davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
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berries, rapes, murderous assaults and thefts of all kinds amounting to more than one hundred dollars which are re- ported in those seven newspapers count ed up. This is the result:
 hufdeFs ..''.....;:.. Murderous assaults. 8 Burglaries 22 Highway robberles. ....14 Attempted bank robbery ry..............t...#.... l 6ape ..'......'-... Thefts of SlO0 and more. 3
 This is from an old fife, selected at random, at Lows exchange. Now I have also in my possession list not only of similar crimes spoken of by the newspapers, but of every case reported to the police for last week ill London. It follows:
 Murders -........;. 9QFBlaIleS Bank robberies ............ Thefts of S10O and more. re..................... 89
 This it will be seen that in only one line of crime does London exceed the metropolitan district of the United States. That is in plain theft. And even though London multiplies New Yorlz's list of this one crime by
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-19

cannot bring even myself to believe that this is quite fair comparison. The differences are too great. I can not but feel convinced that the week of this year is unusually free from crime, and that of 1880 particularly wicked;
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-19
Unnecessary Waste of Gray Matter.

Cholly was waiting for his reed birds on toast and regarding with puzzled expression a brisk-looking man witt pompadour hair who sat at the oppo- site side of the table.
 Do you know" he said, Il cawn' I help thinking I've seen you before somewhere?''
 Don't try to help it, my good fel- low" replied the other, soothingl, Waiter, bring me some corn bee hash. Chicago Tribune.
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LONDON HAS REFORMED.
Edward Marshall Tells of the Puri-
 fcation of the Great City.

New York Ia More Wicked Now - The School Laws and the Tearing Down of Old Rookertea Have Done Much To-
 ward Breaking Up the Gangs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-19
In the Spring.

In the Spring. He-Everything seems to be on the move
 she-Yes; even the trees are leaving Tor the summer.-Detroit Free Press
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-"Bummer" is given by the EnglisL authorities as an Americanism, datins from the civil war. It is, however, an Anglicism of uncertain antiquity. l. first appears in literature in the mar ket laws of 1860, in which hummer or bummarees are mentioned. They were persons who retailed fish outside of the regular market and were, there fore, looked upon with disfavor by tn dealers who had stands and paid rents and license.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-19

Will you love me when I'm gone?' asked Mr. Linger to his sweetheart ssIf you'll go soon, replied the faithful girl with a yawn.-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

in whom Philip and sara recognized their
friend Of the morning that they gave close
attention.
Wild applause greeted this gentleman.
which broke out afresh al his stirring
words. particularly when De dwelt on the
great pride that Hilton might well feel DO
IT'S distinguished SON. vino. after doing
noble service for his country, now rested
in their midst But after sounding the
praise Of Hilton's special hero. the speak
er went on 10 say that the day was not
set apart for the worship of any one sOl-
der however great his career. 10 was just
here that the listening chiifren's interest
suddenly changed 20 CONSERVATION, for in
"a few touching words. he described the
humble grave which be supposed TO Dee
one of the nations heroes decorated by
loving chillrens hands.
81 came o. YOU bearing a wreath or
laurel for our brave General, bur left
DO on y0ndcr hillside 10 deck the grave
Of a man unknown 10 fame. my tribute OF
respect 10 a brother soldier. caring not
whether he wore the blue or the gray ,
and with gacoful bow. the orator re-
tired while the brass band struck up amid
the cheers of the crowd.
Sara and Philip looked az each other IN
a frightened way. The Generals wreath
on the donkey's grave. IL was all a dread
ful mistake
"I told him IL was only Jack. I'm sure
7 did," whispered Sara. her face very
pale. "Oh Philip. what shall we dof'
10 took Il great deal of whispering. and
courage. and resolution. before they ae-
cided what 10 do; and when Mr.. md
Mrs Hadley. on the edge Of the crowd,
saw Philip and Sara making their way
on the platform after the celebration,
they were much astOnished.
Please sir, my sister thought she toid
YOU that Jack wasn't a soldier said
Philip, when the pair, holding each other s.
hands. stood before the gentleman 81
think Jack would have made good sol
der" he added quickly. wishing his nearer
to know that tine flowers had not been
bestowed. even mistakenly on am un-
worthy character Were very sorry. and
well bring the Generals wreath back
right away"
"Ah. not a soldior?" said their friend.
recognizing the children after "a puzzled
stare. May ! ask who Jack was9'
HE was our donkey" answered Philip
and Sara toge ther. and tho hearty nt OF
laughter thar followed this DISCLOSURE
drove away the ch'.dren's fear.
IL was not long before the gentleman
was listening, with hatterins interest. 90
the story OF Jacks life. death. and burial
ANA declared that the wreath should De
left where it was. "lt was brave in you
10 come and tell INC about it," he said. as
ne took Philips hand, tn parting. Its
as hard sometimes 10 tell the truth as it
is TO face shot 49, she'll ana I believe
YOU have real soldier stun I'm YOU The
laurel wreath really belongs 10 you"
ITS pity Jack can't know about f..
for he'll never Doe so grand again." was AN
the answer Philip made TO this praise
and when the gentleman sioored a. kiss
saras pretty mouth, she said, seriously.
Jack was very fond of liacs. and W.
mean TO cover his grave with them as long
rs We live; but I'm sure this will always
be Jacks best Decoration-Day."
Independent.
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little slope dividing the field from tne
road
Were much obliged; but it's only JACK
who is buried here It's great deal 700
nice for Jack" she said, LOOKING ao-
miringly at the flowers 49,
Rut the gentleman was quite deter
mined that Jack should have them; ana
after n few more words, Sara was stand
ing wreath in hand. looking after the
departing carriage.
.sWhat a generous man he IS! saln
Philip. after every bud and lear had DeeI
admired. at seems too nice for donkey
Did you tell him who IT was?
Eyes. / did" answered sara, forgetting
that a stranger could not possibly know
that Jack" was a donkey. 1T didn't
make a bit OF difference
The grave looked very fine indeed whcn
Il received its new decoration. and the
children could hardly tear themselves
away after their luncheon was eaten.
Wen bring father and mother around
10 look az H." Philip said. when they
finally left the place 20 wash their hands
i'm the brook and make themselves pre-
sentabie for celebration on the green.
A great crowd had gathered there.
Philip and sara squeezed through. and
found a seat i'm front Of the brass band
and very near the platform erected for
the speakers. The children were not par
riculariy interested in the speeches; but
there was a great deal Of cheering, and
they considered &c fun TO be there. IL
was not until a gentleman rose TO speak
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

