Quote by Mark Twain

Probable nor'east to sou'west winds, varying to the soutard and westard and eastard and points between; high and low barometer, sweeping round from place to place; probable areas of rain, snow, hail, and drought, succeeded or preceded by earthquakes with thunder and lightning.

Probable nor'east to sou'west winds, varying to the soutard

Summary

This quote humorously exaggerates the unpredictability of weather patterns, indicating that winds can change direction frequently and vary across different points. The barometer fluctuates between high and low, moving from one place to another. The mention of probable areas of rain, snow, hail, and drought suggests the likelihood of extreme weather conditions. Additionally, the quote humorously suggests the occurrence of earthquakes accompanied by thunder and lightning, highlighting the absurdity of the overly exaggerated and unpredictable nature of the described weather.

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