Thanks, Barbara, for providing what seems to be the correct background. It improves on my previous understanding of, and appreciation for the quote!

And, my apologies to Brian - though it would have helped had he provided a bit more context, it was not a non-sequitur. I think his inclusion of the quote was a fairly harmless, and relevant, observation on pedantry (my own?). But, without the backgrouond re prepositions, it just seems awkward.

Michael Williams
Arroyo Grande, CA USA