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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

The ideas of the colored man in
the South are somewhat confused on
some sub ects. An old Texas negro.
applied to lawyer to bring suit
against Uncle Nose fol $40 borrowed
money.
.'You must have witness who
saw you lend him the money"
"Boss," replies the colored agri-
culturist after a minutes pause, ''ef
1 brings two witnesses what seed mo
loan him de ten dollars, kin make
him pay me back twenty dollarsG"--
Texas Siftings
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07
The Fan.

The origin of the fan in Ching
said to have sprung from the fol-
ing incident: A royal princess,
beautiful was assisting at the feal
lanterns, her face covered wiz
mask, as was usual. The excesS
heat compelled her to remove it,
in order to guard her features fl
the common gaze she moved
quickly to and fro in front OF her ff
thus simultaneously hiding
charms and cooling her brow.
idea was at once adopted through
the kingdom. Catherine de Md.
carried the first fan from Italy 4
seen in Franco, and in the TIM
Louis XIV the fan, covered v
jewels, was worth a small fortune.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

That is what you ought to let 81
pastures go to- some pastures hay
enough grass but what few old
would pick clean. Now if you V
luXuriant pastures or winter WI
fields sow Sa12er's seeds. Thinkp OF
it! six tons of hay per acre and sixty
five bus els of wheat. Such yields
make farming pay. Cut this out and
send cents in stamps to-day to J5ohn
A. Salzer seed company, LaCFosse,
Wis, and receive free q package OF
" orld's Fair Winter Wheat and his fall
catalogue.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07
ANOTHER KIND.

The Corean docs not have the trou-
bic OF carrying his umbrella in his
hand. 1t is like an ordinary umbrella
in shape, only it is smaller and has
no handle. 1t Is male of oiled paper
and is worn on the head over the hat.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

BRowN's Iron Bitters cures Dyspepsia,
Malaria, Biliousness and General Debility.
Gives strength, aids Digestion, tones the
nerves-creates appetite The best tonic
for Nursing Mothers, weak women and
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty of exercise in the open air. Her
form CLOVIS with health and her face blooms
with its beauty. II her system needs the
cleansing action of a laxative remedy, she
uses the gentle and pleasant liquid laxative
Syrup of Figs.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

HALLS CATARRH CURE is a liquid
and is taken internally, and acts directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system Send for testimonials, free, Sold
by Druggists, 15c
f. j. CHENEY & Co, Proprs., Toledo, o.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

BEECHAM's Pills take the place of an en-
tire medicine chest, and should he kept Tor
use in every family. % cents box
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

he tea table is cross on which the
women cruelty
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

''Hanson's Magic Corn saive."
Warranted To cure, or money refunded. Ask your
druggist lort Price 90 cents.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

Tho auctioneer is man who likes to
have you talk back.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

There is no excuse for suicide ever being
a failure
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

II we realize the highest enjoyment of
life we must live up to the limit of our
powers.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

This you may easily be IL you fail to remedy
the indigestion and the noii.asslmiallon Of the
food, which are the attendants and originators
Of nervousness, tllnt ever present uilment
which no narcotic. mineral sedntive or neryin-
can ever 90 more III II te truriy relieve. OF
course these remedies have no effect upon the
organs Of digestion ana assimilation. EXCEPT to
disorder aud en- etble them. thus nggrnvnting
we orlglnhl dimrulty Among he most al rm
ing anu DANCE Gus symptoms Of chronic merry
ousness is insomnia which il the professional
term for inability to sleep Where this exists
tnere is always tendency to mental over
throw, paresis and ev, nt insanity Bepin
AZ me ioulitnin he's of all this Il fliculty with
HoNelter's Stomach Bitters and avert evil con.
sequences No sooner does the stomach re-
sumo Us tone, and the sy TEN IN in vigor
through the aid of this benign tonic, thnn
sleep returns and the ne yes grow Tranquil
Chills and fever. rheumatism. biliousncss and
constipation yield to the bitters
1t would he impossible to knock some
people sense'ess.
ShilOh's Consumption Cure
ton. IL Is the best Cough Cure. 2cts .50cts. Vi00
There is no grace in benefit that sticks
to the fingers.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07
Or. j. A. hunter, Specialist.

