A boy of about 7 stood in front of the library desk. "Are you ready to check out?" I asked looking at the small stack he had pushed toward me. He solemnly nodded. "May I have your library card?" I continued. He placed the card on top of the books. The first two books were Easy-Readers but the last one was a thick one by Koontz. "Are you going to read this one?" I queried. He shook his head no and pointed toward his mother who was working nearby at a computer. I finished checking the books out and asked, "Do you want a bag to carry those in?" Another solemn shake of his head as he reached for the books. "You are a man of few words." I said in parting. I was rewarded w/ a big grin as he walked out in front of his mom.
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