Word: watered
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Scott came to the door. He liked the way Mildred looked, rather soused, and he greeted Nathan warmly. He guided them into the living room and told them that Mirna was fixing bourbon and water since that was all they had. The pumpkin sat in its wash tub in the middle of the room. Nathan and Mildred sat on the couch...
...Bourbon and water are great," said Mildred...
...know it Mirna, "Scott looked like he might disappear. "But this is the first pitiful step. Something must be done. You know that." He started into bourbon and water. Mildred took a drink. Nathan leaned back in the couch. A brooding expression came across his face and did not leave. Then there was a long silence while Scott stared into bourbon and water and Mirna's face slowly softened...
...Daumier cartoons have a lighter touch: a skinny, knobby-nosed "Narcissus" stares at a fat face in the water; but they also are slightly too perverse to seem funny. Delacroix, standing at the other end of the title of the exhibition, asserts a more serious tone and representational image. His etching of a lion devouring a horse is memorable for the energy of the lines and the laser stare of the lion...
...victory Thursday in the 50-free. "Mike's triumph was just terrific; a real win." Brooks said yesterday. Cahalan suffered a disappointment in the qualifying heats of the 100-free Saturday. He did the first 50 yards in 21.8, but made a bad turn, taking in a mouthful of water, and failed to qualify...