The man in the expensive suit entered the book shop; one of the best in the city.
Having just left the office for the day he was keen to spend time perusing its shelves for what he wanted. He was an Interior Designer and he was looking for something in particular. There were so many books to choose from, but this only served to make his search especially hard. Nevertheless, after studying book spines for several minutes he found just what he was looking for. It had a burgundy leather cover with the title embossed with a gold script. It was exactly what he was looking for and was happy to buy it, despite it being so expensive.
The book was very pleased that someone as important looking as this young man had bought him.
Back at his apartment he stood looking at his ceiling-high bookcase for a while before moving items around. Then, after carefully unwrapping his newfound treasure, he pushed it gently into the slot he had created. He stood for a long time admiring what he saw.
Later that evening, just before going to bed, he returned to his study to look once again at his latest addition. With a satisfied smile, he switched off the light and closed the door.
After a few minutes, a low murmuring went around the darkened room. The newly purchased book muttered, “Well. I must say, I’m most disappointed.”
The book of wise sayings that stood next to him, said, “You seem surprised.”
“Of course, I am. I can’t understand it; my subject is so interesting. I mean, he didn’t even open me up; just made a space and pushed me up here next to you!”
The other scoffed. “Well, it’s like I said, you seem surprised.”
“Surprised?” said the newcomer, in an angry tone, “I’m completely flabbergasted!”
At this point, a flurry of giggling suddenly echoed along the shelves.