Jealousy and opposition are the food
love feeds on.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

Female Weakness Positive Cure.
To TnE EDITOR; Please Inform your readers,
that have u positive remedy for the thousand
and one Ills which arise from deranged female
organs. Not a prescription 10 be hlled but will
send two bottles OF my remedy Free of all cost.
for the medicine, ready for use TO any lady II
they win send their Express and + o address.
hold correspondence strictly confidential and for
ward my replies and remedy In plain wrapper Dr.
S. Mnrchls DticA, N Y
A boy without any old nick in him is q
sorry block.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

Philosophy cannot learn hungry man
10 despise food.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

Risky business-carrying eggs IN your
coat-tail pocket.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

he EURO and that old and well tried remedy Mss.
wiHsLOw' s sooTHmc SYRUP for Children Teething.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

against anything largo soro would come Z
Suffered terribly; could not work, or rest dttY
or night Ev-n my right side became Almesl
useless, felt numb and could mot use II. RaS
afraid was going 10 have paralysis ! Wens
and saw some OF the best physicians in thft
city, but they could do me no good was m
despair while In this miserable and pitinS1e
condition. l heard Of the success DR. ABaR
away was having IN such diseases and COD
told me he could cure me in three mnntha TSh
frat week that used the Doctors medicin8
obtained the greatest relief and comfort hnd4g
commenced TO Improve at once, and at tho epa
OF three mon his am cured under DR.. Hat1'
aways skillful treatment"
The facts in tho above case can BIO readilg
verified by calling or addressing Mr. Vey OF VIA
residence, above address.
Remember DR.. Hathaway & Go. treat all foTiity
OF chronic diseases peculiar to men and wombR
Private d. eases OF both sexes. Female troubidn
cured at home without instruments. They cuTa
where others fail Donot fai! to write them ~
afflicted They arc tho leading and successsM
specialists OF this country in their line.
Send for symptom Blank No. for ME6s
No. for Women.
Address Or Hathaway q Co., 1904 W Com.
merce ST. 8 n Antonio. Texas.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07
THE MODERN BEAUTY

BY showing frugahty we reap liberality
n golden harvest
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

Oftentimes to win us to our harm, the
Instruments Of darkness tell us tho truth.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

In diseases OF the Throat, Lungs and
Heart, Catarrh and Deafness. 3l5 Main
street, Dallas, Tex. Send for pamphlets.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

Every old maid has rejected numerous
proposals.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

On tickets to the wor DIS Fair at Chicago, aud
10 ST Louis, No, were dem lnded ny the o.
pie, and to meet their W III 49, thu TeXar g.
Pacific Railway is now seling tickets to Chi
Gago and TO ST. Louis, Mo-, nc
ONE FARE FOR THE RoCSp TRIP
PlQs $500, he tickets b ing limited to tlrty
500 days for turn, and good In See in cars
The hontns OF September aud october re
eoneeded to be the most pleasant to visit the
Worlds Far, and visitors TO the air shou
net overleoK the Annual Fan estlvitics AT st.
Louis with the finest street Examinations
ever devised, a slsnJ once seen. never to be
tol gotten. The Texas & Pacific Railway Is he
best hne to enab o passen GERS to visit these
two important points, with its fast Cannon
Bah tram and through sleeping car serv.ce,
saving passengers many hours on the ioui ley
between Texas ard st l,ouis Asa ny tl,hct
age Ter further particulars or bett,r stIll,
write either of tine undesign
" DAsHiELL, GASroN MESLIER,
TSav. Pass. Ag't., Gen Pass & II 1T ACT,
DALLAS, Tex 3.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

Knowledge Is power, except in case of
the man who knows he is whipped.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

$500 to $4,000 can be SG %aas i %qniSp
b. r. JOHNSON a CO.. RICHMOND W
' 1s+s sy:. T S!s ThOmpsOns Eye WasaR,
W. N. U. DALLAS. Sc 9fs
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-09-07

There is no grace in benefit that sticks
to the fingers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06
ROMANTIC MARRIAGES.

