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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Jan. o, 1895.
Well Christmas is over with its fes-
tivities and most Of the visitors have
returned home, OF 10 their respective
places Of business.
Mr. Clyde Ransom, Of Lynchburg,
spent Christmas with his father, Mr.
G.. II. Ransom.
Mr.. Norman Ransom spent a ie"
days with his home people.
Miss Ida scott, Of the Normal, spent
Christmas at home.
Miss Estelle Ransom has returned TO
Roanoke where she is attending Bust
ness College.
Messrs. Miller aud Frank keeton,
Of Lawrenceyille, spent Christmas
with relatives and friends in the
neighborhood.
MI Benny Leigh and wife, Of Nor
folk, were with their aunt. Mrs. Kate
Jones some days
Mrs. Z. W Digs reformed home
Wednesday after spending a few days
Al the home Of Judge j. Singleton
Digs, Of Lynchburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. b. Vernon, Of
Roanoke, are visiting At the home OF
her father, Mr. :. J. Allen.
Mr.. John Henry Allen returned
home saturday after q pleasant visit
20 hi- uncle. Of Winston, &c.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
Leap Year German.

one 0f tie most enjoyable dances Of
the season was The New Year German
given At Hotel Prince Edward Friday
evening. January Alb by The Farm
Vile German Club.
Mr. ~. j. Venable lei the couples
with Die usual skill aud ease.
Atmidnight. acknowledgements
were served. after which the dancing
was resumed.
Among those present were, Misses
Martha Blanton. Hattie Bugg, Minnie
Blautou. Carrie Sutherlin, Elizabeth
Richardson. Virginia Blanton, Kath-
.een Baldwin. Sailie Cullen, Mary
Coleman. Of Roanoke, Carrie Kyle,
Hattie Cox. Mary Coleman Of
Roanoke. Hattie Cox. Mary Bald
win. Alice Paulett Mesdames
". T.. Anderson. W. p. Nenable, r..
l.. Freear and y. p. Paulett. Messrs.
". p. Venable, r. /. Freear, W. +.
Anderson. f. +. Ritnour, j. Taylor
Thompson. Edward Mann, Burton
Blantou. Thomas Edmunds. Alice
Hurd. Hugh Gillian. +. G. Ogburn.
V.P. Paulett, VIII Vaughan, Horace
Adams. Warren Wall, Frank Wootten,
Prof. Lee Bidgood, Prof. Elmer Jones,
3. b. Baldwin, Clyde Duvall, ). w.
Hubb,rd. Walter Barrow and jos.
Iuuns
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
CHARLOTTE COUNTY
Red House.

Jan. o, 1915.
Christmas has come and gone and
the New Year is hear again. May il
be bright and happy % one and
all.
IL seems hard foT the people 20 for
get Xmas as the young people are still
enjoying dancing and other
amusements while the older people
are enjoying the fine sport Of hunting
II has been right much game killed.
Mrs. Hamlet Deaner, Of Pageton,
West Va, is spending a while with
her home people
Mr. Doug Hancock returned home
Saturday to springlon, West Va,
after spending the holidays with bis
parents. Mr.. and Mr.. ID. a. Han
cock.
Miss Matte Bakersnd brother, Oscar,
OF jacksonville, were the pleasant
guests Of their aunt, Mrs. sam rhack-
ston sunday and Monday last.
MI Ossie Makedy and family, Of
Richmond. are visiting az the home Of
Mr.. Nollie Adams.
Mr. Hugh Pugh aud Miss Euma
Pugh were the guests Of the Misses
Hancock Thursday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. sam ThacEsion and
little son, James visited their cousin,
samuel Harvey last Thursday aud
Friday.
Mr.. Thad Andrews of Lynchburg,
is spending a few day, with his home
people.
Messrs. George aud John Malyery,
Of near Darlington Heights, visited
relatives in this ueIghborhood during
the holidays.
Mrs. Maud Malyery was the guest
Of Mrs. Dick Hammer,ley Thursday
and Friday.
Mr.. Hawson Bailey and brother,
Tom have returned 10 their place Of
business after spending some time at
the home Of their parents, Mr. and
Mrs Dink Bailey.
Dr. T. = Elliotte who has been liy-
ing at Rough Creek for sometime has
moved his family 10 Aspenwall
Mrs. Norman Pugh. Of near Rough
Creek, spent several days last week at
her fathere, Mr.. Box Marshall, Of
/ Appomattox.
Mr.. sam Thackstou called TO see
Mrs. Henry Andrews Friday even
/ ing.
Mrs. Willie Pugh visited her sister,
| Mrs. Noliie Adams Tuesday last.
Mr.. Hunter Hancock was in Pamp-
| lin on business saturday.
Miss Annie Clay has returned 10 her
home in Ri.hmond after spending a
few days with her mother, Mrs. sam
Clay.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
Preacher Literally Pounded.

