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The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
Beethoven and adelaide"

Beethoven in his maturity would
have been glad If he could have d"
stroyed sons OF his early works, anon
them the septet and the song AIDE
laide," the great popularity of both .i
which annoyed him because he h,.
written SO much better things trr
which he would have preferred t.t.
popularity. 1t now seems that he Wa-
not pleased with adelaide" at tl,
time when he composed It, Richar6
Batka has found an anecdOte iudiyat
ing that this was the case in the mem
oris Of Beethoven's friend Piyis, who
died in 1874. A man named RartA
who had a beautiful tenor voice, oA,
morning called on Beethoven. lie
found him In q bad humor, on the p",l,
the moment the visitor entered Of tear
ing up a manuscript. Barth asked him
what was the matter, and Beethoveu
answered, "Oh, / wanted to write
song, and | succeeded In finishing IT,
but now don't like 1t and want 20 de
stroy It." LET me look at IT, OK
claimed the tenor. He sat down at the
piano and sang it at sight so effective
" that the composers face beaned
with Joy. A fortnight later this song
It was "Adelaide"-was being sung all
over Vienna.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
The Democracy of Death.

In the democracy Of the dead all
men at last are equal. There is nei-
Their rank nor standing nor preroga-
tive In the republic of the grave. At
this fatal threshold the philosopher
ceases to be WISE and the song of the
poet is silent. Dives relinquishes his
millions and Lazarus his rags. The
poor man is as rich as the richest, ana
the rich man is as poor as the pauper.
The creditor loses his usury, and the
debtor is acquitted Of his obligation.
There the proud man surrenders his
dignities, the politician his honors, the
wording his pleasures. The invalid
needs no physician, and the laborer
rests from unrequited toll. Here at
last Is natures final degree In equity.
The wrongs of time are redressed, In
justice is eXpiated, the irony of fate
is refuted, the unequal distribution OF
wealth, honor, capacity. pleasure ana
opportunity which makes life so cruel
and inexplicable ceases in the realm
of death. The strongest there has no
supremacy, and the weakest needs no
defense. The mightiest captain sue
cumbs to that invincible adversary,
who disarms alike the victor and the
yanquished.-John ]. ingalls,.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
MOUNT olivET NOTES

The Sunday-school ChnsnE ]
exercises will be held this sTsl4
1880 O'Clock. A short service VI
held prior to the distriburar q
gifts and forty-two gold sai "
silver medals for attendznx VI
given out.
Much to the rector's diszppc11'
he was unable even to Be rs1
the Christmas service. net NM
ing been able to get dcvns'ia
is going about in q wheel OIL
stairs.
Tomorrow night St. joni :
December 9th, there VIII MAS
Masonic service, Rev. John J. y
officiating. All are invited
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
WHY He Got to tho Mosque First.

There Is a Turkish legend to the ef-
feet that If n man prays seven conse-
cutiye mornings alone in the mosque
for good luck it will come. Near 81
Sophia mosque, Constantinople, poor
man lived who tried to carry out the
Injunction. but when he kneeled, to his
chagrin. ne always saw another man
who had arrived first. The fourth
morning he could restrain himselt no
longer and cried out: What Is the Sc
cret of your getting to the mosque
first? | get up early and lose no time.
The other man asked, How many
wives have you?" When he answer
ed zone" the fortunate man SAID:
You can never get to the mosque ear
lier than |, for | have four wives.
When wake up one brings me my
clothes, another gets my shoes. thlrd
prepares my bath. and the fourth
cooks breakfast. The result is | lose
no time. Now, my friend, go at once
and marry three other wives. and you
will know the secret of my arriving
first at the mosque
The poor Turk followed the advice,
and very soon he knew why the man
with four wives got to the mosque
first-he stayed there in preference TO
staying at home.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
The Modocs.

The Modoc Indians-there were only
a few hundred Of them-were removed
from their old habitat in the Oregon
country by the government. Not lik-
ing the change, they returned to their
old home. and under their able leader,
Captain Jack" defeated the troops
sent to expel them in 1873. During
the negotiations for a settlement they
decoyed the United States commission
ers into an ambush april III and mas
sacred General Candy and some forty
others. Fighting followed, and the In
dams retreated to an almost impreg-
nable position. They were finally sur
rounded and after a brave resistance
surrendered. Captain Jack" was cap
tured, tried in June. 1873, and executed
Oct. 3.-Exchange.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
Beauty Five Centuries Ago.

