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Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-12-22
OBITUARY.

DtED-In Brandon, on the 18th inst, after
a2rotracted illness of nearly two years, Mr.
Efastus Carter Spooner, in the 9th year
Of his age.
In the deceased, his aged parents have
lost rare example OF filia piety-his broth
us and sisters, rich treasure Of fraiernal
Gdaess-the church, bright and shining
ght--his acquaintances, an afable and
warm hearted friend
IN 1889, the deceased became member
Of the Congregational church in Brandon,
then under the pastoral care Of Rev. Ira
Iuaraham, Although visiblV connected
with branch of Zion, vet his feelings and
sentiments were by nomeans thus circum-
scribed. Wherever he found the warm
hearted christian, he loved him.
The question, natural to persons of that
ase-what should be the peculiar busiaess
Of his life ?-was settled, not without much
earnest prayer to the grea, Disposcr OF ho-
man even,s,-serious meditation and deep
emotion. The answer which he gave was
prac,ical--an immediate commencement o
nrenara,ion for the sacred desk. Beins
aware Of The great work before him, h
commenced and pursued il with correspond
ing ardor. Accordingly, after suitable pre-
paratfon, he was entered member Of tn
Freshman Class in Middlebury College, il
August 1885. notwithstanding the class
waslarge and talented, vet as scholar b.
took and maintaned to the last. higl
stand among his CLASSMATES. As chris
,an, he occupied the font rank. His pet
was deep and ardent. His hgely converse
lion aud affable manners secured TO himseI
very many warm and valued friends. III
daily walk and christian counsel
Areproved each dali delay,
ALFRED to brighter worlds aud led the way"
In August 1889; he graduated, and a sho'
lime after he became member OF the The
illogical Seminary in the City Of New 1orl
After stay Of some months, he returne
10 his friends in Vermont, where he n
NAMED most Of the time till his death. II
disease was an affection of the lungs. Frol
he FIRST he seemed to be sensible OF b
situation. To give OPP his iavorite pursul
cost a long and severe s;ruggle;-yet by u
gace Of God he was enabled 10 say-"th
will be done.n From thai time ill his deaf
his confidence in God grew stronger az
sronger-his attachment TO his Savior mo-
afdent-his hope Of blessed immortall
became brighter and brighter - I'LL Tin u
language Of his daryl he could say, ="
pn death bed where The christian dies
les, but not his, Ills death itself then dies
a shor lime previous TO his death, after
season Of severe bodily suffering, be says
The wvrds Of Jesus were kindly broug
:" my mind, ! go to prepare place
'Ou' Kind Masler He has prepared
pace for me - the tide Of thoughtIuine
'eglnsiO rise. Perhaps ',is place Of "
-HmaY require much Suffering before Ic
sable TO fill H. But o! ] will joyfa
'ndure = ! will patiently wait. While
good spirit comforts.me with such a,tbo'
sp'aee 10 heaven prepared BY Jesus
2 -'"ng every Edesire-I can look iodiferen
! y any suffering" Again be says-al
j s'u's q distess.he soothes with delight
q ~'0ga's, 50 that often account them b
r moments. As faithful parent, he m
u .-s''l'e : but o how rich is che consol
s'ss' his love bss,owsi Ihave had
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Lie NOUNCINC.

| understand there was sermon preach
ed somesohere, last Sabbath, against de-
uouncing, IN bad spirit. The preacher
is rited to the spirit of the 23d chapter Of
Matthew, large part of which nav be
found embodied 10 my remarks following
Professor HascalI, in another part OIL
this paper.
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The AM1sTAD CAPTIyEs

