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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
AMERICAN FLAG DAY.
Chairman Jones Issues an Appeal to the
People to Display the Flag Oct. II.

Chicago. Oct. 19.-Charman Jones OF
the national democratic comm1ttce issued
the following appeal late this afternoon:
"National Democratic Headquarters,
Chicago, Oct. 19.-The American nag
has always been the emblem of national
honor and it will always remain so. III
is too sacred to be prostituted for par
tisan purposes. as has been attempted Tor
the first time in this campaign. Its IN,
tluence has always been for good to all
mankind. Its display is always potent
for the advancement of all that IS best III
our government. for it appeals to every
sentiment of patriotism and national
pride |. therefore. suggest that on
Saturday. October 81, all those who de-
sire to preserve the countrys honor ana
independence as it came to us from the
fathers, who believe in the rights of
every man, rich or poor. to cast Tree
and untrammeled ballot. who oppose gov
eminent by corporations and coercion of
voters and desire that real and genuine
prosperity may once again return to
bless our people. display the national
colors ut their homes. their places of
business and wherever they may be
seen. in order that voters whose hearts
are for their country may be cheered and
their purposes strengthened. and that
those who are wavering may take cour-
age of their patriotism to perform their
duty as citizens, to the end that govern
ment of the people. by the people and
for the people shall not perish from the
earth JAMES X. JONES.
"Chairman National Democratic Com
mittce.'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
4 BLOODY BATTLE.
Caused by the Arrest of a Bad Negro
Two Killed.

Birmingham. Ala. Oct. ia battle
which occurred ut Belle Ellen mines,
Bib county. yesterday between whites
and blacks resulted in the death of two
men and the wounding of two others.
Deputy Sheriff Tatem had gone to the
place from Blocton Saturday with a war
rant for the arrest of George Gore. n
notorious negro character. Gore was
found early yesterday morning in the
negro quarters and resisted arrest draw
ing a shot gun on the officer. The latter
brought his pistol into play and both
men pulled the trigger. Tatem's pistol
refused TO fire, but Cores gun was dis
charged and the load. which consisted
of bird shot only. took effect in Tatem's
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22

head, producing a severe wounu, ae
this juncture several other NEGROES ran
- Jerre sullivan, a jewelry dealer from
PASSENGER seeing Tatem's plight, came
to his aid and opened fire: He killed
Gore g. ' at the first shot Then Tatem1,
tboncb wounded. got his pistol to work
ing and began firing. a dozen or more
shots we're discharged. When the bat
tIn was over. Frank Martin, colored,
was dying and jim Dennis, colored, was mn
badly wounded. A large number or ne,
groes were soon gathered and made ugly
demonstrations towards Tatem and SUI
Ivan, but the whites were prepared Tor
them, For u while it looked like Whole
sale bloodshed would follow, but the lol,
n ,oido ,lo showing of the whites overawed
t m,an n"SrS SS" who Il finally dispersed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
SOMEBODY IS FIBBING.
Chairman Butler Says He Never Re
ceivcd Watson's Acceptance Letter.

Washington, Oct. 19.-Dcspitc the fact
that Vice Presidential Candidate Wat
son insists that his letter of acceptance
was mailed to Senator Butler here five
days ago, the latter says he has not re-
ceived it.
Today the senator authorized the fol-
lowing letter to be sent Mr.. Watson:
Washington, Oct. 19.-Hon. Thomas
T.. Watson, Thomson, Ga: Dear Sir
Senator Butler notices that you are re-
ported in an interview rs stating that
you mailed your letter of acceptance to
him at Washington. d. c., on last
"Wednesday, October II. He requests me
TO inform you that no such letter has
been received by him. Yours respect
fully. FRANCIS S. HOOVER.
"Private Secretary"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
POPULIST CANDIDATE WITH
DREW

st. Louis. Oct. 19.-Judge q. O. Jones,
the populst candidate for governor of
Missouri. today gave out Il letter an
nouncing his withdrawal from the race.
He said he did so because he desired to
have a hand in defeating the republican
state ticket. He thought by throwing
his support to Lon V. Stevens. the demo-
cratic nominee. he could do this. The
democratic leaders are greatly pleased
over the move and declare that the demo
Gratis can not fail to carry the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
COMPELLED TO SPEAK EASY.

