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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Expert corset filter, Sept. 10 to "a, at
Losee q Maxwell's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Beautiful souvenirs at the Standard
Drug Co.'S store, tomorrow CTuesday).
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Old papers. only % cents per hundred,
at the Standard office.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Beautiful souvenirs at the Standard
Drug Co.'s store, tomorrow CTuesday).
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Go to Little Broom, 206 E. Commercial
avenue, for the best meal in town.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19
Hobson's Choice of Words

From the New York Journal.
President NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Hob
son, allow me TO congratulate you. How
do you feel?
Lieutenant Hobson-Quite Merri-Mac.
thank you.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Anaconda Coal Co. Telephone ss.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Beautiful souvenirs at the Standard
Drug Co.'S store, tomorrow (Tuesdav1
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Losee & Maxwell sell Hanan's shoes.
New fall line on sale now.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Buy YOU fall underwear at the Golden
Rule and save money.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Vapor baths. Smith Drug Co.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Watch repairing. verberkmoes,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Children's all-wool suits, nobby fall
styles, for 81, at the Golden Rule.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Merrills jewelry store will be moved
Oct. l to the room next the Smith Drug
Co., on Main street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Dick Booth of Butte was in town
VPsterdav
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Cigars. Tobaecos. etc. at L. A. Kings.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

When in Butte lunch at sherman.a
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Bicycles repaired at CARROTS.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Wanted-First class barber at Mon
tana Hotel Barber shop.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

We make Suits to order from $40 up.
1. Y. L. Clothing Store.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19
WAR ON The OURS,

Books and Stationery at L. A. Kings.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Anaconda steam Laundry. so5 E. PARK
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Jack Leggatt was over from Butte
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Corsets fitted by an expert and with
out extra charge. Sept. 10 to "a, at Lo-
see & Maxwel's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

If you have rooms to accommodate
delegates on convention day, leave
word at Peckover & O'Brien's office.
No. 100 East Park avenue
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Cabinet rye at the St. Lawrence.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Jewell stoves and ranges are the best.
Sold at Young & DezeITs.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Frank Moses and z. J. Corcoran have
returned from a business and pleasure
trip 20 Rock creek.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Gustave Rudolf Fredell. aged 21b
years, died yesterday morning at the
home of his parents, No. 31s East Sew
enth street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Miss Pomplin, recently from Mime
apolis, is here to do first-class dress
making. No. 40S Elm street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19
ABOUT THE CITY.

ABOUT THE CITY.
Bicycles repaired at carrolrs.
Watch repairing. verberkmoes,
Cabinet rye at the st. Lawrence.
Dick Booth of Butte was in town
yesterday.
Jack Leggatt was over from Butte
yesterday.
Buy your fall underwear at the Golden
Rule and save money.
Old papers. only % cents per hundred,
at the Standard office.
Wanted-First class barber at Mon
tana Hotel Barber shop.
We make Suits to order from $40 I'D.
/. y. L. Clothing Store.
Pennsylvania anthracite coal for sale
by the Anaconda Coal Company.
Queen air-tight heaters are fuel saw
ers. See them at Young & DezelPs.
DR.. Snyder has removed his office to
West Third street, near Main street.
Go to Little Broom, 2O6 E. Commercial
avenue, for the best meal in town.
Children's all-wool suits. hobby fall
styles. for 81. at the Golden Rule.
Merrilrs jewelry store will be moved
Oct. / to the room next the Smith Drug
Co.,, on Main street.
jewel stoves and ranges are the best.
Sold at Young & Dezell's.
Frank Moses and e. J. Corcoran have
returned from a business and pleasure
trip 20 Rock creek.
Miss Pomplin, recently from Minne-
apolis, is here to do first-class dress
making. No. 40S Elm street.
Gustave Rudolf Fredell, aged 2b
years, died yesterday morning at the
home of his parents. No. 31s East Sew
enth street.
If you have rooms to accommodate
delegates on convention day. leave
word at Peckover & O'Brien's office,
No. 100 East Park avenue.
Invitations are out for the opening
social given by the Margaret Theater
orchestra at Turner hall next Thursday
evening. Eight pieces in the orchestra.
The funeral of Gustave Rudolf Ere
dell will take place to-day at 2 o'clock
p. m. from the family residence, No.
31S East Seventh steet. Interment
will be had in the odd Fellows GEM
etery.
news of the death at Great Falls
Of Lee Shaner, the well-known horse
man, was received in this city with
profound regret. NJ Shaner was we'll
and favorably known here, having
been on the track for years.
Owing to certain misleading reports
which are being circulated by Jealous
parties. the Anaconda band and Mar
garet Theater orchestra desire to state
hat they are members of Local No.
o, National Leapue of Musicians, and
applied to and have been granted
charter in the American Federation
If Musicians. ,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

