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Article #1180Re: speech interruption
From: preddy
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1992 22:40
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1992 22:40
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>She said, "I'm posting you about my problem--" Her hands
>became clumsy on the keyboard. "--and I hope you're able
>to help me."
How about:
She typed awkwardly, "I am posting you about my problem
and I hope you are able to help."
Assuming, of course, we know already "she" is sitting before a
computer terminal.
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