Of course, that story was obviously translated from whatever the folks
living in the Appalachian "hollers" speak. I don't know what it is, but it
isn't English.

Pete, you might want to read up on the history of the language. Them
folks in the hollers speak very good English. You don't understand it
because you know only contemporary Amurrican.

I met a fellow in Manteo, NC, a year ago who spoke the most beautiful
"hillbilly" I had ever heard. It was like music. I would glady have
bought him beer all afternoon just to hear him talk.

Next time you have the opportunity, listen carefully the Queen of
England speak. She pronounces many words just the way folks in the
Applalachians do.

Surely you will agree that the Queen speaks English.

P.S. Back in 1946, when I arrived at Parris Island, I could not
understand the "redneck" kids from rural Alabama.

As I look back on it, I'm not sure it was their fault, or mine.

vince norris