Accents

[susanbones2003]

Nicholas wrote in regards to the Masons' accents:> 
> How interesting. They both spoke with a Northern English accent, 
and Mrs M
> had that 'upwardly mobile' pretentiousness that I mentioned earlier.
> 
> Regards,
> Nicholas
 
That's what Northen English accents sound like? Do you know American 
accents? Did they sound even faintly American at all to you?
I really am astonished. Either my ears are really letting me down or 
my, we (as in two peoples not sharing a common language...) have more 
in common than I ever guessed.
JenD