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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27
Fun FoR The SOLDIER.

81 see," said the colonel, 'sthat the
powers are moving on Greece" In
deed." said Mrs. Cobb. There should be
no good reason, then. why they should
not move easily"
Let me see," said the colonel. mus
ingly, ST believe the scientists divide
mankind into five distinct races
They used TO-" interrupted Mrs. Cobb,
impatiently, but the division is now
limited to two. the human and the in
Euman-the ordinary. everyday races
for the necessaries OF life, and the six
day races
Il s-shay. colonel" cried a much H.
ebriated soldier. as he staggered to-
wards the regimental commander,
|stammering and suffering in a disa-
greeable manner. in his efforts to speak
Il s-shay, colonel he repeated, I'm
under arresht" What is this man
charged with? ?" asked the colonel of the
officer of the day, who had just hurried
up, following the soldier. Drunken
ness and characterization, sir" replied
the officer NONSENSE" said Mrs
Cobb, who stood near. Hes charged
with soda water. Anybody could sea
that without being toid."-Military Ga.
zette, Chicago.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

were entirely closed. Still Sheelah whis-
tied, at the same time cautiously UNI
coiIing his Llama lasso, and creeping
unobstructed aim. Then-swish THE
lasso was launched, and fell around the
iguana's neck.
Yanking it taut Immediately, Sheelah
ierked the astonished reptile off the
limb and started away from the tree at
a rapid run. And perhaps the iguana
did not make any fuss about it, either!
After recovering from his establishment
at being so rudely awakened he bit fe-
rociously at the coil around his neck,
darted hither and thither in vain at
tempts to escape and swished his long,
whip-like tail about like lightning,
making a sound like the kissing of
steam. If he had only got one clip at
Sheelah's legs with that fieXile, sting
ing tail the negro would have wished
he had let Mr.. Guiana alone, I'm think
ing.
But Sheelah kept out of his way, and
at last, after firing him somewhat,
whipped around him the gunnysack and
had him a prisoner in a trice. Then,
in some deXtrous way which L could not
understand, he loosened the lasso and
drew it out, leaving the guiana within,
still lashing furiously about and biting
at the sack like demon.
We captured three more before the
sun grew too hot-that is, Sheeiah las
seed them, while looked on in won
der-and returned to the mansion with
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27
BAGGING A BASILISK.
BY FRED A. oPER.
[Copyright. 1ss7.l

lSOpy 1oot-l
1t was in the island of Nevis, about
midway in the Caribbean chain, that /
had the best iguana hunting and first
tasted the delicious flesh of this big
lizard in a potpie.
At the time of my visit the chief mag
cate of the island was Sir Graham
Briggs, who owned vast estates in Bar
BADGES and had been knighted on ac-
count OF services to Queen Victoria's
sons, Edward, prince of Wales, and AL
fred, duke of Edinburgh, then serving
as midshipmen in the royal navy. Al
though was neither midshipman nor
a prince of the blood, but plain nat
uralist, seeking out strange birds and
reptiles, Sir Graham welcomed me
warmly and entertained me many days
at his mansion house.
Close by in the adjacent mangroves
disported the wary .iguanas, some of
them fully five feet in length, and every
whit as fierce looking as the tabled
basilisk. One evening as we were sit
ting out on the porch enjoying the sun
set effect upon the green-robed noun
tains Sir Graham alluded to the abun-
dance and great size of these iguanas
and asked if 1 didn't want to secure
some of them.
Yes" l said, 'but it is difficult to get
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

our prizes before breakfast was ready.
And at dinner that night, amongst 9TH
er dainties served at that bountiful
table, were tidbits from the tails of
guanas. The flesh, when properly
cooked, tastes very much like quail, be-
ing white, free from any Objectionable
odor and almost translucent. Neverthe-
less. many travellers cannot bring them
selves to taste~the iguana flesh, because
the reptiles have so horrible an aspect.
Yet Sir Walter Raleigh tasted and APP
proved it long ago. The 'guanas, he
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

said, We're like unto great serpentsI'
but the meat he pronounced good when
properly ''sodden." The higher orders
of the lower animals. such as birds, are
particularly susceptible to shrill or
whistling calls, and / have lured many
to their death thereby, using calls
taught me by the Carib Indians. So far
as l am aware, however, the guiana is
the only reptile that is attracted by
whistling, and upon which the sound
has soporific effect.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27
SNAKE SKINS AS FANCY WORK.
Novel Use of the Discarded Coverings
of Reptiles.

Novel Use of the Discarded Coverings
of Reptiles.
The ingenuity of woman has com
passed a new use for snakes by the dis
covery. that the decorative cast skins
of the creeping tribe may be converted
into bazaar attractions.
A well-known savant, whose sanctum
is lined from floor D ceiling with glass
cases whence venomoUs eyes regard his
visitors with futile fury, is besieged by
stalls. who beg eloquently for tn, ,ast-
off clothing of his reptilian pets.
AT times.'' he says. 81 have on hand
a large wardrobe of cast skins-a bank
rupt stock, so to put it, of returned
empties'-some perfect. many insists
and few damaged goods. A really fine
specimen like this''-he held up for add
miration a tawny golden sheeny length
of Substituting quite high price at
a bazaar, and many of my lady friends
weary of working the everlasting
'crewei,' or perpetrating the many use
less inventions of the feminine needle
'bespeak' skin some months before il
is due. and are often quite angry that
I cannot induce snake to sned his skin
with due regard to "a specified bazaar
date.
These ladies argue that it is great
saving of la Dor to substitute the ready
made clothing of the snake for a worked
tobacco pouch or poisoning braces
while experience shows that the aver
age man readily invests in good SNAKE
skin.-N Y. Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27
TRY

For heartburn, one7half teaspoonful
of salt in a little water.
To disguise the taste of castor oil,
take little orange before and after it.
For dyspepsia, a little salt and water,
gradually increased in doses, each
morning before breakfast for several
days.
Giving castor oil, by pouring into a
pan on the stove, breaking an egg in it
and. when cooked, favoring with salt
sugar or jeIly.-Good Housekeeping.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27
HOw,s Thias

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
+. j. Cheney & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, O..
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27
DishonoreaDr.ft.

When the stomach dishonors the drafts
made upon it by the rest of the system. it
Is necessarily because its fund of strength Is
very low Toned with Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, 1T soon begins to pay out YiCor
IN the shape of pure, rich blood, containing
the elements of muscle, bone and brain. As
sequence of the new vigor afforded the
stomach, the bowels perform their functions
regularly, and the liver works like clock
work Malaria has no effect upon system
thus reinforced
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27
CBAUrAUoUA ASSEMBLY,.

island Park, Winfield, Kansas June 10 to
rs, 1897.
One fare for round trip from points
ia Kansas and Oklahoma located not
more than $50 miles from Winfield.
Tickets ON sale June Is 10 20, inclusive.
Aren't Santa Fe Route will be glad To
supply additional particulars on appil-
cation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27
cHAUrAUoUA ASSEMBLY

Forest Park, Ottawa. Kansas
From points in Kansas within $50
miles and from Kansas City and St
Joseph tickets on sale June 10 to %
From points in state beyond this dis
lance. tickets will be sold June IL to
IL. The park is only half block
from A. T. & S. F. station in Ottawa
Folder and particulars on, applicatiSE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27
MAY he the Case.

According to Beaconsfield there is no
education like adversely"
Perhaps Athat accounts for the fact
that so many of our most prosperous
people have no grammar.r-ClereIan
Leader.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

Thankfulness is always becoming. Most
people have at least 100 reasons for being
thankful to one for being sad and meIan-
choly.-N. Y. Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

Till man can judge whether they be
truths no, his understanding is but little
improved; and that men of much reading
are greatly learned, but may be little know
ing.-Locke.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

Fond Mamma f'Bobbv, Bobby, whateve1
makes you so restless?" Bobby-"Havin,
to keep still SO much, / suppose"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27
HeaFtless.

