Miss Pym Disposes

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by Josephine Tey

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Does anyone know what Josephine Tey is referring to when she talks about the 'boom'? It is so central to the story yet remains a mystery to me. Google has not been helpful at all. All I can guess is that it is some kind of gymnastics apparatus.

Janice Hamrick This was driving me crazy, too. I found this web page with a "gym fixed hinged boom": https://www.theclassroom.co/fixed-gym... . The picture seems to …moreThis was driving me crazy, too. I found this web page with a "gym fixed hinged boom": https://www.theclassroom.co/fixed-gym... . The picture seems to fit as far as I can tell. Hope this is helpful!(less)

On a few occasions Miss Pym reflects on a relationship she'd had with an "Alan" in her early twenties. All we're told of him is that he had a prominent adam's apple, holey socks, and favored dusty snugs on dates. Did Tey ever clarify if the young Miss Pym's Alan was Alan Grant?

willaful I can't believe Alan Grant would ever be that unappealing. ;-)…moreI can't believe Alan Grant would ever be that unappealing. ;-)(less)

Any age limit? :/

Hope no why don't you ask you ask your mom
…moreno why don't you ask you ask your mom
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I am not able to visualize the Ley Training School. What could it compare to in the US? I am also unfamiliar with the items described in the gymnasium. Like the boom and the equipment that the women use in the demonstration. Is there a sort of 2 level balance beam? It sounds like several people are on it at once. Perhaps there is a vintage film somewhere depicting this type of gymnasium. I do love the book!

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