The first book I grabbed was a weekly science magazine on my desk that picks up numbering in each issue where the last leaves off, and had no page 23.
The second two books I reached for had no line 5, because the children’s bookshelf is the nearest thing to my desk, and it has lots of picture books.
The fourth book I tried had a line five that read simply, “… what?” (A chapter book, but with short lines.)
Book five was a middle grade novel, but it had an illustration on page 23.
Here we go. Book six: “He was conducted to private apartments which held …”
I’m sure this will be easier for most folks.
(Meme from rustmon)