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A character I knew, who hung out in a sprawling cafe in Harvard Square.
How did I know, Joe? with your wounds highlighted stains on your crumpled summer seersucker-- How did I know, Joe? hurling your angry invective at the Spanish busboy who prematurely cleared your table crying mourning the loss of your cheap tabloid. How did I know, Joe? when you threatened to kill your elderly mother who crully let you live rent free at 53? How didI know, Joe? That you would be back on the locked ward reciting your long resume smiling at me pompously then lowering your eyes in childish shame.

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