College Closing Too Bad: Man Can’t Return Overdue Book
In a heart-wrenching tale of loss and despair, a man from Vermont is unable to return a library book that is over 60 years overdue. The reason? The college to which the book belongs is about to close.
The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, found the book in his attic and immediately felt a sense of panic wash over him. “I knew it was overdue, but I didn’t think it was that overdue,” he said. “I figured I’d just return it and pay whatever fine I had coming to me. But when I found out the college was closing, I felt like I had missed my chance.”
The book in question, “The Catcher in the Rye,” was borrowed from Middlebury College in the late 1950s. At the time, the man was a student at the college and had intended to return the book before graduation. However, life intervened, and he never made it back to the library.
Now, over six decades later, the man is faced with the impossible task of returning the book before the college closes its doors for good. “It’s just unfortunate timing,” he said. “I’m sure if the college were staying open, they’d be happy to take the book back.”
But alas, it seems that fate is not on the man’s side. The college has confirmed that it will not be accepting any late returns, regardless of the circumstances. “We understand that this is a difficult situation for the borrower,” a spokesperson for the college said. “But our policy is clear, and we must adhere to it.”
The man, for his part, is taking the news in stride. “I guess I’ll just have to keep the book,” he said. “Maybe I’ll pass it down to my grandkids or something. At least it’ll be a family heirloom now.”
For the rest of us, this story serves as a stark reminder of the importance of returning library books on time. Who knows what could happen in 60 years? Colleges could close, books could be lost, and fines could accumulate to astronomical amounts. It’s a scary thought, but one that we all must face.
So, if you have any overdue library books lying around, do the right thing and return them. You never know when life might throw you a curveball and prevent you from doing so. And trust us, you don’t want to end up like this poor man from Vermont.
