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Harsh r1arket.

One of our ci.iz9Ds carries smi
ling visage. 1t is boy.
A few crates of strawberries were
shipped from this sect on this week
A singing school has been organ
lied at Halls Chapel by the pastor
Rev. L. NJ. Copeland.
Some of our farmers are ploughing
No the land in which Irish potatoes
were planted and are putting out
sweet potato sprouts in it.
The people in this neighborhood a
few DAYS ago were complaining, be-
cause of too much rain, and now
thew are wishing for more.
Mr.. Levin J. Prescott, gentleman
of fine christian character, highly
respected and esteemed by large
circle of friends and relatives, dec
Thursday Of last week, at the home
OF his sister, Mrs. Jane Taylor, agee
67 wears. After funeral services con
Quoted by his pastor, Rev. waite
Rhodes, his remains were inferred
near Atlantic, his former home.
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HallWOOd.

Mr.. Jas. W. Broughton shipped last
Monday 20 crates of nice berries.
Mr.. ]. T. Lewis and family spent
last Sunday in Parksley with his
parents.
The first crate of strawberries from
our station went forward April Both.
1t was pretty good stock.
Mr.. Topping, who has been very
sick for some time is still on the
mend, we are very glad to report.
Mr.. A. G. Smith will close his pri-
vate school Friday, the sth, and
leave for his home in Urbanna, Va
Look out for the Jr. o. U. A. MS.
at this place. They are going to turn
out here on the Fourth of July and
will give all in attendance a good
time.
Rev. Mr.. West gave us very I'm
pressive an entertaining discourse ar
the work of the Anti-Saloon League
on last Sunday afternoon. A grea'
mauv members were enrolled In TIT
League.
Our boys say they are going u
start out next Sunday with Their new
straw hats and summer suits. Loo
out for them and give them the roa
for they will be the real thing yo'
just bet.
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New Church.

Rev. Walter Rhodes will preach
next Sunday morning at the Chinco-
league Baptist Church special ser
mon to "Old People" All are corr
daily invited to attend.
Rev. A. A. Harryman, our M. 7.
preacher, created a very favorable
impression at his initial service last
Sunday. We trust that his useful
ness may grow continually in our
community.
There will be special services at the
Horntown Baptist Church next Sun"
day afternoon. The pastor, Brother
Rhodes, will make an address on
Temperance. Members OF other
churches In the community are cor
daily invited to attend.
The new Baptist Church at Bloom.
town will be opened Sunday, May
18th, at eleven o'clock a. IN. Rev
Walter Rhodes will take charge
OF the work there holding it as mis-
sion of Atlantic Baptist Church. The
building is a handsome one, ane
when completed will be a credit tt
the entire community.
The ten year old son of Mr.. Ross
ection boss of the N. Y.P. q n. K
r narrowly escaped serious inJur!
by a piece Of lumber falling on bin
last week. 1t took four men to lit
off of him and yet he escaped witt
only deep cut below the cap OF hi
knee. His physician, DR.. 4. L. Taylor
REPORTS him as doing well.
There will be a meeting held at tn
M.P. Church at New Church on mex
Tuesday evening, under the auspl
cies of the Anti Saloon League. In
rurpose of the meeting will be to Of
panize a local League in that con
munity. Several speakers have bee
engaged and the services promise
be interesting. All persons, who al
opposed to the liquor traffic, al
asked TO attend.
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Temperanceville.

Irish potatoes looking we'll IN this
section.
Much of our corn land has not yet
been broken up and rain must fall
before it can be ploughed up.
Mr.. D. H. Dennis died at bis home
near this place on last Monday and
was laid to rest on Wednesday in
cemetery near Conquest Chapel.
Mr. William A. Burton, business
manager, and Mr.. A. j. McMath,
treasurer, paid our town a visit IN
the interest of the Produce Exchange
last Tuesday.
Capt. W. I. Mister was greatly re-
ioiced by the receipt of a telegram
on the 4th inst, announcing the safe
arrival of his son Lloyd in Los An
geles, California.
Our people very much interested
in the approaching election. 1t Is
generally conceded that those favor
ing mo fence" will win, but many
who would like to vote for it are not
registered and cannot DO 50.
Temperanceville Lodge No 12l, a.
F. & A. NJ. had quite an attractive
meeting on the evening of the 9TH
work in the Sd degree, refreshments
and visiting brethren from dis
lance. The same is on the trestle
board, together with election OF Of
ficers, at next regular communication
A mass meeting was held in the In
terest of the Anti-SaloOn League II
the N. E. Church, South, at thu
place. Wednesday night. After stir
ring addresses made by Revs. Waite
Rhodes and 7. J. Whitehurst loca
I league was organized with II mem
bers, with VIM. L. Mock, president
. Henry E. Byrd, secretary, and Jullu
1G. Matthews, treasurer. Our peopl
are in earnest GA this vital question
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Onley.