A St. Louis special SAYS. "The way
20 Win woman is a problem that has
been solved boy ardent lovers thousands
of times IN many different ways since
the Worll began. But there is SIN room.
for variety. Thursday night al Womb
wells Trained Animal show. an Br0ad-
way and Hickory street. Harry Bishop.
cowboy from Galveston. Tex. and Mna.
Pauline Dcyere viii be- married ln The
lions cage. II viii Doe refreshing sight
for crIsty bachelors.
Justice Zimmerman he's been engaged
20 perform the ceremony and has con-
scented on the condition that Doe bo On tho
outside. Mr.. Zimmerman. is willing fo
attend tho nuptial banquet. but not f0
furnish am integral part thereof
Nile levere whose name OF the stage
is Pmnka. is native of Prussia. She
has been "lon queen" according fl
circus phraseolOgy. for eight years She
joined the American division of Womb.
wells show at New Orleans last winter,
and there Bishop met her He has f0l.
lowed the show since and pressed MS
suit vigorously Counting is tame pas
time 90 Hon queen. bat Bishop les a
sooI-looking follow. and his sweetheart
told him Doe could wed her Do be- would
marry her ln the den with her lions.
bishop took her at her w0rl and me
license was procured Wednesday.
Nile. DcVere says she can keen tina
big lion quiet during the ceremony. bu,
is not $50 sure of tho llOuess. who is
sulky beast and has left the monks 4
beer claws many times ou beer mistress
body. Nile. Deyere viii hc we'd Boz circus
costume and Ar. Bishop VIII wear eyeu-
ms dress and o. scared look The lions
VIII get their share OF the wedding sup-
per before the cen mony
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

