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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16

family. Baltimore. Nd; Mrs. p. Sneed,
Garrett. Ind. DIR. l.. Il. Flanagan.
Charlottesville, Va; J. j. Layille. LOUIS
Vile. Ky: Hon. II. st. George Tucker andy.
n. Tucker, Jr., Staunton, Va. X. r. Stout
and wife. Clarksburg. w. Va: Mr. and
Mrs. Benjamin Strause. Miss Eta Strause'
Miss Rome Strause. Miss Blanche Strause.
Miss Clara Strause. NJ. Il. Strause. j..
Strause, and Mrs. G. hahn, all cf Balti-
more, Md. W. r. Gilkerson. Roanoke,
Va; j. Hubbard. New York; I. Ster-
rett. Lexington, Va; Joseph is. Dormsn,
Stanton. Va. Major ). L. Branch ana
wife. Miss Laid Branch, Irvine
Branch. Austin Branch, and Barring
ton Branch. all or Augusta, Gag
7. j FriedlIn, Portsmouth. Va. Miss Fan
ME Garner. Yankton. :. d.; Mrs. w. W.
Bruce. Lexington. XIV. John W, Lindsay.
VIRGINIA: Miss Ella Crebs. Union. W. Va;
DIR. y. Wagner and wife. Charleston. W.
Va. Mrs. +. l.. Emry and G: Il. Emry.
Weldon. N. c.; Louis J.. Ecker. Rich
mond, Va. j. b. Cobb and wife, Danyiile.
Va. Y. Il. Funkhouser. Lexington. KY;
John G. Bonde. and NJ. ". Paxton, Lex
ingtou. Va. Miss Maggie Freeland, hich-
mond. Va; Miss Poor. Baltimore, Nd;
+. h. Durrett, Richmond, Va. Hubert l..
Smith. New York city; V. II. paws, Long
Dale. MInn.; G. j. Johnson. limos; W.
j. Mahoney, Ireland: g. W. hochester'
y. III. Rochester, and Henry l.. ,Morger,
Pennsylvania: Monroe Walters; Indiana;
Staphope Libby, Mrs. A. J. Watkins. mss
Elise Watkins and Miss Nelia WATKINS al
of Richmond, Va.
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noase-eLesA FOR FOOD.
Clubs Formed to Popsisrizs the fssesics
of Bippophsgy.

During the siege OF Paris there were =
number Of men. principally clerks ara
salesmen. who did not commemorate suueI
Inconvenience from the shutting OH OF
staple meats for food until the majority
of the Parisians had become saliow-
visaged and sad-looking from long
abstinence from nutritious food. Inese
were the members OF tho cup IS
ta5lished in the year 1868 to popuiarize
borse-fiesh az human food. History Is
silent a. 10 the original motives OK tue
members OF this singular organization
but the rules compelled its members TO
encourage tho eating OF horse-hesh IN
every legitimate manner and TO sp-
stain from other delicacies ootainaoie
from meat markets or abattoias when
ever sdop!y of equine porterhouses
and tenderioins was within their reach.
Under ordinary conditions they found u
ratner difficult TO procure horse-nesn
which was not aS tough as extra-tanned
leather As the price of horses was natu-
raiIy too high 10 make II profitable TO
kill any but very antiquated ones Tor
food purposes. but when the German
armies had keut soma wall OF
troops all around Paris for weeks, ana ths
last steer and sheep had long become put
n distant memory, the butcher had to turn
his attention 10 the horse supply and 70
k1ll many animals which were Valuable
under ordinary purposes. but 81 little az
count for snort or pleasure among people
in daily danger of starvation.
The little band OF patriots or crahRs
kept themselves fat and hearty on morse;
fesh as lorr as the supply held ont. and
they felt less inconvenience from the seige
than any Others. IL their object was 70
demonstrate that man can i've
fairly well on diet Of which horse
hesh 10 the most substantial feature.
thew certainly succeeded. and they must
have looked upon the siege AZ somewhat
providential. But, strange TO saw Tue
demonstration referred to seemed 10 satls-
fy them for all time. for the cluo ala not
outliye the monarchy more than rev
months. and as far az can be ascertaineu
the members for the remainder OF tnelr
lives ate any kind OF meat that their appe-
titps craved for and their purses AFFORDED.
Much more recently there was formed a
horse flesh club IN Philadelphia. and thls
for time prOSpered. although. II II sun
exists. II does not keep the public posted
"a TO its progress or Its financial standing.
IL started out TO popularlzc horse-nesn
at dinners at which no other meats
were served. but tho experiment
did not prOve great success, the
difficulty OF securing fat young horses az
ANYTHING reasonable IN price by weight
AGAIN asserting itself. More successful
amony the diet clubs are the associations
formed for the purpose OF tabOolng beef.
mutton. and pork. not as the horse
flesh lovers propose by substituting
another meat, but by making 1t an
offence against club ethics TO eat meat AT
all. There are comparatively few vegeta1
rams IN the West. any o club OF this kind
wo,lld not thrive like a green BAY tree IN
ST. Louis. but IN the eastern and Euro
pean cities there are plenty of abstainers
from animal food and the clubs a-e nu-
merOus.
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PlC-NlCKINo AT THE RlP-RAPS.
saltpetre in the Sen Breezss-sociai and
Personal Old Point.

rCorr spondence Of the Richmond Dispatch1
OH porNr CoMFoRT, Va, July l5.-Ihe
beauties Of the Rip-Raps. which Is located
in the Roads mile south OF the folnt,
are being brought into prominence by the
large number Of picnic parties gotten up
by the young people now sunmel'hR
here. II is is a massive stone structure
with many cool subterranean retreats,
where the lovers can loiter IN the en-
brasures that overlook the Roads.
The ar has been kept full of "villainous
saltpetre" during the past week. caused
by the target practice now being carried
on by the twelve batteries at the p0st. III
starts at an early hour in the morning ana
il usually continued until near sdnset.
Colonel A. 9. NJ. Pennington, Fourth Ar
tIlery. inspector of target practice for TINS
department. arrived here on MONDAY 10
inspect the work now III progress. lnere
IL good deal of technical work connected
with the firing, rs the fight OF each pro-
iectile has TO DO carefully followed and re-
corded from the time 1t leaves the piece
until it disappears In the water mile or
two away.
General Charles II. Tompkins. chief
auartermaster OF the Department or the
East, arrived from Governors Island on
Wednesday morning on tour OF lnspec-
ton. He left for Washington Thursday
evening, where he will spend two or three
days before returning to his station.
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.
Miss Agnes Gibson. daughter of General
Gibson, United States Army, Is here from
Washington on visit, the guest OF Lieu
tenant and Mrs. Davis.
Lieutenant C.. L. Rugglcs. Third Artil-
lery, who went to Chicago IN connection
with the Worlds Fair some three months
ago. returned Monday and resumed MS
duties at the Artillery School.
Captajn and Mrs. j. NJ. ingalls,, Of tho
garrison, have gone North on their annual
vacation. which they will spend in the
mountains of New Hampshire:
Captain j. p. Story. Foarth ARTILLERY,
left on Tuesday evening for Washington
on q short business trip.
Lieutenant John G. Harris, Third Artil-
lery. has been granted three-months
leave Of absence, and with his mother has
gone to Portland, Me, for the summer.
Ileutenants Straub and Hunter, having
completed their examinations for promo
ton. have returned 10 their stations. Lieu
tenant Straub to Fort Hamilton. and Lieu
tenant Hunter to Fort Riley. Hans.
Mrs. Padett has gone to Washington on
a short visit.
Miss Carrie Story has returned from New
York. where she has been spending a
month with friends.
Mr.. Will Turner. Of Baltimore. arrived
here yesterday on n visit to his uncle, Mr..
William II. Kimberly.
Lieutenant and Mrs Newcomb. of the
garrison, have gone TO the Berkshire Hills.
where they will spend their vacation.
CAPTAIN w. G. Alexander. commissary of
su bsjstence has been ordered TO Washing
ton for duty.
Mrs. Commander Evans and daughters
have returned from O visit TO the Worlds
Fair, much pleased with their trip.
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A WEEK OF WYTHEVILLIANS.
Concert for the Benefit of the Lutheran
Church-,Johnny Reb's Lecture.

fCorresooaie1ce OF the Rich d soltch.l
WYrnEvuLE, Va, July 15.-The fates
have kindly provided two rare treats for
the WytheYillians and our summer So
iourners this week. On Monday evening
a delightful concert was kindly given Tor
the benefit of the Lutheran church at
Sections Hall by three talented musicians,
VINO are among the seasons guests.
Mr. H. Koehler rendered three beautiful
piano solos. his selections being entirely
from classic composers and his execution
of them testifying TO the rare training he
has received under German masters. Miss
Sidney Heald Price sang four numbers.
delighting the audience By her sweet, bird
like voice: ami the violin solos so eXqui-
sitely rendered by Mr.. W. II. Turner, of
Norfolk, appropriately rounded the charm
ing programme.
Thursday Judge Farrar lectured at the
Town Hall. his subject being Light and
Shadows; or, the Story Of u Life" The
lecture was followed by q humorous after
piece entitled Tho Halifax Oyerseer aud
His Wife. Susan Jane.n
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
Even these staid, modern days are not
without an occasional flavor Of adventure
and dancer IN this mountainous region.
Near Rural Retreat, on the line of the
thirty years or more within the limits of
civilization. there occurred recently q
genuine HIGHWAY robbery" A couple of
shrewd and tricky lIghtninR-rod men.
who had been taking in " the nelghbor-
hood and a number of the residents
thereof were pursued by some of their
rate victims. who discovered themselves.
as they thought. badly swlndled. The
rod-men were forcioly relieved of horse
which they had acquired in their transac-
tons. In the attempt 10 take possession
of the horse fight ensued and one of the
lightning men received two or three
slight fesh.wouuds. The assailsnts have
been indicted for highway ROBBERY. DC.
PERSONAL.
Judge Duncan Of Scott, Judge Crump
of Richmond. and Mr.. A. A. Phlegar CT
Christlausburg are among the prominent
lawyers III attendance upon the Court OF
Appeals.
Mrs. JudgeLewis. of Richmond. sat Mrs.
Stuart's. Miss Sallie Dunn of Richlands.
Judge and Mrs, Woods of Mississippi, and
the Misses Jones of Petersburg are at Miss
Gibboneys. Mrs. Christian and family. of
New Orleans. are at Mrs. W. s. Poage's /;
the Misses Ruth. of Norfolk. at Mrs. A. L.
Browns. Mrs. Putney and family, of
Richmond, are here for the summer. and
are stopping with her father, Colonel
Withers.
Dir. Joseph W. Caldwell, Jr.. Is quite
sick at his fathers home, near town, with
billous.fever.
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MANY ATTRACTIONS.

