Yes, yes, indeed we do. Which is why any half-serious Twaniac ought to read TALES FROM MARGARITAVILLE. Very fine storytelling. SOMEBODY with clout ought to invite him to a conference. He'd probably be thrilled. Him, and Roy Blount. It's not always about the academics. Very often, in fact, they rain on the parade. Sam would understand. Kathy O'Connell Record-Journal Meriden, Conn. [log in to unmask]