France and Russia have the pick of our stables.

As tumor grows, color may change and appear erythemic and sore, and may even bleed if touched.

We can also see it as part of that vast repertoire of symbolism associated with right and left, which permeates so much of our daily lives, from the political left and right wing, through dexterity and 'cack-handedness', to 'lefthanded marriages'.

My young companion was a bit of a poet.