The substitute teacher promised the kids that if they studied quietly, she’d give them a French lesson. After a long period of quiet study, a student raised her hand, was acknowledged, and asked “Can we have our French lesson now?” “Mais oui!” cried the teacher. “All right, MAY we have our French lesson now?” – old Reader’s Digest
jmworacle over 3 years ago
Doesn’t get it does he.
jpayne4040 over 3 years ago
Just forget it and enjoy the ice cream, Kate!
david_42 over 3 years ago
“can” has been in common usage in this sense for several generations, isn’t it about time people give up on an 18th century definition?
cuzinron47 over 3 years ago
Sure, but you’re buyin’.
gcarlson over 3 years ago
The substitute teacher promised the kids that if they studied quietly, she’d give them a French lesson. After a long period of quiet study, a student raised her hand, was acknowledged, and asked “Can we have our French lesson now?” “Mais oui!” cried the teacher. “All right, MAY we have our French lesson now?” – old Reader’s Digest
WCraft Premium Member over 3 years ago
And the Sphincter said “What?”