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Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19
Cats Ttqerish Mature.

A shocking affair in which a domes-
tic cat displayed tigerish qualities oc-
CURED at Ayr recently A woman
named Mrs. John Scott had occasion
to go a message and left a child. six
weeks old. in the house. On her re-
turn she was Mortified to discover that
the cat hal eaten the small finger
OF the child's left hand. and had com
menced on the next finger.
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

The student has often come to the
dangerous habit Of thinking that
there is little or nothing to do bur
follow the trend of thought of the
old masters. forgetful that We are
only in the alphabet of learning and
that there are great things to he
thought out and aceompiished.-Rey
d. G. Downey. Methodist. Chicago.
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19
sTEsossAPHgs:

Don't srriie-it's q S-e s.ec-
pina store 20 greater tninsx as
nary ois ,er 60 tooss rave
pr0Sed Private s-e~ts-ysnips
tnas cay t-er tacgssros a year.
cou-; Ssercsrzphy psyins
business Posisie,s u, congress
ara state legislatures that give
eerfor-aeie salaries r+c~ frce
lsrei-e ear Dc rsce TO yield a
eonfor-sele living
eN {. ~ JENNINGS.
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19
Are You Weak, All
Run Dow n z

Tb;. condition is directly caused ny
h.d blood When the blood Is made rich
and pure by Hoods sarssp'rilla. you
will feel strong and cheerful Il will put
new life into your veins. new visor INTO
your muscles: give you a sharper appetite
and s.od digestion. make you look better.
.leep better and feel better; viii make
the hardest work lighter and the darkest
day brighter. Facts, Thousands confirm
them Get Hoods today.
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

Parke-Too bad about Bilfer's boy.
wasn't it-got him graduated from
college and thought he had a career
before him.
Lane-What happened
Parke-Why. he has Just eIoped
with the lady chauffeur.-Life.
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

with inf a m m a tory
rheumatism. My limbs
were swollen. hands
drawn out OF shape
and I was so sensitive
to pain I had to be
turned in sheets. I
was able. at last. IN
der the best medical
attention, TO crawl
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19
How He Explained.

After a long chase the druggists
boy caught the bakers ditto and held
him by the scrun Of the neck.
Now. you young beggar. I've 20;
yer!" said young pill box ''wot dyer
mean by teIlin' Billy Bones yer could
lick me wild yer two 'ands tied behind
yer, eh?'
The youthful distributor of the star
of life shook in his shoes, but he show
ed bold front and replied:
We'll. wot II I did? Amt rot n
bioomin' tongue.-
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

Munyon's Cold Remedy Relieves the
head. throat and lungs almost immediate
ly Checks Fevers. stops Dl~chArEes OF
the nose. takes away ali aches and pains
caused by colds Il cures Grip and OBJ
.;inate Coughs and prevents Pneumonia.
Prce &c
Have you stIif or swollen points. No mat
Ter how chroaics AK your druggist for
Munyou's Rheumatism Remedy and see
how quickly you vii he cured
II you have any kidney or bladder tron-
bic get MUNYON'S Kidney Remedy
Munyon's NItalizer make weak men
strong and restores lost powers
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19
important to Mo,hers


Ny husband has no idea of the
value Of money!"
Why. | thought he was a careful
business man"
he thinks so. too. But he abso-
luteiy doesn't realize whas lovely hat
| can buy for $3.50
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19
Hoonna.

