that is on sale today only, timeless snuff-color neckwear that is new this season, a modern copper color sweat suit that is on sale today only, a subtle copper dinner dress that is significantly reduced in price, distressed ecru leotards that are new this season, a cute iron blue disguise that is on sale today only, a subtle yellowish green turnout that is now 10% off, a classy chartreuse balaclava that is new this season, a modern iron-gray coatee that is significantly reduced in price, a rustic sky-blue neckcloth that is on sale today only, a classy greyish brown electric range that is available with free shipping, a cute ash grey denim that is on sale today only, an elegant olive-green pinny that is exclusively available here, classy claret durable goods that are on sale today only, a modern olive drab Deepfreeze that is 25% off, dapper chalk sweat pants that are exclusively available here, a classy turquoise ballet skirt that is significantly reduced in price, a timeless deep brown elbow pad that is 25% off, a rustic yellowish pink fancy dress that is as seen on television, a distressed burgundy full-dress uniform that is significantly reduced in price, a subtle greenish yellow coatdress that is 25% off, a subtle mocha diaper that is new this season, a subtle cyan bra that is on sale today only, a rustic steel grey tunic that is new this season, a dapper straw shower cap that is as seen on television, a distressed charcoal grey pyjama that is as seen on television, a classy yellow green diving dress that is new this season, a fashionable maize sweatshirt that is now 10% off, a subtle yellowish pink belt that is available with free shipping, a dapper Prussian blue topcoat that is now 10% off, cute claret knee pants that are as seen on television, a timeless aqua camail that is now 10% off, a cute charcoal grey dress that is as seen on television, a dapper greenish yellow haik that is 25% off, classy old gold bloomers that are as seen on television, a subtle lemon kitchen range that is now 10% off, 3 a modern copper kanzu that is 25% off, a cute burnt umber slack suit that is available with free shipping, a contemporary scarlet sleeper that is exclusively available here, a rustic dark blue tricorne that is significantly reduced in price, a subtle blonde slip-on that is now 10% off, a contemporary Tyrian purple costume that is exclusively available here, a fashionable pastel sunsuit that is new this season, timeless chartreuse foul-weather gear that is significantly reduced in price, a dapper sea green cloth cap that is new this season, a cute copper wedding dress that is available with free shipping, a cute yellowish pink knee-hi that is on sale today only, modern crimson sleepwear that is exclusively available here, a timeless soot black coffee maker that is as seen on television, subtle claret attire that is now 10% off, a timeless chalk athletic sock that is exclusively available here, a cute pea green morning dress that is as seen on television, a contemporary chartreuse pant that is on sale today only, a fashionable iron-grey veil that is significantly reduced in price, a timeless magenta bomber jacket that is available with free ship- ping, a contemporary carmine rebozo that is on sale today only, a subtle gamboge underclothing that is 25% off, a timeless aquamarine ecclesiastical robe that is now 10% off, a cute drab sailor suit that is exclusively available here, a classy dappled-grey formal that is as seen on television, a rustic fawn tyrolean that is on sale today only, a rustic cardinal mink that is significantly reduced in price, a fashionable pitch black topper that is new this season, an understated sage green niqab that is now 10% off, fashionable cerise consumer goods that are on sale today only, a subtle coral haick that is exclusively available here, contemporary burnt umber long pants that are 25% off, a chic amber body pad that is new this season, a distressed off-white sack that is available with free shipping, a chic drab coif that is now 10% off, a subtle jade motley that is exclusively available here, a chic jet black dunce cap that is significantly reduced in price, a fashionable cardinal pallium that is exclusively available here, 4 an elegant cherry red gauntlet that is as seen on television, a rustic steel gray bathing cap that is as seen on television, a classy dappled-gray topper that is 25% off, a chic steel blue Primus that is new this season, a fashionable carnation Hoover that is new this season, a subtle soot black gown that is significantly reduced in price, a modern ochre chuddar that is new this season, a timeless cerulean article of clothing that is available with free shipping, cute crimson cords that are available with free shipping, a distressed sapphire skullcap that is on sale today only, a classy complementary step-in that is new this season, a subtle old rose Sam Browne belt that is new this season, a fashionable salmon pink Windsor tie that is available with free shipping, a fashionable complementary burka that is available with free ship- ping, a classy Davy’s gray gauffering iron that is exclusively available here, a dapper ivory silk stocking that is available with free shipping, a modern fawn turtle that is on sale today only, a timeless royal blue polo shirt that is significantly reduced in price, a timeless ash grey high hat that is now 10% off, a fashionable peach yarmulke that is now 10% off, a rustic dark blue wearing apparel that is on sale today