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Zaiden

24 May, 19:20

Read this excerpt from Fever 1793.

Andrew Brown's print shop smelled of ink and grease and the sweat of muscular apprentices carrying trays of lead type from the composing table to the printing press. When I was a child, Mr. Brown let me pick out letters and set them in the form. It had been a thrill seeing my words in print.

The printer issued no invitation to me that morning. He was deep in conversation with Mr. Carris as we entered.

Readers understand Andrew Brown's feelings based on his

direct statements

unusual actions.

work habits.

attitude toward others.