Wednesday, February 16, 2011

The French, They Are

Recently the Robert Benchley Society responded to this inquiry:
I'm working out of state, far from home and Benchley books. A friend needs to read the essays on his travels in France--about the language, the blue dishes, and all. I cannot remember which of the collections they're in, mostly.

ANSWER
Essay TitleAppears inOn Page
As They Say in French: Other Times, Other CustomsMy Ten Years in a Quandary and How They Grew66
French for AmericansPluck and Luck67
French for AmericansBenchley Round-up71
The French, They Are –My Ten Years in a Quandary and How They Grew88
Louis Dot DopeThe Early Worm84
Personal TaxesAfter 1903--What152
A Plan to Stabilize the FrancThe Early Worm100
Route Nationale 14Benchley--Or Else!182
Route Nationale 14From Bed to Worse, or Comforting Thoughts about the Bison138
Route Nationale 14Benchley Round-up233
Toning Down the News Benchley--Or Else!173
Toning Down the NewsAfter 1903--What83

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