Invitations are out for the opening
social given by the Margaret Theater
orchestra at Turner hall next Thursday
evening. Eight pieces in the orchestra.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

OWING 10 certain misleading reports
which are being circulated by jealou
parties. the Anaconda band and Mar
garet Theater orchestra desire to state
that they are members of Local No.
rs, National LEAGUE Of Musicians, and
have applied to and have been granted
a charter in the American Federation
of Musicians.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

The news of the death at Great Falls
of Lee Shaner, the w~ell-known horse
man, was received in this city with
profound regret. NJ Shaner was well
and favorably known here, aving
been on the track for years.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-19

The funeral of Gustave Rudolf FIRE.
dell will taxi place to-day at 2 O'clock
p. m. from the family residence, No.
3l8 East Seventh steet. Interment
will be had in the odd Fellows GEM
etery.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-12-29

pray say nothing more" !" said Phil
ip, stifiy. 7 beg your pardon"
There was silence. Philip rose.
still lingering the list Margery patted
her foot upon the floor and began tc
hum tune airily. Philip fidgetted;
he walked from the mantel to Mar
gery's chair, and suddenly bent over
it.
you know, Margery," he began, Il
have never cared for any one but you,
but I hardly thought you would act
this way. thought you would have
told your old playmate about your en-
gagement when it had gone so far as
to exchange rings. believed you
when you said your mother Gad given
you the ring you wear"
Margery looked up Indignantly, but
at once looked down again. she tried
to release her fingers.
No, please sit still, he said. Il
have not much more to say; what can
say?' he added bitterly. believed
you all that was frank and open and
lovable. Had any one else told me this
would not have believed it.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-12-29

1--WE are at the gate ne said gent
". Tell me we are friends, Margery;
l have loved you so much. dear little
girl"
No answer came. He pushed down
the laprobe and tried to help her
out VIII you tell me we are
friends again?'' he asked
"No, no., she said family. '.Nev-
err"
His hand shook on her arm. and as
he moved ne felt that arm steal up
to his neck, and Margery said in a
voice that came from somewhere about
his coat collar:
Because, dear Philip. we can't-be-
cause-I-oh, Philip!" and the rest
was lost.
The thousand stars were twinkling
in the deep, dark sky. and the clear
night rang with distant bells.
In little church that moment,
where stood a dismantled tree. its
many candles burnt out and its gay
fruit stripped, tiny edge of an envel-
ope hung over an extinguished light;
the heat of the candle had scorched
and burnt the little missive, and only
an edge remained No one noticed it.
and only one could ever have told its
origin or contents.
In Philip Lakes pocket was another
envelope. It was the only item on the
Christmas list which was never de-
nvered. IN the envelope was a gold
ring. marked with tag, Allen Muir.
But Allen Muir never received it. for
another ring had gone to him instead.
the ring which he had asked Margery
to buy for his wedding day, and which
even now was shining lovingly on that
happy brides hand
A silver star shot from it's place
In the sky like jewel from its setting
Tiny sparks trafied from it as 1t sped,
and lit up the ether. A sudden chime
of bells pealed out But to Mar.
gerry Daw' the whole world was chifa-
ing. and the light of his life snoae +.
her uptufhed eyes
You did not ask me, Philip see
was saying "And can't help laugh
ing at you now, because you must ~
member you were SO sure didn't case
at adj.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-12-29