Prospect. Va. Jan. 6. '0S-Editor
Herald. We desire 10 express our sim
cere appreciation and acknowledge
our great indebtedness 10 the good
people OF Prospect charge for their
kindly consideration Of their pastor
and bis family since our return TO this
Church for another conference year
The crowuIng act Of q series Of kind
ne.se- which have continued for the
past two year, was a great pounding
given o.. by the members and friends
ofPm.Icsi and Olive Branch church
Is. a select company, completely
surprising us. came 90 the parsonage
OH Christina, eve bringing great bas-
kefs and b0Ne, of good things. such a.
d barrel OF -four sughr. coffee. hams,
fresh meat. butter. chickens, turkey,
canned goods, honey preserves, pick
les, oye-ter-. cakes. apples. oranges,
confecuouer.e-. beside corn aud prov
ender by the barrel and stacks for
The horses. wood by cords. aud money.
Then came q git of check for >l5w
from the mem En-, Of pampIin CITY
Church and q purse from smyrna for
little Hazel Hoigi- the youngest mem-
ber ofolr family.
Nav God bless each donor and rich-
Iv reward them Tor This and all other
expressions Of their affection and may
we serve them more faithfully in the
future tAau we have iu the past
4. /. CARSON.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
Death Of AGED Citizen.

John Branch. colored, probably the
oldest resident citizen Of Farmyille,
died last Tuesday morning, aged -
wears. His funeral took place yester-
day afternoon from the A. NJ. i.
Church, conducted by the pastor.
The deceased wa, brought to Farm
vile in The year 1888, when a mere
child. and was Appended TO silver
smith, and after completing his trade
continued at the Intricate and delicate
work of watch repairing until the
weight Of years forced bis discontinue
ance He lived all these years re-
spected citizen, and was rightly re-
rarded by all as a good man. lie
leaves a wife and four children, and a
brother, Tazewell Branch, 10 mourn
Dis departure.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
Modern K0Odmen Celebrate.

Famtille camp 1902 Modern Wood
men Of America on Tuesday night
celebrated The silver anniversary Of
The birth of Tire order toy the initiation
Of a class Of candidates and big re-
ception
State Lecturer Rev. h. J. Dogan, Of
Roanoke. Va was present and. deliv-
cred a most excellent address on
"Woodcmt, after which the neigh
bors and invited guest, repaired 20 the
dining room and from half past ten 10
twelve did ample justice TO the tempt
ing ,.ands provided by the entertain
meut committee
The post-prandial speeches were
highly enjoyed by all present. Among
the visitors that responded TO the calls
for speeches were Rev. n. NJ. Fugate,
pastor of tie Baptist church here. and
Prof j. s. Carson, principal OF the
High school.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
GIVES 4 PERFECT SHIN.
Sulphur in Liquid Form Adds TO The
Beauty Of Women.

