The Girl

A speech. They knew that beside beside is colored like a word beside why there they went. That is a speech. Anybody will listen. What is romantic. I was astonished to learn that she was led by her head and her head was not with her head her head was leading when her heart stood still. She was certain to be left away with them. Dear Christian you are very sweet without hope. Hope is for you.

Gertrude Stein, How to Write.

The girl is self-conscious. She needs to be treated right. In the mornings, before going to school, she dresses in front of a mirror. She wants to make sure that she is beautiful enough for the world. Wouldn't you like to hold her and whisper, "It's okay?"