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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13
Barnum on Idleness, Base
Ball. and Billiards.

Mr.. Phineas T. Barnum on be-
ing inaugurated as Mayor of
Bridgeport, Conn, delivered short
address. Concluding he said:
1t is painful to the industrious
and moral portions Of our people
to see so many loungers about the
streets, and such multitude whose
highest aspiration seem to be to
waste their time,i idieness or at
base ball, billiards, etc. No person
needs to be unemployed who is
not over fastidious' about the kind
of occupation. There are tco ma
ny soft hands (and heads) waiting
for light work andheavy pay. Bet
ter work for half a loaf than beg
or steal whole one. Mother earth
is always near by, and ready to re-
spond to reasonable drafts on her
failing treasury. A patch of
potatoes raised son shares" is pref
cradle to poulticed pate earned
in a whisky scrlmmage. Some
modern Micawbers stand with fold
ed hands Whiting for the panic to.
pass, as the foolish man waited for
the river to run dry and allow him
to walk over. The soil is the
foundation of American prosperity.
When mul.itudes of our consum-
ers become producers; when fash
ion teaches economy, instead of
expending for gaudy press what
would comfortably clOthe the fam
lily; when people learn to walk un-
til they can afford to ride; when the
poor man ceases 10 expend more
for tobacco than for bread; when
those who complain of panics learn
that "we cannot eat our cake and
keep it" that a sieve will not hold
water, that we must rely on our
own exertions, and earn before we
expend, then will panics cease and
prosperity return. While we should
by no means unreasonably restrict
healthy recreation, we should re-
member that "time is money" that
idleness leads TO immoral habits,
and that the peace, prosperity and
character as city pepends on the
intelligence, integrity, industry,
and tlugalitY oi lis inhabitants.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13
Church Directory.

Presbyterian, Flyetteville--services ev-
cry Sabbath at 10:3O and at night; Rev Geo
Hall, pastor; Sunday school at 8 AN.
Methodist-seryices every Sabbath at
1920 and at night; Rev 7 B Fisher, pastor;
Sunday school at 8 O'Clock.
Cumberland sbyterian-services every
Sabbath at 1890 and at night; Rev P Du-
vail, pastor; Sunday school at 8.
Methodist, Flyntyille--services lst Sab
bath in each month at IL and night; Rev WA
Gill, preacher in charge; Sunday school at 8.
Union Church, Pleasant Plains-services
Ist Sabbath each month at IL and night by
the Methodists; Rev Mr. Barham, preacher
charge-2nd and 4th Sabbath each month
at ii by the Associate Reformed Presbyteri-
ans, Rev j B Muse, pastor. Union Sun
day school at 8.
and 3rd Sabbaths at II; Bethel, End and
4th Sabbaths at Il-Rev S Sloan, pastor.
a.. Methodist, Mulberry-services 3rd Sun
day in each month at IL O'Clock and every
Sunday night; RevWJCOllier, pastor; Sun
day School at 8.
Cumberland byterian--services 4th
Sunday each month at IL O'Clock N and at
night; kevMrMorris pastor; Sabbath school 8
Baptist, Mulberry-church session Sat
urday before lst Sabbath in each month;
services LIST Sabbath at IL; Rev A Van Hoose
pastor; Sabbath school at 8.
United Presbyterian, Lincoln-seryices
every Sabbath at ll:15 N; Rev j w Wait
pastor; Sunday school at 10.
Methodist, Shady Grove, (Shelton's
creek)-services 4tb Sabbath in each month
at IL o'clock; Rev GLByrum, preacher in ch
IibeI ty Grove-services End Sabbath at
HAM; Rev w A Gill, preacher in charge.
Cumberland Presbyterian, Oak Grove,
(near Flyntyille) e)--services 4th Sabbath in
each month at IL O'Clock; Rev A w Suth-
erlend. supply.
PresbyteriaA, Unity, on the Petersburg
road, miles North OF Fayetteville, 1st and
3rd Sabbaths in each month-also Swan
Greek Church, End and 4th Sabbaths in each
month; Rev l Osborne, pastor.
Cumberland Presbyterian, Cane Greek, on
Fishing Ford road, miles North of Fay
etteville, End and 4th Sabbaths each month;
Rev B Tigert, pastor.
Methodist, Oak Hiil-services 4th Sab
bath each month at 10 O'Clock.
Cumberland PresbyteriaE-Rev \ DCraw
ford, pastor.
Methodist-services End Sabbath at 10 A
NJ; Rev w B Lowery, P G.. ..
Cumberland esbyterian-services 4th
Sabbath at 10 NJ: Rev B Tigert, pastor;
Union sunday school at 2 P M every Sab
bath; prayer meeting Wednesday night.
Mt. nermon, Flihtville circuit--services
Srd Sabbath and preceding. Saturday; Rev
w A Gill. preacher in charge.
Macedonia, Flintville circuit-services 4th
Sabbath and preceding Saturday; Rev w A
Gill preacher in charge.
Missionary Baptist, Norris Creek, Buck
eve)-services End Saturday and Sunday in
each month; Rev S L Sanford, pastor.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13
Two HUNDRED HORSES KILLED

Two HUNDRED HORSES KILLED
BY BUFFALO GNATs. On last Sum-
dy the buffalo gnats made their
appearance in this and Clayton
counties, also in Dunklin county,
Mo, at the time they made their
appearance, and on ousway home
the sight of dead horses and mules
along the road. was distressing in
the highest degree. We have
made an estimate as best we could
from the various reports we re-
ceived on our way home Tuesday,
and think the namber of horses
and mules that have been destroy
ed within two miles OF the road
leading to Chalk Bluff, from that
place 10 within eight miles of
Gainesville, will reach l75 or 200,
while the number in and around
Gainesville will add at least 70 or
80 moreto the number. We have
no report from below, but hope 1t
is not so bad in that direction. A
great many farmers have lost all
their plow stock, while many 9TH
erss have not enough lett to cult.
vate their farms. Thissad dlspen-
sation, added to the destitutiun
that existed before, has cast
heavy gloom over our people
Gainesville (Ark.) Times.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13
A Miniature Water Wheel

A man in Rochester is said to
have invented a miniature under
shot water wheel, which can be
applied to sewing machines, is so
constructed that it can be used in
any room of a dwelling house, and
is, moreover, ornamental. The
wheel is very narrow one, with
groove divided at regular inter.
vals into buckets or compartments.
A cap fits on at the point where
the water is let in, and closing the
compartment at the other end wa
ter packs it. A stream flowing
through an aperture but one six
teenth of an inch in diameter, and
with the pressure derived from
the Holly works, is sufficient to
run sewing machine. In re-
cent experiment the wheel re-
ceived the water from the Holly
pipes through sever, sixteenth
inch opening and ran meat cut
ter with great rapidity. The in
ventiun can be used in any place
whele the Holly water supply sys-
tenn has been introduced, and is
to the running of all
light machinery,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13
A Self Sacrificing Sister.
1SI From the Torente Globe.


On Saturday, at Aylmer, an
event occurred in which two
children were the actors. A
girl named Popps, seventeen
years old, is working i'll the
house and keeping an eye all
the time on her little brother,
who is playing upon the ice on
the creek. The little boy falls
into the water. Instantly his
sister runs to pull him out and
is drawn in herself. What does
she do then-think of herself?
No! She calmly tells her lit
tie brother to climb on her back
and get out. He did SO, and
was saved; but in doing as she
babe him he pushed her under
the ice, under which she drifted
five OF six yards, and Of course
when taken out was quite dead.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13

A UNIQUE NEWSPAPER DUN-The
sprightIy local editor of the Shen-
andoah Democrat furnishes the
following Illustration of how a dun
may be done: -
"As the report that We are very
wealthy seems TO have gone a.
broad among our subscribers, and
has made them awful slow about
paying up, thinking doubtless we
don't need the money, we hasten
to say that the report OF our wealth
is entirely false in every partlcu-
lar. II Ocean Steamers were sell
ing for a cent dozen, we couldn't
make the first payment on canoe.
The lightning of poverty has
struck us square in the rear, and
b ad it not been for an armful of
hay our devil managed to steal
from a blind mule, our large and
interesting family would be with
out a mouthful to eat at this mo-
ment. Is not this sad, sad pic
ture, and can you, delinquent sub.
scribers, look upon it without feel.
ing the greenbacks rustic with in
dignation in your pocket-books?-
We do cot like to dun you, but we
must if you fail to take this gentle
hint"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13
y ssArtArt sAAs - MA
An Unfortunate Debu-
y =. fsy- tant0.G

