That settlement has to be a return to her pre-1967 boundaries. Precisely because Israel is by no means forced to make so generous a move, the international support (even love) this would generate would secure her future permanently. It would bring her back within the pale.

A dreary year for the Squadron, this 1819, when officers and men fell sick by the shipload and were sent home by the tenderful, when Lemon Valley Hospital was supplemented by the one at High Peak, when Court-Martials were held at the rate of one a fortnight, burials thrice a week, and surveys on foul provisions every other day!

Most farmers in this region cultivate maize.

Thomas, if it's a boy, she said, after my uncle. But if it's a girl I'd like something fancy for a first name. What about Dawn? she said. I like the sound of Dawn. Then Mary for a second name. Dawn Mary Parker, it sounds sweet.