Quote by John Green

Right, well, he'd been sick for a while and his nurse said to him, 'You seem to be feeling better this morning,' and Isben looked at her and said, 'On the contrary,' and then he died.

Right, well, he'd been sick for a while and his nurse said t

Summary

This quote captures a brief and intriguing anecdote surrounding Isben, who had been sick for some time. When his nurse commented on him seeming to feel better, Isben responded with the phrase "On the contrary," implying that he did not agree with her assessment. The quote ends with Isben's death, leaving a sense of mystery and ambiguity about his final moments.

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By John Green

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