A sad accident occurred to a
young debutante at an amateur
musical entertainment in WASH
ington q few nights ago. The
beautiful creature walked to the
foot lights with the grace of a
queen and the ease Of professions
I'al. She warbledsthe first stanza
like Nilsson. The accompanist
struck up the interlude, and of
course this was thetime when the
fair singer should rai>e her 'lace..
kerchiet' o,her face. With a le-
gal curve Of the left arm she did
so, her eyes fixed on the admiring
audience, when horrible dictat,
most rdelicately eopstructed silk.
stocking displayed itself in wavy
folds. cIt seems that her maid in
her excitement had placed a stock.
ing in the place where the other
article ought to be, and hence her
ludicrous mistake. She stood
transfixed, Resembling an auetion-
eer of hosiery at bankrupt sale.
The audience roared. The buttons
flew, and stalrvart men grasped
their sides in fearful agony. Fash
ionable ladies forgot their propri-
ETY., and just screched. Of course
the best thing under the circum-
stances for Mile. Blank to do was
to faint. She did it as we'll Clara
Morris could. Up rushed Sena-
tor; he seized pitcher of wa.
ter and sonsed the PROSTATE form
of the unfortunate singer. This
had the desired effect, and 50 it
would any female when her $500
dress was ruined With a whiz-
zing sound she left the platform;
the entertainment was ended; the
fair singer has taken herself to a
nunnery.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13
FAYETTEVILLE, TBNNESSEE: THURSDAY, MAY IS, 1875
Public Laws.

An act to prevent pulling and
leaving fences down, and
leaving open gates without per-
mission of owner. i
Section /. Be it enacted
by the General Assembly
of the State Of Tennessee, That
any person who shall pull down
the fence Of another and leave
the same down, without per-
mission Of owner, or shall open
and leave open the gate of an
other, without permission, shall be
deemed guilty Of a misdemean-
OF, and shall be liable for every
such offense to afine of not less
than two nor more than ten
dollars, to be recoverable by
warrant before a Justice of the
Peace, at the instance of the
person against whom the. offense
was committed. A,i
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted,
That any person convicted un-
der the provisions Of this act,
shall the right to appeal as pro
yided for in other misdemeanor
cases, but the endorsements Of
the penalty provided for in this
act shall notpreclude the injured
party from the recovery of dam
ages for actual injury sustained
in action on the case.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13
The Disaster a Life Policy
Brought IN.
Cor. st. Louis Republican.

u
Sweet-tempered and united in
perfect concord, grace, mercy md
pea e there dwelt q family Of my
acquaintance up town. : AZ son
married and took a house near;
three daughters and an Unmarried
son lived at home with dear papa,
and if any Christian abode existed
in New YORK thathahitation SEEM
ed to me to best fill the condition.
A model household, thought h
They were not rich. but the old
gentleman had a noble salary from
several parties for fitting dull
young men for college, and the un-
married son made5a a like salary, ),
and the young ladies enjoyed a
small income from a dead aunt,
which dressed them nicely.
In rash hour that old man
went and insured his life for
$4,000, and very properly
saved further payments by
promptly dying. The invest
ment has been for the good Of
his children, and the minute
that insurance was paid the
young man wanted the whole to
invest in business. Themarried
son demanded that it be divided
into five parts and he have his
fifth directly. The daughters
claimed that there were to be
but three portions made of it, for
the girls only, and thus the quar-
rel grew. The pleasant home
is broken up, the unmarried
brother is at a hotel; one of the
sisters has a GOODNESS, an out
growth of this confouaded in
surance business, with the other
two; the married brother doesn't
speak to any one Of them, and
you ought to hear the sistcr-in-
law. All this dreadful change
the work of one rash moment,
when poor old pap went and got
his life Insured and broke up the
domestic peace Of twenty-five
years growth. Separatedheart
from heart, they have set upnas-
ty, selfish interest where broth
crly love dwelt. Don't any of
you leave me any wealth, for
money is the root of all evil. ."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13


The Toledo Blade tells a sto-
ry of married pair who set
out on their wedding trip from
the city, with the understanding
that OH their return they should
board in a hotel. When they
got back the husband sugges-
ted that before going to the To-
tel they should call upon af.iehd
of his. They were according
ly taken to a neat dwelling,
where a servant ushered them
into pleasantly furnished par
lor, with a fire burning in the
CRATE, and everything cosy and
home-like. The wife sat down
and the husband said he woald
go into an inner room and look
for the gentleman of the house.
He came back shortly alone,an
the lady Of the house was also
not Forthcoming. The young
wife wondered at her absence,
and thereupon the husband in
formed her that the house was
hers. This surprise party is
represented as having been ex-
ceedingly pleasant.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13

A pensive young man in Wis,
consin, while singing ''come, love,
GOMEZ beneath his dulcinea'S win
dow the other night, had love,
music, wind, andNeverything else
knocked out of him by a some
thing in a long white garment that
fell-out of the chamber window.
1t proved to be nobody but his
girl, who in her anxiety to know
who was serenading her leaned
too far over the window sill; hence
the result. He says when he sings
'Fcome, love, come," again, he will
keep away from under the win
dow, as his system can't stand ma
ny such shocks.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13

