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The little you and I might change the world
Malloy smiled
"It wouldn't show up until a hundred years after we were dead.
We'd never see it.
But it would be there
Quiet Please
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Boy
Can you please check this 'item' for me?
Hello.
Do you have a library card?
No, I don't.
Then please fill out this form. Also, may I please see your ID?
I can't tell you whether or not he's gay
But I can tell you that in my mind I've already given myself to him.
Jim Arnothai
Here is your card.
Would you like a lollypop too?
No, thank you.
So gorgeous.
You may never see him again. Why didn't you ask for his number?
Don't you have to return books after borrowing them?
Nice! Right on, sister!
July 18, 2006
Hurry, hurry, hurry!
Hurry up. He's about to leave!
How do I look?
Did someone try to Xerox your face in black and white or something?
Why do you look so pale?!
Touch up those lips a bit.
Darling.
Well, that's unfortunate.
You should go make some merit, you're so unlucky.
September 20, 2006
That's karma for you.
You guys were just about to get married!
This entire time, he said that girl was just a friend.
I'm such an idiot!
Stop.
Hawk it, don't mock it.
And don't think that way.
Let me tell you something.
All men are the same all over the world. -- They're bad.
If men were good, I wouldn't waste my time being gay.
Good thing you brought your bags.
You can stay at my house tonight.
Don't fret.
Girl Power!
Now, stop being sad and start being productive.
Work!
After a storm comes a hot guy!
My god, such bad timing
They could be friends.
Friends, my butt!
A girl like that, even I would want as a wife.
3 months later
A year later
So weird. Maybe he has Shakespeare for a father.
What kind of guy takes girls out on dates to the library?
So weird. So boring.
I guarantee you
They'll be over in a few months.
9 months later
Watch and learn.
Excuse me but what's that on your shoe?
2 years later
It's the smell from the book!
Four.
Those are shoes. And that, that's called a fool.
3 years later
Are you ready?
Ready!
What's this? Why are you raising your hand?
You want to go first?
Yes!
Alright, go ahead.
There!
That move was very far!
Alright, now what do you do with this?
That's yours, daddy.
Can you move for me? Where should I put it?
Are you sure?
sure
Can I put it here?
Nope.
So naughty!
Ann...
Ann, let's go home.
Has she eaten?
She's all set.
We can play again next week.
Come with mommy.
I haven't seen you at the library in a while. But then again, maybe you've read our entire collection.
Oh, there's one book that's really good. I'll show you.
Ann, don't worry about it. I'm really busy right now. I probably won't get to read it.
Come on. I'm in charge here.
I'll just give it to you.
Alright.
Actually, no. I'll just lend it to you.
What? Why?
So that you can return it to me later.
Okay.
From Here to Eternity
Ann, even if I didn't want to borrow any books,
I'd still find a reason to come see you.
Thanks.
I'll try to finish it as quickly as possible.
Hello.
Boy, Jim has totally disappeared, hasn't he?
It's been almost three months. Why do you think he hasn't been by?
He's probably busy with work. Why don't you try calling him?
I don't have his number.
So frustrating. You guys are taking 'playing hard to get' to a whole new level.
How many years have you seen each other now? Next time, I will ask for his number for you.
No, don't do that. I've decided...
Next time he comes in, I'm going to tell him how I feel.
From Here to Eternity
I'm returning this book.
Jim passed away.
He died of liver cancer.
If you are free tomorrow, please come.
Jim Arnothai
This is probably the last message I'll get to write to you.
Thank you so much for everything.
And I'm sorry I didn't come say goodbye in person.
Everything just happened so fast
And I didn't want you to worry.
But I did want to tell you again that...
Despite the fact that we talked very little,
I could always hear your thoughts.
I hope that you heard mine as well. -- Jim
P.S. -- Thanks for recommending the last good book of my life.
This is probably the last message I'll get to write to you.
Thank you for playing checkers with me and keeping me company... though I have to say, my daughter plays better than you, ha ha ha. -- Jim
My daughter really likes you. She talks about you all the time. If you ever leave your job, I'm going to hire you as my nanny. -- Jim
I just found out today that I'm going to be a father. My head is spinning but I'm excited too. I don't know why but you were the first person I wanted to share this news with. -- Jim
I haven't seen you smile in a while. Are you still sad about your boyfriend? You should read this book. I think it might help. -- Jim
You didn't call. Of course, you have a boyfriend. That's alright. I'll just keep coming to borrow books from the library so I can see you.
P.S. -- I really like the lipstick you wore today. -- Jim
Hello there.
I'm the weird guy you met the other day.
"Thank you" for helping me find this book.
I wanted to repay you right then by asking you to dinner
But I saw that noise is prohibited in the library... So I thought I would write to you here instead.
If ever you're interested in a free meal, call me at this number.
I'll be reading this book while awaiting your call. -- Jim
Jim, this is Ann.
I wish my thoughts had voices to sound themselves to you.
Wish you could read what is true within my heart of hearts.
For you to know I love you Though nobody wants to hear when I say
So I stay away But what's hidden in my heart
Can you hear it fall apart in saying I love you?