This message was originally submitted by alainfchamplain@GMAIL.COM
Who did/do you think Gerald Emerald was referring to when he said “I guess
Mr. Shade has already left with the Great Beaver," in the Foreword?
I always thought the joke was obvious, but I've come across several
theories involving Castor and Pollux, Castro, Shakespearean armor — none of
which have mentioned the heart of the bit.
At this risk of stating the obvious:
