In July 1961 Gann fractured a rib from causes unspecified but stayed on the job until autumn when he again took Dutch leave for San Francisco, not returning until January 1962, and it was his absence during the interim, not working on material lists, which caused slow delivery and green lumber problems.

Farther aloft reigns Mere Duchesse with her unrouged Amazons […]

Investigation of Egyptian mummies has revealed calcified eggs in liver and kidney tissues, proving the presence of schistosomiasis in ancient Egypt.

‘But, do not imagine I have always been a die-away swain. No: I have frequented the cheerful haunts of men, and wit!’