Even as these predators disgusted me, I found myself admiring the artful way many of them stalked their prey and eluded detection. Eventually, as a kind of self-dare -- one intended to relieve teenage tedium more than anything -- I began pretending to be the person I was reading about. I know that sounds weird, but I really wanted to figure out why and how these people could do what they do. |
I plan on getting a job to support a family, so it's important. |
That property has extraordinary value. |