Word: wee
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...down-at-heel Scottish laird, is Author Scott's example of how the process works. While his school friend Patrick shines up old claymores and dotes on mossy manor houses, Alastair claws his way to the top of the class and gets to Cambridge University-"a wee Scottie on the make." he gleefully calls himself. He takes Cathy away from Patrick as briskly and heartlessly as a cat would snatch a piece of meat, and he declaims his creed in the mocking tones of one who will never be shackled by ties of tradition and sentimentality. "We spit...
...Manhattan, radio station WNEW tapped a new and previously ignored audience: parents who have to get up in the wee hours to feed the baby. Called 2 a.m. Feeding, the show begins with brisk, snappy tunes to jar parents and infants awake, concludes with lullabies to put them back to sleep. In between are plugs from seven sponsors, ranging from baby foods to insurance, and baby-care tips supplied by Parents' Magazine...
...going to give up and go back to America," said Sir Adrian, "even if I have to live in a tent." "I hope he's going to stay," said one of his 15 Scottish tenants. "We like this wee fella...
...mile, and two-mile events were runaways for the Terriers' Bill "Wee Willie" Smith and John Kelly, who romped away in the final laps. Dave Alpers and Renny Little did manage to pace Smith stride for stride in the 1000 until Smith's stamina prevailed...
...Footnotes to the Future" is a bit of delicate whimsey, and "This Isn't a Chain I'm Smoking" is delightful--especially in comparison with the rest of the issue. Updike's versification and phraseology are light and refreshing: "Milady I like your diminutive lips. . . .I like your wee fingers and miniscule hips. . . ." Unfortunately his style here only accentuates the paucity of wit in his other contributions. Updike is the Lampoon's only real talent. Too bad they have quenched his fire, or burned it out. Or maybe this was just a bad month...