Is it possible that the clerk regarded reading a book that belonged to 
her employer, on her employer's time, somehow not appropriate?  She has 
already expressed a concern about the appropriateness of owning a book 
with a title that refers to wrong doing.

I'm sure they have both libraries and clothing stores in Canada, and 
Cuyler doesn't to wait for you to send him your old copy, nor your old 
dusty jacket.

-jc

On Nov 20, 2003, at 2:27 PM, Cuyler Page wrote:

>  "I don't think I could buy a book with a title like that!"
>  
> 1.    She doesn't need to buy it; she can read it in the store for 
> free.
> A great New York attitude/perception - typically brilliant.
> 2.    Does this indicate complete lack of humor in Canadians?
> No, a lack of fast thinking, probably due to the cold temperature that 
> slows down insect metabolism.  We laugh a lot, but slowly.
> 3.    Does this indicate finely developed sense of irony in Canadians?
> I don't know anyone who irons any more.
> 4.    Didn't she have to buy the book from the wholesaler in order to 
> sell it to you?
> She was a clerk, not the boss.
>  
> After all the glowing reviews here in the Pinhead Literary Supplement, 
> I'd like to read the book, but would just as soon avoid PAYING for it
> As your birthday present, I can send you the colourful dust jacket 
> to enjoy until I finish the book or get bored with it.
>  
> Ralph
> cp in snowy bc
>  
>