Word: cracher
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Together with the pungent and capable editorial on the Speakers' Club, Mr. Thayer's story "Defense de Cracher" possesses distinguishing merit. Here, too, the manner is as modern as the matter. Mr. Thayer tells the story of the tubercular concierge with exactness of tone and economy of material. One is tempted to say that there is not a word too much. The judicious use of such recurring details as the companionable hen and Fraeulein Goldschmidt's "It would not have happened in Germany" give the impression of skill and sureness of touch. Indeed, the author achieves the seemingly impossible...
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