Galvanized Iron Corrugated and Grimm
OF best quality for barns. sheds. chiekes
houses and residsnces.-Fire and water
proof; needs no paint. takes care OF f,sslf
VIII last for years Get the best ali
Lengths. to Y feet Full weight goods
send this sd with order. Pidgeon-Thomas
Iron Co. The Roofing Folks" a. s. n
I'd St. Memphis Tenn
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

Iinks-Do you know. I was re-
fused three times before I found
girl who would have me-"
Biinks-i see. Just like a patent
medicine: Well shaken before taken
Judge.
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

The greatest glory OF a free-born
people is to transmit that freedom TO
their children.-Harvard.
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

Had a most enjoyable time at the
dentists today"
"Eh: EnjoyabIer-
Yes When | went in another dem
list was filling my dentists teeth"
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

It's a great accomplishment TO be
able TO sing. but don't lose sight Of the
fact that it's Just as great a one to
know you can't.
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

IL every year we would root out one
vice we should sooner become per
feet men--Thomas a Kempis.
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

To finish the moment; to find the
journeys end in each step of the
road; to live the greatest number Of
good hours is wisdom Emerson.
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

The danger from slight cuts or wound.
Is always blood poisoning. The immedi-
ate application OF Hamlins Wizard OH
makes blood Poisoning impossible.
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

well said the optimistic hoarier.
there's one thing about our boarding
house, YOU can eat as much as YOU
Ike. there
or course same ss ours. replied
the pessimistic one. -vou can eat as
much as YOU like hur there's never
anything you could possibly ute~
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19
Notflil1g
Like

diem n he wodd. CASCAREEt
biggest seBa-why? Because fsssss :
nedIrne fos ,he liver and bO~a !
whae hey WI do for yca-od =
ne sag they mill do-.hai =
CASCARETS famous. Mbm Z
CASCARETS and Il s al TIE n1an
dat they eva need to take. I
cAscARErs roc . oox fcr vssxs
treatment all druggists. Rsxex
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

Heavy words in meeting will not
make up for short weight in market.
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

IT'S easier TO talk about dying for
the right to &c. busy living Alright
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19
TRUE.

Mr. Fitr-Doctor. I'm subject 20 vic-
lent nts of late and 7 wonder AZ times
that survive them.
Doctor-You sort % wonder az the
survival Of the frest. ehf
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19
COMPLETELY FRUSTRATED.
So Sensitive to Pain She Had to Bs
Turned in Sheets.

Mrs. Eliza Kirk. s. Main St.. Spen-
Ger, Ind, says: Il had been prostrated
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

That Is LAXATIVE BRONO OIfSINs -. g.
ne Signature q = W. GROvk- Csed tas WorIa
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

Pettifs Eye sslve For Over 100 Years
has been used for eongested and infamed
ewes. removes flm OF scum over the ewes
All druggists or Howard Bro. Buffalo \ v
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

Heresy hunting IS simply an ohses-
sior. OF omniscience.
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

she-No. wouldn't marry the best
man on earth.
He-Of course not. The bride new
er marries the best man. I-er-want
you TO marry me
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

TO DRIVE oyT MAL.kia
AND BUILD THE sYgTEN
Take Ti the Oh Standard GROVES TAsTEIESs
ShiIL Tonic You knov What you ar- am
lns LormaA - plainly prfnad on every borrle
s1oNIns II = st1py Qulntne and Iron in q n o.
=. form The 0ulnlne drives out the malar-a
III me lnon onii1s lp the ssem- sold ~ Al
as~lers for - yeAn. Price - esnn-
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

You can't help liking the man who
gets Knocked out and then comes
back.
Ut: Pierce's Pleasant Pellets rerula.s
snd invigorste stomach, liver and bowels
Susar-e9sted, tiny zranules- Easy 70 take
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

The coldblooded are hotbeadad
when you hit their pride.
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19
A Surprise.

