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Postby Steve Cobb » April 18th, 2014, 6:27 pm

There once was a large egg named Mabel,
Who tried to stand but wasn't able.
But her problem, you see.
Could be solved One, Two, Three,
If you first sprinkle salt on the table. :D

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Re: Page 79

Postby AJM » April 18th, 2014, 6:32 pm

'was unable' scans better...

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Re: Page 79

Postby Brad Henderson » April 18th, 2014, 7:57 pm

in trying to stand was unable

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Re: Page 79

Postby Ian Kendall » April 19th, 2014, 5:28 am

I think the 'But' is superfluous as well.

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Re: Page 79

Postby mrgoat » April 19th, 2014, 6:22 am

There was a young man from Gwent...

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Re: Page 79

Postby AJM » April 19th, 2014, 7:18 am

Maybe also the 'first' should come after 'salt' and not before 'sprinkle'.


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