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As I walked home from the Montag's house, the words Guy read kept pounding in my head. Over and over. I don't know why I reacted that way...it was such a pretty piece of poetry. Dover Beach I think it was called. I don't believe Mildred about Guy being able to bring a book home once a year, it doesn't add up. That piece just fit so well into the moment, Guy couldn't have just pulled it out of nowhere to scare us into not reading. I have to stop over thinking this. It was just a book. Just a silly...illegal book.
Maybe I should report Guy? No, that would do nothing but upset poor, Millie. Oh, I know. I could call Captain Beatty and ask him if the once a year thing is true! Yes, that's what I'll do! As soon as I get home I will. Not too much further now. What should I say to such an authoritative man though?
As I walked home from the Montag's house, the words Guy read kept pounding in my head. Over and over. I don't know why I reacted that way...it was such a pretty piece of poetry. Dover Beach I think it was called. I don't believe Mildred about Guy being able to bring a book home once a year, it doesn't add up. That piece just fit so well into the moment, Guy couldn't have just pulled it out of nowhere to scare us into not reading. I have to stop over thinking this. It was just a book. Just a silly...illegal book.
Maybe I should report Guy? No, that would do nothing but upset poor, Millie. Oh, I know. I could call Captain Beatty and ask him if the once a year thing is true! Yes, that's what I'll do! As soon as I get home I will. Not too much further now. What should I say to such an authoritative man though?
'Hello, Captain Beatty, this is Mrs. Bowles. I have a rather odd question for you.' Yes that's very good.
Maybe I should just wait and go to the station in the morning instead...hmm. Would he have more respect towards me if I do? I think so. I'll just go in to the station tomorrow morning, maybe take something in for the firefighters. Donuts and coffee. That'd be nice. Oh, my mind's wandering again. I need to pick up the pace and get home.
Maybe I should just wait and go to the station in the morning instead...hmm. Would he have more respect towards me if I do? I think so. I'll just go in to the station tomorrow morning, maybe take something in for the firefighters. Donuts and coffee. That'd be nice. Oh, my mind's wandering again. I need to pick up the pace and get home.
~10 minutes later~
Ahhhh, home sweet home with my 'family'. I'll leave the parlor walls on tonight while I sleep. That'll be nice. Let's see, I need to put on pajamas and brush my teeth now. Then straight to bed. Big day tomorrow!
~The Next Morning at the Fire Station~
"Good morning, Mrs. Bowles. If you don't mind me asking, why are you here?" Captain Beatty 'greeted' me.
"I'm here because I have a rather important question for you, and, I brought some donuts and coffee for you and the others." I smiled as I handed him the dozen box and the large thermos.
"Ah, thanks. What's your question?" The captain asked as he chose a donut from the box,
"I was wondering if you allow firemen to take a book home to their families one night once a year?" I questioned the firey man.
"Absolutely not! That's positively absurd! Why would you of all people as a question like that?!" He was clearly a bit irritated.
"Well, I was just wondering because of an odd experience I had at the Montag's last night, but I really shouldn't speak of it. I must be going. Have a nice day, Captain!" I waved as I quickly walked out of the station before he could ask me anymore questions. Just as the door was closing, I heard Beatty going into a fit of rage
"MONTAG!!!" He screamed. And that's all I heard.
"I'm here because I have a rather important question for you, and, I brought some donuts and coffee for you and the others." I smiled as I handed him the dozen box and the large thermos.
"Ah, thanks. What's your question?" The captain asked as he chose a donut from the box,
"I was wondering if you allow firemen to take a book home to their families one night once a year?" I questioned the firey man.
"Absolutely not! That's positively absurd! Why would you of all people as a question like that?!" He was clearly a bit irritated.
"Well, I was just wondering because of an odd experience I had at the Montag's last night, but I really shouldn't speak of it. I must be going. Have a nice day, Captain!" I waved as I quickly walked out of the station before he could ask me anymore questions. Just as the door was closing, I heard Beatty going into a fit of rage
"MONTAG!!!" He screamed. And that's all I heard.