Two rather romantic marriages were
solemnized Wednesday at Luray by
Rev, George s. Kennard, the contract
ing parties being Mr.. r. L. Hickman
and Miss Ada V. Mauck, Mr.. Trail and
Mss Lizzie NJ. Hickman, all of War
rem county, Va, who went TO Luray to
be married in the Luray Cave. The
ceremony was performed in the ball
room, the scene of previous happy af-
fairs OF like kind, amid weird and
picturesque surroundings. Both coup
les were joined in marriage by one
ceremony. The officiating minister and |
Superintendent Zerkle, of the caverns.
had been previously informed of the
contemplated Unions. The parties re-
urned to Bentonville, Warren county,
n the afternoon.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06

After meals you should have simpl,
a feeling of comfort and satisfaction
You should not feel any special in.
dications that digestion is going on.
II you do, you have indigestion, which
means not-digestion. This may be the
beginning of so many dangerous
diseases, that it is best to take IT in
hand at once and treat it with Shaker
Digestive Cordial. For you know that
Indigestion makes poison, which c.uses
pam and sickness. And that Shaker
Cordial helps digestion and
cures indigo stion. Shaker Digestive
Cordial does this by providing the
digestive materials in which the sick
stomach is wanting. 1t also tones up
and strengthens the digestive organs
makes them perfectly healthy. This is
the rationale of its method of cure, as
,he doctors would say. Sold by drug
,lsts, price 10 cents to $1.0O per
bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06
. n - To RIA.
Rsars the HIha Kind You Haze AlNaw Bought
''s' "a eM>NHZSttlSs
WHAT is A CUPFUL e?


A cupful has generally meant a DIFF
ferent quantity to each person. Some
use a tea-cup, others coffee cup,
others medium sized one, so no rule
was quite the sane, or rather the re-
suits were quite different when the
same rule was used, just from this very
variation in measurement. Ithas been
settled, however, that ia cooking a
cupful shall just be half pint. Their
are now on the market measuring cups
OF this denomination, and the cups are
divided into halves, fourths and thirds,
SO that accurate quantities may be OBJ
tanned. A set of these cups ar now
considered necessary part Of a kitch-
ca Observation-Disclosures Home Com
paniop.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06
HISTORY OF THE WEDDING
RING.

A long fine ago tho weddin RING
was WON on The foroinger, and was
thlchly stu cd w,,h precious sto Is
People who ave e.n the old picturo
CT the Madonna in Rome will remem.
Der that in one or two Of them there is
a glistening ring on The forefngcr of
her right hand, but with Chr stianity
came the wearing Of the wedding wing
on the third fngerroihcrthm the first
The old story Of there bomga vein that
runs from that finger to the heart is
nonsense, It's use originated in this
way; The. priest frs, put Il on the
thumb, saying: 'In the name of the
Father on the foreGnger, adding, I'm
the name Of the Son." and the second
finger, repeating, "In the name Of the
Hcly Ghost. and on the third finger,
ending wi h "Amen," and there il stay
ed Saturday Evening Post.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06
A. YOUNG MANS WAR.

The average age Of the volunteer
who have enlisted for this war is onl,
twenty-four, says the Atlanta Journal
Ane army we are sending against Spain
IS perhaps, the youngest that ever went
70 battle. The youthfulness Of the
volunteers from the North and West
VINO have passed through Atlanta has
been subject of much remark, and
The Georgia volunteers are mostly very
young men. The enthusiasm and Wig
OF OF youth are Of great value in war.
Our boys are going out with light
hearts and with the flush of confidence
on their cheeks, They will gain ex-
perlence rapidly and many of them will
distinguish themselves. The youth of
the country has responded nobly to
The call for troops, as American youth
always does. In every one of her wars
7oung men have won glorious names
md frightened the pages of American
history.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06
Wonders Of Science.
LUNG TROUBLES AND CON-
SUMPTION CAN BE CURED.
AN EMINENT NEW YORK CHEMIST AND
SClENTIST MAKES A FREE OFFER
TO OUR READERS

The distinguished New York chemist, T. A
Slocum, demonstrating his discovery of n r,
llaDle ana absolute cure for Consumption (Pu
monary IuberculOsis) and all bronchial. th roat
ung and chest diseases, stubborn coughs. on
tarrhal affections, genera decline AM, wea kness
loss OF ilesh and all conditions OF wasting AWAY
VIII send THREE FREE BOTTLES (alI differ
entl OF his New Discoveries to any afflicted
reader OF The LEXINGTON GAZETTE writing for
them. o
Ills New Scientific Treatment" has cured
thousands permanently by its tim ely use and
ne considers 1t simple professional DUTY to
suffering humanity to donate trial of his in
ialllDle cure.
Science daily develo ps new wonders and this
great chemist patiently experimenting for years
mas produced results az beneficial to humanity
as can be claimed by any modern genius. HIS
assertion that lung troubles and consumption
are durable IN any climate is proven by 'henrt.
ielt Letters OF gratitude fled in his Anne, lean
ana European laboratories in thousands from
those cured in all parts of the world
Medical experts concede that bronchial cl est
ana lung troubles lead TO COnsumptio (which |
Uninterrupted means speedy and certain death |
Simply write to I. A. Slocum NJ C 0S Pine
Street New York, giving post Office and OK.
'ress ad dress and the free medicine win h,
promptly sent. Sufferers should takeinstant
advantages OF his generous proposition.
Please tell the Doctor that you saw his offer
lexington GAZETTE
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06

cate !VT'nine structure.
Nciiiua hss tl'au 1rheanble tormen,
VOID iAluc- 8. o.. :iive-ii,ii1ded women TO
s,brii g. The ! 'olcfGbc methods Of Tie
avcta'. 'or J. Gc.lirg with disease II
ui are.
1',d there is "a better way" than these
Oct, able examinations " and local an
ions" is truth which some women
L.,s, yet to learn, although thousands are
ai;'"'fy rejoicing in the knowledge They
h,'c found in Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre-.
sciiption the one upfailing remedy which
heals feminine weaknesses at their very
source. This marvellous Prescription >
restores absolute health TO the internal
organism; stops weakening drains and ul
eerated conditions, gives elastic strength
to the supporting ligaments vitality to the
nerve centers, and complete womanly yigor
to the entire constitution.
II is the perfect fortiher and regulator of
women at every critical period in their
development; from the time when thev
merge into womanhood until the change
of life" II is the one medicine which
makes motherhood safe and almost free
from pain
A lady living at Park Avenue. Chicago, Ills,
Mrs. Emily Howe. writes: e. myself suffered
a long time from female weakness and seemed
to be going into a decline. Took several bottles
OF your Favorite Prescription and il saved the
from great deal of suffering. ] now enjoy per
feet health aud will ever praise the wonderful
efficacy of your medicine
The best popular medical book in the
world is DR.. X. V. Pierce's 1000 page illu-
strated Common Sense Medical Adviser.
1t will be sent free, paper bound, for 2I
one-ccnt stamps. 10 paw lie cost of D7dili1P
0nly Address the Doctor at Buffalo. MY.
or send 81 stamps for cloth bound copy
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06
FARM VS.. TOWN.

A writer in the Home and Farm
says:
Profits from farming must be shown
our children, if we wish to keep them
from Hooking to the towns and cite, as
FAST as they grow up to see where the
money is made. The trouble is to get
farmers to agree and work together.
They will meet and talk and all agree
that the main leak is in not raising
home supplies enough; then separate,
go home and plant cotton and tobacco
to raise money to buy corn, meat, flour,
ETC., which they could all raise at home
Guiana has been one curse to the South
ern farmer; not thatit does not increase
the yield, but they get to depending
upon this, and neglect 10 make home |
10 make the farm pay, would say:
stop the extensive method of farming.
cultivate well, and do not clay by" the
Top too soon. Get the latest and best
Ools to save labor. Be sure to raise
nough food supplies for man and
east. Feed the land with home made
and feed it literally. Keep
| the stock you can care for well, and
I've all the manure from stock 10 feed
our land
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06
A THIRD STREET TELEPHONE

For the first time IN The history of
s'mi-swejl Third Street family it was
TO have the luxury Of a private tele-
phone. The battery and wiring had
been put ID, and all that was nc cessarv
was tie establishment of the connec-
lions. The handsome daughter of the
household waited for the service f.,
begin.
The welcome ring came at time
whtn sic was the only member of the
1amily at home. She rushed to the
telephone and gave the answering
"Hello"
"Heilol came back cheerfully.
"You re thirty.one."
what! exclain ed the girl, hardly
able to believe her ears.
"Youle thirty-one." repeated the |
voice.
"lm not; and don't you dare insult
me- Why, I'm just little over"
I'm have to-beg yonr pardon, miss.
meant that thirty-one was your tele-
phone number.-Exchapge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06
NOT so BAD.

