Drive the country long enough and every used bookshop owner's face starts to look the same. Dust-worn, set stiff. These days his is the only one that's different.

• Cafe OwnerI've seen it too. Standing there smiling to himself.
  Used Book CollectorA man smiling alone is the scariest thing there is.
• The Regular StudentWhat kind of face is it?
  Used Book CollectorYou don't need to know, kid. You'll find out in about ten years.