By Ben Greenman
from forthcoming collection, as yet untitled
Present in the imagination were the Prince of Sharpsquare, the Duchess of Neck, the Grand Lady Absolution, Lureen Landon, the Big Step, Apartment Bear, Sir Wanamaker, Twin-Eyes McGovern, and many others. Empress Blood, who was wearing a green velvet wrap with a black dress, took tea with Lureen and Mrs. Lady Diane, who was in red velvet, with a string of pearls around her neck. Conversations crossed the room, many centered upon who would assume which role once the production began. For her part, Twin-Eyes McGovern insisted on lead adversary. “And I,” said the Big Step, “will sit in the corner and weave something.” The tone was coy. No more information regarding what might be woven was provided. The Duchess of Neck recited an old poem from grade school. The general company languished in the forebrain until sleep at length descended.
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