Because of your story I thought I’d use the toads, that whole secret admirer bit with the gifts, as a way to soften you up, and I planned to reveal myself after the third or fourth toad, I really did, but I kept delaying because I didn’t want to be rejected, I guess, and I knew it was getting crazy, toad after toad after toad, but I just couldn’t stop it and forget you, yet I wasn’t able to face you, either, and that’s it. I never meant you any harm, I sure didn’t mean to upset you, can you forgive me, I hope you can.” He stopped at last, exhausted. She said, “Well.” He said, “So will you go
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