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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26
The Man He Naeded.

An eccentric man was Captain King,
governor of an Australian colony. A set
tier once waited on Governor King to ask
for the loan of prisoner to help him in
shingling his house.
Come to me in six weeks, when harvest
is over" said the governor, land l will
find man for YOU"
At the end of that period the settler,
whose reputation for laziness was well
established, again presented himself.
Have you shingled your house?" asked
the governor.
"Oh, dear, mol I've been waiting for
help"
well, go into that room and you will
see your man."
Presently the settler returned saying he
could find no man, although he had looked
all over the room, even under the table
and behind the sofa.
Not find him." said the governor.
How can that be7 Come along with me
and I'll soon find him for you"
Governor King led the man up to the
large mirror over the mantelpece.
There's the man to single your house, u
said he. Take him with you, quick, and
see that he does itp'-"The Convict King. u
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26
4 MINUTE PARCEL or REAL ESTATE.
A transaction In California Sale f""'
~, Na, R.auire Much Money.

a rr.o.nctton In n California sale H""'
mia Not Require Much Money
walking about funny real estate tran.
..ctions " said n real estate man the other
aay. ~ think about the funniest, ana Ger
tainlv the most unique, took place IN oan
Diego. Cal. It was at delinquent saA
sale which is conducted on the principie
Of reducing bids That Is to say, the TAX
collector must accept the bid OF the man
who will pay the delinquent taxes ana
tate the least fraction of the lot In pay
ment therefor Theoretically you might
sunnose bidder wouldn't be willing 70
tate n fraction intrinsically worth less than
Abe IN YES he would have to pay; but prac-
tically that consideration doesn't come IN
at all, since his ownership OF even an IN
finitesimal portion Of the lot prevents any
one else from getting clear title to IT, ana
In that way he is amply secured Tor the
amount of taxes he pays.
"For this reason rival bidders at these
sales are in the habit OF bidding Tor ex.
ceedinply small fractions of lots, until
some time ago it was thought the limit
Ind been reached when man bid for the
ope-thousandth of an inch Of q lot But
the transaction I refer to made that pa
seem gigantic in comparison. ,
"The bidders were three men named
Payne, Frame and Kipp, and Tax Collector
Kennedy began the proceedings by read
ing. Lot A, block 76t, New San Diego;
taxes due, $685. Payne began by SAYING
that he would take the whole lot. ms
was followed by series OF reducing bids
until Kipp called out, 'One-thousandth OF
an inch.' One hundred thousandth,' said
Payne in tone OF triumph, feeling that
that was the limit, but it proved to bt
miles above II. go,
"'One millionth,' said Frame One bill
lionth,' suavely remarked Kipp. Ont
trillionth.' called out Frame, as he go'
ready to put up the money. One quintil
lionth. bawled out Kipp.
"'Let's see,' said Frame, trying to re
member his arithmetic. Never mind thu
next two steps, III run her down to one
octillionth,' as he looked around in tri
umph You haven't touched bedrock yet,
said Kipp, who was up in arithmetic. III
pay the taxes for one vigintillionth of ar
inch of the lot rs there anything lowe
than thats' said Frame in despair. No
SIR replied Kipp; Tve got you; that Il
the lowest figure in the arithmetic, ant
you can't bid lower And as Mr.. Kennedy
agreed with him, Kipp was declared thu
successful bidder.
"Then came the question how this as
founding sale should be recorded. Ever,
one gave it up, until finally an Arithmetic
was hunted up, and it was decided tina
one vigintillionth Of an inch should be ex
pressed decimally in this way: COX, 000, 900,
nm 0OO OOO OO0 OOO OO0 OOO 600 600 600 600 GOO
900 900. oO0, 900, 900, OOo,Ool. A strip of lant
one vigintillionth of an inch in width il
not very wide, not even wide enough t.
build New York fiat house on. But it il
plenty wide enough to throw good sizet
shadow on the title to the property. New
York Tribune.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26
Death of a Pioneer Nun

sister Iherese, who nas lately died in
montreal, was one of the most noted
women in Canada. She was one of t,,e
Two nuns who, in the endeavor to relieve
inc spiritual and temporal wants of the
indians in the far west, went in 1859 on
horseback nearly to the Pacific coast
where where no White woman had ever been
oeiore' In 1857 she founded an asylum
AZ valparaiso for abandoned children
ana IN 1866 she was brought back Il
montreal and made general treasurer OF
ner order. She laid the foundations Of
Inc great insane asylum that was de.
slroyed by fire last year, and she was
un1li ner death, mother superior of this
es,aoiishment, She possessed remark.
per's Bazaar. '1'''
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26
She Was All Right.

"Well, of course ! cannot cou.' ladr
lady."I heard a gentleman say To- s.,sIs
the other day, and then heard ns IAN dt
cussing some point relative W vba
parture of trains-l dont hn nUs.roicsy
point--and when he said IN ah .nosntraie
helpless way that he COULDN'T , Wv. What
her, she asked "Why notf N sa;scussiou
l am talking about. invite tne ihsljeyel
and promise not to get angry 4 ian
am right, but desire to lind ouI nv CO
wrong. AS it is, have prov roipt yOa
aud now, just ut the interesting lime !
hide behind my skirts ana tbe srgu-
didn't wait to hear the res, o. :. r,opsr y
nent because | didn't think W. w Iahk
do SO, but I'll wager the woman
Detroit Free Press.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26

Mile. Sale was, in the last century, ~. ".
most accomplished and fascinating y, ~. a
teuse at the French opera house ~ ~
dition to her other qualifications sue pa I'm
and sang with extraordinary artis'l0 s si,d
and depth of expression. She once . .Sa, ~,
to Rameau, the famous musician 'nS' s M
ardent wish was to be able to compos.., IN Il.
asked him to give her few lessons ,sn "
art. Nothing easier in the worla' ,sr ,
meau gallantly replied. He handea s 81
sheet of paper ruled for music anu "a and
her to take her valuable breas.pu 4.
prick holes in the lines wners's'
thought proper. ,..r tssk
After the lady had completed ne, .rrnJ
Rameau took the sheet OF paper, "a h
each puncture into note, deterln u's M,
length, selected suitable Key ~ snre
thing was done. This remarkaoie Ssnes
sition turned out lively piece, en-. =, IA
music, which was afterward eht'.'sn and
Sauvages dams les Indies galah.'s s'rmbsr
was popular in France for grea' ~
of years.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26

A Clergyman tells the following story d
an experience In wild community;
"One night man called at my boarding
place In the village and said that wa,
wanted at Carey Ridge, a dismal spot some
three miles from town. He said he would
take me there and bring me back I sup
posed that somebody was dying. and A
there was no minister around said would
GO Ny conductor rode In silence, and
finally asked, who Is II that wants mef'
"'Me bruther.'
"What Is the troubler
"sHe wants to get married
Married. | Easped. why, cant
marry him. I'm not an ordained minister.
! am not allowed to marry people He did
NOS answer. 40 began TO reason with him
and asked him TO takc me back. But II
was no use, sol sat still, resolving 70 make
. test OF the matter when saw the com.
pany. To my surprise found the whole
crowd composed Of men, armed 70 the
teeth.
.Gentlemen,' began.
ale wants 90 sneak, interrupted my
conductor. Now, you preacher chap,
you've got TO 20 ahead when the couple
comes in or you can take pill. Hers
your pay and he placed bag OF money
on the table. just then | heard some
ahouting outside and yell, and then there
gAliopci up a man on horseback. holding
giri In his arms
Go on said my conductor. and go
quick
"a don't know what said, except that
pronounced them man and wife without
looking A. them, for my eyes were ON . re-
volver In the hands OF my gentle urger. A
minute later the father and hrothe OF the
g1ri dashed mp TO the shanty, but the girl
laughed in her fathers face, and decided
that discretion WAS the better part Of valor
and 70 held my peace was taken back
10 my boarding place pretty thoroughly
frighsened- Before leaving me my com
panion warned me TO hold my tongue about
the whole matter. did %. but within 4
month was able TO explain matters and see
the couple legally married New York
TrihupA
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26

To pull out drawer with jerk and fall
backward, spinning on the carpet with the
drawer handle in your hand.
To accept from handsome lady Gun of
tea, and while bowling your thanks spill
half Of it over your white shirt front,
To go out in pair of new boots and per-
ceive, after paying and dismissing your
cabby, that the shoemaker has forgotten
to take out the pegs stuck in the middle of
the heel
To give large box to your cook, who
gives you every satisfaction, and when she
has carried OFF the spoil overhear her saw.
ing, THAT is all | was waiting for before
leaving this horrible auctionp'-Soleil din
Dimanche.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26
A Costume of Rat Skins.

