Date: Wed, 30 Nov 1994 18:00:42 -0800 From: "Alan S. Kaye" Subject: Re: More definite article The only problem with Rex Pyles's analysis is how does one know the difference between the two types of names (let's say you are from another part of West Virginia or from Virginia driving around)? Start making up names and I think you will discover that this analysis does not work. Alan Kaye akaye[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]fullerton.edu