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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
"IIeavy Gdns"-Thumder. De.

MIR. EDITOR: l noticed in fhe Newi;ern
JOU11lGI Of Commerce an account ol
"heayy guns in the direction Of The ocean
from Pamlico sound.
Were not these apparent "guns'' con
tinuous "claps" or ''peals" Of thunder?
They are not unfrequently very similar
along the sea coast.
L remember case in point in 1S4J, in
Texas, when the famous "ArTny Of OccI-
patton" was assembling at Corpus Christ,
in August, of that year. -
The Second Dragons, under Col. Iwig@.
afterwards GeneraD were at an early hour
in the morning crossing the "Nueccs'
river, abOnt thirty or forty miles from il Is
mouth, where, as they all thought. the,
heard distinct and heavy peals Of artillery
IN the direction of Corpus Christi, on th,.
coast. The Colonel Immediately detached
a light company to move forward ut a rapid
pace, recOnnOiter, and ascertain the cause
Of the firing, and the strength Of the Mexi-
can forces-(as it was expected Gen. Am
pudia was advancing from the Rio Grandc.
and he knew that Gen. Taylor had but two
regiments ofinfantIy and Bragg's battery to
oppose him.) When the light company ar
rived on the high bluff that overlooks the
plains of Corpbs Christi, the sun came ON
clouds cleared away, and the firing hal
ceased-and il was only repeated as reg,I-
lar peals Of thunder during the Summer
morning.
At late period, when the main army
was ut Poi. sabel, and the real firing had
commenceo Fort Brown, oppesite Mata-
mOras, Twi e,s believed for several hours It
was thunder.
There is strange similarity in these
sounds, sometimes. s~se*ttl'
- --t
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
The ,FiairsI Commandment not good
-a- ~#l- for . Car Ride. .
~ The New York correspondent Of The
Boston Journal tells the following amusing

~ The New York correspondent Of the
Boston journal tells the following amusing
y well-known doctor Of divinity was
riding the ether day in street car in COM
apaaly wifI1ia friend. He is positive man,
and resentS an insult quite vehemently.-
Earnestly engaged i'll conversation, he
handed the conductor ticket as lie came
to collect the fare. The conductor did not
l raeve OH. AS he remained studying the
ticket, tlle doctor attention was attracted
j. toward the official, who seemed to be
highly interested in the car ticket. He
T cad il, s1}Tiled, shook his head, and finally
said TO the doctor
ts "This may be all very well, but the
! ticket is no good OH this line" "What's
: the reason It's no good, I should like to
know p, said The testy doctor, otis one Of
Your own ticl1ets;.I bought it this morn
s@Rg.,' II guess not" said the Cond; :"
The altercatiOn drew the attention of III
! the passengers. s'This is very good advice,
but it will not pass you over this line -
aud the conductor read: "Thou shalt not
stake the name of the Lord thy God in
vain An explosion foIlowed-amid
which the doctor paid his fare and left the
dca,. fIIeg has concluded TO keep his re-
lieious cards in one pocket and his car
tickets 10 another.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
WASHINGTON.
WASUINGTON. Fcb

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.
Upon Summers amendment the Southern
Senators who voted aye follows: Brown
low, Clayton, Gilbert Osborn, Rice, Spencer
aud West \ay-BOremam, Blair Davis,
Goldthwaitc, Hamilton, OF Texas, Hill, john
stor, Norwood, Pool, Robertson, Sawyer and
Stevenson. Flanagan would have voted aye
but paired with Davis. Kellogg didn't vote.
Golfax, III casting the deciding vote, said
that while not coneurring i'll all the features
Of tile amendment, as a whole it met his ac-
quiesence and he should therefore, record his
vote in the affirmative" Sc the amendment
was adopted thus amended.
The amnesty bill failed, all the Democrats
and several Republicans voting nay.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
N-).JJlHhl

