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168 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1975

*It should be noted the "footnotes" referred to above, embellish to a level I have rarely seen; taking on a narrative life of its own, and actually competes with the main story; humorously stretching beyond providing simple background material. In this book, even the fictional "resource" Well is entertaining.

“Tell me truthfully. Do you really peddle air?"
“It’s really quite simple. Picture me entering a village, bearing skins filled with air from distant mountains. Yonder a young man languishes with unspoken love. I sell him air . . . and confidence. Down the lane I meet an old man who fears approaching death. I sell him air . . . and memories. Across the way is a girl who knows she is not pretty. I sell her air . . . and charm. The village innocent suffers from cruel ridicule. I sell him air . . . and forbearance. I encounter a woman who resents the wrinkled face that masks her still young heart. I sell her air . . . and maturity. My stock also includes philosophy, dignity, bravery, hope, wisdom, wit — air in all forms.”

