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Extract
'So what am I supposed to do with that?' Frank asked finally.
'Do?' Linus turned round to look at him like he'd forgotten he was there. 'I dunno, mate, you do what you want. Like I said, I'm no spiritualist. I'm just an old bloke, an' I thought you might like a chew of advice. Give this place a bit of acknowledgement, mate. Just a bit of respect or understanding or something - that's all you need. If you're waking up at night with the ground coming alive and trying to eat you or whatever.'
