The Book of Goose

by Yiyun Li

ear-lids, so we could close our ears as we shut our eyes at bedtime, or anytime when we were not in the mood for the chattering of the world?

Ear-lids

Growing up required patience,

Growing up requires patience.

Two people who are constantly seeking experience rarely settle for each other.

Constantly seeking experience

You will not leave the school until we transform you. You see, an educator works like a sculptor.

An educator works like a sculptor

Surrey,

The Switzerland of England