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...news of British losses at sea only seemed further to stiffen the resolve of Prime Minister Thatcher. Aides described her as being completely confident of her position, completely in command of herself. The personal traits that have made her so many political enemies?her combative nature, her refusal to bend to indecision or doubt?had singularly suited her to fulfilling the role of a wartime Prime Minister. General Galtieri may look haggard and Foreign Secretary Pym troubled, but Thatcher, close up, showed not a bit of strain. Her firm, clear voice ringing through the House of Commons, she defended...
...Bend in the River, by V.S. Naipaul...
Susan L. Arelt South Bend...
...that a flatlander (a non-Vermonter) moved in and stood up and spoke at his first town meeting. Not only is it impolitic and impolite for newcomers to speak before an introductory period of about five to ten years has passed, but this newcomer also complained about a narrow bend in his road. It was the first the road commissioner had heard of it, but he took pride in his job and fixed it right away. He never heard a word of thanks. But at the next year's town meeting, he heard the newcomer complain that the road...
Schuler moved to the front at the sound of the gun, and Sheehan made his move as he came around the last bend. The freshman middle distance specialist passed Childs and caught up to Schuler. The Crimson pair matched each other stride for stride in the last 25 yards to finish in a dead heat...