I push the door to the bookshop open, requiring more effort than I like, but it opens.  Eventually.  The bell rings and I look about, stepping inside.  Nothing different from yesterday, it looks like.  I head for the back, looking to see if there's anyone who I know here.<br/><br/>As I approach the counter where the Elder is, I pull a book from my purse, a thin volume that looks nearly a century old.  I come to a stop in front of him glancing up at him as I set the book on the counter.<br/><br/>"Hi Elder.  I finished this, and wanted to see if you were interested." I nearly mumble the words, but manage to keep it clear enough that he can hear me.