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Ahh, now it’s coming together

Ok, the resentment toward the King of England I understand perfectly

If I knew jack diddly-squat about electoral politics in 1910s Ireland I might find this conversation riveting.

I wondered if “shoneen” and “shounen” had the same meaning, but in looking it up it actually means “teaboo” in modern slang

Wasn’t much of a burn, honestly, especially given who’s saying it.

Wait, no, he’s an alcoholic. While 14 pages sounds like a lot, at least there’s no ambiguity about what he’s to write!

Joyce wrote this story before ADHD was formally defined but Farrington gives me that impression

I say, Lenehan, that’s a rude way to describe a waitress!