Beauty is only skin deep. but you
cannot be beautiful 10 you have any
skin Disease or bad complexion
HANCOCK'S LIQUID SULPH L x
quickly cures Eczema. letter, sores,
fruutions. Blotches. and al skin Dis
eases. Apply HANCOCK'S LIQUID
SULPHJ r OINTMENT 10 the face
lust a. YOU 90 10 bed, and IL will soon
give YOU a smooth. yelyety skin.
Taken internally, HANCOCK :
LIQUID SULPHUR puriie' the
blood and clears up the complexion
a few spOonfuls in hot water makes
the finest Of Sulphur baths. All drug
gi,t sell il. sulphur Booklet free, if
YOU write HANCOCK LIQUID SUI
PHUR CO.. Baltimore.
Dr. ". ". Leake, OF Orlando, Fla,
who va, cured, says "lt b. the most
wonderful remedy for Eczema / have
ever known.
deo-.-mO-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
The HOME CIRCLE COLUMN.
Saturday Night Reyerles-

Has a woman a right TO make q fool
Of herself il man does? This would
make a good subject for debating
societies. a man will stay around
nights, visit the gambling dens, play
poker and lose money that he ought 70
spend for the comfort Of his family.
AT the same time the wife is staying
home. sitting by a cherries fire aud
taking care Of a number Of children,
that she has only a half interest in.
The man will visit the saloon smoke
gars, play the wheel, drink poor
whiskey, and occasionally 90 and
play with the girls that are not Of bis
own family, while bis wife is home
trying 20 save money for the family by
patching, darning and going without
things for herself and the house. a
man at the same time will 90 out
with the boys and spend s25. Is il
right9 Supposing We turn the tables
around and bis wife commences TO
play the fool, for you can call it moth
ing else, and what will happen sup
posing The wife takes a notion TO have
a little time Of her Own? Let her go 10
the bowling ally. the billiard ball,
the saloon. Go of 20 a convention OF
some other place with a lot Of gay
girls and have a good time, spend The
money that ought TO 60 toward paying
expenses. smoke cigarettes, drink
seven different kinds Of booze and come
home with a bad taste in her mouth
and in a generally stained condition.
wouldn't L break every link that binds
the Home Circle together? Morally
she has just a. much H. BIT as man 70
do these things. She has just a.
good a right to be q fool az a man. bot
what would happen II she should: il
is easy enough 20 guess. There would
/ he divorces and other thing, too mum
erou, 20 mention.
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Buffalo

jan q, 10.
Christmas festivities commenced on
the Friday night preceding when the
people were entertained at Miss Alice
Crawley's school house in delight
ful manner. The children In acting
their parts so well reflected much
credit on their teacher, especially In
regard 10 the well nigh perfect drills.
A merry old santa presided at the
tree and many hearts were made
lighter by his presents.
There were number Of family diu-
ings on Christmas Day and much
visiting during the whole week.
Miss Alice Crawley spent her two
weeks vacation In the homes Of Mes
SIS. Tom Crawley, Of Prospect, aud
VIM. Duyall, Of FarmyilIe.
Miss Eva Anderson, Of Farmyille,
and Mr.. Elliotte Anderson spent
Christmas at their grandfather's, Mr..
Lockett W0macks. Mr.. lrby Shorter
was also "A guest at the same home.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ. G.. Ransom and
baby spent several days with relatives
and friends in the vicinity recently.
Mr. Geo. Hunt had the misfortune
10 lose bis horse, kirby on Christ
mas Eve.
Misses Mary and Carrie Moore visit
ed relatives in the neighborhood dur
ing Christmas.
Miss Helen Hunt is quite sick At The
home Of her father. B. r. Hunt
We regret TO learn Of the illness Of
Messrs. Willie and Adrian Terry, and
trust both will soon be better.
Died. al her mothers home, Mamie
Bergman, colored, Of fever. She was
a young girl, but one o. the best that
ever grew up IN this neighborhood
and will be greatly missed 10y all.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
Love Seeks an Object.

