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Of course, if you've ever gotten a surprise package, you can imagine how puzzled and excited Milo was; and if you've never gotten one, pay close attention, because someday you might.
— Norton Juster ‧ The Phantom Tollbooth
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
Juster's narrator speaks directly to readers, describing how puzzled and delighted Milo felt upon receiving an unexpected package, then gently urging anyone who's never experienced that thrill to stay watchful, since such a surprise could still arrive.
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