It was a curious case on how the mind can play tricks br on the innocent and preoccupied. I was working when br my twin brother came in, stood in front of my desk, br said he was thirsty and I hadn´t heard him coming in. br Told him I had cold milk in the fridge and apple juice br but no wine; he could also set the kettle over and br brew a nice cup of tea. And into the kitchen he went. br I was writing a story about Argentina, the pampas br and horses, not about pompous generals, although it br must be said they wore splendid uniforms. br It was getting dark I had forgotten about the flying br of the time, walked into the kitchen since my twin br had brought me any tea; the kitchen was empty and br gloomy, and I remembered I never had a twin brother.