Small pewter box, unmarked Inside: orange plastic salamander & note, folded in thirds
The note: ‘Walk Swim More Talk Write More Never a Chore’ Notebook paper, cut unevenly, folded awkwardly
Odd handwriting in blue ink Confident, bold Spoof? Mental patient? Politician? All possibilities
Felicia asks me what it means I don’t know Unusual acquaintances? Anyone/anything different? She stares back at me
Salamander left at her office door this morning I take the items, head to my place to ponder The Clergyman drives past