Listen, son: I am saying this as you lie asleep, one little paw crumpled under your cheek and the blond curls stickily wet on your damp forehead.

• 听着，儿子：我在说这个的时候，你已经睡着了，一只小手掌蜷缩在你的脸颊下，金色的卷发搭在你被汗水浸湿的额头上。