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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-08-10
CHAPTER VIII.

The driver, bearing in mind O'Rourke's
promise of five francs in case the station
were reached in time for the mail train,
put his fat-ribbed, heavy-footed horse to
the road at such a pace that O'Rourke
had five minutes to wait for the train. He
secured ticket for the first stage of his
journey, and walked on to the platform
carrying his portmanteau. He had been
thinking of Angela and Maskelyne and
his own chances all the way; but now
he suddenly recalled Dobroski to mind.
That venerable conspirator and he would
travel to England together, for Dobroski
was on the train.
Nothing occurred to make the journey
particularly remarkable, and the two
companions were silent for the most part.
A brace of early tourists recognized Dob
roski and O'Rourke at Brussels, and
pointed them out one to another; and at
Dover they were known again, and Gre
ated little stir as they walked up and
down the platform, side by side, waiting
for the train.
They arranged where to meet again,
and Dobroski betook himself to the
streets, whilst O'Rourke went upstairs to
sleep, giving injunctions to his servant
to call him in four hours precisely. But
after entering the bed chamber and lock-
ing the door he stood awhile in thought,
and then suddenly reopening the door, de-
scended to his private working room, and
there wrote a telegram. The telegram
was addressed to George Frost, Esquire,
at house in Pimlico, and ran thus: Call
at once. Special" 1t did no tpurport
to come from Hector O'Rourke, but from
one o. johnson of Acre Buildings. Any
way, at 1 o'clock precisely gentleman
with a peaked beard,>a furtive eye, soft
hat and an accent blended of the accents
Of Erin and Columbia presented himself
at the door of the house in which
O'Rourke had chambers, and sent in
card which bore the name of Mr.. George
Frost in fourishing copperplate. He
was shown up, and when the door was
closed behind him, the occupant of the
room rose with smile of welcome and
gripped him heartily by the hand.
Ito be continued.)
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ton. Don't be coming any of yer con-
fidence games on me, or I'll call q
policeman"
Hobson,s Chosc.

The phrase "Hobson's choice" or,o.
mated IN an English livery stable. To-
bias Hobson was the first man in En-
gland to rent out hackney horses. It
may have been through an unshakable
sense Of Justice, 1t may have been
through laziness, but at all events this
eccentric stable keeper obliged ali who
applied to him to rent horse to take
the one which happened to be standing
nearest the stable door. And % the
phrase Hobson's choice came to mean
no choice at all.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-08-10
WOMEN AND THEIR HUSBANDS MONEY.

Women are always telling tale Of woe about
the tragedy of not having any money they can
call their and being obliged to ask for it
from husbands who treat them like beggars.
After reviewing the matter dispassionately, con-
fess to a sneaking sympathy with the men. Where
does the money come from for the incessant de-
1nands Of life Just now I am desperately turn
ing over in my mind various schemes by which
living expenses may be lghtened. Truth compes
me to state that l have not hit upon any. I
know that have conveyed to my readers the
idea that am economical and thrifty. Far from
it! 1 one of those pig-headed idealsts who
are always working themselves to death and hav-
ing nothing to show for it. Plenty Of people with
less to live on dress better and make more show
in the world.
Whenever I hear a woman boast of being q
good manager always take it with grain of
salt Good MANAGEMENT comes in mainly when
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-08-10
CITY'S LOST ISLANDS.
Illinois Has Three that Once Dc
lOnged to St. Louis.

Illinois Has Three that Once Dc
lOnged to St. Louis.
st. Louis has lost three ISLANDS,
though the names are as well relleln'
bered now as when the islands thenl'
selves were actually In existence. on'
is Bloody island. just opposite the Guy
says the st. Louis GlObe-Democra''
The old timers used to 60 there to nsl'
their duels and in those days the rnei
channel ran on the Illinois side OF 'n'
island and except in high water tne,e
was only a slough between ST. LOUIS
and the dueling ground. The go'e'n
ment and railroad works put Diooo'
island on the Illinois side and no"
good part of East st. Louis IS JUN
over the sand bar that once was
thicket Of willows.
Arsenal island, too, used to De u
this side Of the river and boys f0n ~.
up their trousers and waded across -.
narrow slough from point ii''..
south of the workhOuse. Inc ooA,
went on the other side of the lslan''
but the channel began cutting into -.
Illinois farms at such a rate tna' -.
government threw up dixie just aclO >.
from the arsenal, turning the river
this side, the island was Joined 10 'n ~
Illinois shore, was finally purchaser -
the State of Illinois from the Guy w. ~
st. Louis and the former Ded u
river Is now covered by farms -.
Duncan's island was big sanu
that began near the foot of LAM SUI
and extended north to Geyer aVen'
It was purchased by the Iron NV ID
tain Railroad Company, which wan
to locate Its yards In that nelsnD s.h
hood, and filed up the place WIN ca The
from Picot's hill in Carondelet' q
names still live, for the people y .m
Louis make a difference between ~
.sislandn and the mainland, just a.
farmers on the bottom still talk a0' !.
Arsenal island and the switchmen
the yards south Of Chouteau ave. 4
tell one another that certain CO.
down on Duncan's island.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-08-10
But No One Laughed.

