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‘A book store should not have so much paper in it.’
‘Flammable, paper is!’
‘Really? Probably should not have set light to it then?’
‘Bit of a compulsion with you, I have noticed.’
‘Not really a compulsion, more of a hobby.’
‘You cannot call it a hobby, more of a pastime.’
Their faces were brightly illuminated by the explosion, the front windows blowing out.
‘What did it say on the fascia?’
‘Books and replicas.’
‘Strange. Next one on the list is Publications and replicas.’
‘Come, it’s an hour’s drive. Six more before dawn.’