BL> IF the *original* creator adds SOT/EOT, then
BL> why not add a Tearline and Origin line instead?

RS> Yes, you dont need the EOT if the original spec for the message had
RS> mandated a rigidly specified trearline/originline pair for all messages.

And also the number of blank lines generated before the tearline
by software.  BFN.  Paul.
@EOT:

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