@Marthaª Perhaps so, since unless it were destined for the most inveterate of muggles, I couldn’t imagine
ever using
was for
were in an
unless protasis whose apodosis contained
would or
should. But I don’t know what preposterous pond you’re referring to: mayhap the channelly one across from which they use
courriel in lieu of
mail? Me, I mail people all the time; if you would be so kind as to supply me with your RFC-5322—compliant address, I’d be more than delighted to demonstrate. Or perhaps you’re just using some form of youthful slang with which I am unacquainted. —
tchrist 6 mins ago