Anita Arnand

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I'm Anita Arnon.

Do you know what, Eric?

I mean, when he says there was a huge response, literally tidal waves of adulation.

And I was trying to think of what your groupies might be called.

And I was thinking the tiny Kleinies.

I mean, there's also a great deal of worship.

for your ties.

And can you just tell us what you've come armed with today?

So can I ask that scholarly question that you expect from me?

Whatcha wearing?

Well, listen, you know, we feel special, but we also, I feel the tiny Kleinies out there know what to get you for Christmas now.

All I would say is brace, brace, Klein, brace, because I think there's loads coming your way.

Let's start with the Amana letters and the date of the discovery of those letters.

We're talking 1887, yes?

Hang on a minute, Klein.

One second.