I did preface my remark with an apology which was heartfelt. Take is a freedom of speech. Janet ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Smith" <i_am_distracted@sympatico.ca> > Janet wrote: >> I said nothing about plural. With apologies to our American cousins, but I would >> have >> preferred you offered another authority. >> >> Janet > > I'm not sure what the problem is with citing an Ohio State source as an > authority. It is, after all, a respected institution. If I were an > American I might feel slighted but my skin's thicker than that in any > case. Perhaps the following source would meet with your approval, Janet. > http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/latin/advanced/popup/grammar-table.htm > It appears to affirm what Gavin said. > > Cura ut valeas, > > David Smith