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Front-Ranger:
I think most of us agree on what we think "wrang it out" means. And, it's what U think!

Jeff Wrangler:

--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2006, 10:37:22 pm ---I think most of us agree on what we think "wrang it out" means. And, it's what U think!

--- End quote ---

Agreed, Front-Ranger.

At the same time, this could well be another marvelous example of Annie Proulx deliberately using language with more than one meaning for its suggestiveness. Another example in the same scene would be the remark that Jack was riding more than bulls and not rolling his own.

serious crayons:
Not to mention "stemming the rose" and whatever other phrases that TJ helpfully reminded us have mundane meanings. Just goes to show Annie Proulx is clever and witty with language, I think.

So Alec, don't feel like an urbanized pervert -- or, at least, not on the basis of this line reading!  ;)  I think a lot of people interpreted it the same way.

As for Ennis looking up the Twists, I think you're right, Ennis would never have been bold enough to make that move.

Front-Ranger:
Now that U mention it, "wrang it out" would fit nicely in with the laundry theme that I've been meaning to add to my buckets, eagles, and etc. post, unless someone would like to tackle it here.

southendmd:
Gotta bump this one, just for entertainment value!

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