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I wish I could find the quote where Emily says...

by Emily you mean Emily Dickenson? or my daughter.. (she has a tee shirt that labels her "Queen of the F***ing Universe..and who knows she might be right..) or some other emily?


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Bingley wonders How he got the idea that a sconce was a drinking vessel of some kind used for toasts?

Beats me. I allus thought it was a wall mounted candle holder.


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How did I get the idea that a sconce was a drinking vessel of some kind used for toasts?
Because ...
from a website with information on Oxford University:
During the meal, a student may be 'sconced' by another student over some point of honour. The challenged must stand on the bench and drink a yard of ale in one go. Having succeeded, he may immediately return the 'sconce' if he wishes. These days, rugby and rowing dinners are more often the excuse for multiple sconcing!




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This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
My only friend, the end

Of our elaborate plans, the end
Of everything that stands, the end
No safety or surprise, the end
I'll never look into your eyes, again...

-Jim Morrison (The Doors)


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