At an old-fashioned revival down in
the Ozarks a woman was telling her
experience.
I used to care lot for the vanities
OF this world" she exclaimed. 'But
when / was saved saw that all my
hnery and jewelry and trinkets were
dragging my soul down into perdition.
and took 'em all OF and gave 'em to
my sister. kansas CITY Tfmes
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-08-10
CHAPTER VII.

O'Rourke's departure affected tho vor;
GUS members of the party variously. Mas
kelyne frightened up ever so little to no.
gan with, but seeing that Angela had
suddenly grown grave, he himself grew
eraver than ever and dropped into a YER
liable abyss of despair.
Angela did not need to be told more
than she learned In that parting glance
ana pressure, and while O'Rourke rode To-
ward the railway station in full assurance
OF faith that he had already conquered
sne, IN thinking of him, was filled With
cold indignation that he sbould have
cared so to presume upon her innocant
freedom with him.
i am firt," she told herse.e. 80 ~
quette. He saw it, and took ADVANTAGE
of it."
The novelist, whose strong point was
'oVe-maklng, and who rejoiced in the dis.
section OF the feminine heart on paper
was beautifully ignorant of the drama Of
wnicn one scene was being enacted under
nus nose. His wife, who dissected moth,
ING, knew all about the case. and u,ould
nave loved to bring the two young naonle
together, for, like all good women She
was matchmaker at heart. AS for tbe
major, ne was matchmaker, too. but he
Knew no more than Noah whether or no,
.ne Two young people had the faintest
leaning to each other.
The dinner passed of fairly we'll and
.nen came the mild dissipation of the
evening. The large room of the Hotel ID
snle was found to be arti6cially dark.
eneo' Tor the evening light still ruled ont,
0ds. Hanged about the chamber 40, !
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-08-10

"Mr. Maskelyne, may I ask you b do
me a very great favor?"
II shall be delighted" said Maskelyne.
yet me explain" she said, rapidly and
eagerly. you know this face?" She
held the photograph before him, and in
Dictated Zeno with the tip Of finger.
Yes" said Maskelyne. II know the
face The man at the Hotel des Postes
-Zeno."
You see he is in close conversation
with some one there?"
YES"
THAT man with whom he is walking
and talking there, arm in arm, is Mr..
Dobroski's bitterest enemy1.a Pole, but
spy in the pay of the Russian govern
ment."
you know that?" said Maskelyne,
looking up at her.
"Mr. Dobroski showed me his photo
graph week ago. 1 should know the
man among thousand"
1T is not a face about which one
could easily be mistaken" Maskelyne
allowed. what must l do?"
do you see to what the companion
ship of these two men and this mans
presence here point?" she asked him. You
won't think me foolish or romantic, Mr..
Maskelyne?"
II should be very much inclined to
say" returned Maskelyne, that it points
N the direction of Mr.. Farley's fancy,
and this fellow Zeno is spy upon Dob
roski. Of course the companionship may
be a chance, and Zeno's being here an
accident"
"Do you think that very probable, Mr..
Maskelyney'
1T may be-" said Maskelyne. "But we
cannot tell. What am to do, Miss But
ler?"
will you" she began, and broke
off there. "Mr. Dobroski has gone to
Brussels He left this afternoon, and
gave the people of the Cheval Blanc no
address. He is a known figure every
where, and it will be easy to find him"
"You wish me to find him, and to let
him know of this?"
ITO put it in his hands," answered
Angela.
"Yes," he said, accepting the proffered
photograph and bestowing it in his breast
pocket. Il will take the morning mail. "
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-08-10
Makinx Up the Denciencv

