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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-06-29
Attachment Notice.
Summers-Parrott Hardware Co.
VS..
C. e. Reedy.
Before p. Q. Miller, Justice of the Peace
in and for Washington Co., Tenn.

Before p Q. Miller, Justice of the Peace
in and for Washington Co., Tenn.
In this cause, it appearing by affida-
Wit that the defendant, G. E. Reedy, is
justly indebted to the plaintiff and is a
nonresident of the state of Tennessee,
so that the ordinary process of law ca#
not be served ON him, and an original
attachment having been levied on his
property, it is ordered that publication
be made for four successive weeks in
The Comet, newspaper published in
johnson City, commanding the said E.
c. Reedy to appear before me, or some
other justice of the peace, at my Office
in Johnson City, Tenn, on the 14th day
of July, 1911, and make defense of said
attachment suit or the same will be pro-
ceeded with ex parte
P. Q. MILLER,
14074t Justice of the Peace.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-06-29
Attachment Notice.
Faucette-P eavler Shoe Co. ct al.
w. E. Clontz.


Before p. @. Miller, j. p, in and for
Washington Co., Tenn.
In this cause, it appearing by atfivavit
that the defendant, w. E. Clontz. is
justly indebted to the plaintiffs, and is
nonresident Of the state of Tennessee
so that the ordinary process of law can
not be served on him, and an original
attachment having been levied on his
property, it is ordered that publication
be made in The Comet, a newspaper
published in johnson City, for four sue
cessive weeks commanding the said w
E. Clontz to appear before me, or some
other justice of the peace, at my office
in Johnson City, on the 10th day of July,
1911, and make defense of said attach
ment suit or the same will be proceeded
with ex parte. p. G. MILLER,
1406-4t Justice of the Peace.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-06-29

John Deere sulky cultivators are the
best that are made, Superior double
disc drills have no equal. For sale at
w. ]. Barton Implement Feed & Seed
~
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-06-29
Attachment Notice.
Staples Il Dyer ct al. VS.. |. b. Lee.
Before p. @. Miller, j. p, in and for
Washington Co. Tenn.

Washington Co., Tenn.
In this cause, it appearing by affidavit
that fine defendant, |. b. Lee, is justly
indebted to the plaintiffs, and is Il nom
resident of the state of Tennessee, so
that the ordinary process of law can not
be served on him, and an original at
tachment having been issued and levied
on his property, it is ordered that publ
cation be made. in The Comet, news
paper published in Johnson City, for
four successive weeks, commanding the
said |. Il. Lee to appear before me, or
some other justice of the peace, at my
Office in the town Of johnson City, on
the 10th day of July next, and make de-
Tense of sad suit against him, or 1t will
be proceeded with ex parte.
2. @. MILLER,
1406-4t Justice of the Peace.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-06-29
NONRESIDENT Notice.
In the Chancery Court at johnson City,
Washington County, Tenn.
Alice j. Harris, Admir-,
VS..
H HoruRek ct Al


In this case it appearing from the bill,
which is sworn to, that the defendant is
a nonresident of the state of Tennessee,
it is ordered by me that publication be
made for four successive weeks, as re-
CURED by law, in The Comet, newspa-
per published in johnson City, in said
county, notifying said nonresident de-
PENDANT to appear before our said chan
Gerry court at the court house in johnson
City, on the first Monday of August,
1911, and make defense to said bill, or
the allegations thereof will be taken for
confessed and the cause set for hearing
eX parte as to him.
This June Is, 1911.
]. w. CASS,
Clerk and Master.
II. 7. Campbell, Solicitor 1406-4t
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
CHAPTER XVIII.

And suppose refuse this money!
Il know you well enough, sir, tc
feel that you will not do SO. You are
too just to wish that ! alone should
expiate wrongs that are not Of my
making. Left to myself. / should al
my present age have achieved posi-
ton. It Is late for me to try and make
one now: but I will do my BEST
Superb" interrupted the count;
you are really superb! One never
heard OF such hero OF romance. What
a character! But tell me. what do you
expect from all this astonishing dis
Entertainer"
Nothing. SIR
The count shrugged his shoulders,
looking sarcastically at his son. and
observed:
The compensation is very slight.
And you expect me TO believe all this?
No, sir. mankind is not in the habit
OF indulging in such fine actions for
its pleasures alone. You must have
some reason for acting so grandiy;
some reason which fail to see."
None but what have already told
YOU"
Therefore it is understood you in
tend to relinguish everything; you will
even abandon your proposed union
with Mademoiselle Claire d'Arlange?
You forget that for two years / have
in vain constantly expressed my die
approval of this marriage"
mo. sir. have seen Mademoiselle
Claire; l have explained my unhappy
position to her. What ever happens,
she has sworn to be my WIFE"
And do you think that Madame
d'Arlange will give her granddaughter
to NJ. Gerdy?"
We hope 80. sir. The marchioness
10 sufficiently infected with aristocratic
ideas to Qrefer q pobleman,s bastard
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
CHAPTER XVII

