----------------- HES POSTING ----------------- I should like to thank all the members of the HES list who responded to my query about the form of words used by Adam Smith, both on- and off-list. I am very grateful. Members answered my initial question fully, and, indeed, the discussion went beyond what Smith actually said, to the vexed question of what he meant. I hope to respond briefly to the discussion in the near future. Thanks again Andy Denis ------------ FOOTER TO HES POSTING ------------ For information, send the message "info HES" to [log in to unmask]