. When the plague struck Chicago, the townspeople here erected the gargoyles, and nary a soul was lost to the Black Death." "The bubonic plague predates Chicago by about five hundred years." He lowered himself to the bench. "I know. I was very disappointed when I found out. Almost as bad as when I learned there were no fairies. The world is much more interesting with goblins and plagues." "Unless you catch the plague.

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In the story, a conversation reveals that the townspeople of Chicago built gargoyles as a protective measure during a plague, which supposedly led to their survival from the Black Death. However, it is pointed out that the bubonic plague actually occurred centuries before Chicago was established, which was a source of disappointment for one character. This adds a humorous twist to the conversation, emphasizing the misunderstanding of historical events.

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