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lemur:~ fletch$ set "a b" c d
lemur:~ fletch$ select foo ; do echo $foo ; break ; done
1) a b
2) c
3) d
#? 

I could probably remember the zsh incantation to do this, but I don't
know what the bashism would be.  At least you know it's possible to do
something close. :)

-- 
Fletch                | "If you find my answers frightening,       __`'/|
fletch at phydeaux.org   |  Vincent, you should cease askin'          \ o.O'
                      |  scary questions." -- Jules                =(___)=
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