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[remarkablyblunt]

Hello, one and all! My name's Tommy, and I run the reading room here. I see a few of you have already found it, just be careful to put all the books back exactly where you found them. If you've got any questions about the filing system, don't hesitate to ask! I'll be... well, I'll be in the reading room.

Comments

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[everylittlegirl]

I'm not even certain I understand what you mean, but I agree you are old.. as I have stated before.

And you find it necessary to laugh to obtain enjoyment?

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[remarkablyblunt]

Oh, I get enjoyment from sitting quietly reading the New York Times, but I have, on occasion, been known to seek out things that make me laugh.

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[everylittlegirl]

I can't tell if you're mocking me.

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[remarkablyblunt]

Certainly not!

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[everylittlegirl]

What time do you close the cabin? Perhaps I will spend some time there this evening, after dinner.

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[remarkablyblunt]

About 8 o'clock, usually.

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[everylittlegirl]

I'm not certain I'll be able to make it by until 7. Do you think you might consider extending the hours until 9? It could become a routine.

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[remarkablyblunt]

You'd still have to be back to your cabin by curfew, but I'm usually around a bit late anyway, so if I end up staying til 9 you certainly can too.

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[everylittlegirl]

I'll be back with plenty of time. Would you be willing to walk me back toward the main cabins if it is after dark, though? I admit I'm not confident about wandering the grounds alone.

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[remarkablyblunt]

Of course! What are gentlemen for if not walking young ladies back to their cabins after dark?

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[everylittlegirl]

Thank you. Forgive my manners, I'd forgotten to ask your name?

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[remarkablyblunt]

Tommy. Tommy Beresford. And you are?

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[everylittlegirl]

Hayley Stark. It's a pleasure to meet you, Tommy.

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[remarkablyblunt]

And you, Hayley!