A Surprise.
I'm going to give my wife a real
surprise this Christmas
That so? What are you going to
give herr"
The money
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

Lofty Ambition.
What Is your ambition?"
Merely to make more money than
my wife can spend. Detroit Free
Press.
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

Mn Winsiov-s Soothing syrup.
sAn1Atioz zIzys psln. cures wind cole n so.sis
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19
Dr.. Pierce's Fayofite Prescription


The best way to lift men is to meet
them on a level.
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

PILES CURED IN To IL DAYS
Your druggist will r-fund money II PAZj ONT
NkST falls 20 cure any ease of Irchinx Hiina
nassainS OF frotraalns Files In " Il dzys- Soc
Oxford eagle., 1911-01-19

An unpianned duty done is better
than a planned duty undone.-Baker
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-11-03

posite side. taking several stitches
there also. Do this first on the length
of the hole. Repeat until there are
threads covering the hole running Up
and down. Then go across the mole,
weaving the needle In and out. SO
that perfect Iattice-work is maze.
The stitches should always run into
the strong material.
Never use a knot or pull the thread
at the end with the teeth or fingers.
Always use the scissors. On fine
stoc kings. sewing cotton or silk thread
Is better than the darning cotton.
Where stitch has been dropped In
the weave, use thread to catch II
up. and thread should be used when
the back seam In the stocking gives at
any point. All of this work should
be done on the wrong side, and a
darning ball should never be used.
Instead. II the hole is too large TO
hold easily over the fingers. paste a
piece OF heavy note paper underneath
and do the darning this way. II will
keep the place in perfect shape.
Mending gloves Is problem TO
many women. A number ten, eleven
or twelve needle should be used. and
CORRESPONDENCE fine thread-not silk.
Then the finger of the glove Is placed
on the hand. or the little nendins
finger which can be purchased. Then.
try to take the stitches over and over,
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Fishing for Irons RoyalNiokaatc,a

"A ow that the young Prince %
liz Wales has gone Into the Engltsh
- navy he win be given a nicsaSLie
BY his companions. When his fa'her.
King George. was In the rayy he vas
given the nickname of "archar" On
account % his ability with ths rcu
and arrow. subsequently he wa.
called "Georgie." But the present.
King was never a man 10 encolr.~e
even unofficial familiarity. eDd he
speedily became George" even 70 h.s
immediate family.
pflace Arthur Of connav ht IL
known as Marcus" TO msmtsrs Of
the royal family. II was King Ed
wards practice to call queen Alexan-
ORA ~ the name Of Ala ard the
habit rapidly spread u the rest o.
the royal family. Queen Maud OF
Norway was known during her child
hood by the nickname Of Harry"
In England the royal princes are
addressed as sir" and the royal
princcsses as madam" ~ the nrrses
and attendant after they have re caed
the age u three years. Before hat
thes must be called by no pet nams
except baby"
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CreWellL Popular

- UGH interest has been devel-
oped In embroideries done In
zuuk bright colcred crewels. This
embroidery Is being done direct on
the fabric and also is to be obtained
In the form Of applique. These APP
plique effects are useful as an enliv-
ening touch on costumes, suits and
wraps for fall. They are inexpensive
and quickly applied. and are most ef-
fective.
The crewell embroideries are also
being used by the millinery trade. Mil
liners are using the worsted threads
for wrapping the ends Of aigrettes
and quilts, assembling the vivid colors
In an artistic and interesting way.
thereby making this binding cord or
namental as well as useful.
Tiny crochet ornaments In bright
colored work are used by furriers this
fall as borders for coat and mantle
Innings. Cord girdles also are devcl-
oped In bright colored woods. and with
their heavy pendant ends. often in the
form OF q tassel or brush. are used on
costumes both for day and for even
ing wear.
In conjunction with braidings and
lembroideries. hand painting. in metal
effects particularly. is being used to
a very great extent. Rich braidings
OF dull gold and silver soutache often
have backgrounds metal painted to
correspond with the color OF the metal
braid. This gives an extremely rich
effect with less work and weight than
an all-over braiding.
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something. Why. Homer. that's-le,
me sce-that's over eight dollars a
MONTH It's enough 10 pay the gas
bill and the telephone and
Sure. Blossom, sure" assented
Mr.. ~. heartily. Every little bit.
you know. added 10 what you've got
etc. Anyway, my dear. it's this raise
that we'vs long been expecting. Only
two other boys In the bank get them,
too. See. here II IL IN my envelope
for this month--ss.33. Maybe next
year the old rnan'll come across with
another hundred. Wen hope so. any
way"
And In the meantime" suggested
the practical Mrs. Justwed. well
be thankful for what we have"
Exactly" agreed Mr.. J. "And "a
show how thankful we are. my dear
I've already arranged Tor a il;tie eel
ebration. One doesn't get raise every
day. you know. SO I've asked Jones
and his wife 20 go TO the theateI
with Us this evening and have supper
afterwards. Just little joliihcatior
stunt you know. Won't that be
xrcatg Wen do II, hereafter. every
time ! get raise. Nice little senti-
ment about II. don't you think7"
Mrk. Justwed nay have thought so
But she did not say q. Instead she
asked rather obviously:
1T will be frightfully expensive
won't II. Homer7"
-Psnaw." exclaimed Mr. J. gran
diloquently. ..fiow can you talk Of
expense az q time like this7"
II wasn't. Homer" persisted Mrs
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-11-03

