Patently Untrue Statements

I've made a few. You can't say that you minded; the worst that they could have done is take up space, and there's enough space in the world.

Something patently untrue is precious. It brings out the hunter in you. You spy it between the leaves, in a clearing. It's easy to hit.

By giving you this untruth, I have given you the opportunity to bring out your keen common sense. The more you keep that common sense at hand, the more sensible you feel.

You really ought to thank me!