lawyer practices law. I’m in tropical medicine, mostly in Africa. The area of medicine that deals with diseases like malaria and cholera. I must not keep the Monsignor waiting; I’m late as it is. An interesting grammatical construction which in this case simply means "already." What the hell is going on here? Note that "the hell" is added to Wh questions to show strong emotion such as anger or confusion. I can explain it! :: Well, let’s have it. This is Matt’s way of saying "go ahead." We flew back…to see if you or Mrs. Drayton would have any objections if we got married. An "objection" is a statement of disapproval, or a reservation. I had the stupid idea that there was some way to break this gently. "To break" a piece of news is to disclose or reveal it. It never occurred to me that I might fall in love with a Negro, but I did, and nothing in the world is going to change that. This is another way of saying that "I never thought that…." I wouldn’t leave him go now, even if you were the governor of Alabama. A reference to George Wallace, the racist governor of Alabama in the 1960s who was nationally known for opposing black civil rights. If you’re expecting any sensible statements from me, you’ll have to give me some more time. A useful word meaning reasonable or rational. What the hell is all the rush?! "Why are you in such a hurry?!" We want you to state that when we do get married, we’ll have your blessing. A formal word that means official approval or encouragement. Are you going to play golf? :: No, I’ll just call it off. "To call off" something is to cancel it. When he puts on his American Eagle face, nobody can tell what he’s thinking. The American Eagle, the national bird of the United States, has a very serious and proud look. This is Joanna’s way of saying that when her father looks very serious, you never know what he is thinking. Tell him something has come up, something personal at home. If something "comes up," it unexpectedly happens. Mr. And Mrs. Drayton learn more about John, and soon discover that there will be no marriage without their approval. Call the library and see if they got any dope on a John Wayne Prentice. In this case, "dope" is a way of referring to general information, particularly negative information about a person. "Dope" is more commonly used to refer to illegal drugs such as marijuana. How do you feel about it? :: I was shaken at first. I still am, I suppose. To be "shaken" is to be greatly surprised or upset. If I’m not intruding…. "To intrude" means to enter a room or conversation when not wanted. It strongly connotes the violation of other people’s privacy. Joanna thinks that she is committed, and that our whole future is settled. If some
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