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A venerable and highly respected Scottish professor of literature was once asked what was his ruling passion -- his heart's desire? If the secrets of his soul could be laid bare, what, above all, would be found to be his predominant wish? The question was an indiscreet one, but he was tolerant. He tightly compressed his gentle mouth, and firmly readjusted his gold-rimmed glasses.
"I _wish_" said he, "to be a corsair."