The Italics erupted with spontaneous loud applause. Ypsi could only glare at Xi and Zayin for laughing. Not able to contain herself, she squealed, “Why, what’s so funny? Madame Y is world-famous. She’s not like E, who wants to slip into every word to say: ‘Me, me, me. I’m E. Notice me!’” Wiggling her delicate little back, Epsi responded with a churlish chuckle, “I know, I’m envied for being so eclectic, electric, energetic…” “Exasperatingly egoistic, eccentric and erratic!” interjected Ypsi as she said to herself, “Once I’m in charge, I’ll tax the Vowels for their high word shares. And I’ll
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