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aem wrote:
> On Nov 8, 12:17 pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
>> That's some fancy service! I've never had breakfast where
>> the toast was served on a covered dish, never mind having it
>> replenished by a tong wielding server. I picture white gloves.
>>
>> I have trouble picturing you ever having been callow, however.
>>

> Imagine a college freshman in the big city of Boston having come from
> an isolated town where my high school class numbered 22. "Callow"
> doesn't begin to describe how unprepared I was. Some of what I
> encountered was a great pleasure, though, such as the service at the
> Parker House. -aem




Boston in the 60s was a fantastic college town with something for
everyone. Most of us didn't aspire to the Parker House, but
places like Durgin Park were so much fun.

gloria p