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It Could Be Anything, by John Keith Laumer
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Title: It Could Be Anything
Author: John Keith Laumer
Illustrator: Virgil Finlay
Release Date: October 5, 2008 [EBook #26782]
Language: English
Character set encoding: ASCII
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By KEITH LAUMER
it could be ANYTHING
Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning.
Illustrated by FINLAY
[Illustration]
"She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said. He tucked his railroader's watch back in his vest pocket. "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
"It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said. "Thick books, and no pictures in them. I knew it'd make trouble." She plucked at the faded hand-embroidered shawl over her thin shoulders, a tiny bird-like woman with bright anxious eyes.
"Don't worry about me," Brett said. "I'll be back."
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"The place'll be yours when I'm gone," Aunt Haicey said. "Lord knows it won't be long."
"Why don't you change