London. Oct. 19.-rhe Marquis of Sal
isbury. replying to Il correspondent who
had expressed the hope, that the govern
ment would make known its opinion on
the Armenian question. says he regrets
he is not in a position to speak freely on
the subject, as if he could, he might re-
move some of the apprehensions. But,
he continues. as Great Britain is not tax
ink isolated action at Constantiuople,
there are obvious objections TO his speak
ing freely which would not exist if the
government were acting Independently of
the European powers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
A SOCIAL CALL

El pnso. Tex, Oct. 10.-(SpeciNI.l ,
Gen. Hernandez. commander of the
Mexican army for the department of
chihuahua. is visiting Juarez, and; a c,
companied by his staff. made Il social Gall
on Col. Van Nalzab at Fort Bliss this
morning. The Mexican officers We're
rendered dinner at Fort Bliss and Gen;
Hernandez inspected the garrison and
trOOnS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
PROBABLY A PRACTICAL JOKE

Madrid, Oct. 19.-The newspapers re-
port that the departure of the court from
San Sebastian. where the king and queen
regent have spent the summer, for this
city. was delayed by the discovery of a
dynamite cartridge ut Summaraga. As
the cartridge did not have a detonator
and as inquiry failed to reveal the slight
est additional suspicious circumstances,
no Importance was attached to the Incl
dent
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
ALL IN GOOD SHAPE

GuayQul. via Galveston. Oct. 19.-The
officials of the Bank of Ecuador succeed
ed at o'clock this morning in opening
for the first time since the great fire the
vaults of that institution. They found
the paper money. documents and books,
not to mention the coin contained in the
vaults. to he in perfect condition. This
will tend to restore confidence and will
lead to an earlier resumption of business
than was at first Anticinntod
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
ADMITTED TO BAIL.

Houston. Tex. Oct. 19.-(Special)-.
The sensational habeas corpus trial OF
DR.. Thrash, charged with the death OF
Lille Jarvis. was concluded today ana
resulted in the defendant being Admired
to bail in the sum OF S30OU0U. MIS-
Lewis was released on $4,000 bond.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
VISITED THE CZAR

Darmstadt. Oct. 19.-Emperor Will
VAN OF Germany arrived here this after
noon ON visit to the ear, but only re-
NAMED, two hours at the palace after
Nilicl ne returned to Wicsbaden. His
majesty's visit to the car is declared 70
be one of pure courtesy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
THE UNION GENERALS.

Cleveland. o.. Oct 19.-The Union gen
erals who are speaking for Mckinley
made Il lively trip through Ohio today.
Large crowds We're addressed at New
Philadelphia DenniSon. East Liverpool.
Warren and Youngstown. Tonight there
was big parade in this city. concluding
with an enthusiastic meeting At Central
armory.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22

Thousands OF cases of rheumatism
have been cured by Elmer & Amends
famous remedy known as Prescription
No. 2S51." Sufferers should try it. Price
75 cents per bottle. G. w. Preston &
Co.. agents, Galveston.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
LARGE CROWD AT PIOUA

Dayton. O., Oct. 19.-The largest
crowd of the day was seen at Piqua.
There We're great many yellow badges
out. but as Il rule the word Nit" was
printed over the names of the republican
nominees. The speech here of twenty
minutes was devoid of new features. as
was the one at Troy, half an hour later.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
DIRECTORS REFLECTED

Cincinnati, Oct. 19.-The nine incum-
hents in the directory of the Cincinnati,
New Orleans and Texas railway were re-
elected at meeting of stockholders held
here today. Nineteen thousand of the
10000 shares were voted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
uAI pREITvr DEAD.

Houston, Tex. Oct. 19.-(Specal)-
James III. Pruitt. eX-city marshal. cN-
deputy sheriff and present deputy. mar "a,
shall, died this morning after brlet Ill
ness of typhOid fever.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
Ar HAMILTON AND DAYTON.
Big Crowds Greeted Bryan nj Both of
These Places.