TO appear Well-drcsscd and stylish ls
the secret desire OF every feminine heart.
and no woman. Doe She hOmeiy on c0meIy.
need wear ola fashioned dresses and wraps.
Just watch the fashion coupon column
of The Times. Tor there VIII surely be-
something you want. You viii ind
stylish spring wraps. handsome street
costumes. comfortable wrappers. nuny
INK dresses that are Dcwildorlng beauties.
And the children. tOo-they have not been
overlooked. Pretty dresses Tor the lite
tie tots viii Doe shown from time 10
time.
The Times has recently made "a change
in ifs fashion service. in order % nm
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top Of the sleeves and around the back
Of the neck.
Plaids are the most fashionable SILK
trimmings. especially In combination
with crcpons. They are In large checks
and crossbars, the fine hair-stripe
plaids being entirely out. An effective
gown may be made OF crepon with
guimpe and sleeves OF plaid silk.
The handsomest golf cape in the mar
kct Is a black one lined with plaid SILK
in immense black and light blue checks
and bars The same pattern Is repeated
in pink, but the blue is the prettiest.
Other capes that are more dressy come
I'm cloths Of different shades. and are
trimmed all around with up and down
strips stitched down and strapped across
with. several rows OF straps ana small
buttons A tan cape Of this description
was lined with pink and black plaid, ana
had gathered revers Of silk that were
wide at the neck and sloped down 10
nothing at the bottom Of the cape. Ihese
capes are about waist length.
The daintiost wraps for summer wear
however. are the bits OF lace and chiffon
that really aren't wraps at all. but are
called so for lack Of better nain"
woman who Is accustomed 10 appearing
I'm brilliant colOrs looks well In cape
made of pale blue or pink accordion
Mating with a mixture or bIdck or
cream lace to tone it somewhat
more serviceable wrap, however. would
he the one worn by a wcll-dressfd
Young woman for her Sunday cape. 1t
had a jet yoke and a black null rI1he
at the neck on the lower edge Of the
yoke was sowed black accordion 2..'ted
null. about eight inches in width. The
null was sewod straight around IN the
back and front. but was draped NJ nigh
on the shoulders a strip Of the lat
Ing was sewcd TO the neck rche and
was casca1ed down the front This TACK
accordion plating retails at $40 pcr yard,
and three yards will make pretty wrap.
Satin might be substituted for the jet
yoke and the whole made to cost not less
than S..
a wider variety Of accordion plating
may be used TO cover whole capes. II Is
about twenty inches wide and sells for
Sis
There is a new jacket which is gain
ing some popularity. n IS made TO fit
I'm the back but does not come together
TO fasten bunglingly over the blouse
waist i'm front. There arc no sleeves.
but only straight epaulets that add TO
the appearance of length on the Shout
der
These are made Of heavy materials
but are prettiest I'm pique or perforated
embroidery over thin dresses. They take
the place Of the Elton In some degree
and render a thin dress more suitable
for street wear They are one more
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09
FOR OUR
SMALL PEOPLE.

The Bright Side.
Nanny has a hopeful way
Bright and busy Nanny.
When | cracked the cup to-day,
She said In her hopeful way,
IT'S only cracked-don't fret, I pray"
Sunny, CHEEKY Nanny.
Nanny has a hopeful way
SO good and sweet and canny.
When / broke the cup to-day,
She said IN her hopeful way.
well. twas cracked. I'm glad to say"
Kindly, merry Nanny.
Nanny has a hopeful way
Quite right. little Nanny.
Cups will crack and break Away;
Frettlng doesn't mend or pay;
Do the best YOU can, ] say.
Busy. loving Nanny
-Algernon Tassin In June st. Nicholas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

Dear Children. Very warm weather
does not seem 70 interfere with your
interest IN the puzzles and prizes. for
many new names have been added %
the competitors list, and are coming in
each da.
As we told you some weeks ago. the
puzzles will be continued throughout the
summer.
We shall hope to hear from Pearla
Scott and Dudley Johnston very soon, ac-
khowledging receipt of their prizes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

There is little maiden
Who has am awful time.
She has 10 hurry awfuliy
To get 10 school at nine.
She has am awful teacher.
Her tasks are awful hard.
Her pl9ymatos an are awful rough
When playing boz the yard
She has ana awful kitty
Who often shows her claws.
\ dog who jumps upon her dress
With awful muddy paws
She has baby sister.
With an awful lif;lc nose.
With awful cunning dimplets.
And such awful lite toes,
She has two little brothers.
And they are awful boys.
With their awful drums and trumpots
That make am awful noise.
DO come. T pray thee. common sense;
Come and this maid defend.
or else. / fear her awful life
VIII have an awful end
Southern Churchman
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

more promptly the hundreds OF ordefs
that are pouring IN daily. All orders re-
ceived Will be given prompt and reliable
attention. and the patterns viii reach the
subscriber In four or fiye days.
one OF the largest and best-known pat
tern houses IA she North Is supplying
these patterns 10 Tho Times. The price
is not one-third OF what Is usually asked
for the patterns. and they are positively
OF the latest styles. many or them being
imported direct from Paris.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

sy,dish chemist. l7i2-lls5. Z. slaifs Ell
tgined with ivy. or.ocrr rs
2e6.-CHARADE.
His woes are all the burden Of his song
His gouty jolnfs and liver always wrong'
Ills aching head. and business perlls
too
He sees the poog-house looming spectral
on his view,
"Oh. OH my FIRST! what horrld Tor
ments wiring.
His agent comes. Returning from the
Fair
A villain WHOLE had snatched the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

