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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-15

ARA1RAA AA hNA kAAAAg 4 IL
going TO begin at the beginning and
and tell you all about 1t, and then we
are to go out and buy a Santa Claus
present for him"
YES, Polly" answered the young
woman
You had gone to Europe. You had
just packed up and skated as If tho
police were after you. Mother said
she didn't believe you wanted to go
the least little bit, but that your moth
er made you"
Don't talk nonsense, Polly"
"Well, you skated anyhow"
"And don't talk slang"
"Skated isn't slang. It means that
you just glided of like a streak of
lightning. You had skated, and was
lonesome, and l was out walking with
poor Flora, when a boy came along
with a big dog. He was tough. So
was his dog. He shouted at me:
Take care Of your dog!
"'Why?! I answered.
"'Cause my dog win chew him
upl
II was just going to tell him that
If his dog did there would be trouble
in the camp, when it sprang upon
poor Flora and ended her life. 1 can't
describe my feelings as 1 saw her
breathing her last"
We'll, don't try to-not if there's
any slang in it"
why, Hilda, haven't said slang
word. You know how very, very par
ticular mother is with me. No, can't
describe my feelings, but remember
that l went for that boy, tooth and
toe-nail I hit and scratched and
kicked and bit, and was doing him
up when"
Polly Sewell!" exclaimed Miss
Hilda in horror.
NOW what's happened?" Polly
asked. II told 1t to papa just this
way, and he patted me on the shoul-
der and called me good girl. AS
was saying, / was putting in my best
licks when along came a taxi with
fat woman in it. Maybe she was
eloping, and maybe she only wanted
to get home to lunch. Maybe the
chauffeur yelled Hit at me, and
maybe he just wanted to kill another
girl. However it was, he ran me
down. Yes, cousin, / was knocked
out"
you mean you lost consciousness?"
Gracious, but how ignorant you
are for girl of twentyI Nobody can
be knocked out without losing their
consciousness. That's the whole idea
of it. Yes, 1 was knocked out and
counted out, and when l came to /
was in the hospital with three broken
ribs. That fat woman must have
weighed a ton. It was hours and
hours before came to, and then-oh,
then"
Then what?"
Then there was the loveliest angel
standing beside my cot in the hos
pital you ever saw. Nobody knew
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-15

Wabash Telephone Company will hold
an election at the Town Hall nt Wabash. o..
Thursday, December p. 1911. from am. TIL
p.m., sun time. 90 elect Secretary. Treas
urer and five Trustees. and transact other
important business. Every subscriber
should be present.
BY order OF committees.
Wabash, Ohio. December ], 1911.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-15

We handle the Gum sectional book
cases, the best on the market.
They have solid appearance, and
have no unsightly iron bands between
sections, and are dust proof, at w. A.
J. MCDANIEL's.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-15

three days later on her cousin, Il
don't claim to know everything, but /
do know when toto hike!"
And she wasn't even asked what
hike" meant
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-15

we are showing line of dimond
rings from ss 90 to Sl75; some slightly
imperfect, at very low prices; others
perfect, at correct prices. MCKEEs,
jewelers. and Opticians.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-15
sO-Acre Farn for Sale

Eighty acres, five and one-hah miles
northwest OF CeliBa; one-half mile from
railroad station. close TO school best Of soil
beet or corn land; 800 per acre II sold az
once. S. j. VINING, Oelina,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-15
Not Blessed.

The presents you forget to give to
others who don't forget to give to you
are not so blessed.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-15
Fancy Christmas
Linens

Fine Linens of unusual beauty
richly embroidered, or lace trimmed
and drawn work
Scarfs, hemstitched or lace
trimmed
Round Center Pieces.
Squares, embroidered, drawn
work or lace trimmed.
Doylies.
Lunch Cloths, 36x36 and 54x54
inch
Fancy embroidered Towelss, for
monograming; priced SOC to 81 each.
Individual guest Towels 15c to
SOC each.
Fancy Satin Damask Towels, 25c
to $100.
Table Cloths and Napkins $500
to $3.50.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-15
Farm for sale

Eighty acre farm, well improved, on pike,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-15

PPoSITE each other in the
cosy morning room sat a
young woman and a girl OF
twelve.
Now, Cousin Hilda," said
the latter, as she smoothed
down her dress and settled
herself I'm her chair "I'm
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-15
Carpet t SWeepers
for Christmas

