(As you leaf through this book, it appears to be a first draft of a book about civilizations and cultures.)

(There are many signs of changes, and crossed out sentences. The title page is signed "Vivi.")

(Perhaps Vivi would appreciate its return?)

• "Hmm. Let's see if we can find Vivi."

A book you picked up has the name Vivi written on it. It would be good to return the book to its owner.

How often do you suppose great civilizations have collapsed due to a seemingly-minor misstep? I suppose you could say the Tower of Eternity fell because of a careless misstep, if you were inclined to argue the point.

I mention this to illustrate the point that I've also lost a large chunk of my research because of such a mistake, although that isn't nearly on par with the fall of a civilization. I can't believe I misplaced the manuscript I've been working on for a dozen years or so!

• "You mean this manuscript?"

JOY! You're kidding! This is it! This is the manuscript that I wrote with my own blood, sweat and tears!

I can't thank you enough for finding this!

Now I can continue my work. I will never forget what you have done for me.

You found a manuscript of a book about civilizations and cultures. The title page was signed with the name 'Vivi', so you took it back to him. The Sprigg was extremely grateful.