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From: martinjk@westbrabant.net (Martin J. Koeman)
To: rollreq@foxtail.com
Date: Tue, 3 Feb 1998 11:30:28 +0100

Subject: Water organs and such

I have a question concerning an organ.  During a visit to Milan,
Italy, I saw a water organ that was invented by Benjamin Franklin.
I was surprised that he had the time to invent such an instrument
and I have decided to call the novel that I have almost finished
"Time for Benjamin Franklin's... 'water organ' ?

There are no sexual connotations in Dutch, so it works fine.  But a
literal translation into English seems somewhat unwise.  Do you know
how I could solve this translation problem?  Is there a different name
for a water organ, or is that particular organ perhaps also known by
a different name?

Together with friends I have been trying to find a solution, but I
guess that just like there was a time for Ben Franklin's organ, it
is now time to consult the experts.  Can you help?

I look forward to your reply.

Martin Koeman

 [ "Ben Franklin's Hydraulus"?  ... That sounds too scientific.
 [ What is your novel about?  Ben and his European adventures?
 [ Sounds pretty interesting!  How about "Benjamin Franklin's Organ"?
 [ -- Robbie