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On the 2 train, a man stands & a woman sits, both late 30s, both reading James Baldwin

He:

I got it for 50 cents on Washington Avenue

She:

For real! That's crazy.

He:

Yea, they must have been trying to get rid of books or something.

She:

This is my first; I heard that with his stuff you should start from the beginning and read through all of them in order, so that's why I have this.

He:

You enjoying it?

She Yes. Man, 50 cents! Still can't believe that! You could sell it online for $20 with the cost of books these days!

He:

I'll tell you what, if I run into you in about 300 pages, it's all yours.

She:

Awesome. Ya, I have about 200 left.

He:

Have a great day; enjoy the book

She:

You too!