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Re: DN on DN in 1998
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"It is possible, however, that Father might have perused the more brilliant
dovody [Russ: "arguments" - DBJ], rubbed his chin between thumb and index,
then perhaps pursed his lips as he sometimes did in mock chagrin, and said
"Maybe I didn't realize it and they're right."
Warm greetings to all,
Dmitri
Dear Dmitri,
In the quote you playfully imagine what your father might have said and you
paint a convincing and very characteristic image of your father. It suggests
that you think he didn't want anyone to solve his riddle - - or even that
there was no solution.
Chagrins all 'round?
Carolyn
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