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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Pleasanton is to have a newspa-
per, it being announced that G.. A..
Craig, of Missouri, will launch the
new enterprise the latter part of this
month. We wish him success, but if
he can make paper pay at Pleas
anton he will do more than any of
his predecessors
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

E. j. Sankey buys and sells Land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does a general real estate busi-
ness. Has had 20 years. experience
in the business. Office upstairs, north
west corner Main and Commercial
streets. Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

After waiting many weeks Bow
sher & Bowsher have at last received
car load of the famous "E. M. F."
autos, which came in Monday, and
one of them was delivered to Roy
Switzer, of Grand River, the same
day. They are dandy looking cars,
and there is a bigger demand for
them than any car on the market,
but they are mighty hard to get, as
the factory is unable to keep up with
the demand.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Earl Moore, one of the dandy good
fellows of Iowa, has concluded to
come back to Abba and make his
home. He has been at Osceola for
several years, but will now take mp
the work where he left off in the
Tobey & Beckett cigar factory. Mr..
and Mrs. Moore will be gladly well
coined back to the city. The only
trouble with them is that they should
have come back months ago.-Albia
Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Auto" is acceptable to the Sioux
City Tribune, but that paper pro-
tests against "autoed," which it says,
is as bad as "Sundayed.' 1t doesn't
seem possible that anything could be
quite as bad as the latter. Unless it
be "Mondayed," "Tuesdayed, WED
nesdayed," ''Thursdayed,' Friday
ed " Or "SaturdaYed"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Alexander
went to Iowa City Tuesday to attend
the commencement exercises at the
State University, their son Give be-
ing the only graduate this year in
chemistry. Their daughter, Miss
Enid, who has been studying music
the past year at the Randolph Macon
College at Lynchburg, Virginia, will
join them at Iowa City, and return
home with them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Miss Georgia Gardner, of this city,
departed a week ago Saturday night
for an extended trip in the east, in
company with Postmaster R. c.
Founders and wife, of Manila, Iowa.
They will take boat trip over the
great lakes, visiting Cleveland, Ohio,
Toronto, Canada, Niagara Falls, Buff
falo, Syracuse and New York City,
the trip extending over period of
about three weeks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

It will be conceded without further
testimony on the subject that June
can be just as hot as May was. With
this understanding June can we'll af-
ford to drop the matter. Also the
mercury in the thermometer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Parties who have occasion to travel
over the road running northeast from
Leon tell US that ]. E. Leeper has a
mile of the finest road they ever saw
running past his Splendid farm. Mr..
Leeper graded up the road at his
own expense and keeps it dragged in
excellent shape. He is good roads
booster and don't you forget it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

T. U. McCrystal, manger Of the
McCrystal Realty Co., at Decatur
City, was in Leon Saturday looking
after real estate matters. He is sure
hustler and is handling a lot of
good propositions.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Mrs. Marion F. Stookey, Mrs. J.
A. Caster, Mrs. o. E. Hull and Miss
Dorotha, and Mrs. Marion E. Was
son drove to Osceola Tuesday in an
auto to attend luncheon given by
Mesdames l. n. Beard and Charles
Edwards. Mrs. WATSON drove the car
and says the Interstate trail is a
dandy road
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

j. R. Bowsher, by being on the in
side Of live wire, got to car of
wrecked price buggies last Thursday
and bought the whole lot of rs. Now
for an eye-opener for your Fourth
of July buggy, and you might get
the automobile.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Ward Blackburn returned last
week from years stay in South
Dakota. He has proved up on his
claim in Perkins county, and will re-
main in this city for the summer.
He drove through with a team and
says it is pretty dry up there and
spring.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

A party of Leon fishermen seined
Casters lake for carp last Thursday
evening, and captured one big carp
which weighed just twenty pounds.
Quite a number of fine black bass
were also caught which weighed
about a pound and a half each.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

One of Icons precocious young
sters saw measuring worm crawling
up his clothes the other day and call
ed to his mother, Mama, come here
quick and see a caterpillar with a
hobble skirt on
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