WILLIE told her my love was SO
great my brain was on fire.
Charlie-What did she say to that?
Told me I'd better blow it out.''-
Yale Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

The world is full of miserable people who
are so by reason of trying to get more than
the world gives-N. Y. Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

Most of us regret that we can't think OF
real mean things to say In a quarrel.-Wash,
ington Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27
Too MUCH Ho.pitaltty

An Irish soldier was asked if he had
met with much hospitality in India
..Oh. yes he replied, too much; L
was in hospital nearly all the time
Tt-Bits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

A mechanic has great contemplation any
body who cannot do the same bit OF worl
as well as he does.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

| If stiff and sore, st. Jacobs Oil will cure
you Wont lose day. The cure is sure.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

I am entirely cured or hemorrhage of
lungs by Piso's Cure for Consumption
Louisa Lindaman, Bethany, Mo, Jan. s, 90.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

It's usually found to be pretty hard to ge
people interested in what you used to be-
y. Y. Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

When a man gets shave and hair cut
he looks as good as new.-AtchisonG Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27
..Sfnr Eohacco

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. 1t is not only the best, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27
No-ro-s.c for F.fty Cents.

Over s0O. ooocured. Why not let No To-Bac
regulate or remove your desire Tor tobacco
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed, soc and 81 90, all druggists
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

When a man is trying to experiment he
does not want to be asked about it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

Most men do not tell their wives about
their business affairs until they get stuck
Washington Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

Any kind of d bruise St Jacobs Oil will
cure at any time-no matter how bad
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

Remember that people care nothing for
your misfortunes or sorrows; they are in
terested only in your successes.-Atchison
Globe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

For years had neuralgia" You haven't
used St. Jacobs OIL TO cure 1t
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

Boys carry their grips conspiculouslv. 50
people VIII ask them where they are going.
w ashington Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27
ONE FARE FOR ROUND TRIP

is all you viii have to pay from any
A. T. & s. f. station in Kansas to tue
MUSICAL FESTIVAL
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

Knocked out by lumbagos It's because
you don't cure it with ST. Jacobs Oil.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

When some folks do not know what to
say they quote Latin
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

1t may come last, but st. Jacobs OIL is the
best to cure sprains- 1t ought to be first
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

Can't cure nv rheumatism" You can,
you must use St. Jacobs Oil
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

just try lOc box of Cascarets candy ca
thartic, finest hverand bowel regulator made.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

When bilious or costive eat a Cascaret
candy eathartic, cure guaranteed l0c, 25c
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

Some people owe their good reputation
TO the loyalty of their friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

Some men do business as they trad.
horSes.-Atchison Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken. weaken or gripe, Toe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-05-27

Never beat carpet when it is dOwn.-Up
to-Date.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-30

At party, the old and young folks
Monday night, endeavored 10 decide
which is the tenderest thing in the
world. A boy said "new asparagus, !"
and a girl "soft boiled eggs" A young
lady said "love,'' and bachelor as
serted that the young lady herself was
the tenderest thing on earth. A senti-
mental man. with long hair and face
sicklied o'ef with the pale reflection of
the shadow of thought, expressed the
opinion that the tenderest thing was
"honor," which the party seemed un-
able to grasp. An old grandpa said,
s'the tenderest thing is the lock in the
in the eye Of mother when her heart
goes ont to the child she loves.n 1t
was voted that the old fellow was
right.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-30
SENSIBLE SUGGESTIONS.

