Miranda's Determined Student Meets Quiet Resolve
In a village school, teacher Peter Raymond battles Miranda Hemming’s stubborn rebellion. After a tense grammar lesson, Miranda storms off but a late night confrontation ends with Raymond confessing plans to marry her.
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Why Prison Doorkeepers Are Surly
A Philadelphia Bulletin anecdote on prison doorkeepers explains their surly demeanor as a result of constant rebuffs to visitors. The piece humorously notes interruptions at the gate, questioning, and attempts to bring gifts to inmates, all while the keeper wards off impractical demands.
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Climate and Consonants in Tibetan Speech
In Waddell’s Tibet travel notes a curious cold effect on language is noted. Tibetan words show few vowels and many consonants. The Tibetan name for Sikhim is Hbrashongs, illustrating speech with a nearly closed mouth due to freezing conditions.
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