When his wife Wanda dies after many years of illness, the only thing her husband can think about is sleep. For all her years of illness, Wanda had trouble breathing, which meant that she made all sorts of noises throughout the night. Finally, he will be able to get some sleep. The narrator calls the local newspaper and helps piece together his wife's obituary. Then, as he drinks his double scotch, he thinks back to the night she died. He sat by her bedside for three days, and when she finally passed away, he was devastated. He had to run and find the doctors himself and as they went about their business, he immediately called the funeral home. Back in the room, he sobbed over her body. At the funeral, he said a few words for Wanda's family. He and Wanda had no children, so after the funeral, he went home alone. At the end of the long day, he falls asleep and dreams of Wanda.