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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
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When Lafayette visited Loudouh
county he WAS entertained with the
ether eminent guests by President
Monroe ut Oek Hill Leesburg. too,
the historic town nine miles from Mon
roc's country seat. accorded him hon
ors on that occasion. and ut dinner
at that town John Quincy Adams de-
livered Il famous toast TO the surviving
patriots of the Revolution, who, he
said. were like the slbylline leaves
the fewer they became the more pre-
cious they were.
ON the return 10 oak Hill another Of
Monroe's guests said To Mr.. Adams:
Excuse the importincncc. but would
you not tell me what inspired the beau
tlful sentiment of your toast todayY'
Why" replied Mr.. Adams. 1T was
suggested this morning by the picture
of the sibyl that hangs in the hall Of
the Oak Hill mansion"
How strange. remarked the less
brilliant guest. Il have looked at that
picture many times during the past
years and that thought never occurred
to me. "-Lcslie's Monthly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

This amusing anoclotc or Lamartine
IS related by the Baroness BOnde In
her volume cf letters. Shortly after
the revolution of February he wrote
on the blank leaves of his pocketbook
the mines Of his protc2ees and sent
the list To BE- provided with places im-
mediatcly. Previously. However. IL
seems. 10 had scrlbhlcd David on
the page. and the head of the cabinet
appointed the said David consul nc
Bremen: the postu!aut however. never
came forward and, though the poet did
not ike being disturbed. NJ IIetZcl
was Obliged to ask who was the David
on Ei- list
"IIe who danced before the ark
was the answer.
"Oh. dear. have eazetted him to
Bremen.
How very singular. | meant him
for subject for meditation. not for
nomination. But You can cancel it,
The monitcur registered the chance
but fcw know that the last consul ap-
pointed to Bremen was King L~i,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

The fashion of wearing the hair in n
cue commenced 10 wanc in the latter
part Of the seventeenth century. As
we think now Of those queer plgtail
appcndagcs il seldom occurs to us that
they could have been of any Use eN-
cept rs an index 10 human folly. II
appears. however. that occasionally
they were q very Important part Of 81
ecntleman's person. rs may d. Inferred
from the following complaint published
I'm England nj the time thr fa~hiona
blos commenced 90 cut their Lair;
"The bathers of Brighton complain
bitterly Of the trouble they have In
pulling young gentlemen ont Of tie soa
since they have cut of their cucs. TT.
one OF these dockcd fashionablcs j.
drowned from this circumstance tie
rage for cropping will not die out
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
MIce That subsIst ON scorpions.

Among the queer forms Of animal life
that inhabit Death valley is mouse
that has acquired such taste for scor-
pions that they form It's entire bill OF
fare. The scorpion carries is formida-
blc armament i'm the end Of its slender
elongated abdomen In the shape or an
exceedingly ycnomoas hooked sting
When disturbed it cleyatcs this In the
air and goes i'm search of its diSturbcr.
But it is comparatively slow in its mo
lions. while mice are proverbial for
their uu.-l -llncss the world over. The
mouse learned many generations ago
where the scorpion carries its weapon,
and when ne meets it he leaps at the
upliftcd abdomen, takes of the suns at
n single bite and proceeds 10 make
meal Of his helpless prey. 1t Is sup
posed TO be- the only animal that rel.
lshes scorpions.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
Children DO Lie.

DO children lie? Yes; constantly.
persistently and universally. says the
kindergarten Magazine. \ child does
not tell the truth because he could not.
He does not know the truth, and his
approximation To tho truth is very
much vaguer than ours. And there are
certain qualities of his mind which
make it inevitable that he should per-
vert the truth. I'm the first place, truth
IS Synonymous with knowledge. lie
does not know what truth is In the
second place and it is the same with
u.s., children gradually approximate
the truth They have their ideas Of
truth. In tie third place, the chIld'S
Imagination drives him often 10 tell
what Is hOt true.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
Gladstone and the Actor.

An English speaker related this an
ccdote to an audience Of theatrical en-
ployees: Mr.. Gladstone, when Mr.
Becrbohm Tree was introduced TO him,
hardly knew upon what topic to con
verse with him. but at length asked
Mr.. Trees opinion ss 70 the politics OF
the stage. whether ii is. as a rule, Lib
oral or Conservative. Well. sir said
Mr.. Tree wickcdly. 4 really have not
studied the question. but should think
the actors are mostly Conservative.
Dear me- replied Mr.. Gladstone, /
wonder whether there is any exception
To that rulcT 4 should say replied
Mr.. Tree. the scene shilters are Rad
icals to Il man"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

Practically all the best fShhook' D.
the world and nearly so Of all quail
tics-a arc made at Hcdd.trh. England
The annual output is probably 'hj-
000OOO hooks. about l0oo1O1o per
week. ranging I'm size from enormous
and fcrociou+ looking shark hooks &"
the tnicSt hooks for very small trout
flies. with % bend" diameter of about
one-sixtccnih Of an inch. "a thousand
II which will MT more thln hll n
good sized thimblc The price varies
as much as the size, ranging frcm q
few pence to two or three pounds PEI
thousand
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

Arsenic that tcrr.lic poison alb
horred of an people for ages, the chief
ingredient Of the phIlters Of antiquity
Of the middle ages, when they were de-
sigu. / to yet rid Of a troublesome enc
my-arsenic is neither more nor less
than a constituent element of the tis-
sues Of all living beings. vegetable or
animal. Without arsenic no lie Is pos
sible. This purveyor of death IS one or
the great supporters of life. Such Is the
apparant paradox affirmed by Profess
or Armand Gautier rs the result OF
physiological and clinical observations.
PITTS Nature.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
Uedouins and Water.

II Is not unusual 10 hear a Bedouin
upon reaching n camp where water is
offered him refuse II with the re-
mark. "G drank only yesterday ON
the Bcdouins' long marches across dry
countries the size of the water skins is
nicely calculated 10 just outlast the
Journey. and they rarely allow them
selves to break the habit Of abstemi-
business. as this would be sure to make
their next water fast all the harder
They are accustomed from infancy 10
regard water rs n most precious com
modify and use 1t with religious econ
omy. They know every hollow and
nook I'm the mountains where water
may be found. Their camels and goats.
which they take with them on their
marches to supply them with milk
and meat, live principally on the
scanty hcrbage and foliage Of the
thorny mimosa. Neither men nor ami
mails drink more than once in forty
eight hours. No wonder they can sub
slst where invaders quickly perish.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

Everything physical hciu- equal 1t
IS established that thc man Who Is en
gagged i'm professional work VIII STOW
gray sooner than VIII thc man "ho
earns his bread by the literal sweat OF
his brow. Thus by Implication the man
who has more AMI harder brain work
than another more worries. more
troubles. more difficult thoughts. less
vitality In proportion ,hi> is the indi
vidual and the profession that soonest
are marked by gray hairs
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
T~o Sud Men.

First Fishcrman-W Why do you come
10 this lonely place TO fish,
Second Fisherman (Sadly)-l"cause
like solitude and silence. am a
widowcr. And you?
First Fisherman-Because |. too Ike
solitude and silence.
Second Fishcrman-Ah, you also are
a widOwer?
First Fisherman (mOre sadly)-Not
Vaf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

4 vcracious clron.cler ~ ih' t"e>
of Jonathan Edwards eiyr> n-"F'-
which prove a liberal consumption %!
fuel I'm the household Of the great thco
lorian. In the winter Of l7i0ll the
town Of northampton supplied the IA
wards parsonage with seventy five
loads Of wood. In tie neNt sca~on
clghty-two loads woe delivered For
the succeeding winter the total Wa-
seventy-eight. and Il year aftcrward tho
astonishing quantity OF nInejy-Ii''
loads was supplied There was no lack
Of fire at the Edwards hearth Is II
wonderful. then. that hc preached
burning sermons
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
woman.s Cruelty 20 Woman.