Sailed from New York 90 the eth OF
November. III the ship, Gentleman, for
Sierra Leone Below is an extract from
letter TO Laws 'rappan and others, from
the acting Governor at Sierra Leone, from
which il will be seen that Meildi, the ma
i've province Of these poor victims OF viol-
ence, will be easily found and reached.
From Lieutenant Governor Ferguson
SIERRA LEONE, 23J Oct, l84l.
GeniIemen-I have TO acknowledge the
receipt of letter addressed by you 10 the
late Sir John Jeremie. Governor Of this
colony, u,-der da;e New York. 25:h
March lS4I, relative 10 thirty-six persons.
the survivors Of the kidnapped Africans,
who some years ago found their way 10
The United States in the schooner Amistad,
and whom you are DESTROYS of having re-
turned 10 their native country.
While / am happy in being able 10 al.
ford you satisfactory information as 10 the
locality Of Mendi. he country to which
these persons are said to belong,) can
confidently assure you OF tie cordial Co,
onera,ioa Of this Government, in aid Of lht
endeavor 20 restore.them to IL.
Mendi is situated on the banks OF The
Rokelie, or Sierra Leone river, and may
be reached. in three, or iour days iron
Freetown. Bey Font, its chief. IS
party 10 treaty Of alliance existing be
twixt this Government and the conteder
aled chiefs Of the Timmaney country.
Sierra Leone is thus, from vicinity am
facility OF intercourse with Mendi preter
able 10 Monrovia or GalIinas, las sugges'
ed in your letter. as the place to whicl
4 these persons should be brought, in orde
most conveniently to ensure their retnr
70 their own country.
II With respect to their removal fror
, America. and their voyage across the Al
lanlic, | cannot, for these purposes. pro
|, mise any aid Of pecuniary nature ftoI
This Govefnment,-I may, however, a
: sure YOU that. on their arrival here. the
4 and their teachers will be cordially recei
g ed, adequately maintained and provide
! flor and safely conducted g then ON
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-12-22

Alter all, l do not wonder that the
Editor of the Chronicle wishes TO gel out
OF the attitude he has occupied in this
matter. He is beginning to see that the
people will not receive all his : Ieceiyable-
ness of unrighteousness.' But let him
not take vile methods to cover his retreat.
Let him confess his sins. like an honest
man. s. Ee that covereth his sins shall
not prosper, blu: whose confesseth and for.
saketh them shall have mercy"
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-12-22

The Bondman'S Adcocate is The name of
paper published at Great Falls, NH, by
brother John B. Wool Il is designed
for gratnitous circulation at the South.
The number published and distributed
will depend 90 The amount of funds con-
trlouted and forwarded TO brother Wood.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-12-22
Saddle & Harness Making.

TENHE subscriber respectfully informs his
L old customers in Brandon and vicinity,
that he continues tie above business at his
Shop which is situated one door west Of the
Cabinet Shop, and directly in front of the
dwelling house of john Conant, Esq, where
he will keep constantly on hand or make 10
order, at short notice, the following articles:
Saddles, Brides, JMartingaks, Trunks, Carpet
Bags, and Vatises, Of eUery kind - Brass
and Siluer mounted Coach and Chg
Harnesses, Brass, Silue, ,Japanned,
and Plated Harnesses, of all
kinds and Prices. sftsO -
Congratulated ITaU- -.r ~
cling Trunks,
Portfolio
Trunks,
Whips, Ldshes, SC. &c.
Customers and the public generally are
assured that they can do as well here with
ready cash as anywhere else in the vicinity.
All kinds of produce and wood receiVed.-a
Liberal credi: TO responsible customers.
II. DANIELS.
Brandon, Dec. Is, 1841. 14af
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n 0 t &c.

H<AME into the enclosure Of The sub
II>scriber on or about the first of De-
eenber, one red and white yearing steer;
also red yearling heifer.-both of small
size. The owner is requested to prove
property, pay charges and take them away.
II. w. PHILLIPS.
Pittsford. Dec. IL, 184I. 133g
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-12-22
BRIGHTON MARKET. - MONDAY,
Dec. l3, lS4l. ---
From the N. E. Farmer.

