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Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-13
VALUABLE RESiDENCE OR s ALE @ R RE IN +

MINE. ROOMS, LAgGE E cIsTERN, on Buena Vista. street., opposite the Public Square, ih Des Arc, If not sold by tue 18th of August, may be rented by a. respectable tenl ant (xho will board a gentleman and lady, either for a residence, boarding house or tav- ern. For particulags, address il.
 JOHN H. QUISENBERRY. June IA, 186l-1m.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-13
NOTICE.

TYR. N. B. TUCKER, continues the prac-
 l-/ tice of his profession, and offers his ser vices to the citizens of Des Arc and adjacent country. -.s.s .s .ss s. eases of females. June l2, 186l--tf.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-13
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DIEDs On Wednesday morning last, TAoNiAs PAR KER, infant son of Russ and Mamie K. Evans, aged months and eighteen days.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-13
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MHE PARTNERSHIP HEKETU,, | fore existing between the undersigned, in the practice of medicine, was, dissolved by mutual consent, on the 18th of May, 1861. Both are authorised to settle the business of the firm. IN, E. TUCkER,L
 Mn J. BIRDSONG. DEs ARC, June f2, 1s6l-lm.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-13
RIVER NEWS, &c.

ozr The c. S. Mail packet Sam. Hale, is ,a from Napoleon, bound for Jacksonport, on Monday night. m ~r 'e '1
 o,r The Kanawha Valley, Capt. Price, ...n Memphis, passed up Thursday evening. .,ana for Jacksonport. She returns, bound ss. m Memphis, this morning. Butler Coles, h.,clerk, furnished us with late papers.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-13
THURSDAY.
FORCE BILL PASSED.

NEWS FROM PAN N ANDLE
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-13
rYpRESsL I FOR THE CITIZEN

.x rue ARKANSAS STATE TELEGRAPH LINE.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-13

BosroN, July 12.-Privateers of Jeff. Dfyis have captured three vessels off Hatteras.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-25
BIDDEFoRD, MAINE, FRIDAY

few weeks OF warm weather, to fit il FIR corn
or other crops. Or it may be composted in
the spring with lime, ashes, guano, bone dust
or other alkaline, or nitrosenous material,
decompasing in short me, and furnishing
q manure Of equal value to that from the
barnyard itself.
The conceded value Of muck for increasing
the quantity and quality Of available home
manures, renders it worthy the attention Of
every farmer within whose reach il lies
Thousands Of swamps are now accessible,
and there are places where muck either from
these frequent large deposits, or from beds Of
sluggish streams, the margins Of ponds, the
hollgws Of wooded hills, and like situations,
cannot be procured to any desirable extent
by the enterprising farmer. Yet we are sur
prised, upon inquiry, to find 50 few who
avail themselves OF the resource, in compari-
son to those who might do so. But those
who have once given ii fair trial, never
cease to pursue the practce-it proves too
profitable in wheat and corn, in meadow and
orchard-in the improved character Of every
product ofthc farm, to be neglected by any
who have ever tested its value. II is mine
Of gold to every cultivator Of the soil-giving
golden grain-golden dairy products-solden
fruit-gold in the Probationary Gentle
man.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-25

dom. They are found not only to yield u
large meal Of milk, and to hold their milk
longer after they are in calf, but the calves
make more valuable oxen, and the lows, af-
ter FIVE or six years milking, tatten readily,
and make gOod bee. The milk, it is true,
is less rich in cream than the Devon or Her
eiord. and a cross between either Of these and
the shOrt.hOrn has been found to improve the
quality Of the milk, without deteriOrating
the cattle in other respects.
For private families the Alderncy has hith-
erto been a great ayorite, both on account
OF its milking qualities, and its quiet and
gentle disposition. A new race, however,
has been recently introduced from France,
that is likely, we think, TO obtain some pat
rOnage as family COW this is the Bretoune
breed, of which a considerable number have
been brought over and sold for that purpose.
These little animals for they are rather
smaller than the Kerry cow-giye good
deal Of milk (ay from FIVE TO seven quarts u
day., cost very little to keep, and are as quiz
ct and as gentle as lamb, and will follow
the person who tends them about, like SPAN
iel. when kindly treated. At present, as
novelties, they sell rather high; but when
they become more common and cheap, they
will be well adapted to the cottager who has
an allotment OF land. Unlike the Jersey
COW, the Bretopne is hardy animal, 'actiye
and strong, though gentle and quiet. Har-
dy by nature, she thrivcs under any circum-
stances, and, when well cared for and stall
fed. fatteus rapidly. She has, indeed, the
greatest aptitude for laying on aesh, as soon
as the secretion of milk is suspended. 1t
will be found that in proportion as they are
allowed exercise, when well fed. they con-
tinue to give much milk"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-25
9grnulturd.
Protecting Animals from Rain
Storms.


