Word: standoffishness
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...said to be standoffish, 'pi' and uppish: yea, the ungodly call him 'Holy...
...with its state in the last five years, Europe is now united, if only to an infinitesimal extent. Conscious of this fact, the European nations see themselves collectively regaining the headship of world affairs which has slipped from their grasp; and they feel stronger for coping with the great standoffish creditor across the Atlantic. Since diplomats are notoriously human, they feel pleased and relieved to have gained so much, and can face their promises to pay with something more of a swagger. "When France and Germany have agreed to agree," said Dr. Stresemann, "your American interest rates will fall...
...provisional cast of characters has been arranged as follows: John Beacon Winton, W. G. Wendell '09 James McGraw, A. R. Jones '09 John Winton, a porter, C. D. Moss '09 Governor Bradford, of Plymouth, W. D. Robbins '08 John Alldone, LeR. J. Snyder '08 Miles Standoffish, B. Parker '08 Priseilla Melons, G. G. Bacon '08 Gretehen Spootspfeiffer. E. F. Hanfstaengl '09 Poeahontas, C. L. Hay '08 Chorus of Indians and Pilgrims...