Wu Ting
How would you interpret these phrases in the context? … That’s the story, morning glory. You’d come to D.C. in October. You’re already on the State Department’s cleared list, Leroy says we can hire you in a tick to help with the crating and get this show ready for transatlantic. If you want, you can even come along for the ride. The war’s over, pal, this time we would go first class, not steerage. No more riding on top of our wooden crates in the train car, which really was not half a bad place to lob around, as it turned out. (Like Hope says, Thanks for the memories!) But think of it, man, you and me in Europe. Goose-feather beds. What a gasser. How would you interpret these phrases in the context? 1. morning glory 2. cleared list Thanks!
Dec 26, 2014 2:12 AM
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There was a song called "What's your story, Morning Glory?" and the phrase became popular. This just turns it around a little. http://lyricsplayground.com/alpha/songs/w/whatsyourstorymorningglory.shtml The State Department had to clear, or approve, the people they hired. If someone is cleared, they've had a background check and been deemed trustworthy. The person is on the list of people who have been approved to work for the State Department.
December 26, 2014
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