enough, but now her cup Of unhappi-
ness would be full In moment the
envelope would be called out, and she
would see Philip step out to receive It.
Shfyering and hot by turns. she wait
ed for that moment. It did not come.
She witnessed the surprise and delight
OF each child at his present; no one
was forgotten. She heard ner own
name called at last, and saw her friend
take possession of small box But It
was all in dream. She was confused,
bewildered and uncertain
There was a step on the choir stairs.
Eyes. am quite ready, Mrs. Norris, I"
said Margery, family 4 shall be glad
to get home"
There was no answer She looked
up, and it was Philip. He held out his
hand, but she would not see II.
1T is not Mrs. Norris, ne said.
Please tell her | want to go home" {"
said Margery, and then she forced her
self to look at him. proudly. coldly. He
caught her hand. whether she would
or not.
Margeryi dear little Margery:l
please forgive me. have been such a
fool. I know you don't care for me,
but am sorry. very sorry, to have
spoken to you as ! did. Just let me
tell you that was with the minister
moment ago, and he introduced me
to his cousin, Allen Muir. and his
bride. ] know now there was some
mistake, but you did not tell me
them
How could I?y she threw at him.
you did not ask me. You took it on
yourself to accuse. she said.
Eyes, Margery. know was a
brute" he said humbly But let me
take you home. You must; Mrs. Nor
ris Is gone. for told her would see
you home"
She permitted aim to wrap her up
and help her down the steps. The
cold little hands in his and the cling
/ ing arm made his heart ache He help
ed her into his sleigh, and they drove
away in silence. Only once during the
drive she spoke tWill you please tell
me how 1t was that the children re-
ceived those presents ?''
Il found your list, he answered,
"and took the liberty to send them
1T was liberty" she said coIdly.
You need not have used my name. I
did not send them
Margery.' he said, very gently.
checking his horse into walk, at
least let us part friends have said
was sorry to have wronged you.
You wronged me when you refused to
finish the work for me. it was a most
unpleasant little note you sent me. and
it was just because did not want
those children to be disappointed that
/ sent the presents to the tree. I want
you to say you forgive me, and be
friends again"
His voice shook Just little. There
was no answer
Please. darling Margery. A stified
sound came from behind the Iaprobe
and coverings.
There there was something on tne
tree for you, she whispered Il must
tell you. 1t was an envelope with
with
with what?"
can tell you she whispered.
You can look on the. tree for It to-
morrow Please let me 60"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-12-29

she was thinking. The forehead above
her level chestnut brows was creased
IN two little wrinkles, and the merry
mouth had no smile on it now.
"a knife for Andrew, ball for bad
little William, doll Of course for Dot
and tnat's perhaps a dollar gone; and.
there's old Aunt Sallie, and Uncle Bob,
and Mrs. Curtis, and the washerwo-
man, and oh, dear!"
'.Goodsby. mother. she called out
aheerily, as she opened the front door.
Out In the street a winter breeze
was blowing, sWirling the dead leaves
under her feet, and fluttering her
skirts. It blew little tendriis Of hair
about her ears and kissed warm coll
Or into aer cheeks. The sun was Shin
ing on the chrysanthemums in the
yards she passed, and made the red
bird in her hat brilliant spot Of col
or.
Margery Balm and her mother lived
in the brown cottage that had always
been home to Margery. Her father
had been the village doctor, and his
kindness of heart and generosity hav-
ing gone hand in hand with his prac-
tice and popularity, he had left only a
small competence to his widow 1t was
barely sufficient to maintain lem, as
Arthur, the boy, was sent to college to
follow his fathers profession; and the
motaer and Margery at home were
obliged to use the strictest economy
that Arthur might graduate.
To. Margery, who had inherited her
fathers generosity as we'll as his pop
ularity, this economy was sometimes a
sore trial. And now this holiday sea-
SON had caught her witn no prepara4
.tion made for remembrances, and with
a scanty purse. That the old people.
or the young ones, whom she had al
ways remembered should think she had
thought.
To take poor old Annt Sally, Grip
pied with rheumatism. a bright chrys-
anthemum on New Years Day, when
what she needed was thick, warm.
shawl, looked like mockery to practi-
cal, generous Margery. The probable
ity for the substitution Of the chrysan-
themum, however, because of tle gen
eral limpness of her purse made salt
tear we'll UP in Margery's eyes. And
the washerwoman without the big tur-
key Margery wanted her to have-it
was dreadful
There was to be New Years enter
tainment at the church. and the
Christmas exercises had been postpon-
ed until New Years eve, wnen all the
exercises were to be held, including the
Christmas tree. Her Sunday school
class must each receive a gift Mar
gerry had taken hold of the idea with
great enthusiasm, but now her heart
sank when she remembered her purse.
she also remembered several invitations
she had issued to outside children and
various dependents to be present at the
tree. All must receive a. present--but
how?
Turning sharply round corner she
ran up against somebody. He was a
tail, well-built somebody, and raised
his hat
ssWelI, Margery naw--" he began,
teasingly; but stopped short when he
saw the tears wet upon her cheek. Her
nand had dried them in an instant. but
it was too late.
whats the matter?" he said.
syou would not care II told You, Z
she answered. ssand I don't intend to
tell you anything when you call me
that name.
II beg your pardon, he said, grave
w. II meant Miss Balm =
"Please let me pass, Mr.. Lake, she
said. she flashed a glance at him, half
fearful stiIl. sudden thought came
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-12-29
4 neW year story

