Your bug report #9331: local variables question causes persistent mouse pointer clock wait symbol which was filed against the emacs package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 9331@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 9331: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=9331 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems