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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-26

sequence Of their kin to vsriOus wild
species, various markings are to be
seen in the dOmesticated varieties.
Thus we have striped or tabby cats Of
various colors, and spotted cats. both
of which have strong resemblance to
the large wild striped or spotted spe-
cies known as tigers and leOpards.
Sometimes markings take place in
which it Is difficult to trace the origin.
Such. for example may be seen in that
singular variety termed the Siamese
cat which Is Of a dun color, with black
extremities very much like the mark
ings Of pug dog.-MOntreal Star.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-26
IN QUICKER TIME
COAST TO COAST SCHEDULE TO
BE REDUCED.
New Train Service on the Great
Northern Will Make q Differ.
New York and Puget Sound. Ito
Begin March I.

St. Paul, Feb. 23.-On March l the
Great Northern will begin new train
service that will bring the Puget Sound
cities twelve hours closer to New York,
the new schedule permitting of a jour
new from coast to coast in SO hours.
The new train will leave Seattle at 8 80
q. m. daily, reaching st. Paul at 10 80
p. m. on the third day. sixty hours
from the coast. Close connections will
be made at St. Paul with easthound
trains, bringing passengers to Chicago
in ample time to make connections with
the fast Eastern trains, and landing
them in New York at the end OF the
fourth day of travel. The schedule calls
for an average running time of 80 miles
an hour for the entire distance between
Puget Sound and st. Paul. West bound
the train will leave St. Paul an hour
later than the schedule of the present
"fyer," landing passengers in Seattle
at the same time as under that sched-
ule, making 591a hours for the west
bound journey.
In addition to improving the service
of the "flyer," the company announces
that an entirely new train each way
will be added to the Coast service.
This train will leave St. Paul daily at
5. p. M, and will run via Willmar
and Breckenridge, carrying sleeper
for Montana points. and arriving at Sc
attic at 8 a. m. of the fourth day, max
ing connection with the Puget Sound
steamers. Returning, the train, which
will carry the mail, will arrive at St.
Paul at 2:30 p. M, making close con-
nection with Eastern mail trains.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-26

z Palouse, Wash, Feb. 23.-Palouse
business men have realized the impor-
lance of organization in order that this
section of the country may receive its
share of the immigration that is ex-
pected to pour into Washington this
year, and a business mems association,
with MEMBERSHIP of IS has been or
ganized for the purpose of working to-
gether for the good of the town. This
is considered one of the most important
steps taken in Palouse in long time,
and the action has aroused much en-
thusiasm among citizens.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-26
Postage Stamp Unsatisfactory.

Washington, Feb. 23.-Third Assist
ant Postmaster General Madden an
nounces that the two cent postage stamp
of the new series is generally unsatis-
factory in appearance to both the post
office department and the bureau of en-
craving and printing and that new
design for this stamp has been ordered.
The issuance of the present stamp will
be continued until the new design is
ont
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-26
AMOUNT CUT DOWN.
Mcneil Island Penitentiary to Get
an Appropriation.

Washington, Feb. 24-The senate
committee on appropriations has agreed
to Senator Fosters amendment to the
sundry civil bill appropriating money
for the improvement of the McNeill
Island penitentiary, but cut the amount
to $50, 900. Mr.. Fosters amendment
provided for the expenditure of $25 900
each year for three years, making $751;
600 in all.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-26
F|FT|ETH anniversary.
Programme for Celebration oil
Semi. Centennial of Formation
Of Washington Territory.

Olympia. Feb. 24.-The sub-commit-
tee having in charge the arrangements
for the celebration of the semi-centen-
NAL of the formation of Washington
territory, have held meeting to draw
up programme for the celebration.
The celebration will take the form Of
mass meeting at the theater on the
afternoon of Thursday. March 5, and a
banquet at the Olympia hotel in the
evening. Three hundred invitations
have been issued to pioneers all over
the state. These men and women will
be afforded an opportunity to express
their views and impressions with re-
gard to past experiences and the re-
suits of the flight of time.
Governor Mcbride will preside at
the theater and Senator j. j. Smith,
president of the senate will preside at
the banquet, former Attorney General
P. H. Winston officiating as toastmas
ter. Harvey w. Scott, of the Portland
Oregonian, will respond to the toast
"The Press" Addresses will be made
by G. B. Bagley, Seattle; Ezra Meeker,
Puyallup, president of the Historical
Society; Major Quincy A. Brooks, d.
r. Bigelow, and one by the orator of
the day, who has not yet been selected.
"The Territory of Washington and Its
First Governor" has been assigned to
Miles G. Moore; estate of Washing
tom" Hon. Will f. Humphrey; estate
Pioneers Association" Allen Weir;
washington Inland Empire" Hon.
Herman ID. Grow.
In addition to the features enumer.
ated there will be music by the Capital
City Military band, singing and stere-
optican views.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-26
DRY at WalIa Walla,

