'I'm here to collect a few books,' I said, slipping my library card towards the desk clerk. Without lifting his eyes, he typed my name into his desktop and his face suddenly froze. 'Excuse me,' he said, excusing himself. He trotted off for a few words with a lady, behind, who peeked out at me sheepishly before quickly darting her head away again. 'You're sure you want these?'  he asked, returning to the desk. 'Yes, of course'. With a final encouraging nod from his timid lady-

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