Opening Events of the season-Waterme-
Ion Feast-G1rman-Rece Arrivals.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatchl
ALLYGHANY SPRINGS, July l5.-The time of
mastery inactivity" has become thing
of the past and the gay season is fairly
opened. The girls-or tEeir mothers for
them-are taking stock of evening para
pbernalia. which brings to the girls faces
the soft smile of assured anticipation,
whilst to the mothers, although equally
assured the smile Is rather grim. Visions
of gowns going forth so sweet and fresh
for german and to her vision. poor soul.
to many more and returning to her that
same night torn and bedraGgled with the
verdict passed upon 1t; oh. TIA, old
thing | never did think it was pretty
anyhow"
WATERMELON FEAST.
The first private entertainment Of the
summer, and being the first added fresh
zest. was watermelon feast given after
the ball by Mrs. +. G.. Hewitt, of Cincinnati.
10 her attractive young daughter. Mollle.
The table was spread on the veranda, and
made q pretty picture under the hanging
lamps, the bright flowers and ferns join
ing with the brilliant tints of the frozen
melons.
Mrs. Hewitt. assisted by Miss Mollie. re-
ceived her guests and most charmngly
entertained them. Those present were
Misses Annie Colhoun. Mary and JEANNE
Howard, Flossie Daffin. Beatrice Angel,
Messrs. Ed. and William Coihoun, j. III.
Raper. John Buford, Guy Langhorne, and
Hogue Gillian.
FIRST GERMAN.
Tuesday night was given the first ger
man or the season. led by Mr.. William
Colhoun. whose skill and experience as
leader have made Allegheny germans
very popular.
The ballroom was beautifully decora-
ted with ferns. daisies, and rhododen-
drons and the floor waIed TO perfection.
Refreshing ices and other daintles were
served during tho breaks by attentive
walters. and the dancing kept up until the
wee sE,a hours.
Next Tuesday there will be another ger
man on even larger scale.
Visitors are coming in every dav and a
large number are booked for this month
and August.
ARRIVALS.
Amongst recent arrivals we note; Mrs.
F. II. Crump and family. and Mrs. L. A.
Allan. Washington. ID. c.. Colonel James
A. Baker and family and Mrs. Graham and
Miss Taylor, Waco, Tex, Mr.. A. Won
Utassie, Philadelphia; Mrs. William Bar
ney and Son, Mobile, Ala. Mrs. j. j.
Cowsn aud Mrs. J. H. Gray, vicksburg; H.
Il. Stone, w. G. Walden. and Miss Beatrice
Angel. Galveston. Tex: Misses Cora
Blamire, Maggie Casey. Mary Wade. Sue
Douglas, Laura Montague Mary Childress.
billiard, Ellis. Robinson. Spencer, and
johnson. Messrs. I. II. Buford, Il. I. Ell
lett. DR., Guy +. Elicit. William Z. Elicit,
G. II. Shaefer. b. l.. Spindle, f. II. Pierce.
and G.. B. Tompkin. Virginia; Mr.. and
~ Marion and child phila1at
phia: Mr.. G. w. Medinger. Baltimore. Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Paulett, Farmville,
Va, and Mr.. Guy Langhorne. Lynchburg.
Va
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Keysviiie's Society Event.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatchl
EUREKA Mills. Va. July l5.-Wednes-
day night last the handsome residence Of
Mrs. X. w. Jones, of Smithville. was the
scene of most brilliant aesemblage and
elegant entertainment, complimentary to
Misses Mamie Echols, of Natural Bridge.
aud Annie Merrill. of Richmond. Mrs.
Jones was assisted in receiving by her
charming daughter. Miss Virgie.
Among those present may be mentioned
Misses Mamie Echols OF Natural Bridge,
Annie Merrill of Richmond. yirgie Jones,
Lucie. Mamie. and Louie Watkins. Bessie
Daniel Matte Thornton. Elard Marshall
of Fredericksburg. Lizzie MarshalI. Mat
tie Gum of Halifax. Susie and SAllie Nor
veil, and Sara Weisiger of Richmond.
Messrs- +. L. aud +. II. Gregory. Hobson
and Caskie Norvell. j. +. and Lee w. Nor
ton. r. s. Spencer. II. 4. Terry, J. NJ.
White. L. +. Daniel. DR., George Russell,
- .Chalkley. L. A. Proctor. Jr., j. w.
Wool, James Marshall. John Marshall. and
w. q. Williams
At IA o'clock the guests were invited
into the dining-room, where delightful
refl eshments were served. Tbs costumes
worn by the young ladies we're elegant and
attractive. All carried away with them
the happiest recollections of the occasion,
at the Same time thsnkingthe genial host
css tor her lavish hospitality.
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ROYAL LIFE INSURANCE.
Kings. Queens, and Princes Prepare for
the Rainy Day"

The reignlng families of Europe are
large customers of the various life-in-
surance offices. One would think that
these monarchs and anointed of the Lord
would deem the future of their family
sufficiently assured to render such pre-
cautions superhuous, but the fact remains
that they are among the largest risks of
the insurance companies. The late Prince
Consort's life was insured for close upon a
million sterling, which the Queen has now
in her possession. and her life again IS
very largely insured for the benefit of her
younger children, notably for Princess
Beatrice.
The Iate Emperor Frederick Of Ger
many was also insured for very large
amount, in the neighborhood of 81. 900, 600,
and ne was regarded as a splendid risk
until the sudden and startling discovery
only two years prior to his death that he
was afflicted with cancer. The reigning
families of Denmark and Sweden. as well
as those of Saxony. Wurtemberg. and
Italy are likewise good customers of the
insurance companies. and 80, too. is the
Queen Regent of Spain, who has her life
insured for a very large amount In behalf
of her two little daughters having fol-
lowed therein the example of her hus-
band. whose death mulcted the various
companies to the extent OF about
$4,000. 900.
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Remoy,se a sourcs Of PERM

tive. The source OF peril IL rsmovsnls with
hoste,ter's stomach bitters, which unauestionn-
bly, ayerts Brights disease. diabetes. gravel, and
other rulneus maisd;es attributable In the drss
and bladder. A heAlshfui Impulse 10 the per-
torrance OF the functions OF these organs u
speedily communicated By the Ritters, which
likewise yemoye ccnsttpotiCns malaria. liver
IsouniA md 0Jvpepsia.
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THE SEASON AT THE SWEET.
A Quiet and Refined COmpany-Rich-
mond. Norfolk, and Other Visitors.

tCorrespondence OF the Richmond Dlspa.ch.l
SWEET SPRINGS. July 15.-The refined Sc
clusion of the Old Sweet has wooed pa
irons from number of different States to
seek early its leafy glades and beneficial
waters. Some have come to build up be-
fore undertaking the White City of manifi-
cent but eKhausting distances, and
others. who have not yet appeared. will
feel like recruiting their strength here
after their visit to Chicago.
Among the Richmond people arriving
earliest are Mr.. and Mrs. William Royal
with three children. Mrs. 4. X. Parrish
and family. Mr.. fl. j. Myers. Miss Maud
Saunders, Misses Binnie and Mamie
Bishop, while Mrs. Willie Talbot and
Mrs. Allan Donnsn are in the magic realm
of the expected" Mr. Adolphus Blair.
Mr.. Blankenship. and various dancing men
from your city are also looked for within
few days.
PHENOMENA.
Already the Sweet has brought to light
two social phenomena this season-tirst. q
Young man ia Cuban who can dance with
every glrl in succession without wishing
to SIT down or showing undue preference,
Boosting that it IS impossible for any CON-
bination of fair indefstigables to tire him
out and secondly, bride-and- groom
whose newness of bliss was all unsus-
pected during their stay because of an
accompanying air of naturalness and
adaptation. The Sweet is q good place to
while away the soft hours of honeymoon.
A gifted clergyman who spent his
here last summer is again magnetically
drawn in this direction-Rev. Alfred Il.
Taylor with his attractive wife. He IA
vored the guests with one OF his earnest,
eloquent sermons last Sunday. and many
friends in the East wish that he could be
enticed way from the West. Mr.. Taylor
has been closely associated in his work
with many prominent clergymen in this
country and in his native England. His
present charge is Christ church, Ports
mouth, o.
IMPORTANT PERsoSAGEs.
A sweet little Girl postmistress dis
penses letters and John Dabney dispenses
"What will you have. sir9" with en-
tire satisfaction.
Several very agreeable Norfolk families
are here, among whom are Nr. and Mrs.
Richard Baylor, Misses Lucy and Mary
Baylor. and Master Mcintosh Baylor. Mr..
and Mrs Edward Burr. United States
army. stationed in that city, Mr.. q. w.
Grandy aud family.
Several Louisville physicians are seek
ing refrsshment 1t the Sweet and will
leave their families here when they re-
luctantly return to their post Of duty.
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Perhaps Thsy Both Were.