Regarded az a sentiment, love Il
possible IN respect 10 principles; but,
regarded a. passion, il is possible
only touching a peison. No one dies
for abstract truth. Idealize il, con-
meet. il with something tangible, and
man will die for it-not before. Even
then bis selfsacrifce is impelled by
regard. necessity, or the force Of
collateral circumstances. A patriot
does not lay down his life for liberty
in the front rank Of battle with the
same feeling which fills the bosom Of
a 'roniiersman when he dies fighting
81 the door Of his cabin in a heroic at
tempt to defend his wife and children
from murderous savages. We admire
beauty: We reverence virtue. We praise
modesty a. elements of character
but never until these are bodied; un-
til the eyes behold them IN physical
form. never until the woman who, We
believe, represents these qualities.
stands before Us, do We love them.
The qualities We admire; the woman
we love. Here, at this point, you see
how love educates one in worthy d.
rections. The man loves the woman,
the woman the man, and each the
qualities that the other represents.
Each educates the other into finer
appreciation. a truer regard, a higher
emulation of the virtues each embodies
and thus, as Tennyson sings,
They grew together,
Dwarfed OF G0dlike, bond or free.
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Beck


Jan. =, Jas.
Mr. IS. u Vaughan returned Mon
day after a pleasant visit TO his parents
at PAGES Va.
Mr. L.P. Redford Of Burkevllle'
visited his home people last Friday.
Miss Mary Vaughan spent sunday
with Miss Annie Maye Moring.
Mrs. ". J. Conner is at Burkeville
this week being called TO the bedside
~ her mother.
Misses Myrtis Weaver and Maude
Redford spent Friday night with Mss
Annie Maye Moring.
Mr. and Mrs. J. y. Nunnally, Of
Green Bay. aud their daughter, Fannie
were the guests At Mr.. Robert Nun
nally's last sunday.
Mis-. Earle Redford who has been
visiting Miss Maude Redford Tor a
few days, left Friday for Bufkeyille.
Misses Echols and Pettus LEFT sun
day Tor Petersburg after a delightful.
stay with Miss Elsie Meador
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
Sometime

sometime is a sweet, sweet
song. warbled 20 and fro among the
topmost boughs Of the heart, and fill
ing the whole air with such joy and
gladnes, as the songs Of birds do
when the summer morning comes out
Of darkness and day is born on the
mountains. We have all our possess
ions in the future which We call some
time" Beautiful flowers and singing
birds are there, only our hands seldom
grasp the one, or our ears hear the
other. But. oh. reader, be Of good
cheer for all the good there is golden
sometime when all the hills and
valleys Of time are past; when the
wear and fever. the disappointment
and sorrow Of life are over, then there
Is the place and the rest appointed Of
God. Oh, homestead, over whose roof
fall no shadow or even clouds aud
over whose threshold the voice Of sor-
row j., never heard built upon the
eternal hills. and, standing with thy
spires and pennacles OF celestial
beauty among the palm trees Of the
city on high, those who love God shall
rest under thy shadows, where there
is no sorrow no pain, nor the sound Of
u-eonfnp u-ometimc
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
Their First Meeting.

The newly elected Board Of super
visor. for Prince Edward held their
first meeting on Monday asst, the pur-
pose Of which being 20 organize and
settle with the outgoing treasurer MI.
W. II. Ewing. The first business OF
the Board was the selection Of a per
manent chairman, Mr.. Haskins was
nominated, but declined the honor on
account Of the distance Of his residence
from Farmyille. the place Of meetings.
Mr. Hart was then dominated and
unanim usly elected.
The Board directed that Nj. swan,
The road superintendent, continue the
work Of macadam from where he left
of al the railroad crossing until he
reaches the eud OF the FamW lie dis
trict near the farm Of Mr.. Kelsey.
The chairman Of the Board was au-
thorized to employ al expert account
ant to examine the books Of the treas
urer and make report al a meeting to
be held next Monday.
All the members were present Mon
dav a. follows. FarmyIiIe district. j.
l.. Hart: Lockett district. r. II. Wal
ton; Hampton district, Or. ". NJ.
Holiday; Leigh district, a. a. Has
kins, and Buffalo district, r. W.
Fuqua.
Other unimportant business was
transacted 10y The Board before il al
journed until next Monday at ID
o'clOck.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Olesk0.