A thrifty Welshman at one time exhib.
tied himself publicly in England attired in
a costume composed from top to toe Of rat
skins. which he had spent three years and
half in collecting. The dress was made
entirely by himself 1t consisted of hat
neckerchief, coat, waistcoat, trousers tin.
pet, gaters and shoes. The number ~
rats required to complete the suit was $50
Most curious of the garments was the tin.
pet. composed entirely of rats tails.
Washington Star
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26

"Iawsked her which she would pwefer to
have me do said the eonoeited man. "sing
TO her or talk TO herr" M k8
And she said talk, OF course"
"No. She said singh"
"oh-l say, now that was an injustice. Z"
What do you meant e. a..
why, you aren't such bad converse
ZIONIST as all that Washington Star.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26

First Nurse Girl--Seems to me y'r putin
on a heap o. style drivin In the park with a
moneygrammed Heritage, and coachman
and footmen too. Does y'r missus lend ye
her private rigs
Second Nurse Girl--Sha sends me to take
her pet dog out fer an airin"
But where's the dogs" $751;. g..
Under tn seat. New York Weekly.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26

are n nas oeen remarked that ships at sea
tbar now so struck by lightning much less
sn" "n iormerly The explanation is to be
rian; u ~ .ne general use of wire rope for
hni Sns' as well as in the fact that the
Of t $50 oi shlps are now usually constructed
q, Iron or steel. The ship thus forms an
s eAoeilent conductor, by means of which the
s; :. is diverted into the ocean before
York Telegram. t>e"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26

Medical authorities declare that fat PEG,
pie are less able to resist the attacks of
disease or the shock Of injuries and opera
lions than the moderately thin. Their
respiratory muscles cannot so easily act;
their heart is often handicapped by the
deposit on II, and the least exertion throws
them into perspiration. A very fat per
son is in the position Of man carrying 9
heavy burden and too warmly clothed
YAnke e Blade
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26
WHAT A DYNAMO IS.
o..sr,,,,on Of the Main principle Of -
electrical Machine.

Description OF tho ss
Electrical "Aen'"''
The collection Of electricity OF US ssn1r
alton, az It is often called IN no nses ~
less mysterious than tne senoi .,.
heat. For those who make no plo. Nslss.e.
TO understand the governing pr.he ~
deriving the generation OF e'eoel.Y -
dynamo, we presentthe ioiowins p'v' al
PLANTATION, which we nope may 70 e's's
grasped;
Perhaps every reader mas p'~ye" 49,
common horseshoe magnet w vno -.
have one on his mana, even VI ~. r,ai,
ments, without noticing .has .no .an ~.
piece at the two ends caliea one h'"a.o
when brought close TO these ehus, my ~ -,
ing allowed TO touch thenl, - "e s. ~
some invisible innuence "m me-. oe \,
draw 1t toward these ehas, ms a.,
GUS inhuehoe 10 ..... %, ,,,aca ~
laying horseshoe inagnes W pe'o ~
paper placed IN noi, ., pL ~ ~,
loosely sprlnKiihg ITO" nnss
ends 1t can be seen that Shere - ~ "pp
ent current OF 'n.s 'n nmda srd rynnine
into space from the enus "'u .as
across the space ~ .he open In ~
magnet. These imaginary pIoseo..on' =.
currents OF TINS mysterious :,
called Lines OF maghelic lotue'
Here we nave the i'i,sno,'e $3.50 ID,
the next thing IL 10 ee' o"e ~
moving al armature "cro9s one.o 49,. y.
magnetic iorce ~ .he enu' ~
we find IL requires On eAp 49, III ~,
energy In the case Oh q oyi",ino "e oDsA'.
this energy from s'ea ~, ""'e. 49,: ~.
some other source. i"e se"o'
electricity IS as easily uhue'e'ou - w
method OF gettihg power ~ sve"" e
CINE. 1t Is known Una. Il W. ."No oon
ductor OF electricity hAo oon.'" ~
per wire, ana ny any nie"n' - ~ y,
move through lines VI niasne 'o'.1 =, !"
certain direction' thae eiec'r,Iioy wiz "
developed IN TINS conauc.or' ~ o"o Pr
tends to explain why. Ihis - Sn9 ~, wno,0
mystery OF the Dynamo VIII an I.s 40
tonishing possipiloies III '"e eei ''oo "
man.
we Know now 10 40 IL, pu. are 40 n.u.n
in mystery ABOUT the reason ha'ure "o'o
in this way as we are 70 explain why az
apple goes down lhste''a o' up w"en 'oiio"
from your open mana. -,
A dynamo consists prihcipaiiy .. wv
parts, one OF whicn Is large mass u so.'
last or wrought IRON caiieu inc nlaenee
and the other part Is called tne armature.
Soft iron does not remain permanently "'
magnet except 10 very silsnt oesree'
However, some magnetism Always remains
stored up In the iron. lhere ~ ger" Oh
magnetism great enough 10 oe easily ana
quickly increased wheh properly hanoieu
by well known me1hods. Inc reVoivins
shaft, as seen IN the ordinary uynamo' IL
called the armature Inc armature Is
usually constructor by having nundreds
OF insulated copper wires IN u ana Is maze
to revolve at hlgh veioclty ny some me-
chanical force, such as steam suppose
this speed IS l,ooo revolutions per minute
which is not unusual, ana that we nave
500 wires on this armature, then we VIII
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26
Coal Was Known 800 n. r

Tine a ROT 49,, "oV Is, c.
400 ue. nrSI record we have Of coal is ahon.
was u ea.s before the Christian era "S GUY
and in 1aa ~ ,uei in England as early as ssa
was ~ .sS4 the first charter to dis 90 sas o' !.
WA, was granted by Henry III to thu s Tor 1t
0nas s o' Newcastle-on-T yne.-No,au, naoa,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26
ph,ian,hrop,.t.

Wife 10 servant girll-Here, Lima. take
this post card and put It into the pillar
box.
Husband-Surely, my dear. you cannot
think OF letting the poor girl run down
three flights Of stairs and up again for the
sake Of : post eardl Lima, just fetch me q
pint OF beer at the same time-Fliegende
Blastera n 81 III
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26

The first coming OF money is attributed
70 Pheidon. king OF Argos, in sos B, q.
Coined money was first used in England
twenty five years before the Christian era,
hut gold was not coined till the Eleventh
century. and money was not given the
round form to which we are accustomed
until the lapse OF another hundred years or
So Notes and Queries
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26
AsrwIap's AIN ca, !.


An Ambitious Project -, y .s.
r, ~ national Esposil,.
nsld ~ Antwerp and Viii 4. - u i
May 2 W y will b. ! s,r1 as q /
c s With the ColumbI.s 3
49, stfs.tious efforts are MN sspe
eore W. nnSncial and artissis ~ u
tee putidinss will he cons s,s ss.' Z
a I. 2 , sad slsss and win u la.ssas
The exhibition will N -.
the : most beautiful parks Il ' s. M
tanning about 200 acres and :, ~ na,'ek =
new qnartsr Of The city. w ~ y 4
with exhibits can discharcs NJ
within 800 yards Of the bu N ta.!f I,
matter Of handling exhibit II \ &
promise great improvement 8 - y, ~
anywhere previously adopted' ~ -
ages receiycd before April "A nv ~ rs
ceedinK $500 pounds In wsirhs =. "a! =
died free Of charge. ~ A y
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26
Origin of Canned Fr,,t.

we are indebted to Pompeii for the great
INDUSTRY OF canned fruit. Years ago, when
the excavations were Just beginning a
party OF Cincinnatians found in what b.d
been the pantry OF the house many lars of
preserved iigs. One was opened, and thew
We're found to be fresh and good
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26
Life Saving Deck Chairs.

so AN English invention is buoyant life
Ssch n s. seat for ships 1t is intended for a
mad mad Sea.' the upper and lower parts being
thro u Oh ouoyant material, so that Il
s smrown into the water the apparatus will,
SVn a, several people comfortably-Nsw
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26

Ruffen-Old fellow, you look blue. Are
you on the wrong side OF the markets
Tumbull-Market pothingi 4 moved yes
terday, the truckmsn broke s2S worth Of
the furniture, l lost Is bill, the gas COM
pany held me up for double the usual de
post, and I've just been drawn on ajury.-
Chicago Tribune
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26
Dieting.

