When I was a child, my godfather had a requirement when parting. He would say, “Never say 'goodbye,' always say 'so long.'" If I forgot, I would be corrected, remembering to reply as he wished with a smile and a kiss before leaving. Uncle Jack said “goodbye” was too final, and that “so long” was better, since for him it meant we would see each other soon.He was a charming and handsome doctor who received his degree at the American University in Paris. [...]
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