In the labyrinth of a difficult text, we find unmarked forks in the path, detours, blind alleys, loops that deliver us back to our point of entry, and finally the monster who whispers an unintelligible truth in our ears.
Smooth white skin invites something that will leave a trace, a kiss or a slap.
Lovers always believe one another's sleight-of-hand tricks.
City wits, country humorists.
I regret. I apologize. I blame myself. I continue as before.
Being charming takes time and effort, and I am busy.