They have dug up an old beauty
book in Italy, published 500 years ago
which laid down the following rules OF
the game:
ITO be beautiful" says the work,
"the women must have the following:
Three white things-skln, hands and
teeth. Three black things-eyes, eye
lashes and eyebrows. Three pink
things-lips, gums and nails. Three
long things-life. hands and hair.
Three short things-teeth, ears and
tongue. Three wide things-forehead,
shoulders and intelligence. Three mar
row things-waist. mouth and ankle.
Three delicate things-fngers, lips and
mind. Three round thlngs-arm, leg
and dowry."
Things haven't changed so much In
FIVE centuries, have they? Or, let US
say, that womans beauty is immortal
and mmutable.-Albany Times-Union.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
The Ashes of the Dead.

James Russell Lowell was a great
fayorite in the literary circles OF Lon
don. On one occasion at a large ban
quet the peculiarities of American
speech were discussed with English
bluntness. Lord s. called to Mr.. Lowell
loudly, so as TO silence all other speak
ers:
There is one new expression invent
ed by your countrymen so foolish and
vulgar as to be objectionable. They
talk Of the ashes Of the dead We
don't burn corpses. No Englishman
would use a phrase so absurd"
"And yet" said Mr.. Lowell gently,
"your poet Gray says, speaking Of the
dead:
"E'en In our ashes live their wonted fires.
"And I'm the burial services Of the
Church of England 1t is said, Dust to
dust and ashes to ashes We sin In
good company" A cordial burst OF ap-
plause greeted this prompt rejoinder.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
Bantino on Bantinq.

william Banting, who has given his
name to a verb, held that fat people
who want to grow thin should eat five
meals day. In his Letter on Corpu
Ience," which ran into ten editions and
was translated into French and Ger
man, Banting states that "low living
brings the system into an impoverish'
ed state without decreasing corpu-
lence. l have discovered that quality
in food Is the chief desideratum and
that the question of quantity is mere
moonshine take the most agreeable
and savory viands, meat and game
pies that my cook can concoct, with
the best possible grayies. jellles, etc,
and drink sherry, claret, brandy, gin
and whisky. I endeavor, however. to
abstain as much as possible from
bread, butter, milk, sugar. beer and
potatoes" On this regime Banting
brought down his weight forty-six
pounds In twelve months. - London
Chronicle.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
MACCAB BEES.

New Orleans Hive No. 5, Ladies of
the Maccabees of the World, will hold
their review Thursday, Dec. 26th, on
account of Christmas falling on their
regular meeting night. All members
are requested to attend this meeting,
as there will be election of officers
for the year 1913.
The Ladies of the Marcahees have
lost one of their valued members in
the death of Mrs. Annie Mccarthy,
which occurred last Saturday evening
at 1880 o'clock, her death being very
sudden, as she appeared in the best
of health at the time A delegation of
ladies Of the Hive No. attended her
funeral, which took place Monday
morning, at 10 o'clock. Interment
was in Metairie cemetery.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
London EnqIish.

The English language is merely a
small collection Of slang words, bust
ness terms and oaths. 1t has become,
indeed, very little less distinguished
than the language Of the Kafflr, who
expresses himself by clicking his tongue
against the roof of his mouth. 'Har-
yar?" to take one instance, now stands
In the dictionary Of London and coun-
try house English for How do you
dor" 'Goomore," to take another, may
be translated as meaning Good morn
ing" Today when person wishes to
convey the fact that his condition Of
health leaves something to be desired,
he says that he Is absolutely rotten"
If, on the contrary, he feels particularly
well and happy. he declares that he
Is Observation-Disclosures Reflec-
tions," by Cosmo Hamilton.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
A ThouohtfuI French Wife.

Weary of life. farmer went out to
his barn and hanged himself. A little
later his wife, entering the barn to
feed some animals, saw her husband
swinging from the rafters. Arguing
that If, as 1t was natural to think, her
husband intended to commit suicide he
would be exasperated by the frustra-
ton of his intention, she left the body
as 1t was and went on with the work
Of the farm. Several hours later in
the evening, when her daughter came
back from the fields, the woman told
her what had happened. Mother and
daughter deliberated for some time as
to what ought to be done and finally
decided to inform the mayor. When
that official came in haste and cut
down the body life had been extinct
for several hours.-London Telegraph.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
An Avaricious Woman,

