Paul:
It's a science-fiction film about a futuristic spy named Dragonfly.
Dr. Ballard:
Oh, well that's interesting. Your grandmother used to call dragonflies "the devil's darning needles." She told me that they come in the night and stitch up your mouth if you use profanity or were otherwise voluble.
Paul:
This isn't exactly about that...
Dr. Ballard:
Well, maybe you can use it somehow.
Paul:
Thanks, Dad.
Dr. Ballard:
You never know when some little overheard story or image can find a place in your work.
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