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Wister

[ wis-ter ]

noun

  1. Owen, 1860–1938, U.S. novelist.


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Mrs. Wister is an excellent example of what might more correctly be called a “paraphraser” than a “translator.”

He ask'd how Mr. and Mrs. Wister and the young ladies were, and sent his respects to us.

He accordingly came to Philadelphia, and there called upon Dr. Wister for advice.

I dared not decypher all that Mrs. Wister wrote in my behalf—because I knew it must be sincere!

May Mrs. Wister fare well upon her Voyage over the Atlantic, and find all well when she reaches her home.

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