MDDM Ben Franklin
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Fri Jan 18 07:33:55 CST 2002
In a message dated 1/17/02 7:36:06 PM, jbor at bigpond.com writes:
<< These are Franklin's words, "back in Philadelphia". (287.21)
>>
"Phlogiston and Electrical Fir-r-re" you are correct, sir! But, but , but...
But I have no time defend myself against these difficult charges, until
this evening. In the meantime, I shall make like Franklin when
confronted by Wedderburn and maintain silence.
Except to wonder aloud about the peculiar asymmetry between King
and Fool, and, Master and Slave.
Which reminds me: Why is the King like a near-sighted Gunner?
Must be that both need to get close in order to make their mark.
What thinkest thou?
Sigue
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