Didst thou ever see a white bear? cried my father, turning his head round to Trim, who stood at the back of his chair:——No, an' please your honor, replied the corporal.——But thou could'st discourse about one, Trim, said my father, in case of need?——How is it possible, brother, quoth my uncle Toby, if the corporal never saw one?——'Tis the fact I want, said my father—and the possibility of it, is as follows.
(Sterne, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy V:xlii.
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Readings for Wednesday

The readings for Wednesday (three of them) have been e-mailed to you; they can also be found in the sidebar.  Please read them, print them out, and bring them with you to class.