Miss Mamie Mears returned nome
from Baltimore last week quite sick.
Mr.. E. J. Savage is improving his
dwelling by adding another room 10
same.
Mrs. G. A. Chopper, of Northamp-
ton. was in our town last week visit
ing friends.
Mr.. L. j. Savage received last week
s12.57 for q shipment of two barrels
of radishes.
Savage g. Ames have delivered to
the strawberry growers Of this vlcin
ity this year 5000 crates.
Mr.. Oscar A. Kelly shipped 7crates
of b erries on the 1st inst. and on the
4th $50 crates were sent to marker
from this station.
Two colored persons visited oul
town this week and began to tax
possession of it. In few moment
thew learned that all of it did not be-
long to them and with sore heads de
parted "sadder and wiser men,"
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OnancOck.

Mr.. A. G. Kelly was in Baltimore
Sunday.
Mr. d. d. Fletcher, of Wattsville'is
visiting friends in town.
Mr.. Sidney j. Hopkins is quite
sick at present writing.
Rev. Thomas Heath and Rev. Mr..
Waterfeld were in town this week.
Mr.. Stewart X. Powell made bus
mess trip to Baltimore this week.
Miss Evelyn Joynes, of Baltimore,
is visiting at the home of Mr.. q Il.
Joynes.
An Anti-Saloon League was organN
lied here on Monday night at the
Baptist Church.
Several sportsmen from the city
passed through here on the way TO
Mr.. John James to go cunning.
Mr.. William B. Pitts home on the
Onley farm is now open for summer
boarders. Several from New York
are now there.
Mr. john Poulson, a highly re-
spected citizen of Chesconnessex
Neck, died on last last Friday and
was buried Saturday, Rev. W. o..
Bates officiating at the funeral SER
vices.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Morris, of
Reedville, Va, Miss Coils and Mrs.
Dodson, arrived il Onancock on their
ste I'm yacht 1.-The Alert" on Tues
dav from the Western Shore and are
stoppiug with Mr.. Arthur NJ. Not
tiugham. Mr.. Morris is here for a
cunning trip to the seaside.
The ladies of Holy Trinity Episco-
pal Church will give grand concert
in the Town Hall on Tuesday night
May -. Miss Snyder, of Baltimore
will sing. Many remember having
heard Miss Snyder sing while on the
Shore two years ago. She has q
} national reputation and leads the
= choir of one of the large churches Of
Baltim ore. She could charm any
audience. Miss Joynes, of Baltimore
will also sing Miss Susie Nottingham
. of Eastville, graduate of Conserva
} tory at Boston will play. Other in
> teresting features will be given. Rare
ly on this shore, has such congre
CATION Of talent been gathered and
grand treat is in store for all who at
tend. Refreshments after the con
! cert. Regular admissions.
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Deaths.

Mr.. D. Henry Dennis, prcminent
and highly esteemed citizen OF upper
Accomsc, di d Monday, of paralysis
at his home near Temperancevilie'
aged about 70 years. Funeral 'ervi
ces conducted by his pastor, Rev W.
]. Twilley, of the NJ. E. Church.
South, were held over his rem aims on
Wednesday. He leaves a widow,
three daughters, Mrs. J. II. Jones, OF
Accomac, Mrs. V. A. Perry and MIS-
Allie of Maryland, and one SOD, Mr.
Frank Dennis, of New York.
Mr.. Edward W. Kellam, OF near
Mappsburg, fell down his well last
Sunday and was taken out dead In
few minutes thereafter. His vile was
present at the time and lowered the
bucket for him but he gave no sign
of life and his physician who AFTER
wards examined him says,that death
was due to apoplexy and occurred
before his fall in the well.
The deceased was 70 years old and
WAS one of the most respected aud
esteemed citizens in the lower part oil
the county. An immense throng Of
people were present at his funeral al
Iarrison's Chapel, on Wednesday
conducted by his pastor, Rev. W. II
Crowder, and followed his remains u
the place of interment near Keller
His wife, one son, Mr.. James ID. hei
lam and one daughter, Mrs. JONI
Bonnewell, survive him.
Samuel, aged IA years, son OF Mr.
Thomas Il. Fitzgerald, OF nea
Daugherty, died with a congestiv'
chill Thursday night.
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Cape Charles
Mrs. W. B. Hancock is visiLipF'
atives ut Pocomoke this week.

