tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post4507256632556364483..comments2023-09-02T10:11:48.147-04:00Comments on Savage Reflections: The 50-Franc BrouhahaBerownehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524661173663604641noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post-26028309572937989142010-02-17T15:59:44.354-05:002010-02-17T15:59:44.354-05:00spacedlaw -- Thanks for your comment.spacedlaw -- Thanks for your comment.Berownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524661173663604641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post-90412071212943470402010-02-17T14:50:21.099-05:002010-02-17T14:50:21.099-05:00You are right: It's a great story!You are right: It's a great story!spacedlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462723005560128474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post-4748913090338648742010-02-13T11:48:21.237-05:002010-02-13T11:48:21.237-05:00Thanks for your interest, Dedene.Thanks for your interest, Dedene.Berownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524661173663604641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post-56431830081909086862010-02-13T10:28:13.124-05:002010-02-13T10:28:13.124-05:00That's a cute story. I am surprised that the m...That's a cute story. I am surprised that the men-folk didn't want to get in on the riches.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post-40283083249911008742010-02-11T17:06:48.667-05:002010-02-11T17:06:48.667-05:00Little Ms Blogger: "I wonder if that same sit...Little Ms Blogger: "I wonder if that same situation would happen here."<br /><br />Could happen, I suppose.Berownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524661173663604641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post-71027294543206334032010-02-11T16:51:58.591-05:002010-02-11T16:51:58.591-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Berownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524661173663604641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post-6491125476653778332010-02-11T16:12:20.514-05:002010-02-11T16:12:20.514-05:00I find it interesting the dad thought you were doi...I find it interesting the dad thought you were doing something immoral because the pay was so high. <br /><br />I wonder if that same situation would happen here.Little Ms Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208746635976950728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post-22996360200640617992010-02-11T12:06:43.622-05:002010-02-11T12:06:43.622-05:00French Fancy: "Did you have a long line of pr...French Fancy: "Did you have a long line of prospective helpers following you everywhere you went in the end? Hands out to the kindly American?"<br /><br />No, but the dad did warn his son not to tell anyone about the 50 francs per day -- it might stir up trouble.Berownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524661173663604641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post-54679677264816539292010-02-11T12:03:38.097-05:002010-02-11T12:03:38.097-05:00Sandy: "Great story! I can so picture the sce...Sandy: "Great story! I can so picture the scene."<br /><br />Yes, for a moment there I thought the villagers would be coming after me, as with Frankenstein, with pitchforks and hot tar. :-)Berownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524661173663604641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post-23445794118828943322010-02-11T12:01:55.444-05:002010-02-11T12:01:55.444-05:00E. Goddess...
I agree. But I generally stay away ...E. Goddess...<br />I agree. But I generally stay away from the hard stuff these days. :-)Berownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524661173663604641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post-62578541538338109142010-02-11T11:21:41.371-05:002010-02-11T11:21:41.371-05:00Wooing the locals is not an easy thing, but a fine...Wooing the locals is not an easy thing, but a fine Cognace goes a long way toward peace negotiations.Everyday Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00486528297252417282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post-49438937291482730602010-02-11T11:06:47.873-05:002010-02-11T11:06:47.873-05:00Did you have a long line of prospective helpers fo...Did you have a long line of prospective helpers following you everywhere you went in the end? Hands out to the kindly American?French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post-64758365967246169192010-02-11T08:42:05.822-05:002010-02-11T08:42:05.822-05:00Great story! I can so picture the scene.Great story! I can so picture the scene.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462135507379897869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post-55798515889290120722010-02-11T07:39:32.998-05:002010-02-11T07:39:32.998-05:00Not for ten bucks. :-)Not for ten bucks. :-)Berownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524661173663604641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post-57948384599108249592010-02-10T19:58:30.120-05:002010-02-10T19:58:30.120-05:00can y'all imagine trying to do that now, sugar...can y'all imagine trying to do that now, sugar? xoxoxsavannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310843901371718758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post-25233103188569346742010-02-10T18:38:14.117-05:002010-02-10T18:38:14.117-05:00Very true, lv.Very true, lv.Berownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524661173663604641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920306086483142224.post-58855669743217344432010-02-10T17:56:40.866-05:002010-02-10T17:56:40.866-05:00The subtext is always more interesting than the te...The subtext is always more interesting than the text. Cultural context is hard to understand.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.com