Qua... qua... qua... out of the blue I hear the crows cawing with great fanfare as they announce to the world at large that they are here by my side and intend to probe into my being.

More indecision. The southern tip of Taiwan is nearly astern of us. This is where we are scheduled to cut loose from our tow. Everything depends on our captain, for we had all agreed in advance that he would have the last word in all nautical matters. Then he passes on his instructions to the towboat by radio: reverse course and head for Kao-hsiung.

Her act became the hottest ticket in the country, and getting into the Ramona Room had become as difficult for the nightclub-goer as it had been for Jo in the first place.

An aqueous film-forming foam consisting of water and a special detergent, lightwater overspreads Class B fires -- those fed by petroleum -- and smothers them instantly.