Bloobumper: You went fishing with
Miss Keedlck. yesterday, didn't your
Spatts: Yes.
Bloobumper: Catch anything?
Spatts: Well, we came back engaged |;
but don't know whether l caught her or
she caught me-
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Social Chsriottesv,ll,.

fCorrsspondence Of the kichnond Dispatch.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va. July 1s-Amone
the visitors to the annual meeting OF the
of ladies: Miss Bertha Robinson, OF
Orange, who assists her brothers in getting
out the spriRhtly and popular Orange O6
surocr Miss Lille Barclay, Of Lexington
Hiss Myrtle Booker. Of suffolk, Miss Lula
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A Seaside Toast.
Town Topical

Harp OF the seal whose laughter-tonos
From Greece TO Newport town,
Through many ages, many zones,
Made music Of renowu--
DID ever knight OF ancient mien.
Or modern eyes lovesladen,
Pledge toast more sweet than to our queen,
The dainty seaside maiden,
Distinguished to the heart Of hearts.
And 20 the manor born, sir,
The goddess OF our cherished arts
That cheer US and adorn, str.
Search all the world from sea 20 sea,
From Newport round to Alden,
The peerless Of tho earthis sne,
Our gentle seaside maiden.
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Neyor Mind IL.

Never Mind IL.
ATLANTA Constitution.
Never mind the weather
An the blrnin' sun;
Coli ana hot together
Never yet did run.
When the sun IA peltin'
Fro from alof.
An you think you're meltln',
West winds cool you OF
No use in complainin'
When The fire drops;
P'raps If IL was rainin',
Drown out all the cropsl
Moyin' on together
Tired! Stop 10 rest
Good Lord runs the weather;
Givin' US his best
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
Amateur Gardening.


Young Housewife: james, | want you
to make little garden for me out in the
back yard.
Young Husband: Going into amateur
gardening?
Young Housewife: Yes. got some bird
seed this afternoon and Pm going to try
to raise some canaries.
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Time Is Money.
rlLA.a IlnlAnnn

The Young Woman: o. isn't this part
of the lagoon lovely? Let's stop here
while. There Is no hurry. IL there. MIR.
Peduncle?
The Young Man with CHASTITY smile)
rented this gondola by the hour.
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Consolation.

Scramble: My dear fellow. didn't tell
you, but had such stroke Of genius the
other day.
Scrim: Never mind, dear boy that ISN'T
so bad as q stroke Of apoplexy..
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whau TrsxalIinx.

whether on pleasure beat or business, take
on every trip bottle Of Syrup OF Figs, a.
IL acts most pleasantly and ehectually on
the kidneys, liver, snd bowels, preventing
levers, headaches, and other forms of sick
pess For sale IN zoe. and 81 bottles BY all
leading druggists. Manufactured BY the
California PIG Syrup Company only.
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Material Man.
IWashin1tOn StlFi

How many lovely birds there are at this
time of the year, she said.
Yes" replied Mr. Gigal.
(which is your fayorite2"
Why-er-sprlng chicken"
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Small Change.
~ n-AL

Mrs. Riverside Parke: wish could
have little change this summer.
Mr.. Riverside Parke: You can. my
dear. Here IS a dime for you.
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Tramp; Please, ma'am, can'tyou give me
. bite?
Boston WOMAN No. indeed. I'm yssy
careful about what pst1nto NJ moatk
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Luxuries Barred.

Pm going to marry her night off,"
Whats your hurry"
Nv salary isn't large enough TO stand
an engagement"