A woman who carried love Of money
to an incredible extreme was Lady
Margaret Jardine. sister Of the first
Marquis Of Queensbury. Although her
husband was rich man. Lady Marga-
ret would actually carry foot passen-
gers across the little river Amman for a
halfpenny, and whenever there was a
fair or market day she would-sit on the
banks Of the stream all day long wait.
ing for customers She usually wore
rags to save her clothes, but on the rare
occasions when she visited anywhere
she packed up few decent garments,
which she slipped on before entering
the house. exchanging them for her
dirty ones when leaving. - London
Queen.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
HOLY NAME socIsr

The Holy Name socisr
Church of the Holy Name q III
an interesting session on nj
night at st. Mary's Hall, slss|
following officers for the enuIu
Louis W. Peterson, presiia., d
l.. Hogan, vice presidsut; b
Younger, recording secreap; a
Nerneuille, treasurer; Msril : |
honey, parish marshal; jude 4
Golf and Albert Dugas, ads 4
grand marshal; A. ]. Haassr Vi d
Higgins, reception committee Ri
ciety will have Its new banns u
was imported from France, ia hi
on January 10, when it Is srvws
giers will be represented ,so In.
members. President Petersen d
man of the arrangement connns
the entire parade and rally. Az
was enjoyed after the bushes Z
ing.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26

fred Boudreaux, Alden Olroyd, Stanley
Diket, John Stassi, August Tamborello
"A Swedish Legend of Christmas,
Bernard Rice.
6B-Song, Christmas Everywhere"
December" James Murphy; "A Christ
mas Carol" Milton Massie; Gifts for
the King" Andrew Morley.
3 A-"Hymn of the Christmas-tide,
James Moffett; Christmas Bells" Al
vim Chico; Its Christmas Every
where, song by class.
5 B-"Wise Santa Claus" Hilliard
Bach, Earl SCHNEIDER; Christ Child
and King" Vincent Reaney, Andrew
Yuratich, Roy Parker; Song, Christ
mas Everywhere"
Along Ago on Christmas,
Floyd Mailer; "A Real Santa Claus,
Walter Davidson; Santa Claus" Ed
ward Burns; Song, Glad Christmas
Tide" Poor Santa Claus" Julian Ho.
gan; "A Christmas Entertainment
Archie Mcnamara, Rudolph Frenzel,
Alton Humphrey, A. Lejeune, H. Page,
A. Monaco, E. Cayard, R. Horn, E.
Stacy; Song, Father Christmas" AT
Christmas Time" Archie Mcnamara;
That Song of OLA" John Schwarzen-
bach.
B-"The Christmas STAR" Harry
Herr; Where Santa Claus Lives and
What He Does" Albert Johnston, Yer
non Durand; Christmas Has Come"
Harold Wrigley; when Santa Claus
Comes" Michael Lawton; Christmas
Recitation" William Durkes.
4B-3A-"Christmas Bells" Eldred
Drumm; What Santa Claus Brought"
Louis Laufer; THE Fairest Gift"
Charles Burgis; "a Cradle Song" Mat
thew Morse; "a Note to Santa Claus"
Bernard Grundmeyer; when Santa
Claus Comes" Leslie Johnson, Her
man Trosclair, Henry Gerrets, Charles
Penisson, Tisdale Daniels; "The Night
Before Christmas" Louis Laufer; eff
: Were Santa Claus" Edgley Schroth;
"A Letter from Santa Claus" Frances
Sadler; "The Christmas Gospel" Chas
Burgis; Song, "a Christmas Carol"
3 B-"A Visit from st. Nicholas"
Hart Schwarzenbach; Song, Christ
mas Carroll" while Shepherds Watch
Their Flocks by Night" Gaines Glider.
2B-1A-"Christmas," Roy Drumm;
Story, "Piccola," Eldon LIE Jeune.
1 B-"Our PART" Albert Monroe;
AT Christmas" Clyde Glider; 'The
Child Christmas" Lucien Forsythe;
"A Progressive Age" Don Duffy;
Christmas in the Heart" Joseph Cast;
Good Cheer" Carson Smith, Floyd Um-
bach, Louis Bollinger, Louis Acker,
Stanley Leonard, Charles Christensen,
Delma Petrie, Albert Newberry, Ber-
trand Peck; THE Christmas Story"
Charles A. Sadler; Song, Christmas
Day Is Coming"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
Cure For insomnia,

A widely known New York clubman
whose family is known to take earnest
exception to his late hours recently en-
countered his physician on the street.
How are you feeling these daysY
asked the pedico.
Every Well, indeed, thank you," re-
piled the clubman, "but I'm bit wor-
ried about my wife, doctor. She suf-
fers dreadfally from insomnia. have
been on the point for some time Of
consulting you about her case. What
would You suggesti"
"You might try getting home earlier"
observed the physician.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
A Bird Performer.