ARGERY Balm
was though htfully
d drawing on her
gloves. Tley were
by no means new
gloves, and the
shabby finger tips
were not eaIculat-
ed to inspire
pleasant thoughts,
but it was not of
the gloves at all
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-13
NEWS NOTES.

A burglar blew open the safe of War
ner & Hatfield, jewellers at Maitland,
NO., and secured $500 in cash and jew
elry.
Fred Stephen, a well-known resident
of st. Joseph, Mo-, was struck by a
runaway horse at crossing Wednes-
day night and died Thursday.
An unknown tramp called at the
home Of farmer named Marsh, near
Cai thage, Mo-, while the parents were
absent and brutally assaulted the
young daughter, Kate. A posse start
ed in pursuit
Miss Mary Waite, daughter of ex-
Gov. Waite, Of Colorado, took strych-
nine at the home of her brother, in
Washington city, but was revived.
This makes her fourth attempt at sui
eide within month.
George Smith, colored section hand,
on the Iron Mountain railroad, while
attempting to board moving freight
train near Fairfield, Ark, slipped and
his legs were crushed to pulp, result
ing in almost instant death.
The first step in the attempt to have
the Omaha (Neb Live Stock exchange
dissolved, on the ground that it exists
in violation of the Sherman antitrust
law, was begun at Omaha on the 9TH
by United States District Attorney
Sawyer.
Three negroes-Louis Richards,
George Washington and Foxey Morris
were hanged at Hahnville, La, on
the 7th for numbering a Jewish ped
dler named zeigler. Richards confessed
that he had murdered atleast nine men
and one woman since 1884.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-13
TROUBLE is FEARED.
Warning Factions In Ohio VIII Meet Mon
day-kurtz Makes n statement.

day-Kurtz Makes statement.
COLUMBUS, o., Jan. S.-There are
grave apprehensions as to the outcome
Of the meetings here next Monday.
The call Of Judge Nash, chairman, for
q mass meeting Of the Hanna republic.
ans will bring enormous crowds to the
city. Gov. Bushnell's adherents will
be here in force to attend the inau-
guration. Already an attempt has been
made by those who oppose the govern
or's course in the senatorial matter to
make the Inauguration q small matter.
The military parade is now reduced to
almost nothing. The feeling is most
intense and collisions Of the two fac
lions are feared. The tough element
will recognize 1t as an opportunity for
them to improve, and the police fear
they will gather here In numbers too
large to handle.
That the democratic members Of the
anti-lIanna combine will not be al
lowed to elect democrat to the
United States senate and that John R.
Mclean and Calvin s. Brice may as
we'll retire from the field now as later
is made positive by the following
signed statement by Charles L. Kurtz,
head Of the Hanna opposition:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-13
MARRIED FOUR TIMES.
Joseph Eckel and Mrs. Winton, Of St
Louis, Again Enter Matrlmony.

