Man, 89, comes clean, returns book after 76 years

[December 23, 2010]  MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (AP) -- Mark McKee can finally rest easy after returning a library book that he borrowed 76 years ago.

In 1934, then aged 13, McKee checked out "A Dog of Flanders" by English author Marie Louise de la Ramee from the public library in Mount Clemens, about 25 miles northeast of Detroit.

The Macomb Daily's 89-year-old former publisher says he recently discovered the book among his possessions and mailed it back to the library.

McKee says he "was entranced by the book" but had always intended to return it.

Library Director Donald Worrell Jr. says he was thrilled to receive the book and a letter from his friend, McKee, and says he plans to put both on display.

Worrell says he's waiving any fines.

[Associated Press]

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