You inspired me, he says. Pretty cool, huh?
Uh, I guess.
Ms. Hardwick showed me your assignment. Magnificent!
It wasn’t all that. I just didn’t feel like writing three paragraphs on why the book is ragabash.*
Didn’t like it, huh? You’re missing out. Huckleberry Finn is a masterpiece, my friend.
More like a disaster piece. It was way too slow.
Hmm, you want a faster piece? I’ve got something—
Uh, I’m good, Mr. Mac.
I’m going to hook you up, Nick.
How about you hook me up with that dragonfly box?
You’re still sweating this little old box? he asks, holding it in his hand.
Why won’t you tell us what’s inside, Mr. Mac?
Mystery is good for the soul.
I won’t tell anybody.
Maybe, he says, then nudges you out the library, before
you realize he’s put a book in your hands.
ARGGH!