-'You did not go to the end of them,
then. viscount," he said. lyon did not
read them all?"
'EveIy line, sir. and with an atten-
ton thar you may well understand.
The last letter shown, me simply an
nounced to Madame Gerdy the arrival
Of Clandine Ierouge, the nurse who
was charged with accomplishing the
substitution. j know nothing beyond
that
These proofs amount to nothing
muttered the count. "A man may
form plan, charish 1t for long time.
and at the last moment abandon It;
It often happens So
He repr0ached himself for having
answered so hastily.
'~There can be no possible doubt y
he said to himself; Valerie has do
stroyed the most conclusive letters.
those which Appeared to her the most
dangerous, those wrote after the
substitution. But Why has she pre-
served these others. compromising
enough In themselves! and why, after
having preserved them. has she Let
them go ont OF her possessionf'
Perhaps she is dead" .said M. de
tCommarin aloud
And at the thought that Valerie was
dead, without his having again seen
her, he started painfully. His heart.
after more than twenty years Of vol
.untary separation, still suffered. SO
deeply rooted was this first love Of his
youth.
Poor woman!" he murmureG
'sYou have not told me. viscount."
be said. who sent you that messenger
OF misfortune"
He came in person, sir, not wish
ing. he told me. to mix any others up
In this sad affair. The young man
was NO other than he whose place l
have occupied-your legitimate son,
d. Noel Gerdy himself
YES" said the count in low tone.
'eNoel. that Is his name. l remember"
And then, with evident hesitation, he
added: did he speak to you of this
OF your mother?"
Scarcely. cir. He only told me
that he came unknown to her; that he
had accidentally discovered the secret
which he revealed to me-"
~Come, viscount, do not stand: sit
down here by me. and let US discuss
this mattsr. Let US unite our efforts
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
Z . n & M = 4, Y
THE WIDOW |
LE.RI|OlJ(5E |
)
4. EMILE GABoRlAu. )
\. EMILE GABoRIAU.

S.lrw. yiscount.o he began in q, firm
voice ..explain yourself. I need say
nothing to YOU OF the position of a
father. Obliged TO blush before his son;
Won understand it. and will feel for me.
Tat ms snare each other. and try to
be- calm. Tell me, how did you OBJ
tain vonr knowledge of this CORE
annndance9n
..s;rn he replied .an Sunday morn
inc ! vonnp man called here, stating
that ha had business with me Of the
utmost importance. received him
He then revealed to me that /, alas!
ano onlv vour natural son. substituted
thronph vour affection. for the legiti-
mate child borne you by Madame de
Commarin.',
"And did Won mot have this man
kicked out Of 4soors?' exclaimed the
count.
.sNo. sir. was about to answer him
verv sharply. Of course: but presenting
me- with packet of letters. he begged
ms, ia read them before replying"
"Ah,, cried NJ. de Commarin. "yor
should have thrown then into the fire
for there was "a fire, suppose? Yos
held them in your hands; and they
at;n exixt, why was I mot there!"
"siri. said Albert. reproachfully
And rec,,aainR the position Noel hat
ocrun,.d against the mantsl-piece
and IN. manner In which he stood. b,
oaasd. "E.uan ~ the Thought had &C.
crrrad 4. me. Il was impracticable
Resides at the first glance. I recog
ni,ea vru,r handwriting thsrefox
took' the letters. and read Them
.Aud ttenY,
Sand then. sir. I returned the CORE
snondence to thu Young man. and ask.
"a FIR = DELAY Of eight days. not IL
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12

