Notes of a Crocodile

by Qiu Miaojin

As you can see, at my best I’m a freak with wit and substance,”

Her laugh reminded me of a handsome older woman removing her makeup and revealing her wrinkles.

But I’m like a father to you, only younger.

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I struggled to get the words out between mouthfuls of vomit.

My only fear was that she might strip off her clothes and try to seduce me.

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