Mrs. w. B. Hancock is yisiupF'i
ntives at Pocomoke this week.
Senator ]. Henry Cochran OF
Pennsylvania, was a visitor TO Ills
to WI on Monday.
Revival services are being contct'
ed at the Presbyterian Church by
Rev. Mr.. Cooke, of Richmond.
Mr.. V. p. Travers, Jr., who as
been residing here during the rst
winter, returned to his home In Jew
York on Tuesday.
Mr.. L. H. Sturgis, proprietor OF ne
Arlington, will erect a dancing "a
vilion and bath houses along ne
beach in connection with the hoel.
Mr.. Doebler, superintendent OF ne
Cambria Iron Works, Pittsburg, Ia,
is the guest of Mr.. George W cry
Supervisor OF the N. Y. p. L. N. R.k
Mrs. Carl Herdic and son Jack, wlo
have been visiting their parents, Ar'
and Mrs. John Gofiigan, returned 70
their home in Williamsport, Pa, on
Saturday.
A base ball team has been organ
lied by the young men of this town
and any Eastern Shore team wishing
TO cross bats with them, should ad
dress Mr.. Charles Hight, manager
for dates, etc.
Mr.. Laban Belote, respected ell
zen of the lower part of this county
died at his home near Shadyside, OF
Monday evening. He was buried Of
Tuesday. He WAS hurt by a cow,no
thought seriously at first, but whlc
proved fatal. He was about 20 year
of age, and leaves family.
While backing up to couple tr@i
at Princess Anne on Wednesda
afternoon, Ralph Powell, the ti'
wear old son of Mr.. VIM. Powell,
that place, got his foot caught o'
tween the switch rail and the rail
the main line, and was run over 3
one wheel of car, cutting his fo'
off lust above the ankle. The DC
was not discovered on the traC
until the train was so near that
was impossible to stop it. His leg wi
amputated about half way betwe'
the ankle and knee.
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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.
ChincOteague.

Mr.. M. E. Carey is in hospital at
Philadelphia.
Frank Booth and Miss Ida Conner
were ma rried on the 4th inst.
Mr.. o. L. Wimbrough caught the
first drum fish OF the season.
James E. Lunn and Miss Minnie
Burch were married on the 5th inst
Henry Davis and Miss Eva Burch
were married May 81, Rev. L. U.
Davis officiating.
Our Life.sayiny boys are looking
forward to the last day of the month
for their vacation.
Miss G. A. Hammond, our leading
milliner, is in New York making
spring purchases.
Mr.. John H. Hopkins, county
treasurer, and Mr.. 7. G. Kelly, COM
missioner OF the revenue, spent the
week with us.
Schooner E. H. Bennett arrived
this week from Norfolk with cargo
of building material, and Schooner
Nantes from same city with cargo oil
soft coal.
Mr.. r L. Marshall is adding to hit
pony stables some blooded stock. de
bought fast PAGER of S j. Twilley
Pocomoke City, last week, aud fast
trotter of Mr.. Spence, in lower A;co'
mac this week.
Mr.. Henry Timwons is represent
ing Odd Fellows Lodge at this place
in Dauville, this week; Miss Essl'
Re ID is visiting friends in Philadel
phia; G. o. Disbrow is home from
Philadelphia visiting his parents.
Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel thi
week: w. G. Edmonds, w &. GiI
more, G. b. Brickhouse, W. O. Hall
Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs. Hos&in'
Master Elmer Hoskins, Pittsburg; 4
G. Clark, r L. Powell, Whining or
II w. Henry, K. L. Purnell, Me-
York; l Ulman, Salisbury; d. I
Farolds, c. R. Stelzer, Ocean city:
Parker, G. w. Callahan, Pocomok
city; Johu Il. Bopkins, 7. G. Kelly
Jno. s. Tyler, j. H. Fletcher, Jr., b
F. Elliott, r. w. Anderson, Accoma'
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Parksley.

Miss Augusta Parsons is visiting
relatives at Parsonsburg, Md.
Mr.. Benjamin Lewis is quite SICK
at her home on Hunting Creek.
Mr.. "Tobe" Phillips moved his
family here from Maryland this
week.
Mr.. o. Ernest Causey, wife and
daughter spent Sunday and Monday
at Salisbury, Md.
Mr.. J. Harry Rev left Tuesday fol
a pleasure trip to the West India is
land with Capt. W. Jas. Somers
who is engaged in the fruit trade
from tropical ports to Baltimore. II
requires about or 4 weeks to make
a trip.
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Pungoteague.

