The pseudonym "Philo Vaihinger" has been abandoned. All posts have been and are written by me, Joseph Auclair.

Sunday, July 22, 2018

A Pittsburghism in Jane Eyre

I have never in my life seen or heard this usage anywhere but Pittsburgh.

I am New England born and bred.

Jane to Rochester, after combing his hair.

"There, sir, you are redd up and made decent."

Chapter 37, Jane Eyre.

She has a happy ending and marries Rochester.

St. John has a happy ending and dies for his Lord.

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