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Show "So Long I" With reference to the origin of the familiar expression, "So long," a cor respondent of tho London Academy suggests that It Is derived from the Norwegian. "Saa Laengo," a common form of farewell, equivalent In moaning moan-ing to "au rovolr," nnd pronounced like "so long." with tho "g" softened. Thoro was a fair number of Nor wclglans among tho settlers In Amor lea, to Judge by names, and It la qulto tlkcty tho phrase was picked up from them. It Is In general uso among the Dutch In South Africa. |