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IT'S summer OF not freezing Wea'her' 'ha'
storm OF ram Will not nuft our an'na's'-
nut cOu'd '"ey o"o''n""'cs'o'o W "s '"e'r ''o',
'"g' uu''"S s'o'"' " 'O'' r""' ''''o "'"'O
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then' especially ut'fing 'ne eo'd anu s'or"i'
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Der that, about twenty years ago, there was
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-25
How to Choose a Farm Horse.

The farmer requires horse that can take
him to market and around his iarm. on which
he can occasionally ride for pleasure, and
which he must sometimes use for the plow
and harrow.
First to notice is the eyes, which should
be we'll examined. Clearness Of the eye is a
'ure indication Of goodness hut this is not
1.-THE eyelids, eyebrows, and all other ap-
pendages must be considered for many
,Orses whose eyes appear clear and brilliant,
20 blind at an early age; therefore be care
ul to observe whether the parts between the
yields and eyebrows is swollen, for this in
dicatcs that the eyes will not last.
When the eyes are remarkably fiat, sunk
within their orbits, it is bad sign. The
;ris or circle that surrounds the sight Of the
ye, should be distinct, and Of a pale, yarie-
ated, cinnamon color, for this is sure sign
t u good eye. The eyes of horse arc
lever too large. The head should bo Of
?ood size, broad between the eyes, large nos
.rils, red within, ( large nostrils betoken
.ood wind.
The feet and legs should be regarded, for q
orsc with bad feet is like house with q
weak foundation. and will do little service.
The feet should be Of middle size and
nooth. The heels should be firm, and not
pongy and rotten. The limbs should be
rec from blcmishes of all kinds, the knees
traight. the back sinews strong and well
raced, the pastcrn joints should be clean
nd clear of swellings Of all kinds. and
-ome near the ground, for such never have
lhe rlng-bone. Flcshy-legged horses are
generally subject to the grease and other in
rmties of that kind, and therefore should
not be chosen.
The body should be Of good size; the back
traight or nearly 50, and have only a small
linking below the withers; the barrel round
md the ribs coming close to the hip joints.
Shoulders should run back but not to heavy,
for horse with. heavy shoulders seldom
moves well; chest aud arms large.
A horse weighing from 1900 to 400 Is
large enough for cart horse from 100 to
1900 is large enough for farmers horse,
from 1000 to 100 is heavy enough for a car
riaSo hOIse.
should advise every one to get some e1.
perimental knowledge of a horse before pur-
ehasiug.-Oho Cuitirdtor.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-25

A CuEAr pNNr.-About seven years ago,
Mr.. Wheeler, of this place, built a bridge
for the town, whicfhe painted with the fol-
lowing composition; Water-lme hydraulic
limcl mixed with skinned milk to the con-
sistencc Of common paint. II was put on
with short handled whitewash brush eigh,
or Ten quarts were mixed at time, and two
OF three coats were applied. Ii can be sha.
ded by the addition Of various coloring mat
ter to suit the taste or fancy. The bridge
was painted seven years ago. pass 1t al.
most weekly, and | always supposed 1t was
covered with lead paint, till told to the con.
trary. This paint is adapted to coarse,
rough, outdoor work, and out-buildings
which are covered with unplaned boards
There are number Of barns in this vicinity
painted with this mixture; they have a
rather neat appearance in contrast with those
not painted. The cost is but little; the lime
can be procured for 81 to 80 per barrel
[0ften from 81 ,2j to S3-ED.l Those who
have used it speak well Of it. Any one can
put il on with whitewash brush. .-Ame,-
can Agrailiuia. ..i+..
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-25
ARMY CORRESPONDENCE.
HrAD QUARTERS sru MAINE REn'r, !
WASHINGTON, Oct. ith, 1861. {

