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fatimati
 23 Jan 2010, 15:25 #80669 Reply To Post
I'm not sure about using comma or period in the below case.
"Father…don't cry(,)(.)" her words stuttered out between stifled sobs.
and if so, should convert the first letter of "her" to uppercase (Her) or not?
This post was last edited by fatimati, 23 Jan 2010, 15:45
panurge
 23 Jan 2010, 17:02 #80674 Reply To Post
I think either of the following would be correct:

"Father…don't cry." Her words stuttered out between stifled sobs.

"Father…don't cry," she stuttered between stifled sobs.

Hope this helps for the time being - there are other members who I'm sure will be able to give you more exact advice.
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fatimati
 23 Jan 2010, 17:17 #80675 Reply To Post
Quote: panurge, Saturday, 23 Jan 2010 17:02
I think either of the following would be correct:

"Father…don't cry." Her words stuttered out between stifled sobs.

"Father…don't cry," she stuttered between stifled sobs.

Hope this helps for the time being - there are other members who I'm sure will be able to give you more exact advice.


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