''I fndn says an Ohio lady ga num-
Der of lecture themes given in the bull
letin of the farmers Institutes that
would like to change the wording of a
little and hear them discussed. For
instance, let ''the farmers need of ed
ucationo read "ths need of education
for the farmers wife, There are three
lectures relative to feeding stock. Let
us have the benefit of one on s'The
relatives values of food for man," For
surely the farmer should know as much
about food for his family as for his
stock. Then let US have one on "The
principles of cooking.n With what
enthusiasm the farmers discuss "a
model barn aud how to use it. "a
model kitchea and how to use itv
might provoke as profound arguments
as the tariff"
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-30
pearness cannot be Cured


bylocal applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an infamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube gets infamed you have q
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when 1t is entirely closed deafness is the
result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out Of ten are caused by
catarrh. which is nothing but an infamed
condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will giyeone Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness tcaused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars free.
FL. chenney & Co., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggist. 75c.
Halls family Pills are the best.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-30
More cnrafiYa powar.

Is contained in bottle of Hoods Sarsape-
riIla than In any other similar prepara-
lion. It costs the proprietor and manufac-
tnrer more. Il costs the jobber more and it
Is worth more to the consumer. II has a
record Of cures unknown to any other prep
aration. It is the best to buy because its
The One True Blood Purifier
Hoods Pulls are the best family cathartic
and liver medicine, GeutIa, reliable. sure.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-30
MIDDLEToWN. DEL, JAN. 80, 1897
OF Interest
To Farmers

WHO SHOULD GROW BERRIES?
First of all, farmers everywhere, for
family use. Farmers must grow ber-
ries or do without. No one can grow
them SO cheaply as he. They may be
produced ready for picking, at two
cents per quart.
The farmers saves cost Of picking,
packing, boxing, Grating, freight, ex-
press and profits of growers. He gets
them at first cost. fresh from the vines,
and to the extent Of his own family,
has the best market iu the world-a
home market.
He can select the best land and loca-
tion on his own farm. and is sure OF
profit with half crop.
Farmer can never have ideal homes
without the fruit garden. 1t teaches
the lessons of Intensified farming, and
results in better tillage, larger crops,
better stock and improved methods in
every way. Good gardens and pool
farms never keep company 10 ng.
The growing Of berries for family
use is eas lily done. The growing OF
berries largely, and selling them in good
market, requires considerable skill and
special business tact. Only those who
have good location, good market and
taste for the business should attempt
it. Many small farmers so eituated
are making success by commencing
moderately and increasing acreage from
season toseason as experience warrants.
Berries should be grown by owners
Of all village homes, acreage property
in city and village may be proftably
used for that purpose. The market
gardener selling his own pro ducts can
often make an acre or two of berries
very profitable. They are suitable co m.
panions for their vegetable friends, and
sell well together.
The business or professional man, al
most broken with care. may recover
health and strength in the pleasant
walk OF horticulture. 1t is restful to
both mind and body.
Many women dependent on their own
efforts secure substantial aid from their
garden; berries and flowers thrive bes
under the gentle touch of women.
Many bright boy may receive his
first incentive to business and earn his
money by growing berries or vegetables
Give them patch of ground and en-
courage them in this work.
The amateur growing berries for
pleasure also gets close to heart of nat
ure and in common with every worker
Of the soil may receive her smile.
M. A. THAYER.
Sparta. Wis.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-30
Kev Ia the Puxxler.

No. 1.--Charade: In-sup- portable.
No. 2.-Illustrated Refuses: /. Two souls
with but single thought, two hearts that
beat as one. 9. He who loves money more
than honor will rate 1t above honesty. 8.
The newspaper, silent as snowfiakes, but
potent as thunder.
No. IA Rhyming Puzzle: !. Few. Q.
New. 8. Crew. 4 Rue. 5. Blue. 6.
Yew. 2. View. 8. Dew. 9. Hue. 10.
Loo II. Rue. 19. Two 18. Lou. IL.
Woo. 15 True.
No. "A Puzzle of the Zodiac: l. Tau
rus 3. Aries. 8. Leo. 4 Capricornus.
TALC.
No. 5.-Decapitation: Spine, pine.
No. 6.-Riddles: Because It is In the
midst of water. Cast-a-net.
No. 7-Transposition: Steals taasel.
Angle, CLEAN.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-30
No. 14.-subtraotions.