]. Tor the destruction OF
vessels and property belonging
to the Government Of the
United States S2'',"~
ii. For the destruction OF
merchant vessels. c;tr9OeS anG
property sailing under the ilaG
Of The United States l1.!Hl0, ,6:fj
Ill. For other damages or
injuries to persons, growing
out OF the destruction of ca h
class OF these vessels.
I'm respect 10 This item the
case" says it is impossible at
present for the United States
tODrC>cnt detailed statement,
but the amollut nf claim can
not hc less than hundreds ct
thousands, AMI possibly, mil
lions 81 dollars, OH account ut
hardy helpless scaInen and
their families.
IN. For national cAPcndi-
turcs III pursuit ot the rrtIl-
srrs 1850. Hts
". For los, i'll the transfer
OF The American commercial
marine to the British liaG.
In respect to this item the
United States ask the ;rbitI;l-
tors to estimate the amount
which ought to he paid to
them, after we submit stati>-
ties in respect to nllr tonnag"
before and after the rebellion.
VI. Forcuhanced payments
OF insurance by citizens OF the
United States SO t.lr aS now
known 1,12U, 74j
VII. EUr Il prolouGatiOn OF ii civil ws-r.
tIrr addition of il ldI~c SUN to the cost
thereof and the suppression ot the rebel
lion.
TAs to this item the United States claim
that after the battle of Gettysburg offensive
operations by the insurgents were CON
ducted only at sea- through the AnglO-Co
fctierate cruisers, with the hope of Involving
this country i'll a war with Great Britain.
and that the latter ought to in equity rcim-
burSe the United States for the expense
thereby entailed upon them.1
VIII. Interest upon all the claims up TO
the day when the award is payable by the
terms of the treaty. which is StWelye mon hs
after the date of the award, at the usual
rate OF interest in the city Of New y ork,
where most of the claims OF individuals are
held, which is seven per cent, per annum.
The UnitedStates claim that interest sheuld
be computed from an average day, say July
l, 1868.
According to the foregoing statement, so
far as 1t goes, the figures reach the sum of
$26.136, 500. 1t viii be observed, however,
in the reading of he exhibit, that the
amounts for damages or injuries to per-
sons growing out of the destruction of yes
sells by the Confederate cruisers, the loss in
the transfer of the American commercial
marine to the British flag, the prolongation
of the war, due to the continued offensive
operations of the Confederate privateers af-
ter the battle of Gettysburg, and interest
upon all the claims up to the day when the
award is payable, according to the terms OF
the Washington treaty, are not enumerated
! in this schedule. The amount Of these
! claims will vastly increase the American
demand. ..,...
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16

- LONDON, Feb. 10.
90 The greatest eagerness is manifested for the
--latest news from America. Everybody is anX-
i0us TO learn how the action OF England In re-
gard TO the Alabama Claims will lie received.
Special ,lispatchsSfrom New York and Wash
ingtOn to tie press here, and private kilograms
10 business houses, are posted on Change as
soon IL received ,aud the bulletins are surround
ed by large crowds.
Yesterdays debate i'll the Senate on EdmOnd's
resolution, is fully reported by Cable, together
with extracts from editorials OF The leading New
York journals OF yesterday.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
RATES OrADYERTIsIAC.

neither hat nor coat, j followed--tlle poek-f
et-book in my hand. We measured on
considerable ground in short space of
time. On, on. 1t was an exciting chase
Men, boys, and dogs, joined the pursuit
the cries OF stop thief growing louder aaa
increasing. What an uproar there was.
Suddenly came a flash of light, sharp and
vivid for an instant, then utter darkness.
A policeman, mista<ing me for the thief.
had gently tapped me upon the head, as
their custom is, and with the usual result
the thief escaped, and i, the victim. was
apprchendcd. Ny appearance told heavily
against me; but my story being fully cor
roborated by the boy at the barber-shop. |
was released.
Upon examining the wallet | found my
own money intact, and about one hundred
and thirty dollars besides. That is all the
story"
Not bad speculation after all, said ],
as he concluded.
''Wen, perhaps so. No, it was not /: hut
still my advice holds good. Never place a
railway ticket in your wallet"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
WSHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.
Another Nicaragua Canal expedition is con-
templated by the government.
The Senate Election committee discussed the
North Corolina Senatorship without action
Gen. Ransoms case will be considered next Sat
urday. ...
\ motion will he made eahy next in the Sen
ate 10 take mp the House Amnesty bill and press
ii To cote clear OF amendments, when its
friends feel sure il will secure the necessary two
thil,i vote.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
LOUISIANA.

E-.r NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 10.
The following advices from ALatamoras have
reen received: &- .s#s @ -s.
The fevOl lutionisis under Gen. Quirra cap
tuFsd S.asatecas on the ;y0th ult., with a large
quantity OF stores and artillery.
Gen. Trevino with 900 revOlutionists ad-
vanced on San Louis Potosi. Gen Richa entered
that city OH the 29tiI with 600 renfOreements
before Trerino could reach there. 1revino il
IeceiynG renlorccments daily, and will doubt
less capture the city.
\ portion OF Cortinas troops are expected here
tonight, while that claftain will remain out
side III harass the enemy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16

Sass LONDON, req. ~.
e. Tie steam"r Electra and the ship Dchelesan
coilIlod in the channel to-day. The Electra
lorn'irred with the captain and seventeen per
>t,lis The Dchclcsan uninjured.
The Times SAYS cit is morally certain that
any attempt TO settle the Alabama claims be-
fore the (Senevssboard OF arbitration Will be Il
failure. We ust therefore make efforts to
prevent an angry reerminatiOn. More deNte-
.roue negotiations may settle all disturbances
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
PENNSYLVANIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10.
E. ). Evans, State Senator, is dead, thus
StoIiug thc Senate 10 a tie.
Narccr, dcIauitmg city treasurer, has been
sentenced to $500 900 () fine and five years SOL
itary confinement at hard labor. Terkcs, asso-
ciatcd with Marcer. was fined 800 and three
Neafs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
VIRGINIA.

'' NORFOLK, Jan. 10.
II is reported that the schooner Wake, hence
a few days ago for Philadelphia, was cut
through 10y ice and sunk on Fishing Creek
Shoals. Many IL f.rine disasters are apprehend-
ed from the recent severe storm
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16

NEW OTth, r tIJ. IU.
Loans increased two and seVen-eighth mill
lions; specie decreased two and three quarter
millions deposits increased eight millions ;
legal tenders increa ased TRIBE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
MISSOURI.

ST. Louis, Feb. 10.
Two sleeping cars ON the eastern bound Mis-
sourl and Pacific train ran Ori' the track and 20
persons hurt none fatally. The accident was
caused bv n broken rail.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
NEW YORK.

5.~ Ea'... s"-. New York, Feb. 10.
The Investigation Committee has adjourned
I 0 Washington. adr ss.f
Herald special from Quebec says that the
report OF the treaty separation between the Do
minlon OF Canada and Great Britain is M
founded. .
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
ILLINOIS.

=. E.. CInCAGO, Feb. 10.
y broken rail wrecked live the Illinois
Central railroad to-day. The conductor, Chas
Blanchard. was killed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
ISL
NEW ORLEANS. Feb, 10.

NEW ORLEANS, FeD. 10.
lhe Congressional Committee have con
clnded their investigation and viii leave to-
m"rr"w evening for Washington.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
NERR ASKA.

- -------- ~ ---------- ONIAH[A, i CD. IU,
Six Western boInd trains have arrived at
Rawlings Station and have been on the road
twenty-five days from Omaha. The passen-
gers lived On crackers and cheese. They had
an Indignation meeting The snow closed in
behind the passing trains.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
Ut int
THE OLD STORY.


Bloom heather. shine summer. make golden the
day, +
My breath reaches up, and sweeps ont the grey
With laugh asd prayer from the oer-hang-
ing sky,
And the birds and the shadows arc asking me
'-..a-.-. t.s.- +.-. s.s -r.s8 ..s afss
oh birGs and oh, shadows a,'s rho tire Whole
worl.i .... ..-s
kpsn It not why. il. sn, and tbe moon lave
Unfurled s...-.r. .. ..
Their golGenest gold and silycrcst sheens, ..-s
Why birds, and why shadows, ii means, why. it
means ....s r... -...s a-esaI sff.l. .susa "a
All this corions sladncss. This Simmer ,asi and
light, 5s...-.t .. f-. a.. r.
This whole divine earth So eestatcaly bright.
1t means the old story has come, don't you sec
oh! you stupid. delighttul OLD world he loves
NE. .. .- L-H SCOTT.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
cape Fear Agricultural Association

CJs
The folio wing names were accidentally
omitted i'm the list of the Executive Com
1nittees which were anno,, ICED a few days
since:
Col. John y. Taylor, Brunswick.
w. II. Bernard, ESP, Wilmington.
Major j. c. Winder, -
Associate and Advisory Members.
There are also two names from the ccun-
ty of Edgecombe that have not yet ac-
cepted, that win be announced as soon as
heard from.
Papers publishing the former list viii
please copy. ... -. .-.-..... .... -=..
5. L. FREMoNT,
-. President.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16

Thrrc arc doubtless some few OMISSIONS
N the above list, such as WaTcnton. Lex
in.ton and probably others, the population
IT which we have not now ut land. Hut
The abov, table is substantially correct and
must prove of interest.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16

Prot. w. J. Palmer is To revisit ottr State
in the course Of a few weeks. .s+ .s..sF...4
Game is very plentiful at 0cracoke and
M the southwestern part of Pamlico Sound.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
uQlllmjluQtOn gournal.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1872.


The relative population of tie several
cities and towns iii this State is very little
known. A friend has furnished us with
tie following list of all those whose popula-
ZION exceeded five hundred.
It is an interesting table, and is we'll
worthy OF preservation. The h9ureS are
taken from the official census reports:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
TELEGRAPHIC.
CAIIFORNIA-
AhN'h II y a y
Z yesterday.

-. 80. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. TO-
Another Nevada stage was hisllwaymaned
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16

The registration report of Rhode Island
shows that the number Of births in the
State during the year 1871 was 5,21j, or sc
less than in 1869; tire number OF MARI,
ages 1852, or 73 more than in 1859 !; and
the number of deaths 3,2:&S, or IA Ios-
than in 1869. During IT,. v..t there wci'
prenle Court, being an iir'se ,.l,e OF oyer
tie number reported in 1SG9.aEsel' z1auoo
The noblest thing on earth iss1Be man
The man who can. refuse Indulgence to a
clamoring desire II Can hold The GRAZING ap-
petite upgratified, ,and can say-to the rising
passion " Peace he still, :. is q. hero ab0Ee
Alexander OF HercuLes. - 10
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
Another Claimant for a Slice OF New
York 6YtY.

The Marshaltowl7 iowa Times says
Messrs. Boardman and Woodbury. win visit
New Y York soon in the interest OF Rev. Joel
Edwards, looking after the So, ,00B,000 ds-
tate, which is located mostly in New Y ok
city, and was originally. leased for ninety
nine years, which has just expired, by Rob
EFT Edwards, the d, great grandfather IL 7, 9f o'l
principality,. fails to Joel and ithirty5ffounr
other heirs 1t is the opinion of these 'ac-
qualnted with the facts III the case that 1t is
only question OF tine as 70 rs realization
by the heirs. If conlproinise 7is effected
Joel will soon have his So 100000. 1GfafoD
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16
The An,eriaan Claims.

The World makes the following estimate
OF tLe modest bill handed in 70 the Geneva
Conference in behalf of The United States
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-02-16

The WILLIAMSON ErOositor has sus-
pended.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-02-01
Sugar Beets Fattening Swine.

Jonathan Ia.cott gives a statement in the
Boston tullivator Of an experiment per
formed ol Sufolk pig, where sugar beets
We're largely employed for fattening. The
animal wa~ about year old, and the feed
ing on boiled sugar beetS. tops and roots
negau on the 18Th of August, and was con-
rlnued three times dav until the lst of
october after which ground feed was
gwen. consisting Of two parts Of corn and
me ot oats. three times q day. till the ami
maj was slaughtered, the meal being mixed
with cold water. The result was, on the
lem OF August. when the sugar beet feed
ing WAS begun, that the weight was $50
1@. Sent L. 800 lbs; Oct l, $50 lbs.
Nov. /, 500 lbs. Thi- is the substance of
The state nent given, by which we perceive
that the increase the last half of August,
when fed on boiled sugar beets was at the
rate Of Two pounds per day the same rate
Ot Increase on the same food continued
through September. When fed on ground
corn and oats made into cold slop, the
gain for the next fifty days was less than a
pound and half per day. Possibly the IN
crease in weight early In October. when
the weather was mild, was more rapid than
in colder November; and If the meal had
been cooked or -welled by boiling water.
The result would have been much more ia
Noraole II the quantity of each kind of
1000 heo been given, it would have enabled
u 10 Judge Of the comparative value of
each; but the experiment seems to show
that sugar 0eets are a good food when
cooked for fattening swine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-02-01
How TO Feed Bees.

Ella Dunlap, in the Chicago Tribune,
says: ''Experience IN this, as In other
things, is an advantage to the bee-keeper,
enabling him to economic labor. At the
same time the life of the bee family must
not be sacrificed by q mistaken disposal of
your time To feed large quantity, al
lowing much time TO eapse between the
feelings. Is not good economy, as when
this is done the bees store away the food
that we give them, and it does not keep so
well as honey, and must be fresh, therefore
should be given to them daily. This should
be done for the same reason that good
farmers deal out the hay to their cattle, in
stead of giving the animals the privilege
of going to the stack and helping them
selves. The manner of serving the food to
the bees is a matter of some Importance.
The honey-board is usually used for the
dining table, and the provisions are some
times placed in the cells of pieces Of honey
comb, and the bees are given access to this
by leaving small opening in the honey
board, which will allow them to enter in
single file. Small dishes, like cup plates,
are some times used for holding the liquid.
In this case. tiny sticks, or straw, should
be dropped In to be used for floats by the
bees"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-02-01
A Story about Mendeissohn.

The writer of Musical RecoIlections o
| the Last Half Century" in Tinsleys Maga
zine, tells this good story OF Mendelssohn
! Great as Mendelssohn was as a compos
er, | believe he was far greater both as
| pianist and as an organist Under hi,
hand each instrument ''discoursedn after
manner as original as it was captivating
Scarcely had he touched the keyboard thar
something that can only be explained a:
similar to pleasurablt electric shock
passed through his hearers and held chem
spellbound-a sensation that was only
dissolved as the last chord was struck, and
when ones pent-up breath seemed as il
only able to recover its usual action by
means of a gulp or sob
An anecdote relative to this feeling
may here Introduce as told me by Sir
Michael Costa. On one occasion of Men
delssohn being in Switzerland he and Sir
Michael met at the church Of Friburg. in
which building the organ is of such world
wide celebrity that few persons-especi-
ally those who lay claim to any musical
taste-leave the town without going to
hear it. At the time referred to the ems
todlan was somewhat Of bear, and most
determinedly refused, either tor love OF.
money, to permit any stranger to place
his hngers upon the keys, although he
himself had not the slightest pretension
to the designation of an organst and 50
lar from showing the capabilities OF the
away under tha in1nrassiGn taa+ tha,, IT,
been ..snId ami tPat All ..(t|r,,I,, pi ''''G
other guide-b0oks had stated was nothing
better than a .,dolus;on and = sr.,ra :"
Mendplssohn w. resulted H. bnoL- ~ H.,
crook ~ ascertain ,yt,t III r;.,,,rrr r,.,,.,I
was made ot
For this nurnose no dray +ba onut,.l;.,
ont WORKING nnon his yeaL noi,ts of
character-f9r the old man raallv Inrad
the oryan as If Il b.J h.,a, H.; III II L.
as 10 gettino his consent tbat saa,,ad ~
ne bevond tha nrohabiIit,, ~ ,.o,I;-,o+;,,r,
Every one who ever bad tbe c,nod t,rt,ra
to be aconaintad with Nandelosobn p,ns+
have been attracted nv his winning man
ners, his courteous b4arinp ANA bis mani.
testati0ns Of decided character Wbnthar
he won upon the ola man ~ anv ona of
these peclli lilrities of his ..native worth,
in particular or Inv thei- continuation can
only be inferred Sutfice II to .ar tb.t
after long barley he VA nprmitted'tn trc
one rance Of kevs Onr h,nd N. nn,,,I.,.-
ed at first. ouietl< u,iny- t],- atha- h I'D.
inc the stops as e 10 Hat tha variety 81
their quality: and when he had TINS ,-ot
ont as MANY ,s saemad .,,nlic,hln f,,. H..
purpose he made a dash which cnp,nI.t.-
Iv stapoered the old man ,rd hD,r,r n
play Al onlv Ne co1Id nlav
The old man ga.n4d r,r b,a,tb Ita
clutcbed the rail ag,inst which he wa.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-02-01

"MARK TWAIN As A REPORTER The
life of a reporter was described by Mark, "
in one OF his lectures at Chicago, in the
following terms
[ reported on that morning newspaper
three years, and it was pretty hard W rk
But | enjoyed its attraction. Reporting is
the best school in the world to get knowl-
edge of human beings, human nature, and
human ways. \ nice, gentlemanly re-
pOrter-l make no reterences-is well
treated by rybody. just think of the
wide range OF his acquaintanceship, his
experience of life and society No other
occupation brings a man into such tamil-
lar sociable relations with all grades and
classes OF people The last thing at night
-midnight-he goes browsing around
after items among police and iail-birds, in
the lookup, questioning the prisoners,
making pleasant and lasting friendship
with some of the worst people in the world
Laughter. And the very next evening
he gets himself up regardless of expense,
puts on all the good clothes his friends
have got, laughter goes and takes din
ner with the governor or the commander
in-chief of the district, the United States
Senator, and some more Of the upper
crust of society. He is on good terms
with them all, and is present at every pub
lie gathering, and has easy access to every
variety of people. Why, | breakfasted
almost every morning with the governor,
dined with the principal clergymen, and
slept in the station-house. Laughter.
A reporter has to lie little, or they
would discharge him. That is why left
it. Laughter. | am different from
Washington | have higher and grander
standard of principle. Washington could
not lie; l can lie but | won't, Prolonged
Laughter.