MISC: The Girl Who Saved the World part 4 (Drew Perron)

[Drew Perron]

On 11/27/2015 3:21 PM, George Phillies wrote:
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>>> Just before I sliced the
>>> last fellow open from guggle
>>
>> A hidden pocket for a flask of alcohol.
>>
>>> to zatch
>>
>> A minor functionary in the Celestial Court.
>
> TYPE FASTER! HE'S GAINING ON US!

:D :D :D

> Drew,
>
> Seriously, much appreciated.

Absolutely!

> Guggle and zatch  The reference is to James Thurber, The 13 Clocks.
> However, that was a child's book that I remember from 60 years ago, so
> the reference is a trifle obscure. The fellow is slit open if I recall
> correctly from guggle to zatch, which I interpreted as being from throat
> through midsection.

Ahhhhh, nice! I just figured they were setting-native terms.

Drew "meanwhile on the moon" Perron