Example: Take so from girdle and
leave wager. Answer, belt, bet. The
subtracted letter is not always IN the mid.
die Of q word.
!. Subtract 500 from to pull and leave
uncooked.
Q. Subtract so from product of barley
and leave rug.
8. Subtract 1000 from something al.
ways served at dinner and leave to oorTode.
4 Subtract SO from handle and leave
to strike.
s. Subtract from to exist and leave q
false statement.
g. Subtract 80 from popularity OF
speech and leave to drag.
2. Subtract 100 from vehicle and leave
dexterity.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-30

SITS shocking" said thethcughtful
man, ''tO contemplate the extent to
which money is used in politics. y
"That's true, my young friend,'' re-
Joined Senator Sorghum, with great
feeling. ssThe way these ward work
ers hang out for big prices when there's
q vote to be delivered is nothing short
Of scandalous.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-30
No. 1a-sineIa Aorostio.

No. 1Hs-Btngle AcrO9kaos
A celebrated navigator who lived in the
fifteenth century. He made many great
and important discoveries in the new world.
/. A fine fabric first made at city in
France, from which It takes Its name,
2. A tree IN which king took refuge
after battle in which be was defeated.
8. Full of perplexing turnings.
4. A division of Ireland; an outer gar
ment.
8. A planet; medicine.
6. A mound of earth; place for keep
ing money.
Z. Two islands of the Hebrides called
North and South.
s. A town in England group Of Is.
lands In the Pacific ocean.
No. 13.-A Wheel
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-30

Few people know that all plants contain
digestive principles. They cannot absorb
their food until it is digested any more than
animals can. The Mount Lebanon Shakers
have learned the art Of extracting an utiI-
izing these diges tive principles, and it is for
this reason that their Shaker Digestive Cor
dial is meeting with such phenomenal sue
cess in the treatment Of dyspepsia. The
Shaker Digestive Cordial not only cortains
food already digested. but it also contains
digestive principles which aid the digestion
Of other foods that may be eaten with it.
A single 10 cent sample bottle win be sufic-
lent to demonstrate its value, and we sug
gest that every suffering dyspeptic make a
trialofit Any druggist can supply it.
Laxol is the best medicine for children.
Doctors recommend it in place Of Castor
N;l
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-30
sECREr SOCIETIES.

MiddIetown Council, No. 3 Jr. %. Y. A. NJ.
Hall at O'Clock.
Union Lodge, No. ., A. F. A a. n. Meets
first Tuesday Of each month In Town Hail.
Good Samaritan Lodge, NO. 2, 1.D. u e.
Meets every Thursday night In McWnorter's
Damon n Lodge, No. II, K. of P. Meets every
Wednesday night In McWhor9er's Hall at
Major John Jones Post, No. q, G.. A. r.
Meets every Friday night in Reynolds Build
ing at o'clock
Welcome Conclave Heptasophs. Meets
every second and fourth Friday night In k.
Union Lodge, No. 6, A. o. q. w, meets every
I'd and 4th tuesday night in McWhorter's
Lord Delaware Circle, no. l6, Brotherhood
of the Union. Meets LIST and Sd Friday Nc
WhoFter's Hall at s p. m.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-30
Nail nifta.

mail gifts, are white specks on the fin
ger nails, which, according to their respec.
tive situations, are believed to predict GER
tain events, as indicted in the following
couplet. which is repeated while touching
the thumb and each finger In succession:
A gift, friend, foe,
A lover to come, journey to go.
Sometimes the augury is expressed In
positive terms, as:
A gift on the thumb Is sure to come;
A gift on the finger Is sure to linger.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-30

"That Binks woman who is always
borrowing is real mad at you.n
sWhat have donean sShessnt over
here to borrow some pIumss SO her
daughter Mary could trim bat and
go to her Aunt James funeral, and you
semi back a Can Of plums.n Vel, she'd
better borrow J spelling book next.
Her note said p-l-u-m-e-s plain enough.