Older Patron: Did you see the ad for the New York Public Library in the New York Times?
Me: I did not
Me, googling it: Can’t seem to find it
Older Patron: It was wonderful! It was all in the language of advertising. “Sale: All Books! Returns encouraged! All items 100% off!” hahaha it was great
Me: That sounds lovely
Older Patron: I’d show it to you, but I already mailed it off to my grand-cousin. 12 years old, real book-lover.
Me: I’m sure he’ll appreciate it more than me.
Older Patron: She will! HA! I gotcha!
Me: …
Me: …
Me: Dammit I’m usually really good about this.