Another illustration Of how mean a
woman can be- wa, given the olheI
night when young lady was calling
on an elderly Sp.n>tcr who dresses and
acts with uubrcom.ns youthfulness
The spin>tcr showed her visitor a beau
tiful handmade m" collar and said
proudly. This i,otcg fifty years old.
"It i beaut..Ii" purrcd the girl
"Did you make il. dearY-New York
Press
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

II would be we'll If in negotiations
with a view 90 matrimony the doctor
were 10 be called i'm rs an accessory TO
the god Of Love. who is proyerbially
blind and therefore regardless of con
sequences. The family doctor can do
much to prevent unwholcsome mar
riages. and we look with much greater
confidence 70 the fruits of his teaching
and persuasion than to legislative en-
actmcnts.- British Medical Journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
Enrnncnn Tnttonrrs.

TattOoing is not hy my means con-
fined to savage peoples. There are
races In Europe which make Il resu-
lar practice, and men. women and chill
dren bear on thcir bodies ornamental
tions that are as ornate and queer, al
though not as extensive. as are mark
ings on the bodies Of the south sea
savages
These European tattcoers are anons
the .ilbanians and Bosn:ans, who live
In the famous and notorious Balkar
pp-ip>':i-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
The same Brick.

One day a mother found her four
year-old Alice playing with brick in
The pOrl0r
She threw il ont OF doors and, turning
10 the child. said, IF you bring another
brick into the parlor mother will whip
you"
Shortly afterward she again found
the child playing with a brick and.
looking at her reproyingly, asked,
What did mother tell you about that
brick, Alice
"Wcn. this isn't another brick" said
the child. "This IS the one had be.
fore"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

lean
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

When Ellen Terry was little girl
about ten years old she played Puck IN
~ Midsummer N.-hts Dream ana
hnd 10 make her appearance through
tie stage hoor on traIdoor. The trap
door WAS shut too soon. and one OF the
child's feet WIS caught. size screamed
with pain. and Mrs Charles kean
whispered 10 her: Be Il brave girl.
Nellie. Finish yrur part, and you shall
play Arthur IN King john" The
trapdoor by this time was opened. but
the child's toe was broken. She. how
ever. pluciily pulled herself together
and finished her speech.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

Mamma" said little Marguerite
when the family and the visitors from
the country lad sat down to breakfast
is it true that people who snore have
bad conscicnccSN read in one of ii!
books that they do
81 don't know. dear. Perhaps they
have. What makes you ask such a fun
ny question:
81 was just thinking, II It's true
Amt Susan must at least have killed
somebody once" Chicago Record-Iler
aid.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
AdNnncen Ancestral Pride.

$50 Woody is rcry rich now. When
! knew him he WAS poor. His only
treasure In those days was the musAet
his great-erandfather carried in the
Revolution"
"Oh. his great-grandfather has been
promoted since. WOodby exhibits his
sword now" -Philadelphia- Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
His Measure.

"Naw." said the head waiter, That
man that jest went out amt worth
much"
"IIow do you know inquired the
favorite customer
"Oh. it's easy for us walters TO take
a mans measure.
81 suppose you measure him from
fin 70 tin. eh T-EXchange.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
The Touch.

"A sweet book" she exclaimed. Not
a touch OF materialism in it,
| opened the volume. On the hrst
leaf read:
1.-TWO dollars and fifty cents
"Haw | thought. but said nothing. |
would not for the world shatter my
wife's Illusions Detroit Free Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
Inrhn-n Lie Cot HIa start.

"Fillem is a good dentist, suppose,
but he seems TO take fiendish delight
I'm working those emery paper files on
n fellows teeth every chance he gets.
THAT'S due to his early training. He
began his career as a saw sharpener. -
MINNEAPOLIS Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

Any woman who takes sea voyage
should be careful not TO play or sing
hymns aboard ship except at the regu-
lar Sunday morning service. Sailors
think singing hymns M any other time
Is bound to bring bad luck 1t Is as
bad, they say. as having a parson
aboard. which is rcckoned a sure sign
that the ship will 90 to "Dayy Jones
locker"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
She Knew IL.

"The longer live sighed the sage
"and the more learn the more hrihiy
am convinced that | know absolutely
hothing.'
Il could have told you that twenty
five years AGO" said his wife. but ]
knew 1t would be Of no use. London
Answers
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

.Jolkloy-I submitted some humorous
sketches here several days ago. They
haven't appeared lid you kill themf
Editor-l passed upon them, but J
don't think that killed them.
Jolklcy No?
Edltor-No; think they Just died
naturally OF old ase.-Philadelphia
DtpSs
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
or. c,r.e For sotisfactIon.

Well" said the detective. there IL
one thing upon which we may con
graduate ourselves I'm this case
"WlIy. you haven't even found an
important clcw."
That's just II. We can rest assured
that no innocent person Is going TO sur
er."-Washington Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

"My dear" said Mrs. Jorgson, as she
closed the book she had been reading,
do you know what is the most curious
thing in the world"
"Of course do" replied the brutal
half of the combination. The most
curious thing in the world is a woman
that isn't curious. STRAY Stories.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

"My plea" said the young lawyer
who had just won his first case, seem
I'd 10 strongly affect the jury"
Yes" replied the judge. Il was
afraid az one time that YOU would sue
cced in getting your client convicted in
spite of his innocence."-Chicago Rec
ord Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
xtfb;fo mud Hack,

Mrs. Suburbs-I suppose, now that
Uncle Nose is better, he is out doing
n little whitewashing?
Aune Chloe-No; he's at home dolh
4 little black washin'. He's gibin' Ill
Ephrum a bath in de wash boiler in de
kitching. brooklyn Life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

Bus Driver to car man of van IN
front which is blocking the wayl-
Jyer. get on. get on. You've bin keep
I'M Us waitin' five minutes.
Van Driver turning rounO-flVe
minutes? V il. that amt so long. You
ad 10 wait five years once, admit yer'
London Tit-Bits.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

"Well, got rid of that life insurance
agent in short order sayagely remark
cd Mr.. IIiggSworthy.
You didn't insult him, did your
asked his wife.
Insult him? No. gave him my
application for a policy, blame him!-
Chicago Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
rnapp,ecintIve wretch.

What did your wife say when you
came home 50 latcT
81 really don't know. | can just re-
member that ! woke up three times.
and she was still talking. g."-CleveIand
Plain Dealer
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

"Your fingers seem twisted and
bruised" we write on the pad which
forms the medium Of conversation Win
the deaf and dumb youth. Are you
on the ball team M yo1r lnstitutionF
mo. sir" he writes in reply to CIR
question. II have taken up a course ~
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
SHENAN UUAH HERALD
sd ertising Rate.

AGV jsements VIII be insei ed
at one ollar per square Of ten il,
or less for the first insertion and ~
cents iOr each subsequent Insertion.
et.s- Quarterly or yearly sdver.
tisements by cOntract.l
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
One the Less.

Sunday School Teacher-IIow many
commandments are there, Willie?
Willie-Tcn.
Sunday School Teacher-And suppose
you were to break one of them?
Winie-Then there'd only be nine
PHILADELPHIA Bulletin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

"Where were they married?"
Il amt Jest sure" answered the
small boy. "cauSe they left me home,
but guess # was in the stecple."
"In the stecple:'
"Wcll. heard 'em say II was high
church wodI.n.. .."-ChicagD Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
Sure of Him.

Kitty-They tell me Fred has pro-
posed TO YOU?
Bertha-Well. no; not exactly. but II
amounts 20 that. He asked me night
before last If my father was worth
as much as they say he is.-Ros,ca
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

Cacao is grown in Cuba in connection
with the coffee plant as the latter re-
oulrcs shade which is furnished by the
former. at the same time yielding a
proltable crop.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
Perfectly Reckless.

Druggist I'm going to discharge that
pew clerk. He's TOO careless.
Fri nd Nl1i has he done?
Druggist Ills mnrulng he sold q
wild cyl Woman y desc ~ poison and
trusted .pr ffr liic rrousg.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

"Mrs. Talkyerblind can say some OF
the most cutting things"
Yes If she could only keep Ser
mouth closed for five minutes YOU could
have her arrested for carrying coz
cealcd weapons. Life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

Young Woman before mllllner's win
dow. 10 her maidl-That hat IS perfect
" lovely. must have it. Marie, b.
sure 10 remind mo to kiss my husband
when get home. - Woman's Home
Companion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
Wnndrrs In NnfnrP.