From the N. E. Farmer.
At Market 975 Beef Cattle, 200
Stores, 1900 Sheep and 1870 Swine.
PRICES. - Beef Cattle. Last weeks
prices were hardly sustained. We quote
first quality, $3.50 600. Second DUAL
ity, $3.50 5,25. Third quality 1925 a
$50. .
BGsrelling Cattle.-We quote Mess
S4.l2a 4,25. No. l, $3,l2. No. 2, So
So .s.s zz-.
Stores.-Two year old 81 ais Three
year old, S14 a "a.
Sheep Dull. Lots were sold 67cts.,
92cts., Sl,l2, SLAP. S1,75, $500, aud
1925, .-..
SWi"e-No lots were sold to peddle
At retail, l-2 and l-2.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-12-22

- Brother Henry c. virgins ac-
count of a riot in Vergentes, next week.
l. came too la:e for this weeks paper
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-12-22
WEEKLY RECEIPTS.

A. W. Spaulding, Proctorsvile, on
5. Hazard, Vergennes, 200
E. Hall, N. Ferrsburgh, 2 90
Liberty Martin, Ayery's Gore, 900
/. Smead, CuttiugsvilIe. loo
D.-Wiswail, Johnson. 200
l. Dickerman, Mountholv, 200
E. Sears, Dover, goo
A. Haskell, Jr. Wilmington, 40
s. Cushman, - 2 90
r. Smith, s-..ss2 %
j. c. u llson. d" - 00
r. V. Marsh, Brandon, ~ 2 90
r. Smith, Jr. Jamaica, 2 90
A. Harris, Danve, 2 Ga
S. Proctor Cavendish, 90
F. A. Richardson, Bethel, 90
E. Sabin, Jamaica, 2 90
Fisher &. Hazeltine, W. Townshend. 2 on
Smith, g.. Adams, WiImin gton, 90
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-12-22

TEMPERANCE MEETING. at the North
School House. in the village, this WED
neday) evening. An Interesting question
IS 10 be before the meeting for discussion.
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n O tic e
STATE CONVENTION

The Committee appointed by the Educa-
ton Convention assembled in Brandon,
January 5th, lS41, hereby give notice that a
Convention will be held at MIDDLEBURY, ON
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18th, 1912. commene-
ing at o'clock A. NJ, TO hear the Report
of the Committee, and TO take into consid
Grafton the educational wants and interest:
OF Vermont. They respectfully, but ur
gently, ask full and general attendance.
Thomas II. PALMER1
WIN. G.. KrTTREDGE /
d. w. c.. CLARK Committee.
E. N. BRIGGs
E. J. HALLoCk
December 9th lS41.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-12-22

The addison County Baptist Ministe-
rial Conference will hold its next meeting
in Addison, on the 4th Tuesday of Dee.
next.
Introductory Sermon by brother Ten
Brooke.
Exegesis-bro. .FIint,--Psalm %: 90
Jones,-Mat,. 6.
III 'rvey,-l Pet. 3 20.
Wright-l Cor. 3 Is.
Reach, -EccI. 8 %.
Ide,----Heb. 10: %.
Essay-bro,her Gale: Is there not the
same evidence of a miracle ia the 9TH as
IN the Oh verse of the 9Th chapter of
Exodus2 1855
Essay-bro. Moore: Evils and Remed-
les of Sectarianlsm.
q {" Church: Did the Covenant
of Works confer jusIificationa
Murray Did the Witch Of
Endor raise The body of Sam
uel, if not, what did she do I
johnson Consciousness the
prevailing sin of The Church.
Kingsbury: What is The
teaching and example of Paul
in relation to Politics1
A. HARVEY,
49,. .. Clerk Of Conference.
Bridport, Nov. 16. 184I. IT.
TIE Windham County Baptist Minis.
ters Meeting stands adjourned to the
last Tuesday in February next, al The
house Of Nj. Bruce. in Wilmington. at lO
lo'clock. A.. NJ. The preaching aud all
the other parts, to be the same as assigned
at Dummerston last August.
/ M.NsFIEID BRucE, CB man.
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homes Under the protection of Govern
ment, and at the public expense tits not
likely that a two years residence in
America will have effected such changes
in the constitution of those Africans as TO
render their arrival here, at any season,
hazardous; but as their teachers are to be
Americans, not acclimated to this country
certain precautions may in respect Of them
be necessary. would therefore recon-
mend their arrival here at any period be-
twiyt the first of Dec. and the first of Nav
and think it would be more advisable
Tor them to return all together, than in
small companies. --.. ..-@
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

