s-k-i

Updated: May 23, 2025

Denry, whom nothing could induce to desert his luge, said that obviously "s-k-i" could only spell "planks." And thanks to his inspiration this version was adopted by the majority. On the second day of Nellie's struggle with her skis she had more success than she either anticipated or desired.

Arnold Bennett - The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns