The Times' goss editor Hugo Rifkind runs an item on the sad case of Henry (first considered in Duncan Fallowell's New Zealand travel book Going As Far As I Can) - a lizard-like tuatara in a museum in Invercargill. Henry was born in around 1880 and is still a virgin! Yet six weeks after publication of Duncan's book, Henry has a girlfriend at last - Mildred, thought to be 80-ish. "Fallowell claims to be pleased," writes Hugo. I learn that there wasn't space for Duncan's full response to this joyful news: "Thanks to my book, I expect the New Zealand birthrate in general to show a sharp rise. It's a bit like war."
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Dear Madame Arcati
I believe the point of all this is that Henry is no longer a virgin.
with best wishes, Duncan Fallowell
Is it just me, or does Henry's nude [and only slightly erotic, given the context] photo bear an uncanny resemblance to that of Duncan, as recently spread across your blog?
How about Rhydian ?
Fancy losing your virginity at 128. I suppose Henry came dust.
Yes it is just you
<< Is it just me, or does Henry's nude [and only slightly erotic, given the context] photo bear an uncanny resemblance to that of Duncan, as recently spread across your blog? >>
Oooh, tabernak, this is so mean it made me laugh to tears. I could comment on it, but it would be even meaner. Better restrain myself, then. Mr Fallowell is a nice and civilized man, he deserves respect.
Interested parties can hear me read a short passage on the sex life of the tuatara on my website
best wishes, Duncan Fallowell
but that lizard thing is so beautiful, isn't he
Yeah but ... yeah but..
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