Wow, maybe we should add Det(ective) to your name Barb. Good job!!! --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Barbara" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Think I found it: > http://thedarktower.net/connections/xtns.php?id=32 > > >From Salems Lot > On page 360 of the Simon and Schuster paperback, we see the vampire- boy > Danny Glick attempting to enter Mark Petrie's window. In order the ignore > the strong beckoning of Danny, Mark puts his mind elsewhere by reciting the > saying "In vain he thrusts his fist against the posts and still insists he > sees the ghosts." which is a well known line that Bill Denbrough kept trying > to say as a child and couldn't because of his stutter. It also plays an > important role later in It. > > This is a quote used in at least two of Steven Kings books. Not sure of the > origin of the quote though....if it's King or someone else. > > Barbara > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Linda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 7:35 PM > Subject: [BookCrossing] Hello everyone - and please help me if you can! > > > > Hi, I've just joined the group and wondered if you can help me with > > something that has been rattling around in my brain for several > > years. I read this phrase in a book somewhere, but where???? > > "He bangs his fists against the posts, and believes he banishes the > > ghosts." > > Anyone???? > > > > I would be so grateful if any of you recognise the phrase - it's > > driven me demented and my husband thinks I made it up! > > > > love and luck > > Linda > > > > > > > > > > Have you told a friend today? http://bookcrossing.com/tellafriend > > > > Archives and email list settings: > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BookCrossing > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > >
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