a sigh that seemed to issue from the depths of the ages.
And then it was over. Simultaneously, the innumerable clocks stopped ticking, whirring and chiming.
Pendulums came to a sudden halt and stayed put at odd angles.
The silence that fell was more profound than any that had ever reigned before.
Time itself was standing still. As for Momo, she became aware that she was clasping the stem of an hour-lily of exceptional size and beauty.
She hadn't felt anyone put it into her hand. It simply appeared, as if it had always been there.
Gingerly, Momo took a step. Sure enough, she could move as easily as ever. The remains of breakfast were still on the table.
She sat down on one of the little armchairs, but the seat was as hard as marble and didn't yield an inch.
There was a mouthful of chocolate left in her cup, but the cup wouldn't move either.
She tried dipping her fingers in the dregs, but they were as hard as butterscotch.
So was the honey, and even the crumbs were stuck fast to the plates.
Now that time had stopped, everything else was immovable too. Cassiopeia had started to fidget.
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