1t is a pleasure to giver and re
ceiver alike, when it is a Bissell Cyco
Ball-bearing Carpet Sweeper.
Makes an ideal Christmas gift
and will please the recipient for
years. Nothing could be more suita.
BILE for mother wife or friend
Priced So. so to S. 90 each.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-15
Christmas JeWeLry
Novelties

Fancy Collar and Belt Pins, 25c to ST.
Hat Pins, 25c to 81. 80 each
Scarf Pins, 25c to Soc
Fancy Waist Pins, 1Oc to SOC set.
Lavelliers, SOC to 81.
Fancy Back Combs, trimmed with
Gold, Silver and Rhein Stones.
Priced 25c to S..
Barretts 25c to 81 each
Silver Mesh Bags, $2.50 to $3.50.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-15
Infants Apparel

Swiss Embroidered Dress Patterns,
one pattern in a Christmas box.
Priced 81. so and 49, so.
COATS-Long Coats of Bedford
Card, Silk and Cashmere. Priced
81 to S..
KNIT SAQUES- White and Light
Blue, White and Pink, or all
White-25c to 81 each.
Bootees 10c to Soc
HOODS-Si or Knit Hoods, 25c
to $500.
Mittens, 15c and 25c.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-15

Useful and Pleasing Gifts.
Embroidered Silk Hosiery, $500 to
$3.50 pair.
Silk. Hosiery, in plain colors and
Black. Price 81 and 81. 80 pair.
Women's Silk Hose, Lisle tops and
soles, SOC.
Embroidered Lisle Hose, 25c to 81
per pair.
Mercerized Lisle Hose, 25c, SOC and
75c per pair.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-15

Plush Coats, priced .... $500 to $500
Woman Caracu1 Coats, priced $1,000 to $4,000
Woman's Cloth Coats, priced $3.50 to $500
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12
SERAPHINE'S
FREAKS
By TEMPLE BAILEY
Copyright, 1911. BY Associated Literary Press.

Nothing ever happened in Sera-
phine's Life. She lived in . little gray
cottage on . country road. where the
winds of winter shook the window
panes until they ratified. Seraphines
grandmother went early TO work, and
the little girl was left alone. She
would look out Of tho south window
down the long road and wish for
somebody or something to appear.
Now and then her wish was grant
ed, and farmers wagon would drive
by loaded with produce for the city
market. The mail man came once .
day, but he rarely stopped at sera-
phine's cottage.
IF only something would happen"
sighed seraphine in her loneliness:
when you grow up you can make
them happen" her grandmother said.
but now you must have patience"
II hate patience" said seraphine.
1T 10 better than rebellion" her
grandmother said, and went away to
work.
Seraphine looked once more out of
the south window and down the long
road, and hoped that farm wagon
would pass, or the mail carrier or
even a stray dog.
She never could have hoped. how
ever, for the coming Of such cav.
alcade as really did appear. First
was shown row Of bobbing black
figures silhouetted again the sun
shine. Coming nearer, Seraphine saw
that very large woman was packed
into very small cart drawn by
lazy donkey; very tall, thin man
tramped beside her; two very little
people trotted behind. and a moon
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12
Relic Of Loeusts In 1885.

James o. Kichline OF North Beth
lehem has unique relic of the inva-
sion in 1885 of the 17-year locusts in
this vicinity. When locusts by, the
million overran the country there he
spent his spare time gathering the in
sects. Then at his leisure he con-
structed out of them wreath and a
star. He took year to do this, and
in the construction of the wreath used
many thousands Of locusts.
The wreath itself is composed en-
tirely of Iocusts' wings, arranged in
flower and leaf fashion. The stars
center is also composed of locusts'
wings. while the six points are made
of whole locusts.
The background of the star is made
of leaves of locusts' wings. The
wreath and star stand two feet high
by three feet wide, and this piece Is
but one of the many novelties made
during his lifetime by Mr. Kichline,
who is "A years old.-Bethlehem cor
respondence Philadelphia Record
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12