ARLINGTON, Oct. 1tu, loOl.
DEAR EpIroR Since wrote you last. our
regiment has remained In state Of glorious
inactivity, so far rs regimental drill Is con.
ccrncd. But tho companies. however. have
been perfecting themselvesAa p company drill.
and are now beginning to l6ok and act like
soldiers. On Tuesday last we had an oppor.
tunity to try, in some degrcc, tho netilcof our
men. While VIC were at dinner. orderea'pe
to pack up knarsacks and be ready to march
over the other aide OF the river with oil pos-
sible dispatch, rs It was reported that Beau
regard was advancing upon Wsshinston'-
Our boys were wid with excitement e'Pe-
cially the boy. Of the York County PhalanT.
W. were ordered to leave three men behind
from each company to guard our baggage
and tents. but none wanted 10 be left; oil
were eager to move forward and share in tho
6ebt. if there Was 10 be one. IL was truly
gratifying to sec with what alaerity the men
made preparations to leave camp for they
knew not where--only tobe led to the enc
my. We wers soon ready, '.arned and
equipped as the law directs" but no orders
came to .forward, march, 70 wo quietly
settled down to duty again, setting this down
as hlse alarm No. I. But We arc not tore
main hero much longer, for Tomorrow we
leave IN, Apn.nol;s. 10 be ready 10 embark
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-25

y The following rules are laid down for
the direction OF ladies wishing to knit stock
ings for tho soldie,s:
Get large needles and coarse yarn. Cast
on seyenty-eight stitches, and Knit the Lee
ten inches before setting the heel. The heel
should be tlrce inches long, and knit Of
double yarn, one fpe and one coarse, for
extra strength. The foot should be eleven
or twelve inches long.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-25
Quetrp.
HYMN.
nj JOIN O. WHITTIER.

Great God, We feel thy presence here,
Thine awful arm in Judgment bare,
Thine eye hath seen the bondmsn's tear
Thine ear hath heard the boBdman's prayer
Prsi.e,-for the pride Of man Is low,
The ooun.sls OF the wise are noughti
The fountains of repentance aowi
What hath our Tod In mercy wrought
Speed on thy work, Lord God Of Hosts.
And when the hondrnan's chain I. riven.
And s~ells frOIn all our guilty coasts
Tho anthem of the frOe 10 IIeaVeni-
oh, not to those whom Thou hast led,
IA with thy cloud and ere before,
But unto thee, in fear and dread,
Do praise and glory eyeTmOrel
Shall every Gap OF Ensland's ns-
Proclaim that all around are free,
From "hrthest Ind" 10 each blue eras
That beetles o'er the Western seal
And shall wE seor at Europs's kings
When Freedoms Gre Is dim with Us,
And round our eoaatry's altar ellngs
The dsmning shade OF slayery's eurse'
Just Goi' and shall We calmly rest.
TIE Christians corn, the heathsn's mirth,-
Content TO live the lingering Jest
And by-~ord Of . mosking EARTH
Shall our own glorious land retain
That curse which Europe scorns TO bear'
Shall our own brethren drag the chain
whch not cen Russia's menials wear'
Up, then' In Freedoms manly part,
Prom gray ED 10 aery youth,
And ON the nations naked heart
Scatter the living Goals Of Truth
Up, while ys slumber, deeper yet
The shadow Of Oor fame is growing'
Up while ye pause, our sun may set
In blood, around our altars lowing!
Down let the shrine Of MolOch sink,
And leave no traces where u stood,
No longer let it, idol drink
His daily cup of human blood,
But rear another altar there,
To Truth and Love and Mersy given,
Aud Frssdom's gin and Preeiom's prayer
Shall cal an answer down from Heaven.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-25