1t is said that R. H. Gardner, a
Santa Fe engineer living in TT. Mad
ison, has invented corn planter
which will do away with the neces-
sity of using check wire in order
to drop the corn in straight rows
both ways. The need of an invention
of this kind has long been recog-
nized, and if Gardeners. machine
proves practical he evidently has a
good thing
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Miss Hazel Moore, who graduated
with this years class from the Leon
High School, was awarded a four
year scholarship at Cedar Falls
State Normal College. She had her
choice of attending the State Uni
versity, the Agricultural College at
Ames, or the Normal College, and
chose the latter in order to fit her.
self for the teachers profession.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

The fire engine was brought out
Saturday morning and the streets
in the business section given a good
sprinkling. Our business men will ap-
preciate the installation of the new
waterworks system, so that the
streets can be kept sprinkled, for the
dust these hot days is something
fierce
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

The state chemist has discovered
that an Iowa law fixes the weight of
one dozen hens eggs at one and
half pounds But it would be interest
ing to know how a hen can be taught
to respect law of that kind, COM
ments the Des Moines Register and
Leader.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Earl Epperley, baggageman at
the Burlington depot. has resigned
his position and leaves Thursday for
Spokane, WASH. where he expects
to secure employment. George Boone
has taken his place as baggageman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Do you want a five passenger Max
we'll automobile for perhaps nothing?
If so buy your Irvine at Bowsher &
Bowsher's. Price guaranteed no
higher than elsewhere.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

We are making special prices on
all wool skirts, voiles and all hats.
An opportunity for bargains that you
should not pass by. Clark Millinery
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

All newly married couples are ad-
vised to buy or rent only houses that
are painted with Bradley & Vrooman
Pure Paint 1t is the best invest
ment. Sold by Van Werden & Kopp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Lost-On, Main street Tuesday
evening, scarf pin with a moon
stone set. The finder will be suit
ably rewarded by returning same to
The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Miss Halle Moore received an in
vitation last week to the commence
ment exercises of the Salem, Oregon,
High School, Harold Roy, son of
Prof. and Mrs. A. A. Roy, formerly
of this city, being one of the gradu-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Miss Olive Gwinn, who graduated
with the class of IL of the Leon
High School, has been elected as one
of the teachers in the Davis City
schools for the coming year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Professional hoboes, who have
have been pretty scarce in this Sec
ton for several years, are making
their appearance. We know for about
the first place they strike is a news
paper Office to beg few exchanges,
for many of these professional
tramps are great readers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Teale and son
Bob left Thursday morning in their
Buick touring car for long trip.
They went from here to Des Moines
where they were joined by Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Teale and son, and the two
cars will make the trip to Farribault,
Mimi, where Miss Freda Teale has
been attending young ladies' SEM
mary She will join them and they
will then go to Milwaukee, Chicago
and other points, the trip occupying
about two weeks
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Sadie Miller, returned mission
airy from India, will lecture at the
Franklin church on Monday, June
18th. A cordial invitation is extend
ed to all.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

You can save trouble with your
gasoline stove by using y degree
gasoline. Get it at Farquhar & Sons
Hardware
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Harry J. Bradley, of the Bradley
WATSON Co., is hobblng around on a
pair of crutches, suffering from
severe attack of rheumatism.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

The Davis City News of last week
said that George Henderson of that
city lost fine horse by death which
was valued at $4,000. by Dad"
that sure was a valuable horse.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

George Boone went to St. Joe last
Tuesday morning to take an exam
ination for the position of baggage
man at the depot in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

The big gray team which Elmer
Weaver has been driving to the
Clarinda Poultry, Butter & Egg Co. S
wagon in this city, was taken to
Clarinda last Friday, where the COM
pany will use them. They were prob
ably the highest priced team which
ever went out from Leon, the plant
here getting 500 for them. The
company bought the big brown team
owned by c. NJ. Axes, to replace
them, paying him $500 for the team.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Our u degree gasoline is the
proper remedy for your gasoline
stove troubles. Farquhar & Sons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15
Mccormick is the best.

Irvine at as low price as anybody
at Bowsher's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

The Christian ladies will serve ice
cream Saturday afternoon and even
ing, first door north of Hurst Bros.
store
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

For Sale-A half-blood two year
old Jersey cow and calf. E. J. Horney.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

BY buying a mower, rake, stacker
or binder you might get the free auto
at BoWsher & Bowsher's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

For Sale-A book case in good
ditiOn. Mrs. Fred A. Bowman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

For Sale-Horse, rubber tire bug
gy and harness. Leon Metal Works.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

$4,000 worth of repairs ought to
help you to buy your machine at
BOWsher's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

For Sale-A good milch cow or
two. E. M. Shinn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Special prices on wool skirts
voiles and all hats at our establish
ment. Clark Millinery Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Mccormick and Deering mowers
and binders at Bowsher & Bowsher's
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

T. Trimble, sight specialist, will
be at Hotel Leon, Tuesday, June 20.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Pasture-I have good pasture fol-
eight or ten head of stock. C. w
Reeder.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Dain stackers and rakes at Bow
sher & Bowsher's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Try our Royal Deodorized Gaso-
line. High gravity test. 20 cents
per gallon. VIM. Crichton & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

per cent farm loans, net to lend
er. Money ready. Is. j Sankey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

A significant fact. No other cigar
is like the Havana Spike.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Havana Spikes are advertised, be-
cause they are all tobacco.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-15

Get your moneys worth and smoke
Havana Spikes. Now cents
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-30

pose. You see thefe is my word, the
word of Somes yonder, the ~corroborat-
i've evidence OF Mr.. Chaloner that you
were here"
And what about my word?"
We'll, If you say you weren't here"
said Gormly, coolly, "that'll be about
the strongest evidence that could be
presented that you were"
I'll swear hat it's a damned con.
spiracy; that you i~nveigled me here,
knowing that this was going to be
made public, and turned 1t to your ad-
vantage in this way"
You can swear anything you like"
"T1l take oath to what said, sir"
interposed Somes.
Good" said Gormly. Mr.. Chal-
cner, | believe you are a notary pub
lic?"
Yes" said Mr.. Chaloner. looking
up from the typewriter, which he was
clicking busily.
"Will you kindly administer an oath
TO Mr.. Somes here"
1t vas the first time that Gormly
mad ever dignifed his valet with such
a title, and the mans face cleaned
with pleasure.
Chaloner picked up his pencil.
What is the oath2"
ALLOW me to dictate It." said Corn
ly.
II, William Somes, do solemnly
swear that at half after eleven o'clock
tonight | admitted to the apartments
of Mr.. George Gormly, in whose en-
ploy | am, n Ben Cornell, to mo
known to be the chief of police Of the
city Of New York; that on receiving
permission, I ushered said Connell in.
to the library, where he had an inter.
view with the said George Gormly;
that from my position outside in the
hall heard every word of said inter
view; that it took place exactly as It
Is described in the statement of said
George Gormly; that the chief of po-
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down to form three pockets fox
thread, scissors, etc.
One large handkerchief will make q
pair of oversleeves for office wear.
Double a mans handkerchief twice
and cut the sleeves by the lower part
Of n coat sleeve pattern. The cor
ners left are to be cut off and sewed
to the oversleeves to form the cuffs.
One large handkerchief will make
two hair receivers. Cut the handker-
chief into two equal pieces. Fold
down the hem corner of n Of the
strips and sew the hemmed and raw
edges together Cunning in the raw
edge. This forms the front Of the
bag. Fold the remaining portion up
and back-this forms the bag and top.
Finish with a band Of wide beading
across the top Of the bag. Run rib
bon in this and trim with the ribbon
bows.
Dresser s~carfs, pillow shams and
table covers are made by setting small
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SYNOPSIS.

A foolish young tenderfoot becomes
fascinated with the bold. arttul wife OF a
drunken prospector in a western mining
iiS1sx brlu TarS BBG Tt are to c%oa efG0S I'd By the
naudlin husband He Is shot by the
wife. but the chivalrous boy, pins a
upon himself. In their flight to the
railroad station the womans hoLss
falls exhausted; the youth puts ~
on HIS own and follows hanging to tne
stirrup strap. Seeing he is an impedl-
ment. the woman thrusts her escort lnuo
p snow drift and rides on. Haif-Irozen
IS the train bears the woman ava.
twenty-five years later, this man. Z
Gormly. is a multi-millionaire IN Nem
York; He meets Eleanor natug unrker'
and co-operates with her In her VT
Gormly becomes owner of n ~steaIhsLdp
lin and finds himself frustrated IN pa
and track extension plans by graI.lns o.
dermen. backed by the Gotham iractlOn
company. An automobile accident pTinS'
the Haldanes TO his country nome. n = n,
New York and redeem the city from cGt-
ruption. The political declaration OF Ims
merchant prince produced n tIeiHes tbe
sensation. The whole machinery, OIL w
city'B detective force is to be useu 10 Uis
up something Damaging TO Gorinly, y
press heretofore 5aEor%nlo
10 the merchant candidate, under pres
sure. divides and the campaign. WIS
warm. A resolution is introduced gran.
Ing a gratuitous renewal or the tracsCI"
franchise. Gormly offers ten mlllon uoI-
lars for the franchise. Miss Haldane con
graduates Gormly on lat she terms a
new Declaration OF Independence ana ne
makes an unexpected declaration or ioyS.
lie is shocked by the confirmation OF ms
suspicions that her father is the head
and backbone OF the notorious traction
company which he is attempting 10 over
throw. Young Haldane discovers MS
fathers connection with the Gothan
Traction company. and is incensed. IN
an interview between Gormly and HAT
daughters hand as a bride for Gormly 10
withdraw. Gormly refuses. In an inter
view with Gormly Miss Haldane learns
OF her fathers baseness though Gormly
Vaiuly tries TO hide Il. Members or the
Ring find the woman for whose sake
Gormiy declared himself n murderer ana
decide 10 force him to withdraw under
threat OF prosecution. The chief OF police
visits Gormly. who makes a full confess
nion OF the truth.
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Val Of Cluny lace and narrow ribbons
are used with them. L~ace-edged. hand
kerchiefs are inexpensive and are es-
pecially adapted to making the neck
wear fashionable at present.
A turnover collar and jabot Is
shown here, made of a sheer lawn
handkerchief edged with a narrow
Cluny insertion and a Val lace edging.
:. is very simply constructed.
Cut off from one side of a lace-edged
handkerchief a strip three inches wide
and divide this strip into two equal
parts. Make a straight band Of null
three inches wide and of the required
length and hem 1t all round with a
Guarter-inch hem. Sew to one edge
OF this strip the two short lace-edged
strips cut from the handkerchief, turn
ing the n to the middle Of the
strip. Allow the lace edges to over
lap at this point. Turn in all raw
edges and hem down. Lay the re-
mainder of the handkerchief in small
side plaits. forming a jabot, and sew
20 the lower edge Of the neck band at
the center.
To make a plain turnover collar
and cuffs select a sheer, dainty hand
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handkerchiefs together with lace in,
sertion. They may be edged with lace,
Handkerchief cases are made by
folding three corners of a fancy hand
kerchief to the center and tackina
them together. Sew a small pearl but
ton here. Place a little loop covered
with a bow of baby ribbon on the 9TH
er corner.
Laundry bags are pretty made of
two handkerchiefs cat-stitched to-
gether on three sides. A. tape casing
is sewed inside the top and baby rib
bon run in this closes the bag and
serves to hang it also.
Many pretty caps are made from
handkerchiefs. busting caps are made
by sewing a tape casing to large
printed cotton handkerchiefs (men's)
and running in an elastic. The cor
ners are turned up and tackled to
place. Breakfast caps are lace trimmed
and decorated with ribbon bows.
The pretty little gifts will cost, all
told, from fifteen to fifty cents each
some less and others a little more.
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Gaiiuscs.