Canarles and other tame birds are
sometimes taught to perform tricks.
but it always has been regarded almost
an impossibility to train a wild bird
Andrew Hume, the famous Scotch bird
lover, trained one Of the widest OF
Scotch birds to perform all sorts of
remarkable tricks-to jump and keep
time with the skipping rope, to per-
form on the slack and tight rope. climb
an upright rope. stand on top of a run
ming carriage. draw cards out of a
box. mount ladder and ring a bell,
go round wheeling stair step by
step and fly to its owners head when
called upon.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
ELECTION OF OFFICES

The election Of oficeu . ~
ity Evangelical Lutheran c'1'
held on Monday night, DIX
The following officers EeH
Louis C. Webert, president v
stetter, vice-president; Fsn =,
recording secretary; Gus W. ~.
ancial secretary; Ch's
treasurer of church fund ~
berg, treasurer Of bullas y
Adolph VAIL, chairman
committee. mi
The officers will De
Years eve.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
Death by Boilino.

In old England, before the law was
passed which prohibited cruel and un.
usual forms Of punishment" murder
ers were often condemned to death by
boiling. In such cases the victims
were chained in large kettles of cold
water, which were gradually heated
until 1t caused the flesh to drop from
the bones. The last English victim of
the boiling death" was one Rouse, a
cook, who, it was alleged, had killed
seventeen persons.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
Sad Case.

Son-I came across a very sad case
this morning, father. / pitied the man
with all my heart Father-What was
it, my son? am pleased to know you
show so much sympathy for the poor.
Son-There was a deaf and dumb man
begging in the High street who had an
impeachment in his speech. Father
(crossly)-Impossible. Do not expect
me to believe Such nonsense. Son-It is
the truth, father-he had finger off.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26

McCARTHY.-On sa,us,.
o clock p. m, Mrs. Jams, y,
nee Annie Louise Sylyes,, =,
,eased was a native of Ne, d,
but had been a resident 4, =.
for many years. About a rs,,.
'emoved to the city. Deou., !.
member of the Ladies Of aS
bees which order ATTENDED q. !.
IN a body. The funeral tst ,
Monday morning at 10 S,a, ,
her late residence, s2ls SIM. |,
terment was in Metaire c.,.,,
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
Where He Drew the Line.

The Due de Raguse once explained
to the Countess de Boigne the nature
of his connection with the emperor In
a phrase which is more or less applica-
BILE to whole nations. He said: when
the emperor said. AN for France
served with enthusiasm; when he said,
France and L. I served with zeal;
when he said. I and France I served
with obedience; but when he said. H.
without France, l felt the necessity of
separating from him."-Argonaut
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
Calumet.

Calumet" supposed to be an In
dian word meaning pipe Of peace"
was wholly unknown among the saw
ages. 1t Is Norman and signifies In
general pipe. The pipe Of peace was
a "ganowdaoe," among the Iroquois
and a "poagun" among some other
tribes. The Algonquins called it "poa-
gam" the Winnebagoes "tahneehoo"
ana me Gscotshs "cbaindonnoopa."
London's Houses.
London is practically without frame
buildings, which keeps the fire loss
down.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
TO BALLAST ROADBED.

Work was begun on Tuesday morn
ing tc place river sand ballast on
the rcadbed of the Grand Isle. Work
men were busy cutting the levee at
the head of Powder and Pelican
streets from which point the sand
will be taken. A track will be extend
ed tc the batture to facilitate loading
The work will be continued until the
sand has been exhausted at that
point. The work will be begun first
in the swamp between Gretna and
Belle Chase.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
A Xmas Logic.

George ". OF England prdcd bin
self on lifting his hat to every one SSH.
saluted him In public, but once il H"-
observed that he bowed TO every un,
on the street TIL he came to a ma.
who swept a crossing, whom he pas-".
without notice. He explained the ra'
ter afterward, when points Of etiquette
were under discussiOn,-by saying. IT.
salute n beggar without giving L.m
something would be a mockery. and 'r
stop for the purpose Of bestowing sig
pence would wear the semblanrc of
ostentation In a prince
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
Where Divorce Was Futile.