q-Thc following is from the pen of GEonoE
p. Monnrs, Esq. aud was sung in New Yorl,
City on the day Of the Performance Of the funeral
solamaiJics Of the late President, The lines are
beautiful and well snited 70 the solemn occnsinn
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07
NUMBER 81.

takes snuff in sufficient quantitins to make
an Egyptian mummy sneeze in its sarco-
phagus and also know that her brains
are equally as dirty as the handkerchief
she uses-and that's enough to throw a
pair OF tongs into commissions. MANY
pretend that they take snuff to clear their
heads. 1t clears their heads, in time, OF
all sparkling, brilliant, original ideas, and
leaves instead, confused chaos of unfi-
nished thoughts, wrecks of fancy, and
any number of untamed chimeras. That
is the only way in which it clears their
heads, my friends. The less dust you
admit INTO your nose, the clearer your
head will be-the better your health
ana the more transparent your morals.
My dear trlends-since we are TO be
cursed with tobacco, | will allow YOU to
smoke, very occasionally; for by it good
moral lessons are taught, and from it much
consolation may be derived. When the
waters of the mind become troubled n
sorrows sweeping tempest, let man sit
down and smoke good cigar or clean
pipe, and lovely calmness will spread
itself over the soul, like the golden hues
OF evening over a sleeping lake. Such is
the comfort of the weed f; but while it il
crumblng 10 ashes before you, what does
IT say! 1t says that soon your hotiies
will in like manner dissolve into dust, and
in process of time be swept BY the winds
to the four corners of the earth that the
fire of existence, which now CLOVIS so
brightly, will ere long be reduced TO q
single spark, and that spark be extinguish-1
ed in the ashes of mortality. The iast
wreath of smoke that cnrls upward and
vanlshes in air, acts as pioneer 10 the
spirit in It's flight 10 heaven-points ont
the way to immortal glory-and tells maj,
that he must be divested Of all snch So
lids as sin, wearing apparel, and flesh,
before he can rise to the realms of ever
lasting bliss. So mote ii be Dow, Jr.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

NJ MT Mnrr, Peru, La Sale county, Ill.
G. G. MILLER, Dayton.
A. o. S5ulrn, Smiths mills.
jason G Riley, Troy Grove.
l.. w. y NuarW, VermiIionvile.
HnxnY purLLIrs, Munson, (Indian creek.)
&. w. RGYyoLps, p. NJ. Pontiac
Res Mo1GNv, Morgun's mill.
JAMES G.. CLApp, Bristol, Kane Co. ILL.,
WILL M RANEY, near Van Buren,, Ill.
WILLIAM X. BRowN, Sunbury, Illinois.
HESuy HICKS, Hicks mill, De Kalb Co. ILL.,
w. w. VIM, Oswego, Kane Co. Ill.
ANTHONY PITzEI, Boonesboro, Oglc Co. Ill
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

