Fish Knives

Posted on | April 9, 2010 | No Comments

Man with glassy eyes: Do you have any Saki?
Emily: Possibly. Are you looking for a particular book?
Man with glassy eyes: I’m looking for the edition with the biography by his sister. They were brought up by the maiden aunt type. Hearts you could use as domestic freezers.
Emily: You could try the literature section downstairs, there might be something there.
Man with glassy eyes: This is a special shop, isn’t it? The books are special.
Emily: I suppose so, yes.
Man with glassy eyes: These books have learned to use fish knives and forks, see what I mean?
Emily: I see what you mean.

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