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The Case of the Missing Books

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2019
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‘ .’

‘No, not exactly.’

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‘No. It’s not a joke. It’s terrible. There are chickens in my bed.’

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‘Right. Yes. Ha, ha.’

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‘No. But that’s not the worst of it. You’re not going to believe this…’

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‘No, not that. I’m serious. There’s no library.’

‘ .’

‘It’s been shut.’

‘ .’

‘ .’

‘I know they can’t.’

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They want me to drive a mobile library instead.’

‘ .’

‘I’m glad you think it’s funny.’

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‘Yes, as a replacement.’

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‘No, I told her I wouldn’t accept it.’

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‘It’s not an opportunity.’

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‘What do you mean? I can hold down a proper job.’

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‘Anyway. I’m coming back in a couple of weeks’ time.’

‘ .’

‘I can.’

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‘No. You don’t understand. This isn’t a stepping stone. You haven’t seen this place.’

‘ .’

‘Oh. You’re not?’

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‘I see. Why, where are you going?’

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‘Right. Well, I’m sure you’ll have a great time.’

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‘No, of course not.’

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‘Yes.’

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‘Anyway, what else is happening there?’

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‘Oh, really?’

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‘No. That’s great. No, you deserve it.’

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