DAYTON. Oct. IA crowd of several
thousand people cheercd the train nj Day
ton. where n stop of ten minutes was
made To attach an extra coach containing
the Hamilton escort committee of fifty.
Mr.. Bryan bowed in response to the APP
phuse.
At Hamilton an immense crowd met
the train. Ex-Governor James f.. Camp
bell. whose home is here, being at the
head of the reception committee.
Mr.. Bryan was escorted through the
town. which was profuscly decorated 10y
a parade in which several hundred people
took part. most of them being uniformed
The candidate spoke from stand erected
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
RORRED BY FOOTBALLS.

Houston, Tex. Oct. 19.-lSpecinIl-
Claude Mcdonald was attacked by ioot-
pads and relieved of SIS ana SILVER
watch and chain at Drummer, Il suburb OF
Houston.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
ROYAL MARRIAGE PARTY.

Cettinje. Montenegro. Oct. 19.-The
Crown Prince of Naples and the Princess
Helene of Montenegro started for Italy
today accompanied by the prominent
members of the Montenegrian family who
will be present at their marriage. The
route to the station was lined by the
army. royal salute was fired. and the
prince and princess were enthusiastically
ehecred.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22

SNOW IN AIICHlGAN. .,.
Detroit. Mich, Oct. ia heavy SHOW
is falling in Menominee and Throughout
the northern portion of the state
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
LONDON WHEAT EXCITEMENT

LONDON WHEAT EXCITEMENT.
London, Oct. 19.-The financial article
in the Times says:
The receipt of the cable adyices from
America giving the prices of wheat caus-
ed a scene almost of CONSERVATION in the
exchange, such as is not usually seen eN-
cept in war times. A large business was
done.
The rise appears to be due to the sales
of American wheat for India. when
frightened the spectators good deal:
Cautious observers think that the rise OF
rs per quarter for the week fully DIS
counts the effect of the abnormal Indian
demar' n-s sss'fSH
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22

place about o'clock tomorrow, where
the nominee will make the first speech
of the day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-22
PELIN RETURNS TO COLON.

PELlN RETURNS TO COLON.
Colon, Colombia. Oct. 19.-Gen. Pelin:
she Panama canal director, has returned
Acre from Paris on the French steamer
German. He brought with him from the
West Indies 80 laborers to work on the
canal. The Panama railroad steamer
Finance, which was due here on Satur-
day. has not yet arrived.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09
How She Led Him On

''Josiar,' said Mrs. Corntossel, would
you fight eff they was a war;"
"Yes-sir-ree," was the earnest reply.
Every time"
An git UP in the gray dawn ter
the sound of bugle an not make any
fuss cause We didn't hev nothin' but
hard tack fur Breakfast"
Course"
We'll, I'm glad to hear it. Ef yere
willin' ter do all that we surely won't
have no fault ter fin bout gittin up
at G o'clock Tomorrow mornin' an
lightin the fire, SOS kin cook We some
pancakes tibet wouldn't be despised by
nobody"
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09

Simon S. Hartman, of Tunueton, W.
Va, has been subject to attacks of collie
about once year, and would have to call
doctor and then suffer for about twelve
hours as much as some do when they die.
He was taken recently just the same as at
other times, and concluded to try Cham
berlains Colo, Cholera and DiarrhHa
Remedy. He says: IT took one dose OF
it and it gave me relief in five minutes.
That is more than anything else has ever
done for me-" For sale at Irelands
Pharmacy,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09
A Hitch In tho Dram

Heavy Villain-Think not, faithless
one. to escape my clutches l will fol-
low you to the end of the earth.
Flippant Heroine-Indeed you won't.
Heavy Villain-Zounds! But thou
talkest idly. Wherefore not?
Fill pant Heroine Because I'm not
going there.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09

| am confident, remarked one English
writer, with, touch Of pride in his voice,
that know less about affairs in America
than any other man on this island.
l don't know about that, replied one of
the bystanders; | am pretty strong in
that line myself. once wrote book on
that country.
Yes but scarcely week passes that
don't write an editorial on events in the
United States for London newspaper.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09
a big in the Ribs

Lightly and iocosely given ia no formid-
able matter, but when constant uneas-
ness beneath your ribs on the right side
intim ateF that Your liver is ont of order
you are not to be envied. This sensation
Ia also accompanied by yeliowness of the
skin and eyeballs, mouse colored fur
upon the tongue, sick headache, nausea
and other uncomfortable Indications.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is the remedy
of all others, and should be resorted to
without delay. Constipation and dyspep-
sia, concomitant of liver trouble, are also
remedied by this unequalled regulating
medicine, which the records of nearly half
a century, the commentator of eminent
members of the medical profession, and
the daily experience of the invalid world
stamps as the first of its class. In rheu-
matism, kidney and bladder trouble it is
Incompatible. 1t remedies nervousness
and debility, restores appetite and sleep,
hastens convalescence after eYhausting
maladies, aud greatly mitigates infirmities
Incident to old age,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09
Disproved.