reflected no emotion. The count saw
he was not shaken.
What have you to repiy?" he asked
-Tt seems to me, sir, that you have
no idea of al the dangers which l
foresee. II is difficult to master the re-
volts OF conscience"
Indeed" interrupted the count con-
temptuously: ''your conscience revolts,
does it? 1t has chosen its time badly.
Your scruples come too late. So hong
as you saw that your Inheritance con
sisted OF an illustrious title and doz-
en- or SO Of millions. 1t pleased YOU
To-day the name appears to you laden
with a heavy fault, crime, II YOU
will; and your conscience revolts. Re-
nounce this folly. Children. sir, are
accountable to their fathers; and they
should obey them. Willing or unwill-
ing. you must be my accomplice; will
ing or unwilling, you must bear the
burden, as / have borne it And.
however much you may su:er. be as
sured your sufferings can never APP
proach what ] have endured for so
many yearA"
"Ah, sir!" cried Albert, ut is then
I, the dispossessor, who have made
this trouble? is 1t not. on the con-
trary. the dispossessed? It Is not I
who you have to convince. 1t Is NJ.
Noel Gerdy."
'Nosl!. Seneated the count
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28

The Phiioponia Debating Society. OF Leon
ard Hall. held in first Of the SERIES OF weekly
debates, on Friday last, September n The
debate was . grand success
The subject argued upon was Resolved:
'"Thas the Wireless Telegraphy, IN more bene-
| ricial than the Telephone" The Affirmative,
was upheld by Messrs George Bowling and
William Garner, while Meszrs- Warren Irwin
as.d Henry caDlaIIer contested the cause Of
the Telephone.
Messrs- h. burroughs. ]. Bailey, X. NJ atting-
| ~ and III. Camalier. were appointed By the
Moderator ~ judges OF the debate After the
debate was closed by Mr.. Irwin, the judges
rendered their decision. Mr.. Harris
CamalIer. acted as Chairman OF the debate Of
the Judges. and announced that their dsei-
sion was, that although the negative M well
a. the affir NATIVE rendered n very hne de-
bate. but that the Affirmative gave the better
argument
Mr. DSnald MeCurley, was the only voi1n-
teer speaker, and he rendered an argument,
IKE the members OF the Society, have very
rarely heard. Mr.. McCuriy spoke In favor
ofthe "wIreless."
Our first debate was bonored by the pre-.
senee OF DR.. Hayden, Of Leonardtown, who
addressed the members OF the Society.
The subject TO be debated upon next Fri
day, proposed by Mr.. Harris CamaIier, q
member Of the s'Subject Committee" and
chosen by the moderator, In Resolved, THAT
the President OF the United States should not
be subject TO reelection.
The President selected the following speak
ers: Measrs. Jerome Lynch and Combs
Burch for the ofense, and Measrs. Henry
Camalier and Donald AcCurley for the de-
Tense.
IL u hoped by all, that this debate, al
tnough little steep, viii be an satisfactory
AZ the preceding one.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28
Religious Notices.

The Rev. w. NJ. NJ. Thomas will
preach at Trinity Church, st. Ma.
~ $ City, on October 1st at the /
O'Clock service, and at the Chapel.
Ridge, in the afternoon at 3 80.
Special all day services will be
held at st. Georges Church, Poplar
Hill, on Thursday. October 5, by
W. L. l'evries Phi. D, Canon of the
Washington Cathed raj at the request
Of Bishop Harding.
ii, A. NJ, Holy Communion and
sermon.
1890, p. NJ, social hour and lun-
cheOn.
2P. N. Conference on women's Miasionsrv
work, conducted by Mrs W. r. Deyries. re-
presenting the Washington Branch OF the
Womans Auxiliary.
r. n. Conference ON Sunday School worl,
and the Christian Education OF the children,
conducted by Canon Devries.
p. n. Short Evening Prayer.
IL Is earnestly requested that all the peopIe
OF the parish and their friends and Others IN.
terested will attend all OF these services and
meetings and Will bring their luncheons for
the social hour at i23OP. NJ.
Similar services will be held I'm st. Mary's
Parish on October q, and s, OF which notice
VIII DC giVeni In our next issue.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28

The undersigned have cn the issh day Of
September cold their Farm Implement bust
ness TO the MatshewsGreenweil Implement
Company, Of LeonardtCwn: said Company
being composed Of Mss~rA J. Philip Green
well, JosL s. Matthews and r. Brooke Mat
thews, who will continue the business under
the above style drm name
In reiinqutshing cur interest, we wish TO
thank the people Of saint Mary's county, Tor
the .IbeTAI rA.ro- a they aave favored "
with. and The very osfrtios.s treatm n; we
have always received At their hands, ut the
same tine trust they viii accord the new
Grm the same degree OF confidence We have
receiv 81: and can assure every one who may
deal with them. the honest consideration
andprompt attention. that has always been
the ero Of tn old flrm.
Respectfully.
THE MATTHEws-HowARo IsPLKMEST &c.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28
Don't Break Down,