Mr.. Ostrich-My dear, can help you to
the cucumberst
Mrs. ostrich--Not at this time Of the
year. l find Il pays to be abstemious In
warm weather May I trouble YOU for the
barb wirei Thank you.--Detroit Tribune.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26

Hermann Boerhaave. Dutch physician
scholar and scientific author, who wa,
horn IN fdss and died IN i7as. has left Il on
record that be was once so absorbed In hi.
studies that be passed q period OF sir
weeks continuously devoted 70 work Dur
ing all this time be existed without sleep
London TifrBslx- -.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26
superstitions About Rirds

,.; parrows' stares and plovers are n,
an ,du ,hs terms with the fairies. The lark
hm. Va. .he swallow are birds of good omen
, tu' 'ne latter should not rest on the bonsa'
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26

In the grand duchy of Luxemburo nan
sons desiring work or help have now n III
TO send postal card to the director NJ ~
post administration in order to have tha;.
wants advertised in every postoffioe IN ~ ~
grand duchy ~ 'ns
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26
A Sluggish Lizard

Naw ve aaatawa' 9inch long lizard .,
r;sS mealand is said to be the most SIM, "
fon r animal nli In the world. He is us,,aisy
Lnnr eilnging to rocks and has haa,,
months W remain in the same spot for
' Wont 81 How he lives is mystery po' ,or
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26
POlsOnOuA Rlua Raas,u

Inc wax OF species of bee common =,
Patagonia, Terra del Fuego and other
parts OF southern South America and tho
nJacent islands is dark blue in color md
New York Journal. ''''" III sei''c' =
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26

Cigar ashes are used for medical pur-
poses as cure for ringworm, epidemic
scarlatina, etc. They are useful on account
Of the lime and alcoholic properties they
contain.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26

The late Christian Long. Of Shippens-
burg, Pa. began life as a clock peddler,
amassed a fortune Of 5000 900, and never
INDUCED In the extravaganza Of butter ON
his bread
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26

Mudieson "a budding neticnist)-I hope
you liked my new novel II has happy
ending At all events
Miss STUN bles tenthusiasticslly)-Yes; ]
was 20 relieved when came 70 the last
chapter. - st-Bits \ 49,.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26

The man who can pass the warning no.
tice. wet Paint" without testing the
matter with his finger to see II 1t u dry,
has sufficient viii power to govern a king
dom
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26
A Romance of tho Pacific Northwest.

n Mom ancr Oh the Hac1uc Northwest
Shu-a-shep and Kleck hum-teck were
united in the holy bonds Of matrimony
at the Office Of Justice of the Peace w.
II. Fifeld. Shu-a-shep is Chihwhist
Indian and Kleck-hum-teck is a Methow
KloochmaE, who is the owner of $40
acres or land near the mouth Of the
Methow river They tell very interest
ing story of the way they were treated
at Omak lake, where they were stopping
for the winter. Failing in an attempt
to convert the couple and have them
married in accordance with the doctrine
of the church, the priest and police un-
dertook to accomplish their object by
force. and free fight resulted, in which
the friends Of the lovers took a hand
and bested the police. Re-enforcements
were sent for, but before they arrived
the couple had fed the camp and came
to town and got spliced. -Conconully
Outlook,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-26
FRENCH ANecoorEa

In q play at the Foiies- Dramatiques nm
actor weakened in trying to carry IN his
arms Leontine whose weight was extraor-
binary. Make two trips" advised volts
from the gallery.
Ar Alexan,ire Dumas had dined with Z
ptatd minister, somebody asked him Il be
had enjoyed himself Hereplied, III ithad
not been for me, would have been bored.''
Dumas was In the habit OF giving Q
francs to beggar whenever he met him.
Once he had only Q cents, which he gave.
sOh, Mr.. Dumasl' exclaimed the beggar
seprovingly. Give them to beggar." he
eplIed.
Challenged to fight duel. Rochefort re-
piled: II consent Let the weapons be or
biography salq ..ssress
A distinguished Englishman, the Duke
Of Ormond. came to Avignon, where the
Chevalier d'Airague was his intimate
friend Their relations were maintained
with forms OF the most exact politeness.
At the point of death the duke said, II beg
your pardon, my friend, for being COM
PEELED TO die in your presence" Don't
speak Of IT, the other replied in the same
tone
Philoxene Boyer was once in darkest mis-
cry. Feuillet de Conches, the great col
lector Of autographs, met him In one OF
bis days OF distress, and the poet confessed
he was hungry. LET us go to the cafe"
said Feuillet You will! eat something
and write letter to tho minister Of public
win hand It to him" The
poet wrote letter which was superb with
despairing eloquenoc, Time passed and
brought nothing A long time afterward
Boyer, whom Arscne Houssaye had taken
ont OF trouble, met Feuillct ON the boule-
ward. "Yoa know" he said. ~ never re-
ceivcd reply" Dear friend, forgive me.
Your letter was 80 beautiful that kept 1t
for my collection" said Fcuille de Conches,
with unaffected simplicity.