Mr. Charles Cobb, of Eastville, was
a visitor to our town on Sunday.
The first strawberries of the seacon
were offered for sale in our town on
Saturday.
Our farmers are busy putting out
potato sprouts regardless of the
unfavorable weather during the
month
Our fish peddlers and undertakers
are very much annoyed over the tax
imposed upon them by recent act of
our Legislature.
Rev. George Taylor, of Danville'
called home by the death OF his uncle
Mr.. John G. Taylor is still here.
Mr.. William Kilmon, Of near Kel-
Ter. is quite i'll with pneumonia. Mr.
John Wright who arrived In our
town some days ago is also sick with
the same disease.
Our high school closed on Friday
TO the regret of our people. A or II
months session is hoped for another
year and our people can have 1t, L
thew will interest themselves in the
matter as they should.
1t is an Ill wind that blows nobody
good. Rumor has it that q marker
wagon will run daily between GU
town and Mr.. VIM. Winder's stor
Onancock, for a supply of goods
wanted by many, which he carrie
and now cannot b3 sold lawful.
1 here
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Atlantic.

Our market is bountifully supplied
with fish.
The farmers are busy planting corn
and setting out sprouts.
Mr.. George Corbin is home again
after an absence of two months.
Mr.. John S. Parsons, of Accomac,
spent few days with his mother
Mrs. Esther Parsons, this week.
Misses Bessie NJ. Conquest and
Meta G. Thornton, who have been
Cd the sick list, now are very much
improved.
The members of the NJ. P. Church
are contemplating fair at theil
church Whitsuntide. The young
people may give an entertainment al
night. Particulars known later.
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Marriage.
LeCato. x aufman.

Mr.. Riley U. LeCato, popular
Young man of Mappsburg, and MISS
Maggie Kaufman, of Brooklyn,N. L.,
a beautiful and accomplished young
lady, daughter of Mr.. Geo. P. Kauf"
man. were married recently at the
brides home in Brooklyn in the pres
ence of a large gathering of relatives
and friends, Rev. Mr.. Williams, OF
the NJ. E. Church, officiating. The
attendants were Mr.. Robert I'D
wards, of Virginia, best man, ana
Miss Addle Regene, OF Brooklyn
maid of honor.
immediately after the marriage
the groom with his bride took the
train for Mappsburg Station, where
Itbey were met by host of friends
Including six couples OF ladies ana
gentlemen who escorted them to the
home of the groom's father, Mr.. a.
IN. LeCato, where an elegant supper
vas awaiting them and was served IL
I'D fashioned Virginia style to the
numerous guests in attendance.
Later in the evening a further wei
,ome was extended them by thu
,room's numerous friends with al
I'D time serenade during which muci
runpowder was burned .
They have the best wishes OF thel
many friends, including the writer
"a their journey through life to
ether.
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Strongest in the World.

Mr.. John s. Tyler, agent OF the
EQUITABLE Life Assurance Society OF
the United States, Onancock Va
Dear Sir:
Iwish to express to you and
The Equitable Assurance Society my
thanks, for the special interest you
have manifested in the prompt pay
ment of my brother, DR.. John d.hon
mans policy, No. 10,47,9O5.
He died on the Gath of April, l9O3
and the money was received by me
on the 4th OF May, 1903. l cheerfuIiI
recommend Mr.. John 8. Tyler ant
his Co., The Equitable. to all VINO
wish insurance in the best ant
strongest company.
Very respectfully,
George b. Hoffman,
HarbortoD, Va, AoHr'
May 4th, 1908.
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Corresponding Secretary.

On Tuesday, May 18th, at eight
o'clock p. IN. the Y. W. Q. 7. U. will
observe Estate Red Letter Day" in
the Onancock NJ. E. Church, South
Public cordially invited.
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Write TO us tor estimates on dot

Write to us tor estimates on door,
sash. blinds, stair-rails and all other
finds of building material, hardware
paints, sc. Stock large, prices low
Nr.R.D. L. Fletcher will be at Ac-
eomac C. H., the first day OF every
County Court, to receive orders FOL
the firm.
Cape Charles Ice 81 Iumher Go
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w. U. Meetings.

