“But Mr Linden, sir?”

          He nodded and smiled.

          “How do you know what book I would like?” she pondered.

          “I know of the books one’s heart desires.”

          “Okay, I would like a minute to choose a book, if you please.”

          Mr Linden suspiciously raised one eyebrow.  “If you wish but remember to keep my warning in mind: do not take that book!”

          Grace walked away slowly, pretending to be interested in other novels.