Severe strains on the vital organs
ke strains on machinery. cause
break downs. You can't over-tax
stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels or
nerves without serious danger to
yourself. II you are weax or run.
down. or under strain OF any kind
take Electric Bitters the matchless
tonic medicine. Mrs. J. E. Van de
Sande, OF Kirkland, H., writes:
That ! did not break down, while
enduring a most severe strain, for
three months, is due wholly to Elec.
trio Bitters. Use them and epioy
health and strength. Satisfaction
positively guaranteed. SOC. at. J.
Norris. Leonardtown,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28

Masses on Sunday morning, October the
first, will be at six o'clock, at half past seven
and ut ten o clock. The chiIdren's First Com
munion Mass At half past seven on Sun
day morning and at ten o'clock, the Solemn
High Mass at which the Jubilee Sermon OF
the dedication viii be preached by the emin-
emit orator, Rev. VIM. F. Cannon, y. J. Pro-
fessor Dominic's Brass Band will help to
celebrate the Golden jubilee with a Concert.
The Tournament on Monday afternoon
will close the civic festivities OF this glorious
event Both married and single men will
give rare Performance OF practiced horse
manship. All the former, living pastors
have Deen invited to attend the celebration.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28

lndomitable will and tremendous
energy are never found where Stom-
ach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are
out OF order. II you want these
qualities and the success they bring,
use DR.. King New Life Pills, the
matchless regulators, for keen brain
and strong bo1y. 25c at J. J. Nor
ris, Leonardtown, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28
Baseball Game.

The Valley Les and MedIey's Neck base
ball clubs meet for the third time this season,
on september %, Ut the Medley's Neck d!a.
mond. Although the visiting team received
acoat ofwhite wash, they struggled very hard
to score. but they never had but once q look
in, and that was In the fourth inning. The
features OF the game, was the great twirling
OF Raley for the home lads, not allowing
even n scratch hit, and he had the visitors nc
his mercy all through the game, and the
home run ofG. Dyer. The score:
Medley's Neck, IL
Valley Lee, O
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28
| Written For The Beacon

The Mechanicsville Baseball team
defeated Leonard Hall College last
Friday by 0 score Of z 10 s. The
game was well played by both sides,
and was enjoyed by every one who
Witnessed 10.
Miss Gertrude Herbert and Mr..
Jessie Herbert, spent Sunday with
Sneir brother, Mr.. ]. W. Herbert,
Aechanicsville.
Miss Elizabeth r. Coad left on
Mondays train for school, Notre
Dame, Baltimore. Nd.
Mr.. Ewalds Bread wagon was un.
eole 70 complete his trip last Satur-
DAY. because O connecting rod in the
engine came loose and broke through
me side and bottom Of the engine.
De expected TO reach Leonardtown
she same morning but was unable
30 do 90.
Miss Barbara Robinson returned
nome lass Saturday, after an extern.
oed visit 70 her friends In Washing.
ton.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28

"All thought I'd lose my leg, "
writes ]. A. Swensen, OF WATERFOWL,
Wis. TEN years of eczema. that Is
doctors could not cure. had at last
laid me up. Then Rucklen's Arnica
Salve cured il. sound and well. "
Infallible for Skin Eruptions, Ecze-
ma, Salt Rheum, Boils, Fever Sores,
Burns. Scalds, Cuts and Piles.
25c OF ]. J. Norris, Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28

1t is not the quantity OF food taken
but the amount digested and assimi-
lated that gives strength and vita
lily to the system. Chamberlain s
Stomach and Liver Tablets invigor-
ate stomach and liver ard enable
them TO perform their functions ma
turally. For sale by all dealers.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28
Midsummer Sale
at Miillison S.
BARGAIN HOUSE.

Mems fine shirts. regular 81 shirt,
my price is 33c. Boys SOC shirt,
my price is 25c. Men s fancy drop
stitched hoses, 7pair for 25c. Men s
underwear, 3 pair drawers for Soc,
shirts the same. Men s night gown
15c. Boys and girls caps Z for 25c.
Men S suspenders as low as 3 pair
for Pc. Boys DC apair. Men s stiff
busom shirt, only 25c. apiece.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28
Festival at Holy Angels Chapel

There will be a Festival and a
Tournament at Holy Angels Chapel,
Milestown district on Tuesday. DC
tober 3, proximo. Dinner, confec.
tionery and ice-cream tables will Of
fer a tempting feast for the appetite
and for outdoor entertainment there
will be games OF all kinds and the
last-Of the-Season tournament. Do
not forget the datel It will be on
Tuesday, October 3, 1911. Don Z
fail to attend
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28
CLOTHING