A thousand wonders In nature are
lost TO the human eve and only reveal
ed to us through tie microscope. Think
Of dividing Il spiders web into a thou.
sand strands or counting the arteries
and nerves i'm the wing OF "a cos~amor
moth, Yet hy the powerful Ions of q
microscope IL is found there arc more
than 1000 Mls,',s .u caterpillar.
The eye ol dron- contains ll'tl nir
rorS. and the body OF every spider i>
furnished with four little Jumps pierced
with tiny holes. from each ~ which IS
sues a single thread. ani vh.n % u."u
sand of these trom cr.I 'ru" "ra join
cd together they form tAc ~ln-in lne
Of which the spider l'I- it~ "-h 'nd
which we call % spiders thread Spl
dcrs have been seen us small as grain
of sand. and those spin thread So fine
tlat It takes 1000 OF thcm put to-cthci
70 equal I'm size "a SIM human hair
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

Burton-Your garden is pretty small,
isn't IL?
Barton-lt seemed 80 20 me before l
began to take care of it.-Somerville
Nlass) Journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

~ Unless the number of lnser
tions is marked upon the manu-,
script, advertisements will be pub,
liehed until forbidden and charged
accordingly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

Susie-Now whom I'm asked 10 sing
| never say. "Oh. can't" i always
tit down at the piano
Jennie-And let the audience find IL
nut for themselves illustrated Bits
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31
knew Urn.gshy.

Bragesby tell you the current Is
sue OF the Purple peony is swell one
from q literary standpoint.
Waggsby That 80; What is the
name OF your Observation-Disclosures
American.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

"Are YOU not worried by your wires
absence"
mo: it's her return that always wor-
rics me"-Smart Set.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

Mrs. Bingo-Oh, dear! DO you think
that death ends all?
Bingo-All but the estate. The law
yers end that. Exchange.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

A brave man Is sometimes a despera-
do, but bully is always a coward
Halliburton.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

n men were relatively as strong as
brutes they could jugsle with weights
OF several tons.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

Many people buy everything on cred
n and never ask the price until they 20
10 pay. Then there is a kick.-Atchison
Globe
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

"she's made a fool OF that young fell
low"
"wcll. shc d'in'i have T. eco"omi1e
OF t.craw a...l..A Al" Eai:imyfs Arer-
loan
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-07-31

Mrs. Ncwed (ns husband arrives
home from workl-Oh. George. our
new cook is n perfect gem. Why. she
already has the kitchen looking like a
parIor.
Mr.. Ncwcd- -Humph. Expecting com
pany tonight. Is shef-Town and Coun-
try
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-01-17
A SACRED LANDMARK.
The Mission Cross of Santa Clara

The Mission Cross of Santa Clara.
For more than a hundred years a
mission cross stood as a sacred land
mark in Santa Clara, California Last
spring, in a fierce windstorm. ii was
blown down; but the fragments were
carefully preserved and fastened to-
gether, and now the cross stands again
in its accustomed place, quite as strong
as ever and more than likely to see
another century.
The mission OF Santa Clara. named
for the co-worker Of St. Francis of AS
sisi, was founded in 1777-the church
being very humble one. constructed
Of adobe. 1t had a short life. for in
1913 it was utterly ruined by a flood
Nothing daunted, the brave padres at
once constructed another building on a
site not far away.
This remained until 1918. when an
earthquake rendered it uninha bitable:
and the devoted friars cast about for
another situation, securing that occu-
pied by the present edifice, and here
came Father Junipero Sierra on the
Feast Of Santa Clara to bless the new
church.
Around the cross the dusky neo-
phytes were accustomed to gather as.
in loving and burning words the padres
told over and over the story of our
Divine Lord; and the recital of the
many and wondrous events of which in
all these years ii has been the silent
witness would fill a volume-Ave
Maria