Jan. b, lH'.
Miss sarah johns, OF the state Nor
mai School and Mr.. Frank Johns, Of
Hampden-sidney College spent the
holidays at their home.
Miss Bessie Anderson, Of the Nor
NAL school spent Xmas. with Miss
Mamie Baldwin.
Mr.. ". :. Webb. of Scotland, spent
few days last week at Mr &. o..
Forbes
Mr.. sam Hannah from Hampden-
Sidney and Miss Cary Allen from
Lynehburg, visited IN the home u
Mr.. r. b. Johns during the holidays.
Miss Louise Forbes who is teaching
near Prospect, Miss Julia Forbes,
principal Of spout spring High school
and Mr.. Henry Forbes Of the Univer-
sity Of South Carolina spent Xmas
with their parents az Olesko.
Mr.. John Anderson, Of Lynchburg,
and NJ Ellis Anderson, from Cluster
Springs Academy were az home dur
ing Xmas.
The young people of tie neighoor-
hood stormed Miss Mamie and Dan
ME Baldwin Tuesday night Decem-
Der a. and Mrs. Armstrong Decem Der
80. Both occasions were enjoyed by
all present.
Mr. and Mr.. G.. %. Forbes and Miss
Julia aud Mr. Henry Forbes spent
last Thursday night al the home of
Mr.. J.. ID. Jones. New Store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
How 70 BeOln the DAY.

Rise with the lark, but not for one.
BE very careful 10 attire yourself neat
~: ourselves, like our salads, are al
ways better for a god dressing. Shave
Enthusiastically before you descend
from your room; chins, like oysters,
should have their boards taken of
before they are permitted to 90 down.
start with determination to he agree
able aud good tempered, and that like
an overwhelming fire, nothing shall
put you out. should the tea not be
hot. take il cody; should the ham not
be salt, emulate the philosophic Bacon
and having made few pleasant obser-
yations about the milk ofhuman kind
ness. the sugar Of domestic felicity
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
Marriage.

Marriage has in it les beauty. but
more safety than single life it has not
more ease but less danger, IL is more
merry and more sad. it is fuller of
sorrows and fuller OF joys il lies under
more burdens. it is supported by all
the strength OF love and charity and
those burdens are delightful. Mar
rage is the mother Of the world, and
preserves kingdoms, aud fills cities
aud churches and heaven itself &c
libacy. like the hv in the heart OF an
apple. dwells 10 perpetual sweetness,
but sits alone, aud is confined aud
die. in singularity; but marriage. like
the useful bee. builds a house and
gathers sweetness from every flower,
and labors aud unites into societies
and republics and sends out colonies
and feeds the world with deiicacie-,
and obeys their king, aud keeps order,
and exercises many virtues, aud
promotes the interest of mankind, and
il that state Of good 90 which God
hath designed the present constitution
Of the world.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
Rice Depot

Jan. :, l@ls.
Mrs. Martha Lyon Hughes passed
into her eternal rest on last saturday
morning in the home Of her son, MI.
=. VI. Hughes after a brief illness.
Although she had been in III health
for some time her death was unexpect-
ed. She leaves four children TO mourn
their loss: Mr.. r. b. Hughes, Of Cum
berland, Mr.. J. G.. Hughes, Of Ash
land. Mr.. :. ~ aud Miss Mary
Hughes. Of Rice. Mrs. Hughes was
indeed an estimable Christian lady,
ever trying 10 minister 10 the wants
Of Others Weep not, loved ones, she
is like flower taken from this world
aud transplanted in the garden Of
Eden, there 10 live and bloom forever
in the light OF Gods presence.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
TRAINED Nurse.
Writes a letter 10 The People.