Walal Walla, Feb. 23.-While the
frost has been out of the ground but a
few days the soil has dried rapidly, and
wherever the soil has been disturbed
it shows dust in considerable quantity.
1t has been many years since sprinklers
were needed SO early in February. If
the present weather continues a few
days longer farmers will be wanting
rain in most parts of the WaIla Walla
valley.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-26
FOR PUBLIC OWNERSHIP.
Manager of Liverpool Tramways
will Discuss Subject.

New York, Feb. 23.-The Etruria
has arrived after rough voyage across.
Among the passengers was G. r. Bella
my, manager of the Liverpool tram
ways, which are under municipal con-
troll. He comes to attend convention
at which the question of municipal
ownership of all public franchises is to
be discussed.
He is an enthusiastic advocate of mu-
nicipal ownership, and says that the
Liverpool tramways have been operated
by the city since 1897, and that the ex-
pertinent has proved highly satisfac-
tory,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-26

Washington, Feb. 23.-President Ze-
laya of Nicaragua, through James Deit-
rich of Pittsburg, has presented to Pres
ident Roosevelt an immense mounted
specimen OF the harpie eagle. The bird
was killed by President Zelaya and was
given to the president as token Of
good will and friendship.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-26

FAVORITES

Charge of the Light Brigade.
Half league, half league
Half a league onward.
All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
Forward. the Light Brigade!
Charge for the guns" he said;
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
Forward, the Light Brigade"
Was there man dismayed?
Not though the soldier knew
Some one had Numbered.
Theirs not to make reply.
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die;
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
Cannon to right of them,
Cannon to left of them,
Cannon in front of them
Volleyed and Numbered;
Stormed at with shot and shell.
Boldly they rode and well,
Into the jaws Of Death,
Into the mouth of He'll,
Rode the six hundred.
FLASHED all their sabers bare,
FLASHED as they turned in air.
Sabring the gunners there.
Charging an army while
All the world wondered;
Plunged in the battery smoke
Right through the line they broke;
CoSsack and Russian
Reeled from the saber stroke,
Shattered and sundered.
Then they rode back, but not
Not the six hundred.
Cannon to right of them,
Cannon to left of them.
Cannon behind them
Volleyed and Numbered:
Stormed at with shot and shell,
While horse and hero fell,
They that had fought so we'll
Came through the jaws of Death
Back from the mouth Of He'll
All that was left Of them,
Left of six hundred.
When can their glory fade?
o! the wild charge they made!
All the world wondered.
Honor the charge they made!
Honor the Light Brigade,
Noble six hundred.
Lord Tennyson.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-26
SEATTLE LIGHTING PLANT.
Work of Construction will Begin
This Spring.


Seattle, Feb. DEMONSTRATION work
on the new municipal Lightning plant
will begin early in April, if the money
is forthcoming from the sale OF bonds,
according to the announcement made
today by City Engineer Thompson. All
necessary preliminary work has been
completed and the work of construction
and equipment will be pushed forward
and begun with all possible speed until
the plant is in running order.
"The sale of bonds voted for this pur-
pose," said Mr.. Thompson, twill pro-
vide all of the funds necessary to COM
plete the plant and put 1t in operation
If the money necessary is ready by
April Is, will need $4,000 month
from then until the work is DONE"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-26
BUILD IN MANITOBA.
Northern Pacific Seeks Charters for
Several Lines.


Winnipeg, Feb. 23.-Defnite an
nouncement is made that G. f. Hamil-
ton, of st. Paul, is acting in behalf OF
the Northern Pacific Railroad compa-
ny in making application to the Mani
toba Legislature for permission to build
an extensive system of branch lines
throughout the province. The provi-
sional directors of the new company
will be G. S. Mellen, president of the
Northern Pacific; James Fisher, OF
Winnipeg, and H. P. Upham and Mr..
Hamilton, of St. Paul. If granted a
charter, the company intends to build
lines crossing the International bound
ary at three different points from Penn
bina west. The Northern Pacific made
application for a similar charter last
year, but the request was refused.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-26
President Signs ElkinS Bill.

Washington, Feb. % The presi-
dent has signed the Elkins bill prohib-
iting rebates. With the signing of this
bill the administration s antitrust pro-
gramme for this session of congress is
completed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-26

Governor of New FOundland Likes
Bond Bargain.

London, Feb. 23.-Sir Cavendish
Bonile, governor of New Foundland,
who arrived here on the White Star
line steamer Cedric from New York,
had intended to go to Washington to
confer with Secretary Hay and Ambas-
sador Herbert regarding the present
status OF the Hay reciprocity trea-
ty between the United States and New
Foundland, but decided to postpone the
trip. He will, he said, communicate
with Washington later. OF the treaty
he said:
81 am very we'll pleased with the
terms of the treaty and sincerely hope
that it will be successfully negotiated. =
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-26
Herring of the Thrush.

The hearing Of the common thrush
is marvelously acute. 1t can hear a
worm moving underground. locate the
prey by the noise. and haul 1t out.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-26
Mute Animals.

The gira fife. armadillo and porcupine
have no vocal cords and are, therefore,
mute. Whales and serpents are also
voiceleSS.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-26
SHIP SUBSIDY DEAD.
For This Session at Least Nothing
will BE Done.

Washington, Feb. 23.-The house
committee on merchant marine and
fisheries, by vote of 10 to 7, has re-
fused to report the ship subsidy bill,
thus oisposing of the matter SO far as
this session of congress is concerned.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-04

The South has never stopped TO thihk
how much none Is wasted In planting
each cotton crop. Let US figure II out
and see Upon q safe estimate not less
than 400, 900 tons Of cotton seed are
used each spring in planting. The seed
fs sown lavishly In drills--not dropped
Mt certain distances. as cortland AFTER
the plants are up the crop Is thtnneu
with a hoe, more than nine-tenths oi
the young plants being cut out.
Here we and that the seed used IN
planting the cotton crop would bring IN
the market at least IS. 400. 900. As nine
tenths OF this Is wasted. We see here q
total waste of over five n one-half
million dollars (3s. 76G. 00o.)
1t IL time for the cotton growers. OF
the South to call a halt to this ex-
travagance. The old system OF SOWING
cotton seed In the drill IL n remnan OF
the times when cotton seed was almost
worthless. Since then their value has
80 much enhanced that n change should
be made In the Of planting. In
stead Of sowing the seed In drills drop
them at q distance wanted. and by fol-
lowing this method not only the labor
Of thinning is saved. but nearly 100000
tons OF good cotton seed is saved Tor
commercial use, and the farmers of the
South are five million dollars richer.
fThe Caldwell Cotton Planter saves
the seed plants and gives good stand
with one beck to acre. saves enough
seed to pay for itself In n season;
INQUIRE for II. Agents In all principal
towns, or write to Caldwell Cotton
Planter Company. W~innsboro. $. {.
SorE-THIs PLANTER Is SoLD IN THIS
fry nv Tux Co,
-EpIroR PRESS AND BANNER.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-04
RETROSPECTIVE


u OoIBonVS0
Johnston. 4. c.. Jan. %, 1908.
NV uncle, Col. A. r. Posey. died the nrst Of
the year, and my brother requested l shouid
send you the Greenville psper containing his
S fsass ssw Sn,y M imo Watson, Of New York. ana
Mn. Charlotte Calhoun. Of Ninety-Six. Ny
mother, Mrs. e. Lynch, died several years ago
She lived 10 DO 81. he about &. He onen wrote
i iS ASbsxiiie s.ayinS awhile. He certainly
vaa 4 yery ioynble man. We feel that he has
been reunited 10 the Others In Q brighter
world than tais "where partings are no
oro and Ne feel her last days were her hap.
piest a far % her children could make them
dor her.
his removal o Mr.. Gonzales apparently or.
timely death 20 human eyes. God overrules
an things and we must feel that His hand In
Ira ali that IA DONE. We can not ace now. but
our ssan s Ssss : ssss ssaIh % Of ous la ss: P 'ess e Su' MI
I would 10 love 70 zee old Abbeville. the
bone Of my childhood days only eleven miles
away. Those early Impressions Will never De
Town and looked here and there TO see the
lovely flower gardens and beautiful homes OF
Gen. Samuel MCGOWAN, the .Norwoods, the
Quarles residence. 90. HOY would enjoy q
are thcse people / once knew: Most Of them
gone. gone! Mr.. Chalmers was In the prime
OF life. Sam Csson, Esq- q young man 81
promise. We'll. srch In life! May We all be
ready for the change when our summons
comes.
Do excuse length, but I'm carried back TO
days OF my mother and few months very
pieasautiy spent In your beautiful town OF
AbbevilIe about IS years ago. ! would 30 en-.
low seeinR Mr.. Tusten and family. DIR. Lod
Hill and wife, Mrs. Chalmers, Mrs. Kerr, u mot
gone, and Mrs. Ella Coke Cromers my OLD VIII
Iiamston friend.
Very respectfully,
Mrs. d. +. Ouzts,
nee Minnie Lynch.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-04
SCHOOLS OUT.
Let This and the school Question
Rest wall Have No More

Rest wall Have No More
: Of L..
To the Readers OF tho Press and Banner:
YOU saw the reply that was mace 70 my cor
stanccs IL would DO best u treat all such With
That reply hin that only O "slight mistHke'
made regardi0g my school. lot me say
that II was not slight. Why this corres-
poudent should persist In misrepresenung the
school ! do not know.
That the house In on the Route, p
caliy deny. II 10 Visible from tbs Route,
know. bui 10 10 the moon. There are also peo.
pis above the school Who get their mail on
this Route. Before the Route was established
tney got their mail NJ Abbeville, but / never
heard that they conaidered themselves az lav.
ing in the town OF Abbeviile at that N
TO some OF you IL may be Information 70
knov that three INTERPRETATIONS make on
Iy ono "sliRht mistake" Is the difference be.
tween twenty and thirty slight, or 10 there
any difference between fifteen pupils In alpha
bei and only four? II you have ever beer q
teacher you can easily see the difference.
Nor was the number and grades Of the pu.
pills a. Published, given by one OF my pupils
either. II canno be proven, despite STATE
ments 70 the contrary. -.
You were advised 70 consider the source
from which M correction came. ! am VIII
ing. Knowing the social calibre OF the writer,
I accept the remarks concerning myself. lor
what they are worth. II might not be pleas.
ant for some others, however, should 'tnelf
source be closely considered.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-04

Our nee Governor started on with o good
inaugural address. and for several days his
conduct was exemplary AND oil that could DO
desired. But IL seems that he has set Q snsre
In the paths ofsome most excellent and an.
olendipe citizens. On the face OF his act all
would seem 70 be we'll, but upon reflection
thsre - much 70 DO feared. We have refer.
ence 20 his List Of new.made -Coioaels." He
No doubt meant well. and because Of his rood
inss1tions The Press and Banner will deal
eeusly with him. But. a. . matter Of fect.
what has % good Q mar q Mr.. August Kohn
dcpe. that no should be forced 10 become an
old neld ~cosonelf Imagine. II you can. o man
Of Nj. Kohns dignity and solidarity Of char
acter carssring around ~ an oid.deid Col
ousl, wearing fEills, bootsand spurs. Forpeo.
Die in civil life, or In literary punuits. to
assume military titles there Is In II some.
thing ofthe ludicsous. Wocld anybody think
Of member Of the British parliament or the
American congress % being . "ColonelF
Would Jon say Colonel Gladstone or MT.
Gladstone?
Henry Ward Beeoher refused the degree Of
d. D. In ike manner Mr.. Kohn ought 70
refuse 70 become . colonel. As courtly .
gentleman % Abboville ever had. when ac-
drssssd ey Q military title, replied that he
WA not . military oficer. u that . gentle
man coald have no better title than sinister"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-04
Tate's Locals.

When you want IN buy II pounds OF good
soda for IS cen IL, 20 10 H.. NJ. Tate a Co.
Tate's Is the place TO buy O good man or wo
mans shoe for Sl.W.
Bring your boys 10 Tate's and nt them up In
overalis, shoes and hats.
When you want cottonades and COTTON de
nims 10 make spring pants and overails, 20 10
II. NJ. Tate * Co.
When you wan a real nice stylish nat ioi
soc see Tate before you buy.
We have q good assortment OF ladies' and
cbildren's stockings from Sc up. Bee them.
Go TO II. N. Tate's and buy your spring
waists and dresses. They have u beantlIul
line of French ginghams, lawns, musiins, pei
cais. etc. Don't miss the opportunity. Come
before they are gone.
Highest market prices paid for brass, SCRAP
ron, etc., nj Tate's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-04