n HE bottoms % many Swedish
lakes are covered 10 a thickness
- CT six or eight inches with frag-
menis Of ironrore OF the size Of pea.
The lake ore consists chiefly Of ochre
cr hydraied oxide of iron. clay. sand
and other impurities. and yields pig
iron Of very coed quality.
The ere Is obtained by very print
tive methods. In winter hole is cut
IN The ice. scrapcF attached 10 a
long pole is inserted. and ali of the
ore within reach i collected into i
heap beneath the hole. some 81 the
mud which has been scrapcd together
with the ore Is removed by stirring the
mass with poles. and the ore IS then
sefaped into bags when have been
sunk. and IL hauled ~.
In summer this curious mining cp-
Grafton e conducted IN a similar mar
ner from RATS anchored ia the lake.
Two miners can bring up about four
tons q ore IN a day. steam dfedscs
have recently been Installed In Few
places. About thirty years after the
removal " the orr d new layer u the
same thickness Is found 20 have been
produced By natural chemical proc.
cssez.
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/ pleasantly, cant you see that It pays
to celebrate an occasion Of this sort ?
What Il It did cost"
And he stopped short-right here!
"what-did-did It cost. Homer
asked Mrs. ]. deliberately. Il don't
believe you've thought OF that side
Of IT,"
"Well-er-a-letm me see," parted
Mr.. j., pinned right down. -Four
theatet tickets at one-fifty per-that's
six dollars. And the check for sup
per was-er--a-say. Blossom. was
Il $3.50 or $3.50. do you remember
How should I known" answered
Mrs. j.. pointedly. "You took very
good care not 10 let me see II. And
could scarcely lean across the Ia
BILE and ask you how much II was
could II"
"Oh. now. Blossom" began Mr.. J.
And then 10 cap the whole thing
Homer. you had 10 call taxi, Why
in the world did you do that? Aren';
the street cars good enough for you
after an eight dollar a month ralse.'
For goodness sake, Blossom"
no. for economy's sake" exclaim-
ed Mrs. J. frigldly. "T'ii just bet you
woman wouldn't do fool stunt like
this, When woman gets raise. be-
lieve me. she doesn't let IL turn her
head!"
Good night" cried Mr.. ]. I'm go.
/ Ing to sit up and read the loan shark
ads in the evening paper for while
I'll have to pawn something. / guess
to square myself"
CARvEI, CALVERT HALL.
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as nearly like the glove seam as pos
sible. When finished. carry the thread
through to the wrong side. fasten and
cut off. Gloves are nearly always
mended from the right side. although
when the seam allows II Il Is best 10
do the work from the wrong side.
The clothes wringer has been
boon 10 womankind. but 10 this little
instrument is also laid the blame OF
pulling off many buttons. the latter
often taking piece OF the material
with them. good way to mend a
place OF this kind is to cut Off q piece
Of half-inch-wide linen tape. making
II half or three-quarters Of an incn
long. Fold this down the center and
with the aid Of the stiletto push IL
into the torn place between the two
layers Of the hem.
II is easy TO ffatten II out and get Il
in just the proper place. Then. mall
ing small knot In the thread, slip the
needle into the hole, letting the knot
come underneath. and. using the point
Of the needle. turn In the edge CT the
torn place and hem II down TO the
tape. This gives a strong place to
sew the buttons on again.
| Children's clothes and women's
aprons, house and wash dresses.
sometimes need patches. From a
point Of strength there Is nothing bet
ter than the hemmed patch. The
worn part Is cut away in soEie regular
shape and a matching piece is placed
underneath. The piece should be q
quarter Of an inch larger all around
than the hole. The patch Is basted
into position. the edges turned In ara
hemmed down all around in as small
stitches as possible.
The cut-out place Is clipped diagon-
ally at each corner. only sixteenth
Of an inch or so, and the edges turn
ed in and hemmed down. With such
process OF mending. the pstchlng Is
not at all bad looking. especially when
the hemming is well done and tho
edges turned In evenly.
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going to cost much. Besides. what's
a raise for. II IL isn't to spend?"
IT don't Know" objected Mrs. J.
slowly. In the mans case, It seems
Ito me IT'S a question Of whether he's
married or not Did you always cell
citrate es you phrase II on similar
occasions when you were single? This
Is the first raise since our marriage.
you know"
"oh. very well. theni" reto-ted Mr..
J. imps.iently. IF you wish wen
call the whole thing on Why be SO
darn practical all the timer There
are lots Of things we can do and nave
LIE eight dollars extra every month
remember. Why. Just think OF all the
things We had Planned to do. although
! must ADMIT We did figure on Two
hundred.
Exactly" agreed Mrs. Jrstwed.
Ard now since II Is nut one nsnaf ed
wen have to forget some OF them"
But not ALL" interposed Mr.. J.
quickly. "Yor can have your win
ter suit. my dear. And wei pay OF
the bill for coal--with strict econ
omy-before Christmas. In add
ton"
But Mrs. J. had already hurried
upstairs 70 dress FOR dinner and the
,heater.
Jus. about midnight they returned.
-Um-u-um," exclaimed Mr.. J. as
ne removed his coat. Some celebra-
ton. Ell. Blossom"
Mrs. J. made no reply.
'Iow. my DEAR" continued Mr.. j..
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second platform. an open railing with
balussefs and square newcls. all In
Mission oak. At the left OF stairs Is
q special place fer the plano with
small ornamental windows over.
The front windows are large and
admit the sunlight and give a pleas
ant outlook. The dining room con-
meets with siidisg doors so that Il can
be easily cut ofs Opposite the doufs
y the recessed sldoboard. with mir
ror. giving a beautiful effect from the
living room. The sitchen Is con-
venientiy arranged. and at the rear Is
a maids room with closet. thus max !.
lnE the second floor private.
The stairs are IN ''combinatien'
form. reached by short flight from
The Kitchen. with cellar stairs under.
meath and grade entrance.
The second noor has fine large
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III OMES VINO nave more time
than money can make their
clothes presentable by q
:" home process Of DRY clean
fms. This process IL simple 10 the
exirsms. yet Il demands careful at
tention to the seemingly small details.
For instance. to cleanse wooden or
cotton garment, nrst shake and brush
It well to insure IT. being freed from
superfiuous dust Then place II In
. tub and rub with buckwheat flour
which has been slightly saitsd. Have
ga hard plenty Of the meal and rub
ths dress In II ~ ono would rub In
snzpy water. giving special attention
u tas soiied parts and rubbing them
well between the hands
After such cleaning ~ this. enc
w,ll be astonished TO SEQ the effect.
snake ont the garment. empty the
ssA place the dress IN II again. and
s-s IN Trash meal Cover the dress
with this meal. put . cover on tho
tcb. and leave untouched for three
daya Then take out the garment.
shaks Il again. brush with . clean
brush broom until u u entirely free
from this moai.
This II shs season OF the year when
the furs are being taken from their
hiding places and looked over. II
h often the case that these furs need
. cleaning. white furs may DO clean
- In tss manner mentionsc above.
7hsy require considerable care In the
handling. but the result u the process
win be surprising.
For fins materials like eashmers and
silk . inner substance u required than
meal For easily injured fabrics try
block rnAgnesiA- The treatment II
. little more dalscafa DO not rub
ths silk between ths hs1ds - the
hsavisr sooe, Is treated. Rub the
block mkxss4iA into II gently. on both
sides Of tAs -sods- Lay II away care
fully whsrs Il vsii b. protected from
the dust ard isAss II untouched for
csy.fHl cayz Thsz shsks and bruzh
II fhorou~hfy.
eornm~Ai can be used instead OF buck
wheat meal. but for ihs more Delicate
Foods either block magnets or torAx
tsicum nay be uses. Where either
Of the latter are toe expensive. ordi-
nfry wheat -FOUR win answer. II - an
admirable plan while arr cleaning o,
home 10 try gasoline on dsiicsss
vsi,t. which cannot b submitted te
the rubbing prec->s
E~scrs putting the article Ia Be
cleaned In 1ssoiins u shouie BE- care
fully fnsy~cts1 Ter grease spots and
staina Ths gasoline \ not pledged
20 remove these. Apply block mag
nssif or French chalk 90 srs&>s spo<s.
sponge sfsirs with alcohol or AMMO
MIA. and be sure that the spots go 90
sirs'y gone before pi>cfng ths gar
mens Into the gasoline hatn
~ 10 = good plan 20 have plenty
of the gasoline on hand and con-
tinus tho operations In . soer WHARF
thsre n no ssmblsnee OF 9 FIRE. II
the work can be accomplished out-of-
doors. % much the better. me care
les handling o. gasoline causes any
number of accidents zach year. Pour
generous supply q wasollna into
. se1ei and place the solicc AFtAcles
iaie a. 0coyer and leave u fee
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done 80.
OF course n you've the money 20
buck this treating game 90 right
shead--csll them IN on the highways
and the byways and set 'em up for
them. fiat II you hsvcn't--if you're
a Rising YOUNG Man doing your
durndekt 70 get there-then realize
It's TOO strong a proposition for you
10 20 up against. hut 20 side-step
10 you do not have 10 be a tighiwad.
N you don't want 20 treat. don't
accept treat-then you won't have
TO come hack with one. Isn't that
quite simple7 Ya-s-as-but n takes
some gumption 90 set out Of the habit
Of accepting every treat offered you.
Try u for . while and you'll see hoN
much easier Il becomes 30 say mo"
20 the bigger things that you should
answer IN the negative.
Just one thing more. laddie. Do
You quite realize what this going out
night after night means7 This fever
for going some place. any place % an
evening Just 20 BE- out ~ tho house
Not necessarily that you are not en-
titled 20 pleasure after your days
work IL done. or that you should
spend your evening" also at work.
Not At all. But--and stick a pin
here---the chap who thinks sntcly Of
q good time after he leaves the ONCE
unuoneclously places his pleasure and
his work on nm even footing In his
own mind.
Take a few % these evenings you've
been friftefinx away for study--not
Of books. maybe. but o. your work
itself, of tho things about u you DO
not know. of the duties you will have
70 perform some time IN the future
when promotion comes 20 you. or,
n not that. spend the time IN read
Ing books worth while. IN convcrsing
with people who can rive you Ideas
worth thinking about. and IN COM
mnnlnw with yourself and meditating
upon the wisdom or the folly of the
way your life's work !. shaping up.
It's quite A. easy 10 be o drlfter ana
quite dlfncult To appreciate the value
~ those four or i've evening hours
that are dead and gene each day
with the dnwninH Of a now one.
Don't lei those habits master you.
Choke 'emi