$40 Whom 10 May Concern. ! am
trained nurse Of nine years eXpen
ence in hospitals and private cases,
and for the benefit " the people OF
Farmyille ] wish you would publish
mv experience with the cod liver prep
arati0n Who'll
II was completely Frustrated from
overwo-k. had no appetite, could
not sleep. my kidneys, liver and bow
els became inactive. and a. / grew
weaker could not retain either med
icine or food on my stomach, ana
raised blood. The doctors said my
condition was critical and ! would
probably die
"As / had seen Ninol prescribed for
INV patients with such remarkable re-
suits. I decided 10 try IT,. After the
first bottle ! began 10 improve. ] con-
tiuued its U.S.. and soon began to sleep
and eat well. every organ IN my body
wa. strengthened and became normal,
until il seemed good 20 be alive and
was restored TO perfect health and
strength.
81 advise an my patients who need
strength. rich. red blood, and flesh
tissue % take Ninol. a. It is 50 far
superior To- old-fashioned cod liver oil,
emulsions. or other TONES. Eliza-
beth NJ Cremond, Trained Ma re,
Boston. Mass.
In Farmyiile we sell Ninol on :
positive guarantee 20 return money II
10 fails. II. &. Crute q Co., Druggists
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
Beauty OfOId People.

Men and women make their own
beauty or their own ugliness. Lord
Lytton speaks Of a man "who was
uglier than he had any business TO
be. ." and If be could but read il, every
human being carries his life In his
face. and Is good looking OF the le-
verse As his life has been good or evil.
On our features the fine chisels Of life
and emotion are eternally al work.
Beauty j. not the monopoly Of bloom
ing young men and pink aud white
maids. There Is a slow growing
beauty which only comes 10 perfection
IN old age. Grace belongs 10 no
period Of life aud improves the longer
il exists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
Obituary.

r. ". Bartletts death was quite a
shock TO hi, many friends throughout
thi, and adjoining counties. Having
seen an account of his death iu your
naper Of last week. /, a. one, feel that
loo little has been said Of him a. iHend
and citizen. He was born IN farmNiile
and spent the greater portion OF DIS
life here. IL wa here he was married
and raised a family Of nine children
five OF whom are living. He was
peaceable man end respected 10y al
who knew him. He possessed with
ont doubt large and loving heart for
his fellow man. Wherever he heard
of suffering he relieved il 10 the extent
OF HE ability. No hungry one was
ever turned away from his door. IL
would be false for us 10 claim mat our
deceased friend lived an exemplary
Christian life. Like all of us be had
many failings and short comings, but
"Let him who l. without fault cast
the first stone He was kind hus-
band aud a devoted father doing
whatever he could to raise bis children
higher i'm the scale Of civilization. A.
has been said the deceased was one OF
the best known and most respected
colored citizens Of Farmville For a
long time he had been IN employ al
Barrow : meat market and much Of
this time the business was largely en-
trusted 10 Bsrtletts personal care.
For number Of years he was chief
Justice OF the peace Of Farmville snd
a. Others have said no more impartial
Justice ever sat on the bench. Peace
unto his ashes. We would not foget
To commit those whom he has left be-
hind in the hands Of him who doeih
all things we'll This sketch Of ouI
deceased friends life is written by one
who has known him personally for a
number Of years and has always
known him 10 be the the soul OF truth
and honor
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-10
"HaYe Charity"

Ed,for Her0id.-ln your last issue
there appeared protest against the
Communication Of the sentence Of Otis
Taylor the condemned murderer OF
Cecilia Banks. To the writer Of the
aforesaid protest is recommended the
following.
/. "Forgive us our sins as We for
give those who sin against us.
>. "Endeavor to be tolerant Of the
mistakes Of others as we hope they
will be tolerant OF the errors We shall
make in our work humanity.
8. open the window Of OUR eyes
and look at the world and our fellow
men around US, try TO understand, try
70 svmpathize. and help az best We
can.