For the Summer, now is you time
to e at suited with a beautiful light
suit. all wool, suit guaranteed for
g SD A suit made TO order is real
ly W orth $24, my prices is only &c. 80.
Boys wooden suits for 81. lOc per
suit Boys wash suits is 39c.
Men S all wool pants as low as 79c
and up to s., so now is your time to
come up al once.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28

For bowel complaints In children
always give Caamberlsin's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
castor oil. 10 In certain 70 effect O
cure and when reduced with water
and sweeteued In pleasant 70 take.
No physician can prescribe O better
emedy. For sale by all dealers.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28
GreenWen'S Mill.

FLOUR, Meal and Feed on hand
for sale all the time cheap for CASE.
Hereafter, in order TO avoid hav-
ing to keep mill books, all orders
must be accompanied by the cash
2. r. greenwich.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28
Church Supper.

The members and their friends OF Mt. Zion
and McKendree NJ. z Churches, VIII hold a
supper at the residence OF Mfr. Geo. l.. Buck.
Ter, Laurel Grove, on wednesday, October a.
for the oenent OF the church property fund.
supper win DO served &C o'clock p. N. and
later. All are cordially invited.
Admission:
Adults, 60 cents- Children, % cents-
COMMITTEE.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28

DISSOLUTION OF PARTSE RsBrp
The partnership heretofore existing In tho
practice OF law between 7. =. Crane and A. y
King under the nrm name and style OF Crane
a King II, this seventh day Of July 1911. Ala
solved BY mutual consent
+. :. 'RANE.
A. y. KING.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28
DRY GOODS.

Percale I'D wide really worth 12ac
a I'd. my price, &c. Lawns yd wide.
&c. Tablecloth, red damask OF all
figures, regularly prices 35c I'd.
my price only 19c yd. White gods
india linen, as low as 6lc yd. White
silks and black silks everybody sells
for 81 I'D. my prices is SO: yd. Be
ticking as low as Slc ayd. Children
hose, z pair for 25c.
THE BEST THINGS OUT FOR THE
LADIES.
A 80 dollar suit for 2.98c. OF all
colors, trimed with the finest trim
mings. any sizes desired. Ladies
princess dresses worth IS to 81. so,
my prices, only $198. Ladies Jump
ers worth 50 so to IS. my prices only
CSC. Ladies and Misses hats al
half prices now, so come at once and
get hat.
Shoes SHOES.
For the ladies, the latest stvle
pumps as low as 98c and up. Mems
fine shoes made to order as low as
$1.4S and up to -. Coarse shoes as
low as 95c and up. Ladies fine
shoes add and ends Csc. pair really
worth $3.50. Mems black DERBY
hats, really worth g, my price is
only zee. Soft bats of ali kinds and
colors, as low as sc and up to e.. so
such low prices is at
N. L. MILLISON'S,
Leonardtown. Md
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28
Ea9abGEnaa7IQ.

Having receiving instruction at one Of
the BEST schools in the Union and been
granted q diploma, l am prepared to
Embalm and conduct funerals at the
shortest notice. / give personal atten-
tiOa TO ell the details OF the business
Everything in my line warranted TO be
first class and up-tO-date,
Respectfully,
EUGENE HALL,
DynardM
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28
Undertaking.

lam prepared 70 serve funerals at
the shortest notice and on terms to
suit the hard timeg.
In connection with this, devote
special attention to my Blacksmith
and Wheelwright department.
ALI orders quickly and neatly at
end to, EUGENE HALL.
May 10, Oft DYuac
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28
Hay u1d Feed For Sale.
RATIFICATION NOTICE.

James +. Coppage, by B. Harris Camalier.
Trustee
In the Circuit Court for Sc. Mays County
sitting a. \ Court OF Equity,
No II33 ~. X.
Tt IN hereby ordered by the Court this sth
day OF sept thAtthe Auditors Report made
and filed In the above entitled casa, be rntt
ced and confirmed unless cause 20 the con
trARy be show on or before the third Men
day Of October, provided O copy Of this or
or be inserted In the Sc. Mary's BEACON
On nee week for three successive weeks prios
% the said 3rd Monday % October 1871.
kNOCH Il. ABELLv Clerk.
True copy-Tess:
ESoCH d, ABEL, Clsrk
Sept, H-Sw.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-09-28

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