Topical Guide 128
Mark Dorset
Foreshadowing
The first was Veronica McCall. … She said, “Well, hello there!” and she rippled her fingers through the air. She reversed the set of steps that had brought her to her feet and slid herself into her seat. As she sat, her dress tightened across her bottom and along her legs, and I obtained a photographically precise and durable impression of the outline of her underpants.
Little Follies, “The Girl with the White Fur Muff”
Keep your eye on those underpants.
The second was Lily O’Grady. Lily called herself Spike. “Don’t worry,” she said. “It’s not so hard. I’ve been here a few weeks already, and I understand almost everything. Just keep your mouth shut and you’ll be okay.” She gave me a wink.
Little Follies, “The Girl with the White Fur Muff”
Remember that advice.
The third was Clarissa Bud, who made my heart ache as soon as she raised her eyes toward mine. … Clarissa seemed so frightened and retiring that she made me feel strong and bold.
Little Follies, “The Girl with the White Fur Muff”
Hmmm. Is she really frightened? I wonder. Is Peter really strong and bold? Yeah, sure. Ha!
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