Danny helps Hallorann with his bags, and struggles not to pant. Reaching the car, Hallorann states, "You shine on, boy. Harder than anyone I ever met in my life." As Danny questions the phrase, Hallorann explains that he and his grandmother use to speak without ever opening their mouths, and that she called the gift "the shining." He invites Danny into the car to talk. Hallorann explains that Danny is not the only person he has ever met with the gift, but that he has only met fifty or sixty who appeared to "shine" without knowing it. He states he has only met a dozen like Danny, who know they can shine. Hallorann asks Danny to think at him, as hard as he can. As he does, he suddenly holds back,.....
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