Richard Roper

A man who does not lie

A man who believed himself to be very honest, like Zhou Wenxiang, certainly thought it a shame to receive such a letter. Before he had received this letter, he had heard of a horrendous society, openly and shamelessly called the Liars. Several of his friends, it was said, were members of the society. He dared not delve into this "rumor." Once it was confirmed, I was sorry to break up with you. It seemed too much. And they perfunctory, and a little sorry conscience. Zhou Wenxiang knew that he had no great talent, but he was loyal and honest. His reputation and career depended on it. Honesty is his religion. He felt to himself like a heavy stone, not very handsome, but hard. And now I get this letter: