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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20

De Moines, Deco. 16.-The Iowa
Horticultural society has elected Of
ficers and appointed committees for
the ensuing year. The officers are:
President. C. e. Gardner Usage; Sec
rotary, Weslay Greene. Davenport.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20

Sioux City, Ia, Dec. IA final re-
port was made Tuesday in the affairs
of the Union Loan and Trust company,
which failed April %, 1893, with liza
bilities Of $6,O00.000, and precipitated
the collapse Of the Sioux City boom.
The assets Of the company brought q
little over 100000, which was applied
upon preferred claims.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20
wood sail. mr. cnh.

New York, Dec. 1S.-Major General
Leonard Wood, the newly appointed
governor general of Cuba, has sailed
for that country on board the steamer
Mexico. General Wood was accom-
panied by his aide-de-camp, Lieuten-
ant e. 9. Brooks of the Sixth cavalry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20

Marquette. Mich, Dec. 1S.-Christ
Kallio was found guilty of numbering
James Cashen at Ishpeming, Mich,
on Oct. 8, and Jacob Lassonen, an ac-
cessory. guilty of manslaughter. The
AIen have not vet been sentenced.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20
If Sent BY Mail.

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postage on Famous Frontiersmen,
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cept the Code of Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20

Sheldon, Ia, Dec. 14.-Tuesday night
fire started in Barron Bros store
and before it was subdued had de.
stroyed $4,000 worth of property. Bar
ron Bros. suffering the heaviest. The
loss was well insured.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20
Periodicals.

We will also furnish to our psid-in
advance subscribers at reduced rates
and at actual cost to US, almost any of
the leading newspapers and magazines
published.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20

Sioux City, Ia, Dec. 1S.-Bonds rep.
resenting $1,19S,00O have been paid by
the Tods, of New York, for the Sioux
City and Northern, which they bought
at foreclosure last Tuesday. They get
possession Dec. 81
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 14.-The I'LL.
nois Central road, from Fort Dodge to
Omaha, 100 miles. has been formally
opened. 1t will give the Illinois Cen
trail one of the shortage lines to
Omaha
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20

For Reginald Mason recognized IL
rs n ring which had belonged to his
own grandfather, ring which his
brother Granville had Worn always OF
the little finger of his left hand
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20
For Pneumonia.

DR.. G. ]. Bishop, of Agnew, Mich.
says: 81 have used Foley's Honey and
Tar in three very severe cases of pneu.
monia the past month with good re-
lts."-Gregg Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20
Popular American Dictionary.

OOuiui HiiIOliV0lI OlVllUliQIvs
Bound In cloth. Contains over $4,000
words with accurate definitions, proper
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names; popular names of states and
cities; metric system Of weights and
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larry of English synonyms. Also spec
ial departments on commercial and
legal questions; banks and banking:
interest tables and laws; agricultural
tables; legal phrases and msxims, etc,
the whole forming library IN itself.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20

BENZ. Ingerson, of Hutton, Ind, says:
he had not spoken above whisper for
months, and one bottle of Foley's
Honey and Tar restored his voice. It
is used very largely by speakers and
singers.-Gr 4 Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20

Beautiful, my dear!'
The elderly millionaire who had mar
ried the famous beauty regarded the
watch chain adm.ringly.
"a very delightful birthday present"
he continued. beaming upon his fair
young wife. $50 massive and yet In
such excellent taste"
81 am so glad you like it." she OBJ
served. ut was SO cheap too. Just
think, it cost only S15."
"Only $15!" echoed the millionaire,
In establishment. Fifteen dollars for
this solid gold chain!"
ooh, of course 1t isn't solid gold,'
she interposed. you could never get
solid gold chain for that price"
what Is 1t. them"
"Why. gold filed. to be sure"
II see." said her husband, stroking
his chin reflectively. But why this
sudden streak of economy? Don't you
think can afford to wear a solid gold
chain?"
"Of course you can." she assented.
"But this one is guaranteed to last
for ten years-and-and"-
"Well!" said the millionaire lnqulr-
ingly.
well, dear" she concluded, after
some hesitation, "as that is quite as
long as you are likely to live. thought
1t would be fooliseh extravaganza to
pay any more" -Harold Eyre in Won.
ans Home Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20
It Hits the Spot.

When suffering from a severe cold
and your throat and lungs feel sore,
take tai a.. dose Sc Of If Fnoley's Honey
S Se 1t fo enc sn Rs is sys soreness M
grateful feeling and healing of the parts
affected will be experienced and you
will say: at feels so good. IT HITS
THE SPOT" Guaranteed Gregg Il
Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20

Chapped hands, cracked lips and
roughness Of the skin cured quickly by
Banner Sslve, the most healing oint.
mont ID the world. csc.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20
The Home Physician and Gen.
tury Cook Book

An elegantly bound book of 1853 pages
and over 800 Illustrations. 1t should be
In every family.
The Boston Globe says: ut is better
and more fully illustrated than any
other book of the kind"
The st. Paul Dispatch pronounces it
1.-The best book for the purpose we
lave ever SEEM
The Minneapolis Commercial Bulle-
tin, commenting upon it says: "There
has never been a superior book of its
kind issued"
ut u.s." says the Detroit Evening
News, "just what its name implies
family book"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20
Lost.

Many have lost confidence and hope
as well as health, because they have
been told their Kidney disease was in
durable. Foleys Kidney Cure isaGuar-
anteed remedy for the discouraged and
disconsolate.-Gregg & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20
The Condensedic Code of the
Laws of Iowa.
Being q condensation of all the gen.
eral statute laws Of this state except
the code Of procedure) contained in
the code of 1897.
Murrav's Horse Book,

Treats on the origin. characteristics and
training of horses, and gives remedies
for their diseases. Tells how to select
and how to care for dairy COWS, and
how to educate and train dogs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20
DEMOCRAT 5 PREMIUMS!

Again the publishers of the DEMO.
Graf have decided to give its old and
new subscribers who pay one years SUBJ
scription in advance, q present of either
one of the following:
Famous Frontiersmen, Pic
neers and Scouts,
Being narratives of the lives and ex
ploits Of the most renowned Heroes
Trappers, and Explorers of this coun-
try, etc. 1t is book of $40 pages, has
over $50 full page portraits and illus
trations, and is bound in English silk
cloth, stamped in silver.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20

Sir William Long tells story of an
old Scotch lady who could not abide
long sermons. She was hobbling out
of the kirk one Sunday when coach
man. who was waiting for his people,
asked her, rs the minister dune WI
his serlnonY
HE was dune lang syne," said the
old lady impatiently. but we wanna
stopv
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20

The person who disturbed the con-
gregation last Sunday by coughing, is
requested to call on Gregg s. Ward and
get bottle of Foleys Hone y and Tar
which ALWAYS gives relief
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-20

"How happy the Dabney-Joneses
look this evening. 1t must be their
wedding anniversary"
mo; they've got their old cook back. "
-Ostrolt Free PrssA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-03-07
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested IN either Of the estates
hereinafter name.l
Al Probate Court, held st Paris. in and
for the County Of oxford, on the third Tuesday OF
Feb. In the year OF our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety nine. The following
matter having been presented for the action
thereupon hereinafter Indicated, t Ia hereby
ORDERED.
That notice thereof be given TO all persons In.
terrsted by causing q copy OF this order 10 be
published three weeks excessively In the OK
tord Democrat, = newspaper published at south
Paris, In said County. that they may appear nj n
Probate Court 70 be held at said Paris. on the
third Tuesday OF March A. ID. ls99. at nine OF the
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause.
esuBMIT X STEVENS, late Of Paris. de.
oeased. Will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Alya shGrtlcf, the executor therein
naned.
JONATHAN G.. BEAN, late Of Macon
deceased. VIII and petition for probate thereof,
presented by Nellie X. Bean. the executnx
therein named.
yLyIRA BROOKS. late OF Paris. deceased
VIII and petition for probate thereof presented
by Anna c. Bartlett. the executhx therein
named.
EMERY y. LOWELL. late OF Part-, deceased.
WIN and petition for probate thereof pTesented
by James ;. Wright. the executor therein named.
SAMUEL AKERs, late Of hndoyer. deceased.
Final account presented for allowance by
Arthur w. Akers, executor.
DAVID wiSsLow MORRILL,. late OF sum.
ner. deceased. Final account presented for
allowance by Caleb l.. Morrill,. executor.
JENNIE NJ. n LESLIE y. COFFIN. wards.
First account presented for allowance by John
NJ. C0fiin, guardian.
HALLE II. WALKER Of Lowell. ward.
Petition for cenae To sell and convey real estate.
presented by Henry ID. Walker, guardian.
FRANK ZALIC. late OF Rumforl. deceased.
Petition for distribution ~ balance remaining In
the hand. Of the administrator. presented by
Vincent Memont, administrator.
SAMUEL H. KEENE, late OF Hebron, de.
ceased. Petition for an allowance out OF personal
property, presented by Olive X. keene, widow.
CHARLES NJ BROWN. late OF oxford. de.
ceased. Petition for allowance out of personal
property, presented by Mary T.. Brown. widow
THOMAS II. BARRETT. late OF Paris. de.
ceased. First and inal account presented for
allowance by james ;. wrigh', administrator.
FRED s. GLOVER, late OF Sumner. deceased
Petition for allowance out OF personal estate
presented By Anna Il. Glover. widow.
ANDREW j. HALL, ward Of Peru First
account presented for allowance by Dana "
Cooling, guardian.
SEWARD 5. sTEAgSs, Judge OF sa,d Court
true copy-Attest -
ALBERT d. PhEK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-03-07

der age who have begun life begging on
tine street. learning evil and thrown
with corrupt and unprincipled asso.
cia,es, must be placed In some reforma-
tory and KEEP, there for years until they
have forgotten their old life and learned
a trade whereby they can earn an hon.
est living At present these children
constitute the ma jority of Cuba's native
rising generation.
As TO the possibility of serious trou
BILE with the Cubans over the military
occupation Of the islands for more or
less indefinite period 10 - not likely
that any grave disturbance will arise.
That dissatisfaction may take more
or less virulent form in certain quarters
IL 10 be- anticipated, there being well
defined element among the Cubaus that
Will seek to incite riots or reyolts
against the occupying power, but IL Is
by no means likely that IA general up
rising will occur or tina, a9y disturbance
will take place demanding any over
wheluiing show Of force.
Tho Cubans, who have been strug
Cling aud making sacrifices for the
sentiment" Of liberty, naturally
enough wish TO see the emblem of that
sentiment--,he flag OF Cuba !ibre-wav
ing over The palace and the MORO, and
the desire H. natural one
II hi, sentimental side Is pampered
and his vanity catered 10. the Cuban
will te sensible enough 90 see before
long that auGexation to the United
States affords the only assurance aud
guarantee Of stability aud commercial
activity 20 the island
A. &. GoUDIp
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-03-07
most Of the murder. committed IN Ha

most Of the murders committed n Ha'
vana during the past ten years.
Two years ago, when Porrun wns
civil governor 1T Havana, over 900 Ma
uigns were arrested and deported TO
Ceuta and ChafariDas. Spain's penal
colonies, with the result that during
the entire period Of ths blockade. az q
time when hunger and want might pos
sibIy have driven men to crime. not q
single case 81 burglary, hold upor theft
was reported by the police.
Since the signing OF the peace protocol
Spain has gradually shipped back TO
Cuba and turned loose every one Of
these derorted Nanigos ss gift to
Cuba and the United States. Since then
crime has again been rampant IN Ha-
yana
The release of these avowed criminals
aud their iDfiiotion On the peaceful com
munity Of Havana were made the sub.
iect Of an energetic protest on the part
Of the American commissioners in Cuha
These criminals are today nc large aud
offer serious menace 10 law aud order
In Havana Another thing that de-
mapds instant attention Is the condition
of Cuba's boggars beyond the mere re
lieving Of their hunger and distress
The thousands Of boys and girls OF ten
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-03-07
HIS BILL OF GROCERIES.

"Gimme six pounds Of sugar" de-
msnded small bow, rushing into a
grocery store In breathless haste.
-Four cents pound; that'll be twsn-
ty-four cents" said the man behind the
counter, as he tied up his package.
Hold on, want ten pounds OF rice
what's that poundy"
"Six cents" answered the msn; "six-
ty cents. What else did your mother
send for?"
~ want eight quarts OF beans-what'll
they be?"
"Besns are fifteen cents dollar
twenty.
Now let me have seven pounds of
Goldfish, two pounds and half Of tea,
two quarts Of vinegar, six dozen clothes
pins and three pecks Of potatoes, called
out the boy, reading from memorsn-
dunn in his hand; "and give me q bill OF
II all, please"
When the packages were all done up
and the bill ready, the grocer handed 1t
over, with "Did your mother send the
money, or does she want them charged,
sonnyr'
"My mother didn't send for nothing y
was the boys ans wer, as ne made swift
ly for the door. "Thst's my arithmetic
lesson, and had to have the answer or
git licked!"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-03-07
NEW IMPORTATION CONCERNING
rhe AealcAN evouig6.


Every now and then IN Engllshman,
of whom We have never heard before,
springs into sudden prominence, hav-
log won his title to dlstiuction By certsin
feats, 40 L were, Of travel. The pluck
of these young Britishefs 10 not to be
denied, and their sasacity In choosing
difficult and arduous journeys, rather
than the too hsckneyed courses Of the
pleasure-seeker, ID certainly TO be COM
mended. Less GdveAturous travellers
are content with routes which some
book has made famous. They 20 to
japan because everybody goes to japan
who can by any possibility do so. Or
they 20 TO South Africa because all the
ways Of getting there have been made
eAsy. But tho adventurous young En-
glishman, and often the young French
man, chooses to 20 where but few or
none have gone before him.
The latest Of thsee clsimsnts to dis
tinction, Alfred Bushnell LLOYD, has
recently come back from journey
through the heart Of Africs. He travel
ed over Stanley's route, down the Congo
to the west coast, but he did It alone
that Il, with no European, and accom-
panied by only few natives.
According to Hsrper's Bazaar he rode
his bicycle among some of the caunibsls,
at which thousands Of men, women, and
children danced and yelled about him,
declaring he was "riding u snake" This
reminds one Of the impression made by
the first horse and It's rider seen BY the
American Indians, when horse and rider
were considered one.
In the course of his journey he came
across the famous pygmies, whose very
existence We have periods Of doubling,
as We used To doubt the existence of
gorillss and their kind, he WAS for i've
days In the great primeval forest with
out n sight Of one, then he became aware
OF their presence by mysterious move
ments 10 the trees, which he at first
ascribed 10 monkeys. In the Arab vii
lage which he reached they told him that
the pygmies hsd been following and
Watching him for five days They are
very timid, even covering their fsccs
from fright as they speak. They were
too alarmed to stand still aud he photo
grsphed, though the Arab chief got
quite dozen Of them In n group None
1T thrm are over four feet In height,
though all are sturdy. The men have
long boards, half down their chests. Ex-
cept for strip Of bark, both men and
women are quite nude. The men are
armed with poisoned arrows. They are
nomadic, never sleeping two nights In
the same place, but huddle together 10
roughly constructed huts thrown up for
the occasion. They still have traditions
Of n white traveller Stanley, Of course
who once made visit among them.
Mr.. Lloyd, In all his journey, though
he went among the cannibsls, never had
to fire q shot in self-dclence. He has
already become famous In England, and
offers 10 lecture are made him. He may
come 10 this country. One often won.
ders whether our young men are less ad-
venturous or more conventional, that 80
few OF them, compar Atiyely, with all
their wealth nc their command, choose
70 win distinction In this way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-03-07
No. as-. GEOGRAPHICAL Ercur~Iop.

Once upon a time my friend Ia city In
I,nlyl. dressed In her best "a city in
France pm, on her "a peak In the Sierra
Nevada mountains) pin and took her
cousins IA river In Montans) and Ia city
In Nehraskai- ~ the geological gardens,
wher. they saw Ia city In Franccl, very
large "a branch OF the Columbia river, -
black ia river that empties into the Great
salt lakel. n very large wild Ia country In
Europe) and many other curiosities. When
they were tired, they refreshed themselves
with loaf OF ia city In Austria) brad
and drink Of Ga river In Montanal.
which made them rather "a country In
South Anerical. IA river In Mon,annj
bought her friend a Ga river In Nissis'
sippD ring and 10 city In Nebraska,
bought place Ia Africa pocke,book,
and then Ca city In i,alyl took them home
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-03-07

M. 3b.-tna on tuess ItF
/. Elizabeth sings frum II. Our sailor
boy fastcns IL to corner Of n sail. Frank
sleeps bcreath IL. Carrie saw II 1T Mag
ara. saw u fall from the clouds Anna
writes letter on 10. II Is used IN print
ing
2 IL is on the door II Is in the canal.
II Il made Of hair. IL Is part of "A gun.
3. IL is shallow dish. IL - Tho era
MUM" IL is part of tlintiock. !, Is
"the hard stratum Of earth that lies below
the soil and holds the water" IL Is "a
leaf Of gold or silver. IL Is the god OF
the shepherds
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-03-07
DOESN'T HURT THE SURGEON.
HALF-ToLD TRUTH WITH REGARD To
MINOR OPERATIONS WITH THE KNIFE.

MINOR OPERATIONS WITH THE KNIFE.
A New York surgeon connected with
one Of the postgraduate medical schools
Of that city Was one day on the point Of
lancing felou for one OF the students,
q young southern physician. The
student psled at sight OF the knife. at
won't hurt observed the surgeon with
a sympathetic smile. ~ sometimes
think, he added, "thst II Il well for q
surgeon Ia feel the point Of a knife at
least once In his life.
II saw my first hospital service 10 this
city with DR.. S." he went on, land no
better surgeon was then to be found In
America. lie hsd large dispensary
clinic, and hardly day passed that one
or more cases OF selou did not appear.
at won't hurt, was always his CON-
fortlug assurance 10 the patient.
1.-The old doctor was very irritable II n
patient made any outcry or bother over
the lancing OF felon. Put your finger
down there indicating the edge Of 4
table, and keep still!" he commanded.
and, truth TO tell, patients as a rule
made little fuss.
Time passed on, and In the mutations
OF life DIR. :. had felon on his left fore
fiuger, and II was bad one. He poul-
tieed |, and fused with Il for about u
week, and walked the floor with pain al
night. At last II became uncomfortable.
aud he went TO his assistant surgeon and
said, neryously:
~ say, doctor, will you take look
az my fiogerT
"rhe assistant surgeon looked and re-
marked gravely, That ought TO have
been lsnced before
"'Possibly-but-ssid DIR. s., and
then, with long breath, Perhaps you'd
better lance IL now
Certainly said the assistant sur
geon. Put your finger on the table
"Dr. s. complied, and with face as
white as paper watched the knife. BE
gentle he cautioned; that's an awful
sore lnger.'
at won't hurt remarked the assist
ant surgeon. and the sharp steel de-
scended.
There was howl Of agony from Dr..
y, and with his finger on his other hand
he danced about the room crying, 90!
90.
'.why." remarked the assistant sur
geon. Il have heard YOU tell patients
hundreds Of times that IL didn't hurt 20
lance 4 felon.
"'No doubt, no doubt you have
groaned DIR. 5. But that depends on
which end Of the knife man Is It,
Youths Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-03-07
Key To the Pu.rier.

No. 2a.-Charade: U-ten.sil
No. 23-Right Rhomboid: Across
nnme, yard. bier. ever. DOWN., Ay,
Nab, Erie, Dew, Re. X.
No. 2+.-Enigma-Mend.i -cant.
No. 25.-Nissing Word: /. Fly. 2. Ny.
Q. Buy. l. Fly. s. Dry. 6. Rye. 2.
Why.
No. 26.-Tho Five Straw Puzzle: No
answer required
No. 27.-Alphabetical: /. A taye-aye).
g. ID Cd. d. 8. MtM NJ 4. b (bees).
8. (eyesl. 8. ! (jsys). z. p tpeas). i.
l. (eilsl. 9. c (seas) 10. u lease.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-03-07
m 2l-Ihnrndc.

Nv first y hailed with grva; delight.
Regretted WHEN It's gone,
Although i- fellows cioss on night,
On u ;hv stars ac'cr shUne-
Iy second steps all things alive;
without ); sc SHOULD die.
" whuly :. -c.l I j you and mo
when Eig,bvs riCus On high
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-03-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate OF
BERTHA W. RiDEoUr. late Of Paris,
In the County OF Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds n the Law directs. Al persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased arc
desired To present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested ~ make pay
meDt Immediately.
Feb. 2lst, 1893. EDWIN n. HASKELL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-03-07
cAsroRIA
Bears the signature Of cHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years. and
ne kisd Yos Have Arrays BosgAG

Az be ate some Of the sympathetic
housewives chicken she asked him
about his life. ~ had 70 leave home or
starve, lady, he explained, wiping away
3 tear with bis sleeve. ssHow was that r.
she asked. "Ihe table that my wife Get
wouldn't have supported . qy," be ex-
planned. sand couldn't you get her to
do any betterr' she inquired. mo,
mum. he answered, a. he finished the
last bit or chicken and edged away.
"Why n0tr' 'sShe said It was- because
she couldn't get any money from me to
buy thin4s.n And then he vanished
through the back gate.