A conductor on the Union Pa
ci6c railroad put a "dead beat" off
his train politely nce;'kicked him
off three times; then finding the
impecunious in the Car again, in
quired: "Where in blazes ale you
going, any way?" "Well," said the
not to,be got-rid of, "I'm going to
Chicago, if my pants bold out, but
if | m going to be kicked every
five minutes. / don't believe I'll
make the trip!'' The conductor let
him ride a little way.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13
The Albany Argus: Tie winte

The Albany Argus: Tie winter
of 1919 5 will be long remember
ed lor its effect on the Hudson, for
so severe a one has not been known
for thirty or more years. Lest
winter the last boat went down
the river on December II, and
from that time to the present 10
regular trips have been made, a
period of 120 days, or month o
yer the average time for the last
fifty years. There has not been
a cold season when the river was
closed longer than it was during
the past winter since the winter of
1912 3, when it was frozen up for
l36 days. The winter of. 1856
was another of great cold, when
the Hudson was closed for 125
days.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13

A company of farmers were dis.
cussing the merits OF rival thrash
ing machines, when they were az
tonished. by the wife of the one at
whose house they were, exclaim-
ing, emphatieally, that the best
thrashing machine she knew any
4hing about was a broomstick, and
her husband looked as Though be
believed.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13

Mr.yL. H. Carlysle, a New Or.
leans actor, was recently engaged
by an amateur dramatic association
at Kirksville, Mo, TO help them
bring out Richard III Mr.. Car
lysle has now q deep scalp wound,
seven inches long, inflicted by the
maiden sword of "Richmond," an
untamed amateur named Dick
Pickler, who "got excited and
".identifed himself with the char
aeter.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13

A late Republicans Banner
gives a full statistical report Of
the membership of the Nash
vile and Edgefeld churches
The following isa resume as to
the total membership of the
churches of the respective de-
nominations: ~
Baptist-Membership 1,048,
Sunday school scholars, 972,
teachers, 76.
Catholic-Membersh l 1900,
Sunday school scholars, 500,
teachers, 5. <os@
Christian-Membership $40,
Sunday school scholars 22O,
teachers 26.
. Episcopal-Membership go,
Sunday school scholars 40,
teachers SO.
Jewish--Mcmbership So, Sun
day school scholars IoO, teach
erS g. @
Lutheran = Membership S5,
Sunday school scholars 100,
teachers 9.
Presbyterian = Membership
952, Sunday school scholars
1,105, teachers lO2.
Methodist = Membership p
105, Sunday school scholars q
O06, teachers l47.
Cumberland ? Presbyterian
= Membership 594, Sunday
school scholars 113, teachers, 72.
Grand total-Membersh T.
4SO, Sunday school scholars o.
696, teachers 495.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13
@g.ltoleeRqetrgg,
II the Fayetteville Observer
Ecce Homo.
BY MRS. C. W. EvARD.

"Ecce Homol' Rome's proud ruler.
O'er Judea's fallen land E'-
Thus addressed the Jewish rabble,
Pointing with his sceptred hand,
Where the Saviour, meek and lowly,
Calm and uncomplainlng stood,
While the mob, by fury blinded,
Loudly clamored for His blood.
Ecce Homo-at the pillar
Scourged by Pilates stern command,
Those He loved and blessed and toiled foI
Void Of pity round Him stand;
No complaining sound escapes Him,
Neither murmurs, groans or sighs,
But world Of bitter anguish
Looks from his forgiving eyes.
Ecce Homo-robed in purple,
By His blood more deeply dyed,
Crowned with thOrns, reed His sceptre
While the cruel Jews deride,
Bound and blindfOld-thus they smit
Him,
In mock-homage bending low, st
Saving, "Tell u.s., King of Israel,
Who is he that struck the blow?''
Ecce Homo-mark how mildly
Bears He threat, and scoff, and blow,
While the tears of Israel's daughters
For his wrongs in torrents flow.
See the crimson drops outgushing
Ger his sacred temples fall,
While the crowd, untouched by pity,
For his death more loudly call.
Ecce Homo-aye behold Him,
See His look of silent woe,
As the past and future ages
Out before His vision go;
AS He sees what countless numbers
Cast aside the cross and crown
Sees His life blood shed to save them,
TrOd by pride and passion down.
Ecce Homo-aye behold Him,
Bruised and bleeding, faint and lone,
Chosen friends and loved disciples
In the hour of trial gone;
Through thy streets o fated Z;Or,
Fiercer shouts of vengeance ring,
Lord of all, by all forsaken,
Earth disowns and slays her King.
Ecce Homo-Lord OF glory,
We behold Thee scorned, reviled;
May Thy sadly mournful story
Make us humble, patient, mild;
Take our hearts that we may follow
Thee, and worldly pOmps lay down,
And upon Thy throne eternal
See Thee wear Thy thOrnless crown.
Nashuile, Tenn, April 9th, 1875.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13

