If the English language had been properly organized ... then there would be a word which meant both 'he' and 'she', and I could write, 'If John or Mary comes heesh will want to play tennis', which would save a lot of trouble.
A. A. MilnePiglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.
A. A. MilneFood is a subject of conversation more spiritually refreshing even than the weather, for the number of possible remarks about the weather is limited, whereas of food you can talk on and on and on.
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