MY'N

A conversation between myself and a student ...

"Miss Murray? I'm typing the word mine, and I'm spelling it M-Y'N. The computer says I'm spelling it wrong."

"Yes."

"Well?"

"Well, you're spelling it wrong."

"No, I'm not."

"What grade are you in?"

"Fourth grade."

"What does mine rhyme with?"

"Line and fine."

"How do you spell mine then?"

"M-I-N-E?"

"Do you think?"

"Yeah, I guess M-Y'N is wrong, huh?"

"Ummmm .... yes!"