diff --git a/src/scripts/search.tag b/src/scripts/search.tag
index 2ba3e97..f41a8e7 100644
--- a/src/scripts/search.tag
+++ b/src/scripts/search.tag
@@ -67,7 +67,6 @@ function clearHelpTemp() {
 function submit(ev) {
     ev.preventDefault();
     console.log("submitted");
-    clearHelp();
     this.opts.booksLoading = true;
     this.update();
     results_passer.trigger("loading");