Page 26 of Slow to Grow

Lloyd consulted with Mike and played the message for him.AOh, Lloyd. My sweet, sweet Lloyd. She totally wants you.@

  ANo one has ever WANTED me. You are wrong.@ the dunderhead replied.

  Mike felt bad for his naive friend=s cluelessness. ADude. Don=t be an idiot. Make a move. What have you got to lose?@

  AMy job?@ Lloyd responded.

  AI think the risk of losing your pet sitting duties won=t unduly harm you in the future.@

  Make a move. What the hell would constitute making a move for Lloyd? The answer was, as usual, nothing.

 
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