Dave

November 4, 2011

I recently drew the short straw and will soon take over the Fliegende Hollander job. I’ll be making endless trips between Hoboken and Barclay Street on a ghostly version of the _Elizabeth_, never touching land on either side. Oh, I deserve it for the things I’ve done. They tell me I can take only five books and three long-playing records with me.

And so I ask you, Mr. Pinkwater – any suggestions?

I suggest the five-volume set, Verw