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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05
WEBB CITF. 4RK.. HOOD.

UavIug Ic-Ied 3 d 3 aUu IUuUl Do % De aII
thatis claimed for it. commend j; 10 amy and
every one suffering from blood poison 10 has
done me more good Tor less money and IN
shorter space of me than auy blood purifier
ever u,cd owetho comfort OF nay lile To
Ills use for have been tr0uied with a severe
form OF blood poison for 3 or years and found
no relief equal TO that given by the use of
Is. g. W G.. McGAUcHEY
Webb City. Ark, May 3, 1856.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05

5.ae,B-gr "~. 3. Wilson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05
uARpER,s PERIODICALS.

PER YEAR:
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HARPER's YOUNG PEOPLE~............. 90
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05

II you want your viii or q deed drawn out
Or a suit In equity brought.
II y0u mean next year tO go into court
To clear mp q matter of doubt
Just call FIRST oi an on CiEoN MOORE
And get a few legal points of lore
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05
g'0 0E Eg:R.y'TED.

HIGHEST PRICE PAID ~ CASH.
rYHE undersigned will pay top market price
! I'm Cash Tor Wool delivered at the Jefferson
Woolen Mil Old Porter FACTORY OF M Charles
JNO. ]. JOBE
May 8 1857.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05

Maybe your de-knecds new supplies-
gap. pcrchance iu your library there;
Call on AIsQviTH II you are wise
These deficiencies he will repair:
And then perhaps 10 may take your eyes
A dainty hii OF fancy ware
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05

IN acre or two of roofed-in bargains
That's what You So, in Hfcestown now:
The UPDEGRAFFs surely are mercantile marycls
They study to please and they well know how
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05
Working Glasses lT75JIII5

We are uuV repaired 10 furnish all classes
with employment at home, the whole of the
time. or Tor their time or for their spare mo-
mcuts. Business new light and profitable.
Persons of either sex easily earn from 30 cents
il $500 per evening and proportional sum
hy dcyntiu. all their time 20 the business.
Bows and girls car earn nearly smuch as men.
That aii whn see this may send their address
audi rtst lhc business We make thi> offer. To
-u,h a~ are uot well satisfied we will send one
dollar top.y for the trouble of writing. Full
uarficultr- aui outfit free Address GEORGE
-rIN~ON .V CO.. Portland Maine
Dec g. lss6-l ST.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05
DAVID HOWELL.

Life and Fire Insurance Agency.
Represents Reliable and Prompt Paying Co.'S
The following life Policies Adjusted and Paid
within the last 80 days TO parties en-
titled to receive tho money:
Philip IT, Powers, Life ms Co Of Va, 5 1 600
Mai Jas. Law H0oii. Nd. Life ms Co, 10000
Maj JAS Law Hoof. Life Ins Co Va. 600
Col. J. W. Grantham, Md. Life lrs CO.. 20o0
Another gentleman, of legal lore
Requests point YOU % his office door
SuperhuOus service sure you know him we'll:
Tis b. D. Gm,oN-naught else need tell
Special attention paidto collecting.
r. ould my feeble pen indile-
n onors on good men 90 be,tOw-
4 u the measures poets write;
$ woetest notes that singers know
B roadways Merchant Prince should hear,
sing from DIS native vale
y good viii from friends sincere
q nder Nirsuia's skies. tbc tale
$ ung IN poetic strains. oi wealth attained
o generously used, bystcrn cndcayor gained.
Many monuments to the builders taste
Dwellings comfortable and neat--
Designed with care, built, sometimes In haste,
Found here and there on every street.
Name OF architect contractor, buiider?-must
be the teller?
'Tis Z. l.. Bcler.
Maybe your desk needs new supplies
a gap. pcrchance iu your library there
Call on AIsQviTH II you are wise
These deficiencies he will repair:
And then perhaps it may take your eyes
dainty hit OF fancy ware.
If you want your viii or q deed drawn out
Or a suit in equity brought,
II You mean next year to go into court
To clear mp matter of doubt
Just call first Oi all on CLE0N MOORE
And get a few legal point, OF lore.
An acre or two Of roofed-iu bargains
That's what You Sc, In Hfcerstown now
The UPDEGR,FFs surely are mercantile marycls,
They study TO please and they well know how.
It's up and down mean the way FRANK JoyEs
l. tempting rs fellows % buy
medicine man. should stick 10 his pills
No matter If Xmas % nish
Dropp'd I'm there last night 90 get a cigar
And took such q long time about 10,
That -l-got-somolhing else for very dear
friend
And clean forgot an about IT,
MR. C. f. GAIIHrR--
Insurance I'm truth is safeguard around W.,
A kind guarantee of shelter and care--
Then DO not neglect 10 invoke iis protection
For those you would shield from loss aud
despair.
It's all very well 10 worry along
In q decent sort Of q way,
But the chances are yOu won't go Tor
Before YOU collide With q Grioynus Wrong
And. rich or poor. you will rush 90 Law
Without q moments delay
in such event beg to recommend
The cultured TRAyERs as your legal friend
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05
Business Cards.
From the Carriers address