"Dcar. n asa bui know
WHAT'S in YOU that I worship SO.
II into tfoueht / could compress
THE fashion OF your tenderness
could dream that echo ever heard
The fairy lip-nii of word.
Half sweet enough 90 even trace
The elusive tenor of your grace.
would NOT love YOU
Doa'. n ala but know
THE reason why 7 love YOU So.
N reason came at AN and sighed
His pale monotone 'elinst tho tide
or hoauty-hlindcd love that sprays
With roso-hue1 lreamings an my DAYS
lf question came az AN 90 cry.
Why do You love her. tell me whyT
1 could not loge you"
Truth
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

]. a choice and interesting collection
OF p genuine coins Of as many foreign ma
tons. with am illustrated list Of United
states coins that command a premium.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

a,tempt TO reconcile wraps with the
beautiful big sleeves that are to be with
us let us hope, for many long day.
~ ALICE AMORY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

Reindeer. as rule. are not very strong.
They can carry only forty or mty pounds
on their backs. and draw from 20 to 10
pounds
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Tho Re,rogradc Movement.

At II
/ loved Irene.
Though she. | knew. was 81;
At IS
/ courted Kate.
Who was not more than "a;
At ~
| sighed for Sue.
Who could not boast IS. at most;
At So
II Is Marie.
lust sweet IS, who is my queen.
Vogue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

Mrs. Waite, widow Of Chief Justice
Waite. who is president OF the Mary
Washington Society. which has done such
good work. fears that ner society VIII
not be able TO complete the monument
at Fredericksburg, proposed ia honor Of
the mother Of the first President Of the
United States. The ground about the
shaft was given on the condition that
an endowment fund be established sufii-
cient 10 keep a custodian, whose duties
II should be TO see that the grounds
were Kept in good order. As this will
require about $1,000 The Mary Washing
ton Society may not be able 10 keep the
land. II is thought that tangible aid
may be given by the societies OF the
Daughters OF the Revolution, and the
Daughters Of the American Revolution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

A very interesting woman is Nine. Ros-
tokska OF Lille. France. not only is
she one hundred and twelve years old.
and a majors widow. but she was the
cantiniere. OF a Polish regiment In the
Russia campaign, was under fire twelve
times. and received three wounds. She
was decorated with the silver cross. Be-
sides this she has survived her fifteen
children. the last Of which she buried
az the age Of eighty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

s0-For-tune-lcss.
2l.-Myrtle was years: Edith. 3: Rub.e.
2: the eldest daughter. II: the father.
SO; the grandmother. l0l. No other solu-
ton Is poss BILE.
2S2-propOrtionate.
2s3- Il
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