at the meredlan OF the day, because one
wish of his heart had been grati6ed, fan
cled himself the most happy of his kind
now lay, gasping for the vital susie
nance of his existence Yet even Mca,
when about to appear before his Creator,
and TO render an account of his brief exis-
t"nce,-yet, even then, he was happy in
the conviction of being speedily united to
that beloved one, in the realms of eternal
bliss
"And then, dear Mary" he murmured,
while his glaring eye settled into vacancy
"wilt speedily meet with me again. never
to feel the sting of parting more. Let us
be buried beneath yon tree. Ii has been
the altar of our happiness let it be our
grave, Tell my mother thought of her
and home when II"
His voice subsidized into a low murmur,
and once again breathing the name of his
beloved, his soul took the wings of the
dove" and fled beyond the transient hap
piness of this life
For some moments a spell hung over
the group which surrounded the inanimate
forms of the lovers when Philip gently
laying his body beside that of Mary, drew
his rough hand across his eyes:
"There lies as gallant youth as ever
shot a deer, aye--and as pretty lass as
ever filed boys heart. Well, well,
this is sad days work for them as call
them babies y and STOPPING, he cut from
the youths head handful of hair, and
doing the same to Mary, he added "there,
let the dust to the dust; but these locks
will be poor consolation to them that
owns them
Speedily grave was dug, and side by
side the youthful pair were aid,--the
broad branches of the tree still protects
their rude grave from the summers hot
sun, and the winters keen winds !
On the party leaving the village in the
morning, Philip, filed with dismal ap-
prehcnson for the safety of his relatives,
had taken his rifle and followed on the
trail for some distance, and had discover
ed that a party of Indians were dogging
them. Instantly returning to the village,
he collected number of the men, and
mounting their horses, pushed on after
his friends. He arrived too late to be OF
service in saving them all, but the lives
of four or five he rescued from the upllt-
ed tomahawk and knives of the enemy,
and drove them with much loss from the
ground. After concluding their last, and
melancholy duties to then deceased friends,
the hunters silently and cautiously return
ed to the village.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07
Continuation and COncluSion.)
PA RT II.


81 am pursued and all the ports are stopp'd, too;
Not any hope to escape behind, before me.
On either side am beset." ON PLAY.
The morning, like that of the previous
day, opened in unclouded beauty and
freshness. The grass, from the copious
and nourishng dews of the night, CLEAN
ed and scintllated in the beams of the
newly risen king of day; and he light
some waiblers of the grove straining their
untouched voices in pleasing and emula-
tive melody, rendered the beautiful and
sublime landscape as lovely to the ear as
to the sight!
In front of the cabin of Philip, of which
we have before spoken, and hitched to a
fence which separated small enclosure,
used as a garden for culinary purposes,
from the half-worn road which wound up
the side of the HILL and here spread out
into a small plan-on this plain, and in
front of the cabin of Philip-stood doz-
Ell of horses, equipped and ready for a
Journey; one of which, stout, but yet
beautifully formed palt'rey, and Invested
of the gaudy fringes which profuscly gar
nished the head gear of the other animals,
was caparisoned with handsome and
well padded side saddle. Around the
cabin we're a number of men all busily
engaged in preparing for their departure.
Sand now, Willie boy" said Philip,
as he issued from the door way, followed
by the young man, sits time you got the
cretur's 'a-going, for it II be a long and
weary ride, for Mary with this hot sun
above your heads"
''Faith, you speak the TRUTH" answered
the youth, "but | think Mary is in no
hurry for starting. She has heard of the
Indians being seen about the settlement,
and Of your adventure last night"
81 fear" said Philip, "if she stays here
a week she'll not only hear of them but
see them, or I'm deceived by the scout OF
last night"
ado you think there's any danger OF
ecountering the cursed imps? ?"
The old man leaned on his rifle, and
looked round on the limited prospect be-
fore him. "The red skins are more cum
ming than we; there's no knowing what
may come of the death of the lnjun.
But here comes Mary"
They turned toward the cabin, and Civ
ing directions to the party to mount, all
except Mary and her cousin were spec
Oily on horseback.
"God bless We, children" cried Phil
ip's wife. "May yc have safe ant
speedy journey to your fathers home"
81 trust to Providence, dear aunt, W,
SHALL replied Mary, returning witt
warmth her aunt's embrace. ave shall
meet again before this time next sum
mer.'
"Ah | much fear me we shall see y,
no more" was the only reply, while tn,
warm-hearted woman held her apron t,
her eyes to chase away the gatherin!
tears which her forcbodings had cause,
TO llow
"Farewell, kind uncle" and as h
stopped to kiss her maiden cheek, sh
said, 81 shall never forget you or you
kindness"
Flush, child, it's all in the blood
and suppose it's as it should be-" re
piled the old man. Mary extended he
hand to Willie. After assisting her o
her saddle, he rode aside with PHILIP
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07
gsOnic Affections.

