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Endnotes explained
The chapter consists of endnotes, including a note to booksellers and a proofreading observation about a possible unconscious borrowing from Robert Louis Stevenson.
What happens
The chapter consists of endnotes, including a note to booksellers and a proofreading observation about a possible unconscious borrowing from Robert Louis Stevenson.
Key passages
“The latter half of this chapter may be omitted by all readers who are not booksellers.”
Only booksellers need to read the second half of this chapter.
A direct address to the reader regarding the intended audience.
“Surely this phrase was unconsciously lifted from R. L. S. But where does the original occur? — C. D. M.”
This phrase appears to be an unintentional borrowing from Robert Louis Stevenson, though the exact source is unknown.
A proofreading comment questioning the originality of a phrase.