! ~ ''"s '"' n'' 'a'' m''
WI" :" ."0 ''a'' "nefo 4 iouna 'afeo
'H'' " 'ss' s.'"e'ca' "' were soon on
M 49, VIC 'ap'ain 'ne @u'uce ana
'o"s''uac OF 'n's singular island and 10 told
me. a'd TINS BECAUSE thought it worth
ho!lns from its ODD appearance. '-e'-
ror several days we had se"'i"wi eggs, In
various ways, un'l' VIC were III sur'eited'
arrived without m'sid'cn'urs. u was
nearly dark when we approached The Mar
''Ws' ...,..-<s-., ...,-
we came 10 NJ quarantine, and though,
aN' "A'"'""'''"' tue DOCTOR passed u.s. ws
.'y '"e''' '"'en''oSS 10 come up neIt morn
ing iwasimpa'ient TO get home, aud hired
boat to take mo to the Jersey shore. whero
got a conveyance to Jerscy City, and eros.
sod the ferry. IL was after ten o'clock; but
l knew that my news would make mo well
come, and took hack from Cortland ST.,
to Banks house. On my way thought
dealabout Dora. Was she we'll! Had sho
forgotten met But no matter how that
might oe' was determined to be careful and
not let my love oc seen. NO! IL would not
DO 'a'r treatment 70 her iather, whose kind
heSS h"d oe'tercu my fortune I; and 20 70.
solved 70 conceal my feelings.
dismissed the hackman when VIC arrived
~ Tue mouse, ana rang the bell a servant
came 70 the door and informed me that Mr..
AMI Mn. Banks were ut the theatre, with
some friends irom the country. Mis- Don
was at home. not being very well.
i trembei from bead 10 foot.
al will remain tall they return" said.-
/ have important business with Mr.. Banks"
l did not send up my name. No! lwould
not even let Dor. know l was there. Tho
servant '"oWea me 'n'o !"e par'orand ciosed
tue uoor. inerc was laay VINO 'uraea "
en'''ea' 'rsno'ea violently 10, IL was
Do'a nc's'n' on' s'"'c' ~ INC "hu'y' hcr
iacc ~"s p"'c' ono gave s"shs scfeam'
followed oy pu"t Of hys'er'cal laughter
ana staggering iorward' Tell into my arms.
Now put It To any man whether ! W"
to blame under the circumstances. ! AK
any reasonable nan-yes, even tho r'cn Id
'ner o' "an''''ne n''r''se'o'e aAus"'er.
'a' ''''"s' ,'''"''" "'"'u nut 'a'ui'y
give way m IKE case hhd cou'a l he'P
H. when discovered 'hat q report OF my
death oy yei'owie'er had oeen brought pye
'essei arriving oe'ore us anu 'n"' sue haa
moa'"ed 'no 80 ',''e''y,,"a, 'ne" anu 'ae,o
w, my W. "'1' ',"> . "N' " 's"'
"'''o WV ''",'' p'"OO '"'a'"''''''
" ''' e. " "S"
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= ieq"e"' :" N'"u n'' '"0 Hi'' A'' W A'
"e''p'eu ''''' w ''""'' ''0 -
IL Is useless TO spin QUO tho story. ki-
diculous ~ 1t may sound In such conection
but facts are facts-py barren rock was OF
rs much valne as gold mine. John Van
Gelt had grown sensible and gone into bust.
ness. lie dealt In fertilizers and agricultural
implements-choosing that line, possibly,
becauic he didn t know Valparaiso squash
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-25

81 Prentice has one Of his sharpest hits
at the ridiculous practice of swearing seccs
siouists not to be guilty Of disloyal,y. You
might, he says, as well swear mad dog not
to bite.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-25

Wrrus, not to appearancs-a man with
. clean shirt may do very dirty action.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-25

y The Bates Mill, at Lewiston. is now
running Is hours per day. ,on the manufacture
Of tent cloth for the Government.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-20
Wanted-NegrOes.

The Defenders" of New Orleans iu-
clude brigade of free blacks, whom Gov.
Moore, of Louisiana, reviewed the other
day. General johnson is organizing the
free blacks of the upper Virginia valley, as
fighting men. jeff Thompson has several
hundred blacks at New Madrid, Mo-. They
are pressing them into the service in South
Carolina, Georgia aud elsewhere Negroes
are employed by the tens of thousands as
laborers in the rebel camps, throwing up
Notifications, mounting guns, laying roads,
etc; to say nothing of blacks that are en-
ployed TO raise crops and manage the
home estates. And now Gen. Winder, at
Richmond, wants some of the same kind,
as follows: ~ a.af i7un
WTANTED.-FOr sixty days THREE HuSDRKn NEGRO
w MEN, slaves free men, to be employed IN the con-
ructon Of military roads for the ofthe army of the
Potomac These negroes much needed and II Il hoped
that those who have will spare them that the roads
may be constructed before winter Twenty dollars per
month and one ration per day viii be paid each man
Of course we must not employ the. neg
roes. No! nor even permit them in our
camps. r7r re4 10 .t-oa -3f 5ssj.V
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-20
From washington.

WAsHIEGToN, Dec. Ex-senator Will
sons bill abolishing Slavery in the District
appropriates 81, 100000 to compensate 10y
al owners. 1t has received the assent of
several members of the Cabinet, including
Secretary Chase.
IMPORTANT FoRAeIEG EXPEDITION.
1t is reported tonight that Gen. Nc.
Dowell marched on a foraging expedition
to-day toward Fairfax, with 5000 men and
100 wagons, had some skirmishing, and
subsequently, entered Fairfax, finding only
few persons there.
Later accounts state the advance to Fair
fax as follows:
Gen. Wadsworth started at two o'clocl
this morning, with three regiments of in
fantry and squadron of Harris light cav
airy, and proceeded on tho road from Fall,
Church toward Fairfax. simultaneously
an expedition of a few regiments from Fitz
john Porter's division with squadron o.
AverilPs cavalry, proceeded on another road
and went TO Fairfax and found no enemy
there. Wadsworth's brigade got 7S wsgor
loads Of forage. Porter's also took con
siderable quantity. The only fighting tool
place at house where Secessionist wa
making signals to the enemy beyond. II,
was shot when three hundred yards distant
No casualties occurred on our side.
RED MAN ADVICE.
The Philadelphia Enquirer's Wash
ington dispatch says:
The Indian chiefs now here have been al
through our camps and forts along the
Potomac, and have seen whole brigades on
review. They have also examined the
heavy artillery and small FIRE arms, anG
seem greatly astonished, having been made
to believe that we had no army and nc
weapons. The chief remarked TO McClel
lsn-"Big army; big guns. Why no q
ightr
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-20
OalIfornIn staamor.