Girls" said the manager Of quick
lunch joint, Il want you to look your
best to-day. Add an extra ribbon or
ring. Give your cheeks an extra daub
Of powder"
What's the matter?' asked the faii
head waiter. Butter bad again?"
mo-" said the manager; ''the beefs
on the bum."- Pittsburg Dispatch.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-08-10

the clouds. Look for a blue snot =
the sky.
Giants walk faster than CONNIE.
people run.
The boy gets his best from his moth
e. and his worst from his father
The little man always wants to inv,
the world upside down before bra.l,
fast.
The man who has no JOY in his =,
ligion has big leak In his faith soma
where.
Mistakes are not the worst tbir,.
in the world If we make the right Nc,
Of them.
A straw can be grown in f0r
weeks, but it takes a century TO mo.
ture an oak.
Christ taught His disciples how fl
pray before He gave them power to
work miracles.
If the Lord gives us much to do II
means that He will also give us much
grace to do it with.
1t Is better to follow the Good Sben.
herd in the valley Of the shadow Of
death than to lie down in green pas.
lures and stay there.
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Could Prove IN AlIbi,

Doctor Ito his patient, who is Ill with
typhoid fever This IL probably caue
ed by some water you have drunk.
When did you last take some
Patient About three years asn I
think. -SimplicissimusL
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All Union Members.

Hix-1 zee President Roosevelt adyo-
Gates an eight-hour day for wives. Do
you suppose they'll get It?
Hax-Sure. II they demand It. When
woman marries she joins 1 union.
you know.-Kansas City Times.
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Heard I'm the Green Room

Heard In the Green Room.
First Actor-Congratula me, old
man. I have been married just ten
years to-day to one woman.
Second Actor-That's nothing. I've
been married twice to my present wife
in five years.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-08-10

Ok wagon competition makes certain
short railroad lines In South Affdcs
Improbable
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-08-10

No poor man has any DuSlne0' M
marry q woman who has manu-
making nothing out Of sometnlnS'
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-08-10

A lot Of trouble would lie ayerted
II women feared men as much a. they
do mica
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-08-10
TRUMPET CALLS.

RaA's Horn sounds q warnin. ~
to the UnFedeemea. ots
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-08-10

God God shows what
He thinks Of moth
ers by the wav u
trusts them.
People who have
no deeprooted CON
victions will neve,
be found at tbs
front in any bat.
tie.
Don't look =.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
HOUSE AND CONTENTS DESTROYED
Family Has Narrow Escape From Death
and Several Painfully Burned.

The old w. ii. Smith home in Valley
Grange precinct, a few miles southeast
of McCook, now owned by Fred Troes-
ter and occupied by John Hammel and
family, was entirely destroyed by fire,
Wednesday night about nine o'clock.
The fire doubtless originated with a de-
fective f1ue.
Mr.. Hammel was at a neighbours, but
Mrs. Hammel and Miss Freda Mette, a
school teacher who is living with them
rushed through the fire with the two
young children who were asleep in an
other room, saving them and themselves
thereby.
The house and contents were entirely
destroyed, practically nothing being saw
| ed but the clothes the women had on.
| Quite a sum of money vas also burned.
There was no insurance.
Mrs. Hammel and Miss Mette were
both burned about face and hands
Mrs. Hammel quite severely.
The school Miss Mette is teaching has
been dismissed for a few days for her re-
pairs physically and replenishing of heI
wardrobe.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
A New Law Firm.

John f. Cordeal and j. Raymond Nc
Carl will on next Monday morning, be
formally associated together IN the
practice of law, with Offices in the Nc
Cook National Bank building.
Both young men are well and favor
ably known in McCook as energetic
capable and rising young men IN She
nrofession. Mr.. Cordial has had several
years experience in the offices OF leading
lawyers, a good part of the time In the
office of Lawyer Heines of Chicago, one
of the great corporation lawyers of the
west. Mr.. Cordial is a graduate OF the
law department of the Northwestern
University, Chicago.
Mr.. McCarl is a graduate of the Ne
braska University law school, has been
admitted to practice In the Unlteo
States Supreme Court-an honor ENJOY
ed by few lawyers in the state. lie Is
now serving as city attorney OF the CItI
of McCook, and for the last year has
been private secretary to Congressman
Norris of the Fifth Nebraska district.
MIR. Cordial has resigned his position
as stenographer to Judge Orr of tn
Fourteenth district, effective Decembe
Sr.E
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
Death Ends His SufferingS.

