Ravings of a Textual Deviant

Samira and I were at the antique mall when I spotted a tarnished, dented, brass lamp right out of Scheherazade. I picked it up and looked it over. The bottom surface was covered with tightly-packed, miniscule Arabic calligraphy.

“What’s it say?” I asked her.

She pulled out her reading glasses and peered intently at the hair-thin lines.

“No cash value. Not valid in California, Michigan, and New Jersey. Void where prohibited. Use only as directed. Breaking seal constitutes acceptance of agreement. No other warranty expressed or implied. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle. Subject to change without notice…”

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