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