"There's a couple," Cricket says. "But the one I used was recommended to me by Marie. Raccoon. Goes by Mr. Nook. Hell of a stand-up guy. I don't know what kinda world he comes from, but he gets the job done, that's for sure. I'll give you his card."

Once things are set down, Cricket carefully opens the package--and lights up like a Christmas tree. "Aw, Palmer, these are great! And I only ever listened to MP3s so far. I mean...since leavin' home."

Obviously, there were neither MP3s nor CDs in 1931. "This is great, I always need music to listen to while I'm workin'. What's your favorite here?"