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Meanwhile, under the shade of an historic tree, an old man-the proud bearer of a large Taft button-argued with a student over the ethics of waving a placard on such a sober occasion. "What's wrong with a placard?" the student asked, "Taft men are distributing political handouts." The old man pondered this, then tentatively suggested "That's communist tactics." He pondered a little longer, then, perhaps aroused by his own perception, suddenly began screaming "Communist tactics, Communist." Wilting fast, the student took up his placard and fled...
...mention of crickets is complete without a comment on its props. For instance, for the spectators there must always, be oak trees for shade, and deck chairs of a low enough pitch fro a mid-game slumber. For the game itself there must be a perfect oval field, sown with the lushest English turf; and for the players, there must be a bat, preferably a finely-sprung precision instrument autographed by some of the legendary greats of cricket. Also there must be compete game uniform, including immaculate white sneakers, white flannels, white shirt, and cap--each player wearing a distinctively...
...from Dante's Paradiso, the latter's style is far removed from the broadly lyrical writing of the most popular operas. There is a restraint here that makes its sacred quality all the more effective. The chorus sang with great delicacy, but its usually perfect timing was just a shade off. Then came five British folk songs, arranged by Vaughn Williams. The chorus sang them just as well as in its recent Vaughn Williams concert--there can be no higher praise...
...window shade...
When she came out of the sun at noon and went down past the ruins, down to the river bank where the oranges hung in green shade, and slipped off her wrapper to bathe in one of the deep, clear green pools, she noticed, under the green light of the orange leaves, that her body was all rosecolored and gold ... She rubbed oil into her skin and wandered under the oranges ... laughing to herself. There was a chance some native might see her, but she did not care: he would be afraid of her. (page...