Exception is taken by rAe Fishtown
philosopher to the claim of metaphy-
stefan that it is impossible for hui
man body to do anything against his or
her will.
Dat amt on de level he remarked,
with animation. why? Because I
got er brother who went ter Jail
against his will. And OATS straight"
Philadelphia Call.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09

fiction. It would probably be more so if
people only realized just what bad breath
means. Bad breath is one of the symptoms
of constipation. Some of the other symp-
toms are sour stomach, loss of appetite
sick and bilious headache, dizziness, heart.
burn and distress after eating These things
mean indigestion. they lead to dyspepsia
and worse things. They all start with con.
stipation, and constipation is inexcusable
because It can be cured - cured easily,
quickly and permanently by the use of Dr.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They are a per.
feet remedy for this most common of all
troubles. They give to nature just the little
help that she needs. They are very mild i'll
their action, and act without any violence
whatever. In this, they are different from
many preparations offered for similar pur.
pose. Sometimes the remedy is worse than
the disease, Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
are mild, but they are infallibly efficient.
They do the work which they are intended
to do, without deranging the system in any
way. They not only give immediate relief
but the benefit derived from them is per.
inanent. You can stop taking them BY
and by and there is no danger that YOU
will become slave to their use. The drug
gist who tries to sell you something else
"just as good,'' either does not know what
he is talking about, or he makes more
money on the other thing. If you care
more for his prosperity than you do for
your own health, take the other thing. If
you value your health, insist on having DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. A free sample,
of from to doses, will be sent to any
address
copy of DR.. Pierce's celebrated 1908
page book, "The Common Sense Medical
Adviser" profusely illustrated will be
sent free on receipt of twenty one (2I)
cents in one cent stamps to cover cost
of mailing only.
Address, WORLDS DIsPENsARY MED
icAL ASSOCIATION, No. 665 Main Street,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09

Then He Refused to Listen to It.
what did You buy this piece Of mu-
sic for?' asked Mr.. barley, GROSSLY, az
he took up a sheet from the piano.
II bought 1t for q song" replied Mrs.
barley, sweetly,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09

Miss Meanitall-I suppose You jot
down all the bright things you hear said
Squibleigh- Most decidedly.
Miss Meanitall--.And then write them
afterwardi
Squibleigh- oh, no! avoid writing
them. They've all been written before.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09

In one of the smaller Gowns of Kentucky
lives negro Familiarity known as "Tim"
White. On one occasion it was necessary
to record his full name. The not un-
natural supposition that "Tim" stood for
Timothy" was met with fat denial. No,
sab! My right name is 'What-timorous-
-poor-m ortals-be White. Dey jes'
calls me Tim TO- shot, sab. ,ss
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09

Soothing, healing, cleansing, DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve is the enemy to sores,
wounds and piles, which it never fails to
cure. Stop itching and burning. Cures
chapped lips and cold-sores in two or
three hours. Newton's drug store.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09

Every brain worker has useful and
remunerative field for his talents, re-
marked the spring poet, if he only knows
where to look for it.
suppose you are looking now for some
way to turn all that CUFF of yours about
blooming meadows, and balmy breezes,
and babbling streams, and so on, to prac-
teal account.
I've found way. Whenever I write
one of those poems reconstruct it so as
to take out all the rhyme and meter, and
it makes a splendid suburban real-estate
advertisements.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09
Amounts tn the Same Thing.