..Tom please stop at Glenn's and tell him 70
sepd mo At once, q bbi. Majestic nour. a n,ce
nan. 10 lbs. Crits, 5 ib-. Mocha and Java coutS
2 lbs. cnpese, = lbs. macaroni.i lbs prunes, :
lbs. peaches. n qt. Boston beans, ! -. az
t.nItorni, peaches. 2 cans Tomatoes. j cam
sugar corn pkgs. knox's Seiatine ana ~
bars Polo soap for 23.t.. u.,.,
.o.d h.. RS inst received u fine assortment
rrom Rni.t. be sure and have Glenn ave
vou soms early Alaska Peas Add Red Bliss
Potatoes
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-04

For colds and iagrippe. take Milford's cold
and iagrippe tablets. Tor sale by Z. a. Milford.
Phone l07.
Stop thai cough with Miliord's syrup, white
pine and TAR. T.. A. Milford.
Paints. oils. glass and praty nj Ailford's
Drug store,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-04
THE MONUMENT.
The Daughters Of III COnfeder"ey
Will Give Entertainment for u
Benefit Of b Monument on Fri.
day Evening, February 2Oih.

Tn ladies OF the Abbevlllc County Chapter
Daughters OF the Con federacy contemplate
giving an entertainment Tor the benent oil the
Abbeville County monument on Friday even
ing, February 2Oth, 1893.
I'm work OF this Chapter IL too well known
I'm this immunity TO require au introduce
lion. The ladies In charge will be glad to
serve you to q good suPPe and a hearty
laugh. a..
vacant stores of Z. Rosenberg 4 Co, formerly
~occu hy McDill & Lyon on Trinity street.
Come and the DAughters Will give you a
hearty welcome. Novel attractioGs on The
Midway.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-04

u,,, wapt mean stick y" flour. buy from
,h,, liner fellow. IL you want good bak Ing
flour. then buy from Glenn.
l.. W. White sells the best yard.wide un:
bleacned shceting nj 5 cts q yard to be f"nnd
nywhcro
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-04

Plow tools OF every description, coIlnis
from zoe. 10 s.. Hames, back bands. single
trees, plow stocks: In fact everything heeotu'
smith & Co.
For nice stationery dont forget Milford's
drug store.
A nvo barrel kerosene oil a for sale cheap
NJ Speeds Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-04

n The Nswbsrry Observer does not object
vs shsli rse its paragraphs OF State news
Tasy sse rood. and they come In In goot
t,ms. 1heir mo would save a some trouble
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-04

Come and buy q cottolene at II cents FER
Mound nj the Bakery Of course!!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-04

Fine ,npo.ssa ana homo made candy al
the Bakesy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-04

Tho fret tha, wa knew ;th"e Slstsnce OF 'h'
collow,rr paragraph vas upon the reception ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-06-03

Beldon coming back. My heart fell
Had he decided not to take the
room? Had anything in my man
ner-
i came back to ask you how ]
can get into the room without the
young woman seeing me. just want
to crawl in. you know, incog., as it
were. Is there side door, or a
back door, or anything, where T.
Lock your Wheel" said I, land
when you have opened the gate walk
right round the left side of the house.
Go on the grass. l hate to have you,
but this time you may. You'll find
my man servant there, unless his
wife has inveigled him up to the loft.
Ii you hear groans, go up at once
and protect him.
Hear groans?"
Eyes, if she's beating him. If she
isn't"
What mysterious HOUSEHOLDER
exclaimed Mr.. Beldon. Really, you
brighten a quiet man like me, sim
pie, helpless journalist / don't know
that I'll come, after ALL"
''Oh, there's nothing to be afraid
eff" returned I. Il only hope that
If you hear Baldwin calling for
belp-''
81 am to go up and beat his wife ?''
''No," said I, mot at all. Go up
and beat him for being such fool -
and / turned away.
"Oh, one thing MORE" I called.
Don't forget it's the left side you're
to go round, if you don't want her
to see YOU
''Who to see me?"
''Miss Dacres."
who's she?''
"The new boarder-J. A. Dacres.
Those are her initials on the dress
suit case"
care they?" said he. He repeated
the name, 81. A. Dacres, J. A. D. Oh,
yes, 1 see, see. Clever, very clever
indeed! Well, I'll go along. Round
to the left, you say. Presumably
she's on the right side of the house.
Good-by," and he was off.
I walked toward the village, pom
dering what he meant by those
words, Clever! very clever, indeed!'