faced old gentleman, with his coat
buttoned up tight to his chin and his
head covered by rusty silk hat,
brought up the rear.
When the came to Seraphine's
gate they stopped.
"Open the gate" said the large
lady, imperiously, "and see If there
is any one at home"
The moon-faced man came up the
steps and knocked. Seraphine re-
sponded eagerly. Come in." she said.
Hospitality.
where's your mother?" the moon
faced man demanded.
81 haven't any" Seraphine told
him. 81 have a grandmother, and
she goes out to wash"
"well, there is fire In there any
how" said the large lady.
The little dwarfs hoped up the
steps.
Eyes. it's freezing out here" they
echoed MAY we warm our hands at
your HEARTH"
"Of course you may" said Sera-
phine. 81 guess there is room for
all of YOU" but she looked doubtfully
at the large lady.
It really did seem. when they all
were house. as II the large lady
took I'D most of the hearth. but By
reaching his hands over her head
the tall man managed to warm his
fingers. The dwarfs squeezed them
selves into the chimney nook, and
the moon-faced man pushed the large
lady little to one side.
They were a very cross company,
but Seraphine did not care; some
thing was happening at last, and she
trotted back and forth bringing cush-
ions for the dwarfs to sit on and a
stool for the large lady's feet.
She gathered from their conversa-
ton that they were travelling to the
winter circus in the city beyond
"And the trouble is" said the large
lady, that we have lost Cinderella Z"
It sounded like fairy tale. Gin
derella?" Seraphine questioned eager
ly.
Eyes" said the large lady "she
has a chariot like golden slipper,
and she drives two white horses"
The moon-faced man further eluci-
dated: "She tried to elope with the
strong man. We've been to her we'd
ding. but there wasn't any wedding.
The manager caught her before she
had her license, and he held her to a
contract. which she says she did not
sign But the manager insists that it
bound her not to marry for year"
"But where are they now" Sierra
phine asked
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12

the provisions of the Act OF Con-
gress ito enable National Banking
Associations to extend their corpor-
ate existence, and for other pur-
poses" approved July IL. 1882. as
amended by the Act, approved April
12. 1902;
Now, therefore, /. Thomas p.
Kane, deputy and acting Comptrol-
Ter OF the Currency. do hereby certi-
fly that 1.-THE First National Bank
of Webster City," located in the city
OF Webster City, in the county OF
Hamilton. state Of Iowa, is authoriz-
ed to have succession for the period
specified in its amended articles OF
association: namely, until close OF
business on August 10, 1881.
In testimony whereof, witness my
hand and Seal of office this tenth
day Of August, 1911. T. P. Kane,
Deputy and Acting Comptroller OF
the Currency. 1876
Charter No. 1874.
Extension No 1858.
ts- 2 J. = ~.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12
Renewal of Articles Of Incorpora.
ton of the Lane-Moore
Lumber Co.
ARTICLE /.

ARTICLE l.
The name Of this corporation
shall be the Lane Moore Lumber Co.
and its principal place of business
shall be at Webster City, Iowa.
ARTICLE 2.
The general nature of the bust
ness to be transacted by this corpor-
alton shall be the buying and sell
ing at both wholesale and retail OF
lumber, coal, and building material
of all kinds.
ARTICLE 8.
The amount of capital stock au.
thorked is s150.O0O.O0 common
stock and $50,000.00 preferred
stock, shares $4,000 each to be
paid for in cash.
ARTICLE 4.
This corporation shall commence
business June 10, 1911, and shall
terminate June 10, 1881.
ARTICLE 5, and z.
The affairs of this corporation
are conducted by Board OF three
Directors and by President,
Vice President, Secretary and
Treasurer. The Board of Directors
are elected by the stock
holders at their regular annual
meeting, the first Tuesday after the
first Monday of each year. The
Board of Directors elect the other
officers of the Company from the
shareholders, including themselves
ARTICLE 8.
The highest amount of Indebted
ness at any time shall not exceed
two-thirds OF the amount OF the paid
up capital stock.
ARTICLE 9.
The private property of the stock
holders shall be exempt from cor
porate debts.
ARTICLE 10.
These articles may be amended,
except Article 8. 14F4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12
Notice of Appointment of Admins

In the district court of the State
of Iowa, in and for Hamilton county,
in probate,
In the matter Of the estate Of r. l..
Bossert, deceased
To whom it may concern: Notice
is hereby given, that the .undersigu-
ed has been appointed and has quail
flied as administrator Of th0 estate
of r. I. Bossert, late of Hamilton
county, Iowa, deceased. All persons
in any manner indebted to said de-
ceased or his estate will make pay
ment to the undersigned; and those
having claims against said deceased
or his estate will present them in
manner, and form as by law requir-
ed, for allowance and payment.
Dated this 5th day Of Sept, AID.
1911.
1873 Louis Frank,
Administrator of said estate
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12
Mystery IS Not Solved.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 9.-The mys-
terry surrounding the disappearance
c! little Annie Lemberger, who has
not been seen since she went to bed
with an older sister Monday night,
is still unsolved. A window was
open in the children's bed room
Tuesday Aorning and this led to the
belief that Annie has been abducted.
Blood hounds have been placed on
the case.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12
Improvements Provided.

Washington. D. c., Sept. 8.-A
contract for improving the grounds
Of the pan-American building here
at a cost of 100000 has been
awarded. When the work is COM
pleted the home of the pan-Ameri-
can union will have the most beau
tiful setting Of any building in
Washington, it is said. Andrew
Carnegie, who gave most of the ST.
100000 spent on the structure, has
furnished the money for identifying
the grounds.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12
Kills Woman From Wheel,

Los Angeles, Sept. S.-Mrs. Will
liam Hoskins, 81 years old, wife of
q mechanic, was shot and killed in
the doorway of her home yesterday
by an assailant who rode up to her
gate on motorcycle. 1t is believed
she answered ring at the door bell
and was shot as she opened the
door. Her body was found in bed
room by her husband.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12

of Iowa in and for Hamilton coun-
".
Anna M. Knutson, plaintiff VS..
Martin C. Knutson. defendant.
To Martin c. Knutson, defendant:
You are hereby notified that the
petition of plaintiff in the above en-
titled cause is now on file in the Of
flee Of the clerk of the district court
Of the state of Iowa, in and for
Hamilton County, in which plaintiff
asks for a divorce from you on the
ground of willful desertion without
reasonable cause since January %.
1906, also asking for the custody of
your two children, lilo Kenneth
Knutson and Valley Kathryn Knut-
son, and for such other and further
relief as she is entitled to in equity.
And you are further notified that
unless you appear thereto and de-
fend before noon of the second day
OF the next term, being the October,
1911. term of said court, which will
commence at Webster City, Iowa, on
the 10th day of October, 1911, de-
fault will be entered against you,
and judgment and decree rendered
thereon as provided by law.
Dated Webster City. Iowa, August
-, 1911.
o. J. Henderson,
LA Attorney for Plaintiff.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12
Nice to Have Around.

"She seems to be very fond of old
Rooey. notice that he is always
hanging around her."
mo, she doesn't care for him at
all; but she probably finds It agree
able to have him near her because his
sight has become so poor that there
never is any danger that he may see
how her wrinkles are accommodating"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12

cures permanently me cases q un9eleJ
ma sends the lncura bic home without tak1n90
% from them. This Is Why he csntinuse e
tsits year after year, while ctheI doctors ha1D
1ade few visits and stopped; Dr. Shanenbg
aronic diseases, proven By. the many cures
hected In chronic cases which have bI Ned the
kill Of all other physicians. His .scsp. 2, el
Jsrlence and extensive practice Nav. ~. hir
Il proficient that no can name III I lo>A %. OILS
$50 In few minutes.
Treats ali durable cases Of Catarrh. Nose.
.hioat and Lung. diseases. rye and J. IL,
,!olnaeh. Liver and kidneys: Gravel, Rhs,,n Gun,
diseases, Blood and Skin diseases, Epi!ers,.
rights Disease and Consumption in -arly
:age: diseases Of theBladder and Female Orga, :.
liquor and Tobacco habit. Stammering erred
md sure methods to prevent Its recurrence given
neyer-failng remedy for Big Neck.
PILES, FISTULAE and RUPTURE r,laran-
.eed cured without detention from business.
special attention given to all Surgical
,ases, and all diseases Of the Eye, Ear ].
SOse and Throat.
Gran,lateH
suAk
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12
Certificate Re-Extending Charter.

Treasury Department, Office OF
Comptroller of the Currency, Wash
ington, D. c., August 10. 1911
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence
presented to the undersigned, 1t has
been made to appear that The First
National Bank OF Webster City," lo-
Gated In the city Of Webster City.
In the county of Hamilton. and
state Of Iowe, has complied with all
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12
TWO AyIATORS
KILLED IN FALL
Gasoline Tank Explodes at Altitude
of Sixty Feet.

Mulhausen, Germany, Sept. s.
Two more names were added yester-
day to the long roll of persons kill
ed this year in aeroplane accidents.
Lieutenant Newman, German
military aviator, started from this
city yesterday morning in the direc-
ton Of strassburg, carrying as
passenger M. Leconte, French
aeronaut. The aeroplane had gone
less than fifteen miles when the gas
oline tank exploded. The report of
the explosion was audible for a dis
lance of several miles.
The machine dropped from an al
titude of sixty feet, and both avia-
tors were killed instantly. Their
skulls were broken. Lieutenant
Newman had been detailed to par
ticipate in the army maneuvers
which are to be held next week in
the grand duchy of Baden.
The Frenchman, Leconte, was an
instructor at the aviation school at
Mulhausen.
Karlsruhe, Germany, Sept. s.
Aviator Paul Selge fell with his
aeroplane while making a flight
here yesterday. His skull was frac-
tured.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12
DR.. R. W. H0MAN,

DIX. Il. w. dUMAN,
Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist
Formerly assistant professor d
diseases Of the Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat, State University Of Iowa
spectacles accurately fitted. Hssrs
o to 1919. M; 2 to 5 p. m. Over
Burleson's. Phones-0fice l40
house 231. I
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12
Cleaning Out the SPARROW.

With pair Of sparrow hawks At
tached to long cords SO that they could
not get away. Thomas Champ Of Sally
bury, Lancaster county. Pa. cleared
his place OF the. pesky sparrow
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12
Or, RICHARDSON.

DIR. RICHARDSON.
Office at 713 Wilson avenue, irs'
door south Of Louis Franks cloth
ing store. Speciality, diseases .!
women. Calls answered day aIi
night I
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12

First Printed Newspaper.
The first printed newspaper was the
Gazette. published in Nuremberg In
1i5i
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12

DIR. 2. A. B0YsEN,
DENTIST.
Over Aug. F. Mueller's hardware
store. Martin phone POI. lndepel
dent phone 1875. (
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12

WESLEY MARTIN,
Attorney and Counsellor ct Law
Collections.
Phone No. A. Office IN Graz,
block, Second street, Webster Cit,
Iowa. I
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12
Original Notice.

In The district court of the state
OF Iowa in and for Hamilton coun-
".
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12

G.. T. McCAULIFF, u. D.
Once over Browns drug store,
corner of Des Koines and Second
streets. Calls attended day Or night
Both phones. {
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12
G. F. TUCKER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Webster City, Iowa.

Will practice in ell the courts .:
Iowa. Office over The Hub. I
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-12

DR.. F. z. WHITLEY,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Webster City, Iowa.
Office 718 Des Moines street. Re-
idence 720 First street. (
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-08-30
A Shipload of Money,

Think of 1,5OO tons of money all at
once and in one place! You might
have seen it If you had been in Bos-
ton not long ago, when the steamer
Seneca came to dock. The Seneca
had come from Korea, and there she
had taken on a heavy shipment of
coins. The money was brought to this
country not to be put into circulation.
but to be sold as junk. The bronze
and copper coins of Korea are not
wcTth much. They are like the
Chinese coins that are made into
swords that you can buy for half a
dollor. When Japan took possession
of Korea some time ago she decided
that she would get rid of the cumber-
some old money, and SO she began
coming in new style The old moHey
was withdrawn from circulation and
sold. 1t is said that 10000 tons will
come to America before the supply is
exhausted.-C News.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-08-30
A Chinese Game.

Many of the games that our Yankee
Doodle babies play are quite similar
to those played by the children of the
orient. For instance, the Chinese
game of Fishing by hand" is like our
blind mans buff.
The blinded leader holds out his
hands, palms down, and all the play
ers strive to touch them without be-
ing caught. If the fisherman guesses
the name of the player when he sue
ceeds in catching one the one caught
must be blinded. If he cannot guess
the fisherman must pay a forfeit.
There is more to the game than
there is to ours, for after awhile the
fisherman says, 'The tide is rising"
This makes the children jump about
and clap their hands and make be-
lieve that the fish are playing around
in great glee because the tide is In.
Again the fisherman will say, 1.-The
tide is low" Then the children move
about as silently as if they were shod
with velvet, which makes catching
them a much harder task.