Overheard in college library:
Student: Can I renew this book?
Librarian: Has your course finished?
Student: Yes.
Librarian: Well, I’m afraid not, then. Not unless your course continues into the next college year.
Student: Oh.
Librarian: Sorry.
Student: But it’s a beautiful book.
Librarian: That’s nice. But I’m afraid we want it back.
Student: [Martyred sigh].
{sigh} how sad not to be able to keep a beautiful book... :)
ReplyDeleteLoved the iris photo!! :)
Oh, shame. When you find a student who actually liked studying a book, I think they should be able to keep it!
ReplyDeleteThe phrase [martyred sigh] really had me giggling.
ReplyDeleteThere's a kindred spirit.
ReplyDeleteOh, I do sympathise with (?)her. I'd have let her renew it for a week, especially if you're all on break.
ReplyDeleteHarsh on the student :)
ReplyDeleteI would feel just as bad giving my "beautiful" book :)
Oh, that's sad!
ReplyDeleteLife and librarians are hard indeed.
Know just how that feels!
ReplyDeleteDear student, fear not. Go to another library and seek your book...
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