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There’s something you need to know about me. I came from the garden. Please don’t ask about my leaves.
— Timothy · The Odd Life of Timothy Green
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker makes a confession that is odd and slightly shy: an origin in the garden, followed by a plea not to ask about the leaves. The request pairs candour with sensitivity, revealing something strange while asking for tact about the most conspicuous sign of it.
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