The Smith's were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. They had included Senators and Wall Street wizards.
They decided1 to compile a family history, a legacy2 for their children and grandchildren. They hired a fine author. only one problem arose - how to handle that great-uncle George, who was executed in the electric chair.
The author said he could handle the story tactfully.
The book appeared. It said...
Great-uncle George occupied a chair of applied3 electronics at an important government institution, was attached to his position by the strongest of ties, and his death came as a great shock.