A long time after my adventure with Tyrone had ended, it seemed
useful to reconstruct the entire affair, to try to place it in
its proper perspective. I was uncertain that it could be done at
all, even less certain that it could be done truthfully and
objectively. But I resolved to try. After a number of false
starts, one version emerged which on examination seems reasonably
close to the truth. For what little it can teach you, you are
welcome to it.
Note that I describe it as an adventure rather than an affair.
Affairs I have had before, but never anything resembling this in
the slightest. No, adventure it is, or perhaps exploit or better
yet, escapade. Pick the description that pleases you best. But
whatever it was, a love affair it was not. (more…)
