You may have an occasion to be traveling in southern Maine…
““You may have an occasion to be traveling in southern Maine yourself one of these days. Pretty part of the countryside. You may even stop by Tookey's Bar for a drink. Nice place. They kept the name just the same. So have your drink, and then my advice to you is to keep right on moving north. Whatever you do, don't go up that road to Jerusalem's Lot. Especially not after dark. There's a little girl somewhere out there. And I think she's still waiting for her good-night kiss.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A warning to avoid a dangerous place, especially after dark, because of unseen threats.
In simple terms: Avoid unsafe areas after dark.
Key Takeaway
Heed warnings, stay safe.
Themes
danger
travel
urban legend
supernatural
caution
Mood
uneasy
foreboding
Type
cautionary
narrative
When to use this quote
- road trips
- night travel
- exploring unknown towns
- encountering locals
Key Concepts
mythology
fear
unknown threats
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do if you sensed danger on a road?
- How do you decide which warnings to trust?
A Different Perspective
The warning may be based on superstition rather than factual danger.