II Is claimed that the gallu5es are
disappearing as a feature of the ap-
parel. They are not artistic, snd Ger.
tainly not aristocratic: that Is wat Is
claimed. The idea is that II a trousers
IS properly cut and fitted It sets so
neatly ON the hips that It needs no
support, and therefore the presence Of
~suspenders indicates that the mans
apparel Is the work of a cheap tailor.
which is certainly not aristocratsc.
II ~suspenders are TO go, there IL .
better reason than this. and that Is In
the trick OF the trade hat leares a
weak point In the suspenders-a place
that is always breaking and Annoying
the wearer until his patience Is gone.
Then he gets a belt and goes without
%suspenders. out OF pure disgust He
would rather hitch up his tsUuserS
than tie up his g~alluses.
But this article OF apparel Is not dis.
sppearing-not as long q rea6y.made
clothing Is the Joy of most meA. The
s~uspenders necessarily 60 Win this
habit, since the kidlike sdjuetmsns
about the hips is impossible.
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lice did offer to suppress the story If
said Gormly would withdraw from the
campaign"
THAT covers 1t, | think"
yes. sir. Exactly. SIR was the
answer.
Add:
Subscribed and sworn to before
me. Philip Chaloner. notary public,
and so on"
Snow. Mr.. Connell. have you n
other move to maker"
You'll fnd yourself arrested for
murder by your w confession Ia the
morning said the chief.
THAT may be-" answered Gormly.
although / hardly think so. There
are probably cooler heads and wiser
than yours in the ring which / am
lighting, and l scarcely think they will
desire to proceed to that extremity"
Il will see the district attorney at
once" =
do SO. and ask him at the same
time his opinion Of your own course
whether as an officer Of the law you
have been criminally culpable in your
action-and tell him that as soon as
It ia daylight. information, oficial and
formal, shall be laid before him. and
that you will be i~mpeached, indicted.
dismissed. imprisoned. And this
whether / am elected or not"
At this moment there was q ring
q The door Of the apartment The
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kerchief with narrow hemstitched hem
and a little embroidery. Use a three
inch strip from one side, sewed to a
straight band OF null. for the collar.
Two remaining edges will make the
cuffs. They should be cut a half-inch
wider than the collar to allow for
turning over the sleeve. Finish the
raw end OF each cuff with a narrow
hand-sewed hem.
For a jabot, select a lace-edged or
embroidered handkerchief in sheer
lawn OF linen or cotton. Cut the hand
kerchief in two pieces on a diagonal
line extending from a point three
inches in from one corner, to a point
three inches in from the opposite cor
ner. Sew n or both of these pieces
In a scant rufle to a straight band of
Insertion or fine embroidery, with
their widest portions at the top of
this strip. Hem the ends Of the strip.
Beading may be used instead Of inser-
ton, or ribbon liz inches wide laid
in fine plaits as shown in the net and
lace jabot pictured here.
A dainty bib Is shown made of the
orners Of a child's sheer linen hand
kerchief. A narrow hemstitched bor-
der is edged with fine Val lace. The
little spray Of fine embroidery in the
corner sets 1t of.
Pretty baby bonnets are made of
hemstitched sheer lawn handkerchiefs.
Choose a moderately large size and
vaa . few narrow tucks along one
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Haldane. when the door had closed be-
hind them
BY this time Chaloner had finished
one batch of the statements. With
out a word Gormly took one and hand
ed 1t to the young a He read II
through with staring eyes.
You are going to send this out?"
Instantly.
ITS the bravest thing l ever saw
done"
1T has to be- said Gormly. What
will be the result of it on the peo-
ple?'
IF | can judge by myself, 1t will
settle the question forever In your
favor"
Then you don't withdraw from me
because"
u am not the Withdrawing kind"
said Haldane. You're a man through
and through. You gave me a new
hold on life, a new interest. You
have made something of me. | am
going to stick by you to the very end.
Let me get my signature on that thing.
l want to testify that l saw the chief
of police here. and that I know from
what he said In my presence that
what you say is true. They will see
that the Haldanes are divided, and
that those on your side are not afraid
or ashamed to support you"
II Can never be grateful, enoush to
you." said CcrmU. :