Joseph Eckel and Mrs. Winton, Of St
Louis, Again Enter Matrlmony.
ST, Louis, Jan. s.'-Joseph 4. Eckel
and Mrs. Bernice V. Winton were re-
married to each other for the fourth
time yesterday. The groom was a
clerk in the store of his wife's first
husband and married her year after
his death. They soon had trouble and
were divorced. They soon made up
and were again married. A divorce
was again applied for by Mrs.
EZEKIEL, but on the day it was granted
they were remarked in an hour after
the divorce decree was placed on the
books. Within a month they were
again separated and did not meet for
some time, but when they did they
agreed to try it again and were mar
ried for the fourth time. Mrs, Eckel
recently fell heir to a fortune in Cali
fornia worth $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-13
KILLED HER CHILD.
Yet Mary Briscoe. OF Spring field. ILL.,, still
Cllngs TO u Condemned Murderer.

hos wary pThcot' VI SprhsHeiu, iiht Stit
Cllngs to u Condemned Murderer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.,, Jan. s.--James
Mingle, the condemned murderer, has
asked his former mistress, Mary
Bfiscoe. to marry him before he hangs.
She told him she wanted time to con-
slider the matter, and to reporter she
said that she did not think
she would accept Mlngle. On July
last Mingle assaulted the Briscoe
woman and her child with Ratchet,
Draining them both. The child died
instantly. but the woman has almost
recovered She lived IS days without
anything to eat, and her recovery is
considered as something remarkable,
She has been offered S25 week to ex-
hibit herself in Chicago museum and
says she may accept the offer.
Youthful Burglars Sentenced.
ST.. JOSEPH, Mo-, Jan. ED Nc
Clurg, aged is, and Thomas Ellis, aged
10, were sentenced to 10 and IS years,
respectively, in the penitentiary at
hard labor for highway robbery
Many crimes of this character were
committed here before the attention
Of the police were directed TO these
bows.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-13
DIscHARGlNe DEMOCRATS.


Pension Agent Leland Discovers That All
fxes.t Kcsubiicans Are Incompetent
KANSAS CITY. Mo-, Jan. s. "A journal
(rep.) special from Topeka, Kan, says:
John 5. Bannon. democratic clerk In
the pension oiIice, has rendered his
resignation to Pension Agent Leland.
His position will be filed by an appli.
cant from the eligible list One by
one the democratic clerks are drop
ping off the pay rolls of that office.
Mr. Leland said that he could
not discharge any democrats,
except for incompetency, but
the civil service law makes
him the sole judge Of the efficiency of
a clerk. He keeps report and regis
tiers the work of clerk under the
heading, good, fair and bad. Those
who have caught glimpse Of the
record say that the word "bad" is
marked behind the names Of most OF
the democrats
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-13
MINNESOTA ALLIANCE.
The Membership Is $4,000. with 1,49S
LOdges-Demands OF the Alliance.

The Membership Is $4,000. with l,48@
Lohges-Demands OF the Alliance,
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Jan. 8.-The Farm
ers' Alliance reelected all OF the old
officers. Secretary Hauley submitted
his annual report, in which he placed
the number of alliances in the state at
1,49s, with an aggregate membership
of $4,000.
The committee on resolutions, Ignatus Dom
nelly, chairman, denounced dealing In OPP
lions" and called for committee Of Il TO pre-
sent the demands OF the alliance with regard to
o reduction OF 20 per cent. In freight rates, q
passenger rate Of two cents per mile to protect
the holders Of mileage books and the establish
ment Of scales at every railroad station In the
state reduction Of the legal rate Of interest
from ten to six per cent in this state is de-
mnnded
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-13
DURRANT HANGED.
The Young San Francisco Murderer Suffer-
ut Last for His Crime.

The Young San Francisco Murderer Suffers
ut Last for His Crime.
SAN QUENTIN, CAL. Jan. Sat 1875
o'clock yesterday W. II. T. Durrant,
generally known as Theodore Durrant,
was hanged in the prison here for the
murder of Blanche Lamont in Emman-
uel Baptist church in San Francisco,
April 3, 1906 Durrant, who had been
received into the Roman Catholic
church only a short time before the
end, was marvelously cool on the scat
fold. His last words were: ~ am in
nocent." Just before he uttered these
words Durrant made a brief
speech in quiet tones, asserting
his innocence and saying that he
forgave those who had prosecuted him.
mentioning especially the press of San
Francisco Death appeared to be pain
less His neck was broken by the fall.
In IS minutes the body was cut down.
Three deputy wardens remained with
Durrant all night, keeping the closest
possible watch to prevent any attempt
at suicide. He, however, apparently
had no thought Of suicide, but passed
his waning hours in prayer. lie re-
tired at midnight and by one o'clock
was sound asleep. He rested quietly all