“I own the Bible, The Complete Works of Shakespeare, and Shakespeare’s Comedies, In Full, and Jane Eyre, which I’ve read at least seven times.” And as I am committed to the truth, I must record what he uttered next, however blasphemous. “Too much Shakespeare.” That is what he said. Those three words formed in such an ugly way. What could the man possibly have been thinking? “Is there such a thing!” I defended. Mr. Pierce looked up then. “When it composes a full fifty percent of one’s personal library? Certainly. Does Lapis Lazuli House not have any books?”
