The Western Region was far more in the doldrums, with two types of incompatible motive power: out-of-favour vacuum-braked diesel-hydraulics and incompatible diesel electrics - a changeover policy which also affected the ability to introduce brand new coaching stock.

“I wouldn't go that far.” Elaine had a voice that carried. “Be quiet,”I said, as softly as I could. Elaine beamed at the judge. One judgely eyebrow rose. “Ms. MacPhee, are you responsible for your client?”

Pestilential nonsense! Have you read it up at all, Father? asked Enid. Read it up! I, with all my interests and no time for one-half of them! Enid, you are too absurd. Sorry, Father.

To assist in the spiritual awakening of his disciples, Jesus taught them a form of Kabbalic Yoga which had been handed down word of mouth from the Essenes, the School of Prophets, and the Levites.