Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1051

Joseph and the Missing Money

Joseph’s brothers are forced to travel to Egypt to buy corn, and the overseer of Pharaoh’s granaries recognises them at once.

1052

Joseph and Benjamin’s Cup

Joseph thinks that little Benjamin may provide the leverage he needs to force Jacob to come to Egypt.

1053

Joseph and the Land of Promise

Jacob takes his whole family to join Joseph in Egypt, but God promises him that one day they will return to Canaan.

1054

Dr Johnson and the Critic’s Ambush

A literary man tries to trick Samuel Johnson into an honest opinion, which was neither necessary nor very rewarding.

1055

The Economic Case for Sovereignty

A nation with its own laws and a strong sense of shared cultural identity makes good economic sense.

1056

A Solemn Duty

Monsieur St Aubert falls seriously ill on a walking tour with his daughter Emily, and before the end asks an unexpected favour.