I'm ancient Greece when a man was
divorced the law provided that he mast
not marry woman who was younger
than his first wife"
did they ever have a divorce case
In ancient GreeceT'-Chicago Record
Herald
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26

"Home, Sweet Home" Payne's song,
was originally a number in the opera
"Clari, the Maid of Milan" a produc-
ton brought out in 1923. The opera
was a failure, and nothing is now
known of 1t save the one song. which
became instantly popular. Over lOo,-
600 copies were sold in the first year
of its publication, and the sale in one
form or another has been constant
ever since the first appearance of this
beautiful theme The melody Is Il
Siclllan folk song and was adapted to
the words by Payne himself.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
Souelched.

he was trying to make an impression
on pretty nursemaid who had a lit.
tie boy out in the park.
II wish you were my governess," he
simpered.
, $50 do l." said the girl.
What would you do?"
I'D take those cigarettes away from
you and get your hair cut"
Then he passed on.-Louisville Cou.
rier-Journal.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
HAPPY NEW YEAR,
d prosper.

Happy Yearf live long and prosper
The close marked by days and
take accounting of what
further material interests Many of us find the
ledger and promise turn that
proba what but each
all again And
we let the years go by promising old Father Time
gathers his fold.
and write
is in Our of life on
precious
As Khayam
writes
And having
No wit
a
No
A word of it,
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
ALelERs WINNERS

E. ]. Quinn of opelous.' .,,se I
Allie ]. Gerard Of Olivier y.
Wianers in the Poultry ..s' VI
city during the past .,.,s sss'
Standing the fact that iass d 7
birds on exhibition ~ 90, :
and ol5i' Mr. IT. Gerard received ss,ns ',.''ssa'
some prizes. Mr. Quinn ..l,sssps :
prize for white lesh0I' , =. ~
N Mr.. Gerard received T ,,as' ) =
wo second prizes
showing sSo for our district.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
A Bad Equ,

Owens is trying to strike every one
he meets for loan. He's a bad egg.
that fellow"
why do you call him that?"
when he's broke he makes the fact
deucedly conspicuous Boston Tran.
script
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
DIED

Dl!,AND.-on THURSDAY -.
d, OLD o'clock, Mrs. J. Gn' -
Jane Vernon, died ate, = p4'~
ness Deceased was a ,,II''
=iers. The funeral took u" !
''.gEnoon at $3.50 O'Clock NM ' |
residence, 31S Pacific avon.
ment was in St. BarthOl0r
terry.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
Different Times.

Sarasate once found his memory de-
sorting him at recital, but he discov-
cred the reason of the mishap in time
to a prevent a failure. A lady was
tanning herself in the front row of the
stalls. The violinist stopped playing.
Madam" he said. how can / play in
two-four time when you are beating
six-eight?" The lady shut up her fan,
and the recital was concluded success
fully.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
Inoratitude,

When Lord B. died a person met an
old man who was one Of his most in
innate friends. He was pale, confused.
awe stricken. Every one was trying
to console him, but in vain.
His loss" he exclaimed, docs not
affect me so much as his horrible in
gratitude. Would you believe it? He
died without leaving me anything In
his WILL, who have dined with him
at his own house three times a week
for thirty yearsr-Life.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
In Boston,.

mo doubt she's very charming in her
way, but l can't remember when I've
seen a person Of pretensions so lacking
In culture"
"Dear me. what has she done?"
"Why, she persistently and invari-
ably neglects to sound the ID in iced
tea "-Cleveland Plain Dealer,
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
SERGEANT GEohsr

The sudden death on s', 80
geant George strODsl IN =, -
cinct police station was - .,.ts|
the keenest regret by tA'l ~,
fcer's numerous friends y - 4, !,
ter having been detailed = I Y
Precinct for many n'n' Y, !, ,
strobel was transferred =. ss,,.,I
when he was in the Be, = As 4,
spirits. He was a hishs s,. ~
Ger and did cOmmsnda'''
he over-the-river section
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
CHEERING Her Up.

Molly-I was so put out and cross at
the party last night Kate Green had
on dress exactly like mine. Polly
Yes, but how 1t must have Disguised
her to see you with a dress like hersl
That ought to make you happy. l
should think.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
Good and Evil.

Accustom yourself to submit on
every occasion to small present evil
to obtain a greater distant good. This
will give decision, tone and energy to
the mind. which thus disciplined will
often reap victory from defeat and
honor from repulse.-Colton.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
Rant In His Art

Musician-I tell you. ladies, we art
lists cannot succeed unless we give up
our very souls to our art. Why, last
week ! was so rapt in a composition
which l was playing that thief stole
the violin from under my chin and
never noticed It.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-12-26
Just the Opposits-

And you are going to have the hero
and heroine Of your story live hap
PLY forever afterY"
mo. just the opposite"
"Just the opposite? How sor
I'm going TO have them marry one
another. Houston Post.