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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Wonderful.

A tourist who sat behind bridal
couple on the Pixies Peak railway says
that he overheard the bridegroom giving
his bride information regarding the diff
culties that had been overcome In con-
structing some of the Rocky mountain
railroads.
"Do you know, dear" he said, shat
the grade of this road we are riding over
is more than 13, 900 feet to the miller"
"How wonderful!' she said languidly.
eyes, and there Is line of road in
this state where there is what they call
the loop and they say that when long
train of cars is going over 1t they have
to run very slow to keep the cowcatcher
from showing the last car of the train of
the track, for 1t Is right in front OF the
engine"
"How wonderful"
sIsn't it, though? And there Is one
place here where II you drop a stone
from the car window it will fall In a
straight line 1900 feet before it strikes
anything"
CHOW wonderful"
eyes, and they say that the velocity of
the wind on Pixies peak sometimes
reaches 48, 900 miles an hour"
"Just think! Isn't 1t wonderful"
"And the ties and rails for some of
these Rocky mountain railroads had to
be brought away up here on the tops of
the mountains on the backs of some of
those little burros we saw down below"
"How remarkable! And how sweet of
you, dear, to bring me out here where
such wonderful things have happened.
It's ever so educational and awfully in
teresting. You are sure we will get
down all right, dearP"
20, yes, there's no danger. They say
they never had but one accident on this
road, and that was mighty curious one.
They had big mountain landslide once,
and section of track quarter of mile
long with a passenger train on it slid
half mile right down the side of the
mountain, and the train never left the
track, and not person was hurt"
Glow wonderful! And how jolly to
have been in an accident of that kind.
1t would be something to remember all
ones life. What lot one can learn by
acknowledgements Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Household Hints.

A little chloride Of lime mixed with
water will quickly remove ink stains
from silver ink stands, etc.
Clean fatirons with very finely pow
dered brick dust and parafin. Polish
with dry brick dust or emery cloth.
To stiffen felt hat place wet cloth
on the brim of the hat and pass hot
iron over this till it is dry. This treat
ment will render the felt quite firm.
An easy way to clean lamp chimneys is
to hold them for minute or two in the
steam of a boiling kettle; rub dry with
a clean cloth and polish with a piece Of
soft paper.
To give linen gloss pour pint of
boiling water on two ounces OF gum
arabic, cover till next day, then strain 1t
carefully and put 1t in clean bottle.
Two teaspoonfuls Of this stirred into
pint of ordinary starch will give collars
and cuffs an appearance of newness.
Tar stains should be rubbed with
parafin or turpentine.
SCOT may be removed from the chimney
BY burning piece Of zinc in the stove.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Corsica and England.

1t Is an almost forgotten fact tina
for Il period of little more than two
years during the Napoleonic wars Cor
sica was Il British possession. After
the evacuation Of Toulon the British
government felt it necessary to take
the island. and Lord Hood. with Mel
son as brigadier, was sent to drive Out
the French. With the capture Of Calvi
July -, 1894, where Nelson lost his
eye, the island fell into British hands
and George III. formally accepted the
crown Of Corsica, appointing Sil
George Elliot as British viceroy ant
allowing the Corsicans to retain theil
legislative assembly. In 1856 the &c
tivity Of the French navy in Other
parts Of the Mediterranean resulted II
q sudden decision Of the British gov
eminent to withdraw from the island
The evacuation was completed on Oct
20 of that year, and Corsica reverted t.
France.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Open to Criticism.

"Young man." said the elderly gentle
man with the fatherly eyes, ''you ought
to be ashamed of yourself"
"Why-why-why, sir, what do you
mean?" stammered the young man.
"From the shelter of these palms," ex-
planned the elderly person, 81 have
watched you while you sat with that
beautiful young lady in the dim corner
of the hotel piazza for the last hour and
a half"
swell, sir9" asked the younger one,
haughtily.
"When a young man and a young
woman sit side by side in a secluded
spot for that length of time it is general
~ conceded that there are at least five or
six opportunities for stealing kiss"
"Sir, l am amazed at you! No matter
what you may think you saw l can say
on my word of honor that l have not
kissed the young woman"
Exactly. Didn't just say you ought
to be ashamed of yourself?''-Chicago
Tribune,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
A Large order.

