Poem

 1 1|      is an important figure, Arthur," she replied.~    I disliked
 2 1|  pretentiousness of the name Arthur, too. It had been my father’
 3 1|     there between do and ti, Arthur?"~    But who knew what
 4 3|     Do you love your father, Arthur?" she asked.~    "What a
 5 4|      that about your father, Arthur?" Mira chided.~    "I was
 6 4|   you want something to eat, Arthur?"~    "All right," I replied.~    
 7 5|     room.~    "What’s wrong, Arthur? Why are you crying?" she
 8 5|    habit."~    "But tell me, Arthur, why do you want to quit
 9 6|            It’s complicated, Arthur."~    "You already said
10 6|   but I am afraid they have, Arthur. Your father’s been to the
11 6|            I have my doubts, Arthur. Don’t misunderstand me.
12 6|     He is a powerful person, Arthur, and is capable of doing
13 6| mother called after me:~    "Arthur, where are you going?"~    
14 7|     I would do such a thing, Arthur?"~    I took her arm and
15 7| sense of relief in her.~    "Arthur, I am embarrassed to suggest
16 8|   What do you mean, ashamed, Arthur?"~    "I would have been
17 8|      What is wrong with you, Arthur? Must you always upset your