We haven’t heard from each other in a long time, Jasper and I. Of course, Jasper’s real name is different, but you’ve probably already guessed that. He is a friend of my brother. When I’m in the area we all do things together sometimes. “Call him for the column,” my brother said. “He’s had a bad breakup.”

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