Toe "W. G. T. IT," OF louisville,
will hold a Gospel Temperance
Meeting" at the church of that place
on Sunday evening, May 10, begin
ming at 7:3O o'clock. Rev. Mr.. Hart
ness will deliver an address on Tenn
,erance. Public most cordially In
vited to be present.
Minnie Lee Ward,
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Just from the city with the most
complete and best selected Spring
stock ever shown in our town.
B. s. Ashby & Co.
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Kenwood Club cigars.
F. A. Davis & Sons, sole owners.

will be at Atlantic for the prac-
tice of my profession on Thursday
and Friday, May 14th and 18th.
DR.. W. A. Taylor,
Dentist.
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Millinery.

Kind friends and all are cordially
invited to call and see my fashionable
display of millinery goods suitable
for all ages, both old and young
Ihave just returned from the city
and have engaged a very fashiona'
BILE milliner city trimmer. Can sho"
Won better than 1 can tell you
Thanking you for past favors re-
main as ever.
Mrs. T. A. German.
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Kenwood Club cigars are the best
on the market.
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A hobby line of genus furnishing
goods at
b. s. Ashby & Co.'S.
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Call and examine our job shoe
counter, prices to suit all.
b. s. Ashby u Co.
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Wash silks % cents per yard at
B. s. Ashby & Cos.
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Kenwood Club cigars are all SOLID
Havana filler. Try them.
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For ladies ready-made shirt-waiSts
and skirts cheap, come to
B. AshbY Il Co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-06-24

YOU FELLOWS WANT TOO MUCH FOR YOUR
FURs," SAID THE MAN.
meet the trapper. There they met q
man who had several big chests filled
with trinkets that he desired to give
in exchange.
"What will you give me for this
fur?" asked the first bear, holding up
beautiful otter skin that would have
made handsome collar for some pref
ty lady.
'Three glass beads" answered the
man.
"Oh, no." replied the bear. "That Is
too cheap. You ought to give quart
Of beads"
"What will you give for this? asked
the second bear, holding up valuable
fur.
"A fine comb" answered the man.
"That's too cheap" replied the bear.
"You ought to give comb and brush
"What will you give for this?" asked
the third bear. holding up q pretty
skin.
"a box of toothpicks," answered the
man.
"That's too cheap" replied the bear.
"You ought to give the toothpicks and
toothbrush"
"You fellows want too much for your
furs," said the man. "You had bet
ter talk this matter over between you
and see if you will not accept my Of
fers."
Then the bears put their heads to-
gether and had little talk.
"Well, what have you decidedT
asked the man.
1--WE have decided" said the bears,
"that you are altogether too cheap to
live, and we are going to eat you and
then take all these pretty things for
ourselves"
The bears made rush at the man
and the man made dash at top speed
across the snow.
Then the bears seized the chests and
divided the nice things between them
and took them home to make their
wives and children Christmas gifts OF
them.
Moral.-.Don't always try to get the
best of the bargain.-Chicago Tribune.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-06-24

A STRONG REsEMBLANcE.-Ther was
in Washington a few years ago an olo
Negro who was noted for his recollec-
tions of all the famous statesmen OF
ante-bellum days. To him one day
came a rather pompous member of g
comparatively recent congress, who re-
sembled some Of the famous forensic
giants only in his capacity for ardent
spirits. He had his customary cargo
aboard and was inclined to be COLO
quial, so he addressed the old Negro
patronizingly:
Uncle Daniel, understood that
you used to know Webster, Clay, and
all the celebrated statesmen Of before
the war times?"
"Oh, yes, sir; members dem all, u
responded the old Negro.
well Daniel, have been told that
I look like Daniel Webster. Can you
notice any resemblance?
well. ye', sub; you does mind me
pow'ful of Mars Webstah in some
'specks."
Indeed! In what particular do ]
remind you Of Daniel Webster" In
quired the now thoroughly flattered
statesman.
"Mosly in de bref, sub, responded
Daniel; "mos'ly in de bref!"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-06-24

INCIDENTS OF FOREIGN TRAvEL.-Mr
c. E. Johnstone in Travel says that
experienced wanderers in out of the
way places are thankful for what they
can get, and he instances a traveller
who was proposing to pass the night
at Njegus, tiny village in Montenegro
Have you succeeded in finding a
room?" asked Mr.. tombstone.
Yves"
rs it a good room?"
"N-not bad. There are three other
people going to sleep in it."
"Oh, well, that's all right. Is the
bed clean?"
"N-no, don't know that the bed is
clean. But then one can get clean beds
at home!"
In one continental hotel a German
lady summoned the waiter in the din
ing room and said:
"Close that window or I shall die"
"Garcon," exclaimed an English lady
leave it open or I shall expire!"
At this point a Frenchman inter-
posed politely: Leave it open till the
German lady has died, and then close
it till the English lady has expired
Then we shall be able to do as we
like"