Tell me something wonderful, " he said to Dane. "Tell me that we are going to die dreamfully and loved in our sleep."" You're always writing one of your plays on the phone, " said Dane."I said, something wonderful. Say something about springtime."" It is sloppy and wet. It is a beast from the sea."" Ah, " said Harry. Lorrie Moore
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This is a classic of a writing prompt. It is one of the most famous of all times. The prompt works well with a guy who has been in a relationship for a while and feels the need to make things clear after a fight. It is also very suitable for a guy who is about to get married or propose. If you are the one who wrote the prompt, it is likely that he will talk about something wonderful, even if it is not.

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