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"The Dialect Store" by Charles Battell Loomis is a lighthearted work that captures the charm and quirks of various American dialects through a series of humorous sketches and anecdotes. Set in a fictional store that sells dialects as if they were everyday goods, the book plays with language and regional differences, showcasing how speech reflects cultural identity. Loomis's witty prose and keen observations bring to life the rich tapestry of American vernacular, inviting readers to appreciate the diversity and character inherent in the way people communicate.

• Short story

								

fiver, an’ no questions ast. Soy, burn me fer a dead farmer if I ever
sol’ dem at dat figger before; but dey’s some dat Townsen’ did n’
use, an’ yet dey’s dead-sure winners wit’ de right gang. See?’

“And then I woke up, if I was asleep; and if I wasn’t, I wish I could
find the store again, for I’d be the greatest dialect-writer of the
age if I could get goods on credit there. Say, waiter, we came for
lunch, not supper.”
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