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LATE IN LIFE, prolific author W. Somerset Maugharn came to the United States.
While the author visited a university one day, a young man came to him and
asked for Maugham's help. He'd just written a novel and wanted Maugham to
give him a good title for it. Would the famous writer read through the
manuscript?
Maugham's reply was prompt. "There is no necessity for reading your book,"
said he. "Are there any drums in it?"
"No," stated the young man, "it's not that kind of a story. You see,
it deals with . . . ."
Maugharn held up his hand and went on. "Are there any bugles in it?" he asked.
"No," said the young author, now puzzled.
"Well, then," smiled Maugham, "call it, No Drums, No Bugles."
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