the last book I ever read (Paradise by Donald Barthelme, excerpt one)

from Paradise by Donald Barthelme:

“I like a quiet reflective bath.”

“I’ll come in and put toads in the water.”

“Where would you get toads in New York City?”

“Toad store. They got big toads, little toads, horned toads, no-horn toads—“

“It’s a great city.”

“It’s a great argument for cities.”