2008-04-20

"It's an acquired taste."

THE EVER-PRESENT SCENARIO THAT LED TO MUCH DISTRESS ON OUR PART

Potential Buyer walks past, and glances at the stacks of books we have on our table.

US: Hi, would you like to take a look?

P.B.: [selecting a copy and flipping through] Sure, what's the book about?

US: Oh, it's an anthology of poetry.

P.B.: [Constipated look. Smiles warily, puts the book down, and walks away.]

inquisite at 11:00 p.m.

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