[Amelia]

I just didn't want to miss any juicy gossip.

I'll ping you if Richard ever lets us know which part is true and which part is malicious gossip.

[rdf]

I've just gotten back to this question, and I'm still doing some fact checking.

Meantime, why don't you think about "Which part is true ..."

As to "malicious gossip" that is your expression, not mine. I had written, "Rumor and speculation."

I am perfectly content to let that stand for now.

I regret that you don't wish to discuss further the notions of "Constitutionalist" and "Declarationist" or their place WRT the column.

I had thought that might have been fruitful.

Best to you,

Richard F.