A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
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Comment from phill doran
Hello CDR
I have often wondered about the bed. There is a case for it being a romantic gesture, in that it may well have been their first bed when they were first married. I have also wondered if he had anything stuffed into the mattress - he was a canny (read 'tight bastard') chap with regards to tax and money and this may have been a way to circumvent some or other tax or law.
The Parthians, of course, were not departing, only pretending to: so perhaps - like Chris Marlow - he maybe only faked his death?
Still, this is yet another good addition to your collection, which always provides interesting reading.
I wish you well
cheers
phill
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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
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Hello CDR
I have often wondered about the bed. There is a case for it being a romantic gesture, in that it may well have been their first bed when they were first married. I have also wondered if he had anything stuffed into the mattress - he was a canny (read 'tight bastard') chap with regards to tax and money and this may have been a way to circumvent some or other tax or law.
The Parthians, of course, were not departing, only pretending to: so perhaps - like Chris Marlow - he maybe only faked his death?
Still, this is yet another good addition to your collection, which always provides interesting reading.
I wish you well
cheers
phill
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Comment Written 13-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
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Thanks very much for the kind words and the informative possible explanations, Phill; most appreciated. Craig
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
He just had to get that last dig in, didn't he?! :) Wow, that sends a biting message ... not even his best bed, but his second best bed.
What a great way to convey the word 'Parthian'. You've taught me yet another new word. Thanks, Craig!
Cheers,
Connie
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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
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He just had to get that last dig in, didn't he?! :) Wow, that sends a biting message ... not even his best bed, but his second best bed.
What a great way to convey the word 'Parthian'. You've taught me yet another new word. Thanks, Craig!
Cheers,
Connie
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Comment Written 13-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
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Now, let's not be too harsh on him, Connie. I believe he threw in the bedbugs as well ;-)
Thanks for the great review!
Craig