New York, Dec. Steamer champi-
on from Aspinwall, Dec. 7, arrived with
large number of Army officers and nearly
100000 in treasure. She reports that
on the I4th, in lat SO so, long. 74o, she
was chased BY a S'masted propeller, square
rugged. On her foremast round stern smoke
stack between main and mizzeu mast had
two large boats painted white, hsnging
amidships. Apparently new iron vessel;
bottom painted very bright rcd. After
an hours chase she hois.ed tho English flag,
Of which we took no notice. h ~ 81
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-20

Invocation for Ernest"
Vel generous mine, list to our prayer,
Lend us some potent art,
Some panacea, sovereign balml .rt.
For bleeding, broken heart
OH gentle nymph, Goddess Of love.
We invoke thine aid supreme
Fora young Apollo whom some sly rogue"
Has wounded-as it seems.
Oh all the Gods Haste haste thy help
Look See he's dying, there
Away from bome--away from friends,
With none to weep or care
Painting, delirous, now he means
"Oh for one sweet, loving kiss T.
Then could die-die rapturously
In "tcild soul thrilling bliss r.
I'm thinking Of you NOR, dear Joe,
Those words SO thoughtless spoken;
Oh darling, say you wW forgive,
Ere my sad heart be broken.
This world is now all cold and drear,'
die bereft Of thee;
oh say those gentle words once more
"Thy angel-guide I'll be-"
Hark Hist She comes-sbe comes, my",Ioc,
No "Diva' take the bother,
That scowl those eyes hence ye dark fiends
O-o-oooI that, that's her motherl
My God twas her-He faints, he falls,
Oh will there nought restore2
Have ye no charm all glorious Powers2
Oh try thy skill once more.
"Too late"-are the mournfully whispered
words,
Though little while ago
He wandered DER the "leafy
With the blthe and "bonnie" Joe.
How painful to see him dying thus,
Stung by that little arrow;
But Cupid loves n shining mark,
Fen our matchless, young Apollo
MoRAL.-"oh, wad some power the giftie gel u,
To see oursels as others see us
1t wad frae many blunder free u.s."
At least sic foolish rhyning.
FIRED"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-20
From Albany.

Albany, Dec. l2.-Mrs. Mary Hartuug
who has been in prison some throe years
and a half on charge Of the murder Of her
husband by prison, and who has twice been
sentenced to death, was to-day released from
confinement by Judge Wright, of the Su.
preme Court, on proceedings brought before
him by her counsel. aD0I
Immediately after tho release, which was
hailed with enthusiasm BY crowded court,
District Attorney Shaef6er procured an Or
der for stay of proceedings from Judge
Peckha1n, and served the papers on the
Sheriff who re-convOyed the prisoner TO Jail.
This coming to Judge Wrights ears, he or.
dered Mrs. Hartung TO be again brought be-
fore him, and entered Judgment for her un-
conditional discharge, disregarding the or
der Of Judge Peckham. She was then set
at liberty, and was Immediately conveyed
of by her friends. The affair creates much
excitement. ..--..-.. ......--..-. =.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-20


How They HANG ON TO THE NEGROES.
-"Jim" Lane told this story in bis recent
speech at Boston: baa2 ~ meahsA
al have half a mind to relate an anecdote
to show how the Shareholders cling to their
property. Voices-,do it; do it,1 Well,
l will. We were marching to Springfield
i was in the rear of the column-when
l was informed by one of my men that
woman in great distress wanted to sec me.
/ told him to bring her TO me, and he did.
She was big, brawny woman, fat aud over
forty, and was crying. / asked her wba,
the matter was. She said, MY two sons
have Joined the Confederate army, and now
your soldiers have taken my two niggers.
Said |, my good woman, that is not the
worst thing that could happen TO You. 1
am on the track Of your sons, and shall
probably catch them in day or two and
hang them Laughter. She thre~ her
arms about my neck and said: General
Lane, you may do what you want with my
sons, if you'll only return the niggers.'-
Great laughter, l disengagcd myself from
her embrace, but didn't promise to return
her niggers' e-'A --' ''i ~