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Schwül
by T'Lin
"Es ist sehr schwül," Alan mumbled under his breath, as he loosened his caller, and rolled up his sleeves. The night was still, and very hot...lightning flashed, but no rain was in sight.
"What's very gay?" Denny asked, confused.
"Not Schwul ... Schwül," Alan exaggerated the difference, then translated, "stifling." He picked up the sweating glass of lemonade from the table, and sipped, "Ah ... dieses ist gut."
"When did you start speaking German?" Denny asked.
"When you said speaking a second language could help keep the mind sharp," Alan replied, "I decided it wouldn't hurt to give it a try."
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