The first was the musk-beaver, not much different from the ondatra, excepting in the formation of his snout.

Rain forest soils arise rather from the co-existence of the two extreme processes of soil formation in humid regions—podsolisation and laterisation, leaching of sesquioxides and silica respectively,–but laterisation greatly predominates.

Instead of hearts on sleeves, expect caution, philosophical doubt, a bland smile.

By the time I get halfway to the cafegymatorium, I can hear the whirring of Freddie's floor buffer, so I know he hasn't abandoned me. But since I'm here, I might as well pop into the teachers' lounge and grab a Diet Coke.