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[goodwillrising]

*We have a small boy making the most of the sunlight, sitting under a tree reading out loud to ... uh. Well, it doesn't look like there's anyone there. Not that this is stopping Will

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[larc_en_me]

I just happened to overhear... would that be an eel?

[goodwillrising]

Oh, well done!

[larc_en_me]

I was right? I was just reading about them the other day...

[goodwillrising]

I'll find another one for you ... hmm.

Okay, this one is not an animal ... 'held in great esteem by the ancients; they considered it as a very beneficial food for the chest; therefore it was recommended in cases of consumption and to persons subject to spitting of blood.'

How's that for creating an appetite?

[larc_en_me]

Hmm, lets see... ancients? That means it must be something that's been around for a long time...

I can't recall ancient methods of treating tuberculosis, I have to admit.

[goodwillrising]

This one is really basic. Something that's eaten everyday in many parts of the world.

After this, I'm not sure I want to either.

[larc_en_me]

Oh, it's a food? That simplifies it down... couple that with your other clue... that means it's either bread or rice, right?

[goodwillrising]

You're good at this -- rice.

[larc_en_me]

Oh, two in a row! If I hadn't have gotten that one I would've kicked myself.

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Do you like cooking?

[larc_en_me]

Well I don't dislike it. It can be pretty enjoyable at times!

[goodwillrising]

Oh? What do you like making?

[larc_en_me]

Curry.

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Now that's something you won't find in Mrs Beetons.

[larc_en_me]

I suppose not. Is that the author of the book you're reading?

[goodwillrising]

Yes -- Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management.

*holding it up for inspection -- big, old, leatherbound and very Victorian.*