In a message dated 98-01-05 03:14:54 EST, Brendan writes: << Everyone knows that Lefties, besides being Superiour Contributors to Email Lists the World Over, are More Sensitive Than Other People. >> lol, i'm a lefty too...i'd never noticed the repeated references to 'handed- ness' in salinger's work, but i'm going to definitely have a look at that. thanks brendan, for this and all of your intriguing insight... bethany