Some People by W. N. Scott
Some People by W. N. Scott
Some People
by W. N. Scott (William Neville "Bill" Scott)
The Jacaranda Press, 1968, [First Edition], hardcover, dustjacket
Very Good Condition, a little edge and shelf wear, a little rubbing and bumping to edges and corners,'80' in blue ink on front end-paper, dustjacket has some edge and shelf wear, with rubbing on covers and edges, small chips and tears to corners, sunned spine, a little discolouration and old price in ink on front cover (see photographs)
'Stop and have a close look at anyone and you'll be fascinated. Yes stop! That man with the charcoal grey suit, suede shoes and matching tie and handkerchief. Or the bloke you buy your bait from. Or that old fellow that lives in a humpy down in the swamp or ... or ... or yourself.
There. There's a thought. You're not the only one thinking about other people. Some people look and think about you. Everyone does it. Just that some do it more than others. Fascinating pastime for the masses. Makes you think.
But the ones you remember years after. The ordinary ones that stick, I mean. You wonder about them and ask why. Well why? Heaven knows why. But do you remember some people. Well I do anyway.