Hopkins Dalhousie

A sentient car imprisoned justifies killing its owner, Hopkins Dalhousie, as an act of compassion.

The car recalls being purchased by Dalhousie at the height of the man’s success and thinks fondly of their instant and fast bond.  It laments Dalhousie’s decline, the departure of his wife and his sinking fortunes.

Having lost his house, Dalhousie sprawls in his car and drifts about town.  The car recounts his efforts to help Dalhousie sell off his material possessions for food and gas money.