Geography and Plays

by Gertrude Stein

I am going to conquer. I am going to be flourishing. I am going to be industrious. Please forgive me everything.

PRESENT

This is a ceremonial. When you are bashful you do not think. When a present is offered you accept it you accept the bracelet worn by the nun so that it rusted. You do not know what to do with it. You describe its qualities. It is a pleasure to have it. You will give it. You are steadily tender. You say the beginning is best. Why do you say Englishman. You say Englishman because he wished it. Do not hurry.

EVIAN WATER

Evian water is very good. Sometimes I am not sure it is put up by them at least now when there is a war. I say it is fresh. When I do not like a bottle I throw it away. I throw the water away.

[PINK MELON JOY]

My dear what is meat.

I certainly regret visiting.

My dear what does it matter.