Man and Mermaid On Ocean Liner Night Encounter
Higginson, a senior partner, lingers on the transatlantic liner as a nude mermaid Pelagia surfaces. They converse in a magical mood, she recounts ocean lore and offers love and a possible engagement, while the captain’s order abruptly ends the surreal meeting.
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R. JOHN FRANKLIN HIGGGINSON
Higginson & Tush
Mr. Higginson
heaven
Mr. Wigginson
Bocklin
Indy
Scott
Mr. Tigginson
Pelagia
Neptune
Wall street
Great Britain
United States
Quote on virtue and character by La Rochefoucauld
A concise philosophical observation states that true praise for goodness requires the strength to resist wickedness. It argues most acts of apparent virtue are weak or indecisive, lacking genuine moral force.
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will—La Rochefoucauld
Nickname of Charles II and His Goat Legend
Charles II of England was nicknamed Old Rowley from a goat kept in the king's garden. The king's favorite race horse, which inspired a famous race name, was also called Rowley.
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Charles II
England
Professor's Error Sparks Tulane Debate on Fossils
A Tulane professor challenges the view that human fossils are never discovered. He argues fossils can be found in modern contexts, noting that evidence can appear in everyday observations as people walk the streets. The New Orleans Picayune reports the discussion.
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Tulane
New Orleans Picayune
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