The Future,” says Ian, in a film-trailer voice. “Coming soon, to a Present near you.
The Bone ClocksAny time a stipulation on love is present, unconditional love is not.
The Book of Simple Human TruthsYet it's not for want of future that I'm here, he thought. It's for want of a present.
The Honourable SchoolboyShrinking in a corner, pressed into the wall; do they know I'm present, am I here at all?
Love & MisadventureTo be now a sensible man, by and by a fool, and presently a beast!
Othello and the Tragedy of Mariam