Artists sometimes find that persons
who are abundantly able to buy pic
lures are not so well able to appreciate
the possibilities and the aims Of art.
The artist Hoppner related that Il
wealthy stockbroker, with bis wife ana
five sons and seven daughters. once
called upon him. The gentleman sad:
"Well. Mr.. Painter, here we are. u
bakers dozen. How much VIII yoa
demand for painting the whole lot OF
us, prompt payment for discount:
"Why. that will depend" replied the
artist, upon the dimensions. style.
composition and
ooh. that's all settledr' replied this
person, who evidently followed the eS-
cellent plan of knowing exactly wiiat
he wanted when he went shopping
1--WE are all to be touched of in one
piece, as large rs life. all seated upon
our lawn at Clapham and all singing
God Save the Queen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
No. 1S5.-A Famous Structure.
Nm 1S6-Jumbled VERGE.

What famous structure Is here
shown?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

Dew was formerly supposed to fall
softly from the heavens, and to this
belief may be ascribed many current
and poetical phrases; but Gew does
not fall In the exact meaning Of the
term. The condensation of watery
vapor follows upon the chilling of the
air. This Is seen as the earth cools
toward night, and 1t takes place most
rapidly near the ground. Grass and
other vegetation cools more rapidly
than the air above 1t. The air in con
tact with plants is thus chilled and de-
posits It's moisture upon the leaves OF
the plants In dew. When the chilling
Of the air proceeds further. the mois
ture may be preclpitated to consider
able height above the earth's surface
and 1t then becomes what we call fog
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
An ApimAl Story Per
Little Folks
Mr.. ROOSTER LEARNS
SOMETHING

Mr.. Rooster finished his breakfast
and picked up a book to read. He
was a great reader and he liked books.
This is good" he said. as he glanced
down the page.
"What isw asked his wife.
'I'll read it." answered Mr.. Rooster,
and he read:
Never let a day 60 by without
learning something"
THAT is very good" said his wife.
Mr.. Rooster laid the book down and
strolled out into the street.
II wonder what I can learn today?'
he said to himself.
Several boys were gathered in the
street about big red thing that looked
like very fat bologna sausage to Mr..
Rooster. AS he looked on the boys
turned and ran away.
"That Is foolish" said Mr.. Rooster
"They should have waited and learned
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Little Hints on Good Breeding,


Ones ailments are never matters Of
public interest, and ones troubles annoy
those whom they do not sadden.
Guests should not allow their hosts ia
incur needless expense on their behalf
When visiting city friends they should
pay their own cab hires, car fares, ex.
press charges, and telephone tolls. il
messages are sent at long distances, but
if the host will not permit it is in better
taste to yield the point than to prolong
discussion.
In order that children may learn polite
ness, they must be treated with courtesy
thanked when they do little services
and spoken to in controlled voice wheI
reprimanded. Above all else, parent.
and elders must treat one another will
well-bred politeness before them, fol
children are very initiative little Great
ures.
The behavior of father and mother
toward each other sets an example tha
will probably serve as the standard Of
conduct in the households of which thu
children in their turn will be the heads
1t is no longer customary at the tables
of those socially well-placed to serve the
hostess first. 1t is an old fashion, sur
vival of the times when for the hosts tt
taste wine or food first was the assurance
to the guests that it was not poisoned
At church weddings every woman, in
Guiding the bride, should wear hat
unless she wears a veil. This is accord
ing to custom and precedent.
T. kol hn- al Ia,
is ever told at the door that the servant
twill see whether the mistress is al
home or not" Instructions to thai
effect should be given in advance so that
a callers time may not be wasted in
such investigation.
In going upstairs woman is given
precedence by man, but in descending
staircase he goes first, to avoid the
risk of stepping upon her gown, or, in
case of misstep, to afford her support
In nothing does girl show herself
underlined so much as when lacking in
respect and difference to her mother, ex
cept when such affront is offered to hel
father. If such one had the gift OF
seeing herself as others see her, she
would feel nothing but disgust
1t is very bad form not to return first
call unless the caller be really objec
tional person to know. But the first cal
returned, none other need follow and
the acquaintance may be allowed tc
drop. For the person, however, who
makes the first call not to make sec
ond after the former one has been
courteously returned would be indefen
sible for some very cOgent reason. Why
begin an acquaintance only to drop itp-
Ex
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
No. 1s4.-A Flight of Steps.

No. 1S4.-A Flight of Steps.
The last three letters Of each word
are the same as the first three letters
Of the following word.
900
90 5000
OOO 5000
5000 90
5000 90
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

In many of the portraits of the SIX
teenth century one often sees a striI
of rich, soft fur wound around thu
wrist of a noble dame. This was usei
to cover the neck or fulfill the func
ton of the mufr. and to it was Otter
attached small animals head or q
skull cunningly wrought in metal and
adorned with precious stones. The
first Venetian muffs were small, made
Of u single piece Of velvet, brocade Oh
silk lined with fur, the opening enrich
ed with gold or silver buttons set with
stones. BY 1862 the muff seems to
have been recognized as the necessary
adjunct Of the wardrobe Of a woman
Of fashion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
New Dance is Like "Dan Tucker.

New Dance Is Like "Dan Tucker %
A popular dance this season at the
seashore and in the mountain resorts
where weekly shop Is feature ID
called "Dan Tucker" because it includes
few of the changes danced In the old
fashioned measure that was such a
favorits generation ago. 1t combines
the ever popular twO-step with few
lancer changes that give the dancers time
to cool off after their exertions.
Perhaps the reason it is in such de-
mand by the young people is because OF
the frequent change in partners, for
when "Dan Tucker" is called the person
you are dancing with is your partner,
whether stranger or friend. Another
good feature about it is the fact that no
definite number of couples is necessary.
1t may be danced by ten or twelve, or by
fifty or sixty couples.
When "Dan Tucker" is announced a
lively two-step is played, and the couples
who intend to dance, two-step about the
hall in a big circle, or if it is too warm
they simply march. The only rule
necessary to follow is to keep all the
women on the outside of the circle, lsav-
ing their partners on the inside. They
dance or march as long as they wish,
and then the one man who has been SO.
lected as the "caller" takes his position
in the centre of the hall, and when he
calls "Dan Tucker" the dancers stop and
circle about him, making him centre
for the big ring.
The first call is "Ladies to the centre. "
The women then two-step past their
partners little way toward the centre
and stop. This makes two separate cir.
Giles, and is very attractive, as they all
two-step to the music, when the girls are
prettily gowned in light dresses and the
men on the outer ring are in evening
garb.
The second call is "Ladies face your
partners" In this figure the women are
dancing in one direction and the men in
the other.
But the beginning of the fun is when
the caller announces, Fright hands IT,
partners and all grand chain" Every,
body hurries and talks to every one else
as they 60 round the circle, for when
"Dan Tucker" is called the person whose
hand you are holding is your partner
through the two.step, until the next
grand chain is called.
Occasionally the caller substitutes fol
some man who is tired or can't dance
the two-step, and when he calls 'Dan
Tucker" there is always shout, SITS
not fair to wait until you get the partner
you want and then call Dan Tuckerr OF
"Why didn't you let us grand chain
little longer?'
Dan Tucker has enough variety t.
keep all the dancers interested, and is
frequently danced for an hour at time
1t is an especially good dance to have al
summer resort where there are many
strangers, for after "Dan Tucker" every.
body feels acquainted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

a horse and sometimes Wa unable even
To ride in a car. My condition was crit,
ical when / sent for Doan's Kidney Pills
I used three boxes and they cured me.
Now can go anywhere and do as much
as anybody. l sleep we'll and feel no dis
comfort at all.
A FREE TRIAL Of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. S2rague will
be mailed on application to any part oil
the United States. Address Foster-Mil-
burn Co. Buffalo. n. Y. Sold by all
dealers; price, fifty cents per box.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
His Last Wish,

"What are you doing with that sheet
Of paper, Orville" sharply asked his
wife.
81 am making WISH" answered Mr..
Meekun.
"A wishT'
Eyes. my dear. In your presence l
shall not presume to call 1t will
Chicago Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Key To the Puzzler,

No. 173.-Prefixes: Folio. Bale.
No. 174.-Picturs Puzzle: 1. + Pipe
2. Ear. 3. Anchor. 4. AK. 5. Cable K
9. Oar s. Firecrackers.
No. 115.-Charade: Bracelet.
No. 1T6. - Double Acrostic: Sweet
brier. CroSswords-1. Scrub. 2. War
bier. 8. Eli. 4. Erie. 5. Transfer.
No. E7.-Arithmograph: Thackeray.
No. 17S.-Dlamond: /. l. 2. End. 8
Hedge. 4. lmpeded. 5. Recipient Q
Independent. I. Reconquer. 8. Prod
uce. 8. Avert. 10. End. IL. Il.
No. 1I9.-Riddle: A hat.
No. $50. Two Cities: Simplicity
Pugnacity,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Item of Strength.

George AIDE was telling about some
buildings that had collapsed, half
finished.
81 once heard two of these builders,
who, over glass of beer, met and talked
together like this:
"Jones, you always have better luck
than me-
Better luck? How SOP
"'Why, how else do you account for
my row of new houses blowing down in
last weeks wind while yours weren't
harmed? All were built the same-same
woodwork, same mortar, everything
eyes, said the other builder, but
you forget that mine had been paper
ed New Orleans States.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

To court; made Of wood; pertaining
to the teeth: the work which embodies
the civil and canonical laws of the
Jews; bird inhabiting streams and
marshes; a fowl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
MEN PAST SIXTY IN DANGER.

More than half of mankind over sixty
years of age suffer from kidney and
bladder disorders, usually enlargement
of prostate gland. This is both painful
and dangerous, and Foley's Kidney Cure
should be taken at the first sign of dan.
ger as it corrects Irregularities and has
cured many old men of this disease. Mr.
Rodney Burnett, Rock Port, Mo-, writes
81 suffered with enlarged prostate gland
and kidney trouble for years and after
taking two bottles of Foley's Kidney
Cure feel better than have for twenty
years although am now 81 years old. "
r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
No. 1so.-Indian Tribes.

II this Indian is beheaded there will
be a great tumult.
l saw an Indian who carried dry
multiple fruit and coarse, stout boot
This Indian has the foot Of bea
which take away and note the articula.
ton Of the thigh and leg bones.
He gave me ~ quick, smart blow
with IA garden tool"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
TORTURING PAIN.
Halt This Mans Sufferings Would
Have Killed Many q Person,
But DOan's Cured Him.

Thousands of grateful people are tell
ing every day how Doan's Kidney Pills
cured them of distressing and dangerous
kidney and bladder troubles.
Yet other thousands are suffering every
day from these same ills. Why? They
are either very negligent or very skepti-
cal. Neglect of kidney disorders leads to
dropsy, diabetes, Bright's disease and
other fatal diseases.
Sincere. honest testimony like the fol-
lowing should convince every skeptic.
A. G. Sprague. stock dealer, of Normal,
ILL.,, writes: For two whole years
was doing nothing but buying medicines
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
In Good Condition.

Nervous Old Lady Ton seventh floor
Of hoteD-Do you know what precau,
tons the proprietor Of the hotel has
taken against fire?
Porter-Yes. mum; he has the place
inshoored for twice what it's WORTH
Tit-Blts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

Young neutrality-suspicious. your
self, old man; I'm to be a son of yours.
Old Gotrox-What! You don't mean
to say my daughter is going to be your
wife?
Young Nerveleigh-Oh, no; but she
has promised to be sister to me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

The Boss-First, I'll have to test your
ability as a singer of popular songs. &C
ahead. The Prospective Officeboy-Ex-
cuse me, sir, but l can't sing note.
The Boss-Can't! Then you're the boy
want. I'll give you 50 week and you
can start in now.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

EXCUSE me, madam" said the polite
hobo, shut crave your assistance. The
iron has entered my SOUL"
"That," replied the icy-hearted lady,
sis doubtless why you look so rusty"
And she slammed the door.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
A Honpy Thought.

Mrs. Bacon-I see the walls Of many
Of the houses in Mexico are from three
to six feet thick.
Mr.. Bacon-T wish you'd run down
there and see II you can find fat to
suit uS.-Yonkers Statesman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

eff you 60 any DEEPER" said the
patient bald-headed man to the mosqui-
to, "I'll smash you"
"If you do" sang the tormentor warn
ingly, "your blood will be on your
hand -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

Dear Gus:-I have solved tho mother
in-law problem, just give her regularly
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. 1t
will make her healthy, happy and docile
as lamb. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets.
F. A. Shurtleff d Co.; Grin Stevens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
CONSUMPTION THREATENED.

c. Unger, 2l1 Maple St., Champaign,
ILL.,, writes: III was troubled with a
hacking cough for a year and l thought
had consumption. 1 tried great
many remedies and was under the care
of physicians for several months. !
used one bottle of Foley's Honey and
Tar. 1t cured me and l have not been
troubled SINCE" F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

to cure my kid
N eys. I d o
not think that
any man ever
suffered as 1
did and lived.
The pain in my
back was so
b ad that L
could not sleep
at nj G h t. 1
could NOT ride
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Financially Embarra..ed.

"Why is Harkins rushing around sc
excitedly?" why. he says his baby Is
financially embarrassed" Get out
How could u baby be financially en-
barrassed?" "Oh, he swallowed q
cent, you know"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Continual opportunity,

Great opportunities seldom present
themselves. but every moment Of every
hour of thy conscious life Is an oppor-
tunity to improve myself, which for
thee Is the best and most necessary
thlngeRuskin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

Het felsmase torps hiatt wocnrs eht yad
Fo ynam a Snairy phessrehd nos
Siglueeb eth tlielt dlas Ia yalp
Yb tighn nj teastyl Bnolbay.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

Mr.. Corrigan-How much d'yez charge
fer pullin' teat'?
Dentist-With gas, one dollar.
Mr.. Corrigan-An' how much wild
electric loightp
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
A Cuckoo That shutters.

Even the cuckoo, which has no home,
Is strangely faithful to, locality. In an
Essex district an old cuckoo, known to
the whole place by distinctive STAN
mer In his speech, was seen and heard
regularly In the same parish for seven
consecutive years.-London Outlook.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

If you are troubled with dizzy spells
headache, Indigestion, constipation, Hol
listers Rocky Mountain Tea will make
you well and keep you we'll. If it fails
get your money back. That's fair. 50
cents. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.; Grin Ste
YenS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

The Magazine Editor-That blank
verse of yours
The Poet-Beg pardon, but why do
you call it "blank verse;"
The Magazine Editor-I'm a religious
man and don't like to swear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

"Come back for something you've
forgotten. as rsual?" said the husband.
NO." replied his wife swectly. i've
come back for something remember
ed"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

First Cannibal.-"How'd it happen
that the shipwrecked dude was scratched
off the bill of fare?"
Second Cannibal-'We found at the
last minute that he was cigarette
fiend."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
&AsAzs2 8
|fHE PUzzLER
No. 1s1.-Arithmoxraph.

"a short proverb)
8, 10, IL, II. 8, French city.
8, Z, 10, II, a delicious fruit.
II, 10, 8, 8, kind Of file.
8, 2, 4, 5, to turn in different direc'
lions.
12. IL, 8, to tear, to cut asunder.
l Q, 10, 8, close at hand.
1, 2, g. g. 4, 8, organs Of sensation.
8, 8, 10, IL. 1, a country in the south
OF Europe.
6 o, 10, /, very short space.
6, 5, IL, 8. to fall in drops.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

Many persons in this community are
suffering from kidney complaint who
could avoid fatal results by using Foley's
Kidney Cure. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
No. 1ss.-Missinu Rhyme.

The heart of hero named -
Once failed him. He had some -;
But. taught by a spinner,
he fought and was winner.
The lesson lie found of some -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE.

FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE.
Will cure Bright's Disease.
Will cure Diabetes.
Will cure Stone in Bladder.
Will cure Kidney and Bladder Diseases
F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Pianos.

1 am still at the Andrews House
South Paris, and selling the finest pianos
and organs, new and second hand, at the
lowest prices ever offered. | sell fol
cash or on easy payments. Write fol
list of bargains. have the best sell
player for pianos in the world, don't fai
to hear it.
10y S. EYSTER, South Paris, Maine
or 2l1 fremont ST., Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor Of the last will
and testament of
HIRAM w. FIFIELD. late of Paris,
In the County of Oxford, deceased. and given
demands against the estate of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested to make
payment Immediately.