People,
Appended is a greatly abbreviated sample of the novel that I want
to get typeset via the TeX/LaTex/LyX program set.
Given the superb toolset that TeX offers, I would like to use
different typefaces: typewriter fonts --- as per my example
typewritten letter. I also have places where I am thinking of
using a small, bold handwriting font. And one large bold
handwritten script where my blind character writes a short poem
to her lover.
In other words, the only trouble I have been having in the past
two weeks is getting the typewriter fonts to fit, indented the
way a <BLOCKQUOTE> </BLOCKQUOTE> would do. I have found that
the "\small" macro 9pt does not work for the typewriter fonts.
Only the "\tiny" macro works; but 5pt is simply too small to be
read easily.
The nutshell here is:: Can lyx help me do what I want and switch
from, say, "newcent" {at 10pt} to "courier" {at 9 pt} and back.
whew!
thanks for any insights here.
gary kline
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Before he went into the office, Erik had the written medical
excuse from Dr. Millard Dukrinis tucked beside his right leg
on the seat of the wheelchair. He turned into Axel's office,
went over to the desk, stopped, and grabbed the medical form.
Presented it to Axel who sat like a cat ready to spring on its prey.
Both palms pressed against the side of the desk.
``What's that?'' Axel said.
``It's from the doctor. It verifies the fact that I missed six working
days because I've had the flu.''
``That won't save you. This time you'd had it.'' Axel opened his top left
drawer and removed a fat manila envelope. Was smiling very slightly
as he extended the envelope toward Erik.
``What's this?''
``It's your notification of dismissal,'' Axel said slowly.
``Cover letter outlining the charges. Along with supporting documentation.
You were officially fired as of last Friday.''
An icy sweat broke over Erik from head to toe. ``Fired?'' he said.
``What the goddamn hell for!''
``For your disgusting and profane attitude for one thing!'' Axel snapped.
``Amdahl \emph{is}, after all, a Christian institution!''
With hand and teeth Erik managed to open the envelope and withdraw
the raft of sheets.
The body of the letter read:
\vspace{0.3in}
{\begin{quote}\small}
\texttt{You are hereby notified that as of Friday, January 15, 1993, at the}\\
\texttt{close of business at Amdahl College, your employment is terminated.}\\
\texttt{The four reasons itemized in this dismissal notification are as
follows:}\\
\texttt{(1) Improper use of College resources according to College bylaws}\\
\texttt{(Article XIX, Clause 7, paragraphs 24, 25, 27) relating to your
purchase}\\
\texttt{of a computer modem and related abuse of telephone time to your own
home,}\\
\texttt{personal computer. [Supporting documentation in supplementary pages}\\
\texttt{1, 2, 3-5, and 6.]}\\
\texttt{(2) Four separate occasions of rude and insubordinate behavior toward}\\
\texttt{Professors R.X. Hisson and G. Shaffer. [Supporting documentation}\\
\texttt{in supplementary pages 7, 8, and 9.]}\\
. . . . .
{\normalsize\end{quote}}
\vspace{0.3in}
The letter was signed by Chancellor Hellman personally.
Erik looked up to see Axel Paar gloating. Erik turned to the many pages
of supporting documentation.
``Oh, it's all there in black and white,'' Axel assured him.
``Witnesses, who overheard you being rude to the professors.
The bills for telephone time. Requisitions for that Telebit modem that
you bought; witnesses here with whom you drank and who swear that you
brought in the alcohol.
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