The Old Book Man

He opened the old, musty book, squinting through glasses too old for old eyes. "Some obscure volume on philosophy of religion," he mused to himself. Flipping through the yellowing pages, which nearly cracked as he touched them, he found a folded note that had been stuck between the pages.

It was dated July 12, 1949, and read,

"So many references to the Bible in so many books. Read the blasted thing for yourself some time."

The old book man took the advice from his unknown counselor, putting aside a half dozen partially-read books.