YOU'D better paddle '''";
or. II YOU like it. you may lug out
And mole along the old-time '''-"''
when you have hands enough TO row,
You may do well in "'
II YOU would run a rapid rig.
There's nothing better than
Though some will tell another story'
IL they are partial TO
praly don't let this do;er YOU L
You have a fancy for a ''''
with reason. too your choice may iah
Irnon a well-proportioned
n YOU like something safe and blunt
There's solid comfort in $3.50.
and much enjoyment. anyhow
with a gay party In a ~"
by way OF climax. there goes buo
Acrcss the goose-pond In -
e9i.-CRUX.
King Canakin's Court Is torn WIN us
traction, -
rt,s cabinet now don; know what to DO.
his navy. IL seems. when brought INTO
action.
captured a prize: IL was valuable 100;
II brought with glad news. as Il salieu l''o
rb,rtv-four incots OF bright yellow gold.
Gee ,xhizi YOU should hear how they
buzzed In that court
when through the palace THIS story was
told.
King Canakn Joyous arose i'm his might
called his Lord Treasurer without delay,
said he. "You must portion this lucre
Alright.
That YOU may do so. wen tell you the
one.third Of it all we will have for our
own;
Into our Golfers be sure # may so;
We will see it is spent TO buy the new
That our subjects promised us so long
ago.
"one~fonrth YOU will give to the High
To pay up some debts that are long
overdue.
One-sixth must be sent 10 our Inquisitor
To rouse our police TO duty anew;
One-ninth you will see must so TO our
We hate it. you know. but it must be
To pay up the sums he 'did' ms at poker.
One-twelfth to the men that captured the
bum
"But now pay attention, we charge you
to heed.
No ingot may YOU the least biz divide
II any one gets any less than his need
An aXe-fOr your head-weu surely proc
vide
Nor yet can you give them ingots Of your
own.
For We know 'twould be bad in the pisxls.
For the insots you lost. ouscif may atone
When you scooped them i'm out of our
taxes
SO King Canakins Court has troubles
galore.
His Counsellors are an mourrful and blue.
The Treasurer or his own insots has
store
Others would lend Fin. but this would
not do.
But they hear Of corps far over the
seas,
with minds chat are bright as dollars
Wncu new,
rney ask them to portion these ngo,s
canakin's Court now appeals unto you.
INSTRUMENTATION NUMERI-
CAL.
Though am l-2-3-i-5-6-7-s my 2-1-5-s Gilt
3 is not the "tmlghty dollar" ride
hobby, ana 0f.eu when the day was
fair on when 6-s-2-3 l-l-j-S, have [ been
seated in --l-j-5-s-3 6-l4 pursuing my
way '"r "' 20 ,'' 'N7'e'' 70 D''.'i'"i %
'i's' WIZ ",," "'''7'' '-o W -'- OF
j." P1"-i' "-F'"' ot ,"9 "ai"iy
June weather. eni-ee0 me aeih To take
up nay heaith-gvng pastime
FLASH Ll1li4.
2@.-ANAGRAM.
YET GLOOMY.
went to school. a woful wight.
With brain and vacant sieht.
Slow erent tine hours from morn to n,rht
Yar gloomv
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- 49,. ,',,,,,,s a1 hs ,,,lors
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~ ann az '"D '' - ~ ,,f-.,
al
nose days, IKE iloIiii"- "l.s,9 NV
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For on serge are
wi collar of O IS
" a lite tie be
Fol o "
riany
lar b4i
A medum size require mel
the MOST srYI
TO
paierr of garmc 10 m nd
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

?. "Red Letter" Poems-a handsome
volume Of poetical gems, from the great
est poets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09
27. TRANSMISSION.

His small. black face. lcleful enough.
lie iiXed4his wistful gaze upon
The fruits<tr Ga stern OH man
With SKIN as yellow as his ONE)
Then let his big round SECOND eyes.
Still In the agony OF doubt
Fastcn upon the long, broad stand
Where rHiiEES were temptlngly
spread out.
what Is the matter. Boh2'' I asked.
Searching my pocket an the time
His trouble. l was convinced
Gould best be treated with a dime.
II jus was tinkln subj" be said
Still greCiily cycling the stall.
"lf dose big THREE WIZ mine. Use 'frai
l c-c-couldn't eat una all,'
MABEL p.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

& round years profits rare.
All, an, make haste. my SEQ.
bring"'
Sore is the blow. and sharp on
works:
Forced to his ONES. no more
and shlrks.
Labor and temperance bring
sweet.
And TWO hts pockets. till h
the bold COMPLETE.
MARY CT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

II there is anything in the world that
could compensate al person for being
sick unto DEATH" It would be the re-
Election that New lork hospitals and
New York's trained nurses would take
him In hand.
The spoiless cleanliness OF ones sur
roundings. the gentle manners and Skill
ful ministrations OF the soft-voiced, swift
footed nurses, rob the ordeal OF all its
tcrrOrs.
An exhibition Of the skill OF the class
of '95 was given at the Presbyterian Hos
pitaI this week, and the spectators en-
loved il to the full as an exhibition OF
dizziness. The gltterng white OF the
operating rooms, the pretty costuming
Of the nurses i'm blue and white, the
m agical care and CELEBRITY with which they
went uncrringly through the manual or
the sick-rCom. finely demonstrate what
nerve and discipline can accomplish. aid
ea by modern knowledge and appliances,
fl the way of reducing suffering TO its
minimum.
The mission OF trained nurse gives
scope TO a woman's very highest capa-
bilities. She IS a veritable ministering
angel. and when sickness overtakes one
we are blind to our own interests Il
we would not prefer them to any amount
Of homemade coddling.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09

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gall.nippers. yellow Jackets, hornets hmm.
ble-bees. spiders, ticks.
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2s6.-Taste. state.
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2SS.-A star.
Puzzles
2o.-ROw. BROTHERS. ROW.
Now. II you are but one or two.
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Puzzles.
zO.-ROw, BROTHERS, ROW.
Now. II you are but one or two.