After great suffering for years viii
Huber passed away, Wednesday after,
noon of this week, November 9th, a VIC
tim of tuberculosis of the bones.
Brief services were held at the home
on Mcfarland street, Thursday morn
ing at ten o'clock, 10y Rev. M. b. Car
man. and burial followed in RivervieU
cemetery.
William Huber was born in Lancaster
Fairfield county, Ohio, January 9Th
1866, where he lived until he was Il
years old, when he moved to McCook
which has since been his home.
His mother Mrs. Mary A. f. Huber
sister Miss Jeanette Huber, and young
son survive him.
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A Scared Husband.

A newly married young mar received
a bad scare the other day. He arrived
home at his usual dinner hour and found
a note addressed to him as follows:
"Dear Fred, have gone to get my XII
mono cut out" TITS said the distressed
man broke the telephone IN his anxious
haste to find out which doctors office
she was at. He now is wiser and, haV'
ing learned his wife's weakness for such
wrappers, buys them ready-made al
The Thompson D. G. Co.'S. Sl.2o to 80
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
A Japanese War

will never be declared by the ladies'
they think too much of the charming
japanese styles now showing their effect
upon our modes, The leading style Of
sleeve for one example. The fetching
kimona for another. By-the-way, both
instances are to be seen at The Thomp-
son D. G. Co. in several coats and in
many kimonos. The Thompson D.. q.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
Money Back After Four Weeks.

An extreme instance of confidence in
their wares is shown by the makers Of
"American Beauty" Corsets who insure
absolute satisfaction by this generous
offer. After four weeks actual wear you
can receive back your money if dissatis-
fed. All prices 800 to 8. The Thomp-
son d. G. Co.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
M,KENNA HOME DAMAGED BY FIRE.
Fire And Water Damaged TrainmaSter
McKenna'S Home, Yesterday After
noon, About $500.

Trainmaster p. F. McKenna's home
was in danger from fire, yesterday after
noon, but the department finally con-
trolled the same, not however, until the
building and contents had been dam
AGED to the amount of several hundred
dollars, the loss by water being heavier
than that by fire.
The fire seemed to have originated
from n defective hue, and the flames
were hard to get at, being located be.
tween the ceiling and roof.
The loss is covered by insurance.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
Remember
ment galor

that special revival meetings begin at
the Methodist church, Sunday, NoVem-
Der 10, and continue for two or three
weeks. Good music, Bible preaching
and courteous treatment. We want TO
helm YOU to attain your higher ambl-
tons. Come and welcome. Song ser
vice at 7:3O. Sermon at s.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
Success in Skirts.

A large collection of skirts selected
for style, for quality, for services; IN
Panama, batiste, in mohairs, broad
cloths, t~ailor-suitings; at $1,000 each, at
$500 each, and all prices between. AL
terations free. Those points make our
skirts a continuous success. The
Thorn Json d. G. Co.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
Thoroughly Pleased Everyone.

The Cincinnati Ladies Cremona Or
chestra delighted a splendid audience
in the Menard opera house, Wednesday
evening. Mr.. Mcmahon, the baritone
shared the honors with the ladies of the
orchestra. 1t was one of the most gen
orally satisfactory music entertainment
given in McCook in years, and opens
the lecture course most auspiciously.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
UndiSputed.

We are undisputed leaders in bear
skin goods, children's coats S2.35 and
$500, hoods SOC and 75c, muffs 75c and
s1.OO, leggins s1.OO, misses coats to Il
years Sc 90. The cloth 81 inches wide
in four colors s2.CO I'd; a cheaper grade
75c. Ripple eiderdown 45c, plain elder
down Soc. The Thompson D. G. Co.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

MARR1ED-Wednesday morning, Nc
vember 9Th, at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ". H. Cooper on
East Dennison street, Mr.. Earl G.. Tay-
lor of Fairfax, Mo. and Mrs. Many Nc
Curry of McCook, Rev. NJ. 3. Carman,
officiating. Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor left
Thursday,f for their new home in Fairfax,
Mo. where he Owls a fine farm.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
Kendlen Cnttaqa Bows Entertain.