The heart has memories that cannot
die. The rough rubs Of The world cannot
obllicrate them. They are memories of
home, carly home. There is magic in
the very sound. There is the old tree
under which the light-hearted boy swung
IN many summer day, yonder the river
IN which he learned to swim, there the
house IN which he knew 4 parents love,
and found a parents proteclion-nav,
there is the room IN which he romped
with brother or with Sister, long since,
alas laid in the yard in which he must
soon be gathered, oyershadowed by yon
old church, whittier with a JOYOUS troop
like himself he has often followed his pa
rents TO worship with, and hear the good
old man who gave him to God in bap-
tsm. Why, even the very schoolhouse,
associated in youthful days with thoughts
OF lerula and tasks, now comes back TO
bring pleasant remembrances of many an
attachment there formed, many an occa-
sion that called forth some generous ex-
hlbluon of the noblest traits of human ma
turc. There he learned to feel some of
his best emotions. There, perchance, he
first met the being who, by her love and
tenderness in after life, has made home
for himself, happier even than that which
his childhood knew. There are certain
feelings of humanity, and those ZOO among
the best, that can find an appropriate place
for their exercise only by ones own fire.
side. There is a sacredness in the pri-
vacy of that spot which it were species
of dissertation to violate. He who seeks
wantonly 10 invade it, is neither more nor
less than villain; and hence there ex-
lists no surer test OF the debasement of mo-
rails in a community, than the disposition
to tolerate in any mode the man who dis
regards the sanctites Of private life. In
the turmoil of the world, let there be at
least one spot where the poor man may
find affection that is disinieresieJ, where
he may indulge confidence that is not
likely to be abused. Oh. Hd1rkes.
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] 0 B " 0 h K

OF every description, executed III the neatest
manner, at the usual prices
OTTAWA is the scat of justice of La Sale
county, is situated at the junction the Fox river
with the Illinois 200 miles, by water, from Saint
Louis, and midway between Chicago and Peoria.
The population of Ottawa is about one thousand.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07
PUBLISHED WEEKLY ny
GEORGE F, WEAVER g. JOHN HISE,
Canal Street, nearly opposite tie Mansion House


TERMS.
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advance; Three dollars fnot paid before the expi-
ration of the first six months; And three dollars
and twenty-five cents if delayed until the end OF
the year.
Advertisements inserted at 81 per square Tor
the first insertion, and - cents for each sub
soquent insertion. a liberal discount made to
those who advertise by the year.
UfNo paper discontinued until all arrearages
are paid, unless at the option of the edito's
All communications, to ensure attention, must
be post paid.
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VIA, You die among Your Kindred.

What world of thought is called up
by this simple and touching benediction !
Who has not at some time or other.
breathed it at parting with some dear
friend Who that has been wandercr
from the sunlight of his own happy home,
has not felt its force aud acknowledged
its beauty 1t is sad, sad thing to die
among strangers, where the kindness OF
a mother aud the tenderness Of sister
cannot reach US where there is no kind
hand to smooth the dying pillow. no fa-
miliar voice to soo,h the cold, duh ear Of
death. Oh, in that hour, worlds would
not buy from us one moment at home
with those we love but whom we may
not meet again
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

ELoQuENr.--A hsping bashful sort Of
a genius went to see his sweet heart one
night, and being rather hard run for mat
ter of conversation, said to her after .
long pause Thally, did you ever thea
an owl what big eyes they got, hsint
they 7"