"No, George.
I can't be alone
if we are together.
Is that so? Then I
will be alone too!"
You know I am a big fan of Jon Agee's awesome work. In this new book, he introduces two fine friends who are devoted companions. They like to spend all of their time together. As they swing at the park, they discuss that fact. Lenny has a question:
"I wonder, George.
What is it like
to be alone?"
George considers the query and thinks it might be both lonely and sad. Lenny is not as convinced. Maybe it would be fine to be alone, and he is going to try it. George wants to accompany his friend. Lenny is adamant; he wants to be alone. George reluctantly agrees. As Lenny looks for the just-right spot, Geroge follows along hoping it might be big enough for two.
Really, George? You are not getting the point, are you? Lenny finds the perfect place and encourages George to leave him there alone. Unfortunately, being by himself is not quite as enviable as he had hoped. Too soon, he is thinking about his friend and wondering how he's doing. In the dark, Lenny cannot see George. Oh, dear!
If you are an Agee fan, you will not be shocked at the surprise ending!
Love the dialogue, love the relationship, love the ending!
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