Lake Lewisia #1383

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Contrary to common misconceptions, lighting a candle was not a matter of introducing fire to the wick’s fuel using a match--that was just the lure. The match was proof the location was a suitable habitat for fire, which was shy and uncertain about emerging from its safe and waxy home. It was best not to let it get too comfortable, though, as domestic fire, like a goldfish, would grow to fill its enclosure, even if its enclosure was an entire house suddenly consumed by flame.

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LL#1383