Both Vynsi and Wynsi unknowingly gave Ypsi enough air cover to start a quiet chat with the uncomplicated Upsi. Ypsi knew that Upsi was one character who could have a domino effect on Alphabetica. Attacking him would automatically gag Qopha at the Underwood. That would then create enough chaos to upset the peaceful rhythm of their word factory. She could then pin the blame on the Vowels. More importantly, Upsi had the least word share credits among the Vowels. Ranked ‘eleventh’ in the Lexicon, Upsi lacked self-confidence. This prompted him to distance himself from the other Vowels. Not that he
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Recognising Chinks in the armour of vowels
