R. Dowdy wrote: > > Just joined the group and thought I'd say "Hello." I'm not really sure > where the line distinguishing true hard boiled is but I know what I like. > > With regard to the Chandler vs. Hammett question.... it's Chandler -- hands > down. Howdy, Dowdy. (Jeez, I just couldn't stop myself.) Jerry Silverman - # RARA-AVIS: To unsubscribe, say "unsubscribe rara-avis" # to majordomo@icomm.ca