"Do you say 'armfuls' or 'armsful?"
she asked, looking Zip from the book
they were reading together.
II should say 'armsful'" he replied,
and his practical application settled III
rhetorical difficulties.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09
Proposals for Bids.
New MEXICO PENITENTIARY,
Gopto Fo Moroh 1909

- ouhud % 2udICu lCOOs J
Sealed proposals will be received by
the board of New Mexico penitentiary
commissioners, at the office of the super
intendent, until p. NJ, on April 8, 1896,
for furnishing and immediate delivery at
the New Mexico penitentiary of all or
any part of the hereinafter named and
described supplies, required for the main
tenance of the penitentiary for six months;
or so much thereof as the board may
deem sufficient.
Payment of supplies furnished will be
issued upon the territorial auditor.
The board of penitentiary commission
ers reserve the right to reject any or all
bids.
Samples will be required of all the
articles marked with an asterisk and
these should be labeled showing name of
the bidder, price, ETC., and must be del,v-
cred to the superintendent of the peniten-
tiary not later than a. In. of that day.
A bond will be required from all suc-
cessful bidders for the faithful fuliIlment
of contracts, as soon as information to
that effect reaches them.
6S625 lbs fresh beef, prime quality,
necks and shanks excluded.
y 1000 Tbs beans, clean.
$4,000 lbs -four, prime quality, Blanca
preferred
100 lbs baking powder, Schilling's
preferred.
- barrels salt
40 boxes soap, superior laundry.
5000 Tbs sugar, graduated.
s 100 lbs pepper, black grain.
$50 gallons vinegar, cider.
1000 lbs tobacco, chewing, Climax.
$50 lbs tobacco, smoking, Durham,
2oz.
$50 gallons molasses, SO gall Dbl.
1000 lbs rice.
1000 lbs prunes, raisin cured.
$50 lbs apples, evaporated.
1900 lbs corn meal, white.
1000 Tbs hominy.
y 400 lbs oatflakes.
cases silver gloss starch
cases milk, "Highland brand"
6 cases corn.
6 cases tomatoes, 3 MS.
II cases California fruits, 3 pears,
w. cherries,2 plums,2 rasp-
berry, 2 strawberry.
cases California peaches.
450 lbs peaches, evaporated.
2 cases macaroni.
2 cases vermicelli.
] case Holsters.
l barrel cornstarch.
10 lbs soda.
s' 25n lbs green tea.
8 cases Anchor Parlor matches.
| Uross stove poliah
% lbs allspice.
25 tons hay, baled.
$4,000 lbs oats, machine thrashed.
500 lbs bran.
4 doz OTIS bottles horse liniment.
doz curry combs and brushes.
9 kegs assorted H horse shoes
No. Z.
. kegs assorted H P mule-shoes
No. 8.
keg cowboy horse-shoes No. 2.
box H s nails No. 6.
box II 3 nails No. 8.
SO lbs steel caulks Is inches.
80 IBIS steel caulks inches.
20 lbs steel caulks 294xlA inches
400 tons nut coal, free Of dust
so cords wood, for bakery.
20 gallons safety oil.
9 doz r lantern globes
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09

All last winter Mr.. Geo. A. Mills, Of
Lebanon, Conn.,, was badly afflicted with
rheumatism. At times it was SO severe
that he could not stand up straight, but
was drawn over on one side. ~ tried diff
ferent remedies without receiving relief"
he says, until about six months ago
bought a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. After using it for three days my
rheumatism was gone and has not re-
turned Stree. For sale at Ireland's
Pharmacy.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09
Now--hic!--look here; IL you don't
hic!-promise to give me my own cell
this time / shan't go with you.-St.
Paul's.
Makaa Cents. Anxhou.

Dear me, Adelbert,". said the poets
wife, this stuff don't make sense"
Il know that as we'll as you do" said
the poet. 1T isn't intended to make
sense. It is to make dollars 1t was
ordered by magazine"
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09
A Compulsory Trade.

Mrs. Ferry-Did you never learn any
trade?
Perry Patettic-Yes'm Pm what
might be called practical geologist,
though don't work at it only when I
git sent to the rock pile.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09
A Real Cynic.

"Bobbettson, the money you spend
in feeding that dog of yours would as
sist materially in keeping some poor
man out of the almshouse."
Il suppose it would, but the dog
seems really grateful"
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09
Sa me as a Lawyer.

"Of course the materials in the pre-
scription are not worth near the price,
but we charge for knowing how
ooh! Well, there is no doubt that
you know how--to charge"
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-03-09

"Those French songs are awfully
wicked, don't you think? | blush every
time | hear one of them"
II thought you did not understand
French"
II don't"