That was
something I had not thought of. However, I might as well make
the best of it.
I dressed promptly, repacked my bag, and hurried downstairs
for breakfast. The long table was nearly empty, but one or
two men sitting at the other end eyed me curiously. Through
the window I could see my name in large, red letters, growing
on the side of the van, as the Professor diligently wielded
his brush. And when I had finished my coffee and beans and
bacon I noticed with some amusement that the Professor had
painted out the line about Shakespeare, Charles Lamb, and so
on, and had substituted new lettering. The sign now read:
H. MCGILL'S
TRAVELLING PARNASSUS
GOOD BOOKS FOR SALE
COOK BOOKS A SPECIALTY
INQUIRE WITHIN
Evidently he distrusted my familiarity with the classics.
I paid my bill at the desk, and was careful also to pay the
charge for putting up the horse and van overnight. Then I
strolled into the stable yard, where I found Mr. Mifflin
regarding his handiwork with satisfaction. He had freshened
up all the red lettering, which shone brilliantly in the
morning sunlight.
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