The entertainment of friends by the
KendIen Cottage Boys, last Friday
evening, at the Palmer hotel, was a very
neat social event, being commemorative
of the fourth year the boys have spent
under that hospitable roof. Dancing
and refreshments made up the main
items of the EVENINGS pleasure.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
LITTLE PILLS
n LIVER ILLS.

Our Little Liver Pills are easy to take
and easy in their action, and are better
in every way than the harsh crude cath
artic pills commonly used. They re-
lieve headache, cure constipation,
biliousness and indigestion, Price 25c.
L. W. MCCONNELL, Druggist.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

If you are familiar with the Kamo
and Gas Roast coffees you know the
treat in store at the White House, No
vember 10 and Is. If not known to you
come in for a cup of the best coffee ever
served in McCook.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
An Appreciated Performance.

The presentation of the "Deestrlck
SkuIe Exerbition" in the Congregational
church, last Friday evening, by mem
bers of the Christian Endeavor society,
drew not so much a large as a very ap-
nreciative audience. There was amuse-
ment galore.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
The Election Returns.

In another column appears the alb
stract of the official canvass of the vote
cast at Tuesdays election. The figures
tell the whole story.
There is talk of a contest in the county
clerkship.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
Unusual Pleasure.

1t has been an unusual pleasure to
sell our ladies' coats, this season, owing
to the positive admiration expressed for
u styles and the perfect satisfaction
with our prices. s4.75 to $1,000, 20
styles. The Thompson D. G. Co. One
price. plain figures, cash only.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
Father Loughran Ordered Transferred.

faIner UIuSlSu ll"hoiSiASN'
Last Sunday morning, Rev. j. j.
Loughran, pastor of Saint Patrlck's
Catholic church, read before his con-
gregation Bishop Bonacum's order
transferring him to a small pastorate
down in Richardson ounty,-Dawson-
a town of a few hundred population.
The order is effective December first.
That this order of Bishop Bonacum IS
regretted by practically every member
of Saint Patrick's church is certain.
And the hope is general that the order
NAV not become effective until the trst
of the year, if at all. In fact 1t is the
wish of the entire membership and OF
manv non-C Catholics, as we'll, that the
reverend gentleman be allowed to re-
main IN this charge, where he has be-
come so much admired and so highly
regarded for his deep piety, his broad
and liberal minded churchman-ship, to-
gether with his keen and intelligent IN
terest in all things tending for the eleva'
tion and Improvement and advancement
of humanity.
1t is the bishops purpose to place
this charge under the control Of an order
of monks having headquarters down IL
New York, and not under the charge o
an individual priest as has been the cast
for almost a quarter of a century.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

The Majestic Manufacturing Co., OF
st. Louis, Mo-, will have a man at the
McCook Hardware store week after next
who will show you how to bake BISCUITS
brown topa and bottom, in three minutes.
Don't miss this chance of seeing the
great cooking wonder.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
Have You Purchased a Stove?

If not let US showyou the Riverside
and "Elate Oak" heaters made to save
fuel. You will always be glad if you
buy one of these.
MCCooK HARDWARE Co.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
If You Are a Lover

of good coffee, call at the White House,
November 10 and 16, and get a cup OF
Kamo or Gas Roast coffee, McCook's
hest. Scott 81 Stoner.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
Headache.

If you are troubled with it, try
MCCoNNELL's HEADACHE CAPSULES.
They stop the ache without being in any
way injurious. Price, % cents.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
New Piano Mover,

r. NJ. Douglass 6 Co. have purchased
the latest up-to-date apparatus manu-
featured for piano moving. No chance
70 iniure YOUR instrument. See them.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
Cold Climate FurS.

Fur scarfs 75c to $3.50, four-in-hands
mufs g. % to $500, sets $500 to
800. We sell the genuine Isabella fox
scarf for $3.50. The Thompson D.G.Co.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
e Piano Mover.

R. NJ. Douglass & Co. have purchased
the latest up-to-date apparatus manu-
featured for piano moving. No chance
to iniure your instrument. See them.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
LOOki Look! Look!

at the ad of McCook Hardware Co. on
another page. See the great Majestic
range with the ware that is to be given
avav during the exhibit, Nov. Is to %.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
Cotton Goods Reasonable

at The Thompson D. G. Co. Good
ginghams &c. Best prints 612c, bleach
ed muslin 715c. Best outings 1Oc,
feather ticking 1870 yd, oil cloth l5c.