He understands now why kisses in movies are filmed the way they are, with the camera endlessly circling, circling: the ground is unsteady under his.

“That's right,' said Simon. 'Just remember, when you mother's gnawing at my ankl…”

“Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong…”

“I said his poetry was terrible. It sounds like he ate a dictionary and started …”

“Who do we belong with but each other?”