Spaniard: The American reople are
hogs, puppies, and DIS at heart.
American: Are they anything more!
Spaniard; Yes, they are vile blow
hards, pigmy soldiers, and sheep, all
of them.
American: Oh, well, if that's all, I'm
thankful. I was tearfullest you might
think them Spaniards.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06
CHAMPION SHOT OF THE
WORT,D

Miss Annie Oakley writes "Mysell
ana many of the Buffalo Bill Wild
west 20. have given Aliens Foot.Ease
the powder to shake into the shoes n
most thorough trial, and it does all if
not more than you claim" 1t instantly
takes the sting out of Corns and Bun.
10 ns Aliens Foot-Ease is sure cure
ior not, aching, nervous or sweating
feet. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe
stores, Zoe. Sample sent FREE. AID.
dress Allen s, Olmsted, lie Roy, N Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06
OHRraTllAl4 ENDEAYOfl.
e-Ss

Topic, July 10; The Conservation
OF Ability.-Hag. 2: 10, Mark II
1881.
"C0nsecration' is one of those BEAU
tiful words of which great mon
young people stand in awe, not beca~s'
there is anything in its meaning which
should awaken such feeling, bu. pe-
cause they do not quite underston,
what it does mean. Perhaps it seen
strange to you the Bible speabs of Co
scented vessels and garments. but IT,,
thought expressed is simply that these
things were set apart for some sacred
use, And so man or woman, a boy
or girl, who is "consecrated" has not
undergone any extraordinary change
as lar as the powers and characteristics
are concerned; but the abilities which
formerly were used selishly are now
set apart to Gods services.
1t is important, too, to remember
that there are not certain abilities which
are to be used for Christ, while Others |
are Tor the sole purpose OF ministering |
10 your own enjoyment. There is no
faculty which is Influenced in wrong
dong which cannot be made equally
effective for right. For example, onei
who has shong sense of humor and !
Is what his friends style "witty," needs
10 use care, or great deal of harm
may be done by wrong use of thai
gilt. tie may hold up to ridlcule things
which are sacred and so should con-
mand our reverence. He may amuse
himself and certain of his friends b,
making sport of those whose manner
d appearance strikes him as afordine
a worthy mark of sarcasm. WhenI
'ods love comes into his heart it does
lot destroy the power which God gave;
SIMPLY turns it in another direction
The wit which once gave pain and -"
nagr'n to so many, is now employed =
Il making hearts light, in scattering Il
onsnine' IN teaching these who att y
o. ow n to smile bravely, instead of ="
lelding to encouragement. "
When Endeayorers n eet in one of the III
reat annual conventions it is almost u
'erwhelming to think of the ability r.
presented in the gathering. Business -. ~
cul'y' social power, artistic and COM :. ~
erclai talent of every kind, wealth, ~
iSone' education, culture, all ale there w.
presented. In spite Of the magni6- ~
ut work the society has done, in spite an N
Tie inspiration it has given to all LID
rms OF Christian effort, none of us
Ii say that all aclua ly accomplished
presents 1.-THE of what might be
ne II this array of diverse talents was saw
nseerated to the advancement oil
r1st's cause.
'any we play, "Thy kingdom come, fro
VIII be done on earth as it is in fast
'ven'' The answer to that petition mol
'tnds Oh the tLorougbness Of our farm
secra'lon. When once the great The
y CT those who believe in Christ that
seera'e their all to Him, their tai HON
s and their time, all they are and 90 |
'te'er they POSSESS, the day of the to r,
bllshmept OF Christ's kingdom will etc
be lar away and when his will is Gua
III the lives ofprofessed Christians ern
is done in heaven, the time will the
'e far distant when it shall become unon
NV OF the whole earth. mon,,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06

A man getting rich is much like q
man getting drunk. The more he gets
the more he wants; and the less he is
capable. OF KNOWN e wi en- he has enough
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06

~ Like this pattern well enough"
SAID the customer who had dropped in
to look at some ginghams, "but I'm
afraid the colors will run"
"RuD, ma'am!" indignan lily answered
the salesman. "Red, white and blue?
They never runl"
Whereupon the woman with the flag
pinned to the lapel of her jacket rose
Iairiotically to the occasion, and bought
forty-fve yards.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06

Ii the aims Of the sea were in the
right place perhaps we wouldn't hear
so much about old oceans melancholy
waist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06

One boy met another that had q sus.
picious redness about the eyes, and a
droop at The corners of tie mouth.
Say" said the first boy. 81 heard
your father was on ship once
The other quenched sob and nod
ded.
"Was it q whaler?'
Yes, it was. And you bet he learnt
the business good, too"