IFONl TNC tdFFttFo HHNFt77'
I don't quite know If Santa Claus
Spends Xmas week IN every town,
But thi, I'll swear-he'- plt mp there
With genial GUsTAy BRowN.
Such wealth If gifts and goodies
never saw before
The longer / deal the stronger the feel
To keep ON buying more.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05
HARPER'S PERIODICALS.

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Nov II. 1881 New oFS'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05

A word abou, BRowN you viii readily gather
I'm talking of sam, our hnishtoi me Lil.ieij
Wbr-r ei.e n,isht we find q swcctcr surprise
Than lurs- IN, the elle Of the rzD- be- Pile.
n vou want t0 woo sllnl5cr and SUITCASE oi
caTe.
Just saunter IL Bnowy's--and drop in . chair.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05

a dream of gold and crystal,
OF silver. diamond and prarl-
Aud the Thousand tint liai fash and Hare
Reneuth the glowing radiance there
lu BROwNs iue place is enough, ] wear,
To sat ones brain iu Il whiri
And the feast of prison'd colors, too
The opal's changing light.
Ruby's and garuct's crimson dyes,
sapphire and turquoise b.uc Gs ihe skies,
Amethyst veilcd in purple guise
Aud topaz yellow bright
-Talk Of Alad ms palace, Why VIC have
IL here in town,
And over the opened doorway is the name oI
CuRLEY BRowS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05

or course. dear Sir. you viii not let
Your insurance l1Isc with the closing year
Small. indeed would be the cheer
Where chance disasters we're unme'-
WAsHrveroy E ALExAsDEH wait your wants 10
this regard
Suffer not the seasons pleasure this grave DUTY
10 rctaTd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05

All who desire full information about the
cause and cure Of Blood PoisOns, scroluia and
Scromlous SweIlinqs, Ulcers, Sores, Rheuma-
tism, Kidney Complaints, Catarrh, etc can Sc
cure by mail, free, a copy of our 32page Illus
trated Book of Wonders, filled with the most
wonderful and startling proof ever before
known Address.
BLOOD BALM CO..
Atlanta, Ga.
For sale by c. Frank Jones, Charlesiown,
West Virginia
Nav 4 fsS--fvr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05
Surveying and Conveyancing.

WILL survey anvwtere, promptly and At
( short notice-accur4cy guaranteed. ~pecit
1ft-ntau paid IN connection herewith {" D IA e
ING DEEDS orany acknowledgements Of ritinF
p. O.-Charlestown, jefferson Co., ". Va
~ & 1877. lowell BkOWA.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05
aSSs.
EEG3pey's E'Ogag E'eOllIe.
1R Illustrated WccLly.

Harpers Young People interests all young
readers uy It's carefully selected uety OF
theue- aud their weil-c0nsiiereI treatment
Il contains the best serial and short stories
valuable articles ON scientific subjects and
travel historical and biographical sketches
papers ob athletic sports and games, stirring
poems etc. contributed by the brightest and
most famous writers. Its illustrations a.e uu
mcruu, and excellent Occasional supple
ments ut c,pccial interest to parents and each
crs will be a feature OF the Forthcoming vol
umc which will comprise lity-ihree weekly
numbers Every line M the aper is subjected
tu the most rigid editorial scrutiny in order
that nothing harmful may enter us columns.
An epitome of everything that is attractive
aud desirable in juvenile iiieraiuIe.-LoHoH
4 weekly feast of good things TO the boys
and girls in every family IN winch 10 visits
Brooii.n tliDa
Itis wonderful in its wealth Of pictures. in
formation and intercst.-Cria''aa Adwcqie.
ny.
Terms: Postage Prepaid, So. 1000 Year.
VOL " Jegias Nogemjer 1, 1887.
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meut without the express order of Harper &
Brothers. .-..--..
Address HARPER 4 BROTHERS,
Dec lSS- New York.
yVTE have big lot Of fine and coarse salt
W of superior Quality for sale by Ihe sack
or bu.bel WALL Il DORSEY.
1 SUPERIOR quality Of Ground Pepper and
Z "a fine article of Saltpeire just received 10
WALK nORSEN'S.
WE are in The market already for Amas
W TURKEYS fat Geese and Ducks. Bring
them along Be>pt., WALL DORSEY.
Nt7Es.U Won SO as 10 be able % sell TO you
" again. II the goods we sell do no' ave
satisfaction. we would rather take them DacN
than have you keep them. ......,-
Rospt., WALL & DOH9E1. .
DAISINS. rurrants Prunes Dates. Flss'
II tItrpu English Wamuts tilberts. Almonds
Pecans. Buiternuts, Fresh Peanuts just open
cd Alsl Barrels of Candy al .-..--
Dee s lo~1. WALL a DO4.oA !
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05

A good hard freeze-and hursted pipe
That needs some joints and ,awderi
: copple of mean. cs1tankeF0us locks.
gun that is Out Or order
II. IL not tie BISHOP of Rome. 0lr friend.
Brt c,itain hc holds the key
To these and kindred home mishaps-
II Won d0lbt il call and sec.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05
S'irginia free 9rsss,
". ". b. GALLAHEH, Editor

aarlesto,gn, Jefferson County, West va.
january ., 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05

JNo. O. JoHssoS. permit me 10 say
u very explicit and poetic way
Is a thoroughbred master in building affairs
An artist n wood and as Cor repairs
To tell yIu the truth, what JoHSsoN don
know
Is hardly worth knowing-pon honor that's
so.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05

Are you thinking OF building a house nexi
year.
or improving that home OF yours
Ia either event ouly meant
To suggest a call upon PHILLIPS SoSs-
And simply because 90 make it clear
Those gentlemen are perhaps the ones
You need t0 sce-ihats AL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05

lis not of the watch ON ihe Rhine sing
But the watches YOU gentlemen wear
II haply by chance they get out Of gear
want Won those watches TO- bring
70 RURTOs whose name you viii surely agree
Ia that special wors is q sure guarantee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05
GEORGE VTS,
Fashionable Barber,
Main ST.. .iu room over urgs store OF Aisquith
d Co..
Charlestowu W. Va.

HAIR Cutting and Shaving executed iu
Fr,t-Ckt>> style. Prices reduced for SIN
.ir hair emitting - cts. hair cutting and shave
at same time - cts. Tickets good tor l.
,havcs. Cor Sl0p Every effort made TO please
customers and satisfaction guaranteed.
Anrl- ID -NH-2n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05

us one of the huugrie-i sights in town
To peep 90 RoDai e sh.he--
They saw % YOU plain a. plain can Pc
Wake merry he gopd lo yogr elves
THnialu-. Chain q outside rs door
Would need nsusht else % make him sore
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05

It's all very well TO worry along
In decent sort Of q way,
But the chances are Won won't 20 iar
Before YOU collide with q Grieynus Wrong
And. rich 0r poor. yon will rush GO Law
Without moments delay
-in such event beg t0 recommend
The cultured TRAyERs as your legal friend.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-05

Another gentleman, of legal lore
Requests point YOU 20 his office door
Superhu0us service Sure you know him we'll:
Tis b. d. GB,oN-n naught else need tell.
Special attention paidto collecting
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-01-05
MARLBORO TOWNSHIP.

T.. M. BUchS 6uuIttOn.
no. state of.''..........., 9 whole
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-01-05
Delinquent Tax Sale.

The lands, lots, and parts of lots returned de
hnquent by the Treasurer of Stark county, TO
gether with the taxes and penalty charged there
on, agreeably to law, are contained and describ.
ed in the following list, viz:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-18
A Double EurDrtse.

A lady and gentleman were travelling
together on an English railway. They
were perfect strangers 20 each other.
Suddenly the gentleman said Madam,
! will trouble you 10 look out of the
window for a few minutes. am going to
make some changes IL my wearing appa-
rel" Certainly, sir, she replied with
p0liteness, rising and turning her back
upon him. In q short time he said :
"Now, madam, my change is complete
and you may resume your seat" When
the lady turned she beheld her male
companion transformed into o dashing
lady, with heavy veil over her face.
"Aow, sir or madam, whichever you
like" said the lady, 81 must trou-
bile you to look out of the win
dow. for ] also have some changes to
make in my apparel" Certainly, ma
dam, and the gentleman in lady's attire
Immediately complied. "Now, sir. you
may resume your seat" To his great
surprise, on resuming his seat the gen.
tleman in female attire found his lady
companion transformed into a man. He
then laughed and said 1T appears
that We are both anxious to avoid recog-
milton. What have you done ? have
robbed a bank !" "And ], said the
whilOm lady, as he deIterously fettered
his companions wrists with a pair of
handouts, - am Detective J., of
Scotland Yard, and in female apparel
have Swallowed you now" drawing a
revolver, keep still. +"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-18

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
In spite of the theories of vegetarians
meat constitutes Il very large proportion
OF our daily food. Ii is highly impor-
tant 70 public health that It should be
free from disease and OF good quality.
The most obvious criticism upon the
meat usually consumed in this country
is that II is overwhelmed. Nearly MI the
pork aud beef offered for sale IN the
market contains a proportion of lard
and tallOw which may be economical,
because, in the language of housekeep-
ers lit goes farther, but which Is very
prcludicial TO health.
The method Of fattening swine, which
constitute the staple meat diet of eoun-
try people, is liable TO many objections
Confined in small and filthy pens, fed
exclusively on corn with the view Of
making them as fat as possible, the ami
mails are more or less diseased al the
time when they are slaughtered and in
capable Of making good, healthy food
such meat is only palatable and digesti-
bic To those whose appetites are sharpen
Ell by the ordeal Of exposure to severe
cold in which case it is good fuel-or to
very hard labor.
The wood-chopper or ice-cutter nav
find strength and pleasure in such gross
food, but what kind OF diet is it for the
delicate stomachs Of women and chill
dren
The ordinary farmer would promote
the comfort ana health of his family by
giving his hogs less corn and more pota-
toes OF other vegetable food, and by
allowing them the range OF small lot
for exercise,
lie would also accomplish the same
purpose by less exclusive dependence
upon salt-pork diet for his family,
especially during the warm months, and
freer use Of fresh meats. The addi-
tionsl cost OF such fare would be more
than repaid by the healthy growth of hia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-18

As directed By tho Upper Appoma,toI Com
pany tho above VALUABLE MILLS. run by
water power, will be leased By public auction ct
the time and place above:
/. The FOUh-sTORY BRICK CORN-MILL
situated a. the head Of High street known as the
- Basin Corn-Aill,' With machinery fixtures. &C..
ia cOmplets running crfor. with a capacisy Of 30
bushels per day. Attached % this, and run BY
the same empower, IA a Cotton Gin IN COM
plete order % be leased with TO Corn NIL
. The NEW FOUR-STORY BklCk FLOUR
MILL on Canal street H. full roller mill bulls BY
h. 7. Ais a Co.. with machiaorV aud nzfures new
and Ia complete order, aud wish a capacity Of
lSO barrels OF -four pSr day Along with lhis viii
be leased The iarge storage warehouse.
These mLlls arc now Yielding handsome reve-
nue.. aud me opportunity n onered " parties
wishing 10 engage IN tho milling business These
mills arc subject 70 inspection by parties desiripg
70 see them. Tho business Of these mills Is es-
tablished. and has a custom equal o. their full
production. ana IA the hands Of paroles who can
give their time and attention 10 the working OF
these mills, viii yield handsome returns Tor tao
outlay.
TRIMS: Possession given January !, 1850, and
the rental win DO payable quarterly.
AUG. WRIGHT,
President Upper AppomAtox Company.
i. fAhsu-l- Aocslonser. NO ia&De22t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-18
EOr OYapaDSIA


DR.. Lorenzo Waite. Pittsfeld, Mass, SAYS
"From its use for a period Of about eight
weeks, 10 the exclusion Of an other remedies,
j attribute the restoration 10 beaigh OF a pa
iient who was emaeiated TO the last degree ia
consequence OF nervous prostration and dys-
pepsia. This patients stomach was in such
an irritable condition that BE- could not bear
either liquid or solid food. An accomplished
physician OF many years experience whom
called in consultation pronounced his case
an incurable one. AT thus stage decided to
use Horsfords Acid Phosphate, which re-
suited Is above Rentioned.p
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-18

The wife Of the Observation-Disclosures
is handsome woman. taller than the
average. and mstronIv in proportions
without being stout. Her countonlnce
is pale, her features are finely formed,
and her eyes, which are large and blue,
are very expressive OF the amiab'lty
and refinement OF her nature. But for her
Vrav hair time has dealt kindly with Mrs.
Morton. she IS the mother of SIX chill
dren, of whom the only 10y is dead.
The eldest is fourteen years old end the
Morton establishment IS blessed with a
baby. Its interesting family OF girls
being brought up ~ the Episcopal
Church. of which Mr. and Mrs Morton
are communicates. Their mother IS
what Artemus Ward called "femalo "
woman. Her world Is her home aud she
is happy in il. She is of course, an ac-
compllsbed lady, exceling ia music.
Mrs. Mortons age has not yet been
revealed to the curious public. Her
maiden name was Anna Livingstone
Street, and she is a native Of Pogghksep-
sic, n. y. where her father Was % lawyer
in practice and where she was educated.
Subsequently her family left lough-
keepsie and made their residence M hew
York. where ar. Morton had the GOOD
fortune TO make one OF the sweetest Of
American girls his wife. Mrs. Morton
has been quite q traveller, but she loves
America best.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-18

"What are you going TO do with all
that money, husband dear "
"GoinI to Mrs. Puritan's auction"
"Tm sure you don't need much money
for that event.
"And why not. pray?"
"Uecause | SOW by the notice that
only articles OF virtue would be sold.
knowing the woman az l. do, III warrant
she hash much Of that stock to dispose
Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-18
AItogefher Too ThIn.

Jaw say, Mrs Drummond, don't you
agree with me that wo aw, are getting
dooced Indifferent about the kind Of APP
pawal We weahr?"
- hadn't noticed it, Mr.. Sawder ;
what led on to that conclusion
why, ! wead in the paper the other
day Of a fellow who was Wrapped in
thawgut. Wasn't That dweadful?"
not rs dreadful "a it might have
been If you had been obliged to supply
the material, Mr. Sawder. He'd surely
caught cold then"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-18
soncti,sug on IT.

"Ordered your thanksgiving turkey
yet, Mr.. Blunt "
Yes, sir.
"Haye, eh2 So have l. Funny
thing about tnat though, by the way.
When you order turkey dressed 1t
comes TO you with nothing on It.
las that been your experience
Mines quito different, l assure you.
Whenever q turkey comes to me there
generally a charge of about three dol
lars on IL. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-18
rn,the Pop.,, uIsr idea.

"Have you popped the question yet
Judson p
$50, not yet. "
"Then what makes you so confident
the girl will have you {?
ooh, my dear sir, the girls all right.
She's confessed her love for me, but IT.
asking herpop' that worries me. That's
popping the question witha venge-
aQce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-18
Tom RITsr.

Tom Fifer was poet born
s rnoaeslred verse rcpelter--
THIS seemed NOT only meet " him.
Bu, positively meter.
Hod s'gnza with iambic feet
Nhero Dtnor folks would amble.
And il Dec walked you'd cali his gGlt
4 limFiDg dithyrnmble.
Tho pasiorally bent, no would
Win lay-man'5 habits minZia
Al i'm an idyl ncgr drop
An OyerfOrmal Jingle.
He ode most every one In town.
a bard out race he'd class Us,
And Jet his notes were up 10 par
Zen up ~ old Pgrnsss4A
Sometimes IN ca.aiectic lines
lie q sound the muses. labors.
Aud heD to dog rel strains he DOW
And terrior.fy ne neigh bors
And when his cogplst all rs lees
OerdraFn him 10 a frolic.
The Tyre fell down, anu TOundelay
To die Of a bu-UIlc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-18

GLOW is this, Mr.. Joannes observe
that you are hardly as punctual as form
erly in returning from your dinner.
What is the irouble?'
"Oh, just it'le change, sir, in the
formalities OF our meals. have to
await the second table now"
" Indeed Your mother-in-iaw and
family visiting you. ! suppose. "
"Not exactly, sir. Ny wife's been
getting two pugs and a ST. Bernard