The boy is nine years old, and
the father is in a New York prison
for boxing his ears. The preco-
cious youth brought an action a.
gainst his father for the assault,
and three police justices have deei-
ded that the parent was guilty of
an ofense punishable by inprison-
ment. In England it is thought
advisable 70 request men not to
"wallop" their wives, but the right
to do so is not questioned. In
this country, it appears, fathers
have not even the right to use the
shingle upon their refractory off
spring. How far this principle
can be properly applied is an ex-
ceedingly interesting question,
The practice of sending bad little,
boys supperless tolbed is comrnon.
enough. Suppese a. boy should
haul his father into a Court on a.
charge that the duty of providing
sustenance for him has not been
performed. What GwoulaS sthe
Court say? sse- aHrVv
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13

A reporter ofthe Cleveland Her.
aid stood On the court. house steps
e0ther day and counted eighty
fourmen who want to be Cover
nor of Ohio; and, it being cloudy
day, it is supposed that he missed
about two hundred.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13
Mail Directory.
Fayetteville Post-Oaice.

Railroad-leaves every day except Sun
day at 6 A. M; arrives at P. NJ. Supplies
the following Offices: Kelso, lincoln, Flynt-
willie, Oregon, Georges Store, Flora, Hunt S
Station. Salem, Winchester and Decherd.
Shelbyville stage-arrives Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday at 10 A. NJ; leaves same
days at 2P.M. Supplies Mulberry, Lynch
burg, Bonneville, County Line, Shelbyville.
Huntsville stage-leaFes Monday and
Thursday at A. NJ; arrives Tuesday and
Friday at P. N. Supplies Goshen, Halle
Green. Meridianville and Huntsville.
Shelbyville horse-leaves Mondays and
Thursdays at 8 A. M; arrives TUESDAY and
Friday at Pm. Supplies Norris Creek,
Chestnut Ridge, Hawthorne and Shelbyville.
Pulaski horse-arrives eyerv Friday at IL
NJ: leaves same day at 1890. Supplies Cy-
ruston, Boons Hill, Millville, Pisgah, Brad
shaw and Pulaski.
Blanche horse-leaves every Friday al
A. NJ; arrives Saturday at 3 P. NJ. Sup
niles Camargo, Molino. Cold Water, Blanche
Money Orders can be obtained at this Of
fee upon post offices in all parts eff the u
nited States. A list of Money Order offices
NAV be seen on application. Rates of CON-
mission for Money Orders are as follows:
Not exceeding SO. ............. cents
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13

A boy found a pocket-book, and
and returned it to its owner,who
gave him a five cent piece. The
boy looked at the coin an instant,
and then handed it reluctantly
back, audibly sighing,as he said,
81 can't change it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13

Six Presbyterian churches in
the city of New York are with
out pastors. One Of them is
willing to pay a salary of twen-
ty thousand dollars to the "right
man for the place." but can't
find him.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13

In England tin can of beef,
which had been prepared for the
soldiers in the Crimea in 1856,
was recently opened, and its con-
tents found to be perfectly sound
and wholesome.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13
Oysters for One.
Baltimore Gazette.

A short stubby fellow, with his
hat on one side of his head, and
his pants rolled up, walked into a
Congress street oyster-house last
evening, and, holding the stump
of an unlit cigar between his
clenched teeth, looked around and
inquired, Got my oystirs? Yes,
sir" said the oyster man as be
cast his eyes over a'half dozen bas-
ketsfulI lying around loose. "Well,
how much be- they a dozen?" Eigh-
teen cents" Eighteen cents?'
Yes, sir, eighteen cents" ''Shuck-
ed!' Opened, OF course, if you
want them opened" " "Well, gTme
oue not shucked." ''One! what do
you want with one OYSTER We'll" "
said the customer confdentially,
leauiug over the oyster stand aud
taking his cigar from between his
teeth; you see I'm goin' to a so
cial party out here near Abba to-
night, an some Of the boys might
get foolin'. I've been round a
good deal, an | tell yer there's
nothin' so cooliu and healin' like
for IA black eye as II good, big oys-
ter. | guess you'd better gi'me
two. Low much is't?''',
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-05-13

Sallic Morris, pretty Newark
girl, is a "tmind reader" She said
to bashful beau the other night,
"why, / believe you are going to
kiss mel" She was correct.