Hidden Messages

Well, we were sitting here on a Saturday morning discussing the varying meanings of a classic children's book (which will remain nameless to prevent everyone and their brother from calling...) Lazlo discovered a phone number hidden in one of the illustrations. So, Lazlo being Lazlo had to call the number.

Someone answered and Lazlo said, "who is this?" The respondent gave him the first name of the author. So, Lazlo told him he had the wrong number and hung up. The name is not a common one so this was a bit freaky to say the least. Had Lazlo actually talked to the author?

He finally got up the courage to call again. He had to know. This time, an answering machine picked up but did not have the name of the author on it. So, it will remain a mystery. Knowing Lazlo, he will try to call again -- it will eat at him til he finds out the truth.