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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-09-14

wANTED-YOUNG GIRL FOR LIGHT
housework and care OF children. Mrs.
4 Walter McElroy. New phone lSS3-k.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-09-14

FOR SALE-PURE BRED SHROP-
shire rams. l.. P. Mccoy, Frederick,
Ia. R. r. No. /.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-09-14

FOR SALE - TEN PEDIGREED
Shropshire rams. lambs and year,
tngs, also Chester White males and
gifts at farmers prices. Geo. A.
Lasley, Selma, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-09-14

wANTED-FARMERS TO CALL AT
factory OF Ottumwa- Moline Engine &
Pump Co. and look over their gaso-
q line engines. Ottumwa, Iowa.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
BABYs ECZEMA AND BoILs
(A~s~ R~~A

my son was about three weeks old
when l noticed a breaking-out on his
cheeks, from which a watery sub
stance oozed. A short time after, his
arms. shoulders and breast broke out
also. and in a few days became a solid
scab. / became alarmed, and called
our family physician who at once pro-
pounced the disease eczema. The lit
tie fellow was under treatment for
about three months. By the end OF
that time, he seemed no better. be-
came discouraged. l dropped the doc
tors treatment. and commenced the
use OF Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
and in a few days noticed a marked
change The eruption on his cheeks
was almost healed, and his shoulders.
arms and breast were decidedly bet
ter When he was about seven months
old, all trace of the eczema was gone.
During his teething period. his
| head and face were broken out In
boils which l cured with CuticurA
Soap and Ointment. Surely he must
have been a great sufferer. During
the time of teething and from the time
/ dropped the doctors treatment,
used the Curicura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment. nothing else, and when two
years old he was the picture OF health.
His complexion was soft and beauti-
full, and his head a mass Of silky curls.
had been afraid that he would never
be well, and feel that owe great
deal to the Cuticura Remedies
(Signed) Mrs. Mary W. Ramsey, 221
E. jackson ST., Colorado Springs, Col,
Sept. "a, 1910. Although Cuticura
Soap and Ointment are sold by drug
eists and dealers everywhere, a sam
pie of each, with 32-page book. will b
mailed free on application to CUT
!. cura." Dept. L, Boston.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
LITTLE POINTS TO Remember
Matters Of Etiquette That Never
Should Be Absent From
the Memory.

When the luncheon guests are III.
dies exclusively the hostess leads the
way to the dining room, where places
are chosen at will or are fixed by
dainty plate favors with the names In
scribed on one side.
Many hostesses prepare for an IN
formal musical and literary program
following luncheon.
The hostess driving with another
woman in a closed carriage allows her
suest to take the choice of seats by
Giving her precedence in entering the
carriage.
Only the most delicate scent Is al
lowed on a lady's stationery, and 1t is
better to dispense with perfumery IN
this line altogether. If used a sachet
is introduced into the box In which
the stationary is kept, the scent being
the same as that affected by the own
| er.
BLACK borders of equal width or
stationery cards are used by the wld
ov as long as she wears mourning.
Postal cards are only proper FOL
announcing meetings or the most I'm
personal messages.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
Was in Real Trouble.

A passenger who escaped unin1ured
from a serious railway smash, seeing
4 fellow-traveler searching anxiously
among the wreckage with lantern.
offered to assist in the search, and.
thinking the old man had lost his
wife. asked In sympathetic tones:
what part of the train was she in!'
Raising his lantern and glazing at the
kindly disposed passenger, the old
man shouted with indignant distinct
ness that triumphed over physical In
trinity: "She. sir! she! l am look
ing for my teeth"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
HIS BIT OF EMPIRE.

1t IL a we'll known fact that some
Englishmen are more inclined to talk
about the Empires fringe. OF which
they are ignorant, rather than about
Its heart, which they possibly know
something Of A housewife whose
husband was addicted this way turned
his thoughts into more homely chan
nels by her ready wit
One Saturday evening he came
home late smelling strongly OF topao
co, and very red In tho face
"Oh." he said. I've had NM
time. I've been to an Empire meet
ing. It was grand"
Then he frowned and said. impe
| dently:-
Whats the matter with supper
Amt 1t ready yeti"
His wife. who was peeling potatoe
and holding a squalling boy. rose an
extended the baby to him
Here" she said: take hold Q
your bit OF the Empire while ] fr
these chips"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23

THERE is something about fringe
] which adapts it to millinery de-
signed for older women particularly
we'll. 1t is made Of rich materials, as
lace, chenille, satin and silk, and is
carefully and compactly put together.
Now that it is SO fashionable, many
hats are trimmed with it, and some OF
them entirely covered with the narrow
silk fringes.
There are so many bonnet-nke
shapes this season that are worn by
young and old alike, that there is
wider choice than heretofore for older
women. These shapes are unusually
softening and becoming and a very
a ,reeable change from turban and
toque shapes which have been worn
for so many years. Older women
should consider them with favor. Ihey
are small, with roomy and comfort
able head sizes. They ut well down
over the crown of the head and stay
In place without difficulty. worn
with a face veil, they are very neat
As there is no chance for the hair to
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
How Il 10 Done

~Rollo." said the eminent states
man. speaking rather severely to his
private secretary. ~Rollo. 1t has been
rather more than q week now since
l have said something really brilliant
Are you aware Of thatT
~Y-y-yessir," stammered the hire
ling.
"Tn give you three days more. con
tinued the statesman. assuming MS
wellknown attitude In which the rlen'
hand Is thrust into the front OF Inc
shirt. as though to bring forth an IN
portant document or to scratch Mo
den chigger bite" and II l haven
uttered something exceedingly intel
lectual or startingly new BY tnA'
time, ! shall have to employ ne"
press agent"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23

blow about. There is very great, va
riety of these shapes, their main dill
ferences being in the backs. Some OF
them turn down, some are brimless at
the back and others turn smartly up
ward, allowing room for a low coli
fure.
In Fig. / a very attractive shape Is
shown which may be had in felt, vel
vet or any of the materials used for
winter hats. Velvet loops and chenille
fringe headed by a band of roses,
form the trimming. This shape IS
worn both by young and elderly WON
en-, with equal appropriateness.
More particularly designed for Older
women the hat in Fig. follows the
lines of a bonnet. The crown is soft
puff of velvet and the trimming
plume effect made of fringe applied tt
ouills and fringed cabochon. This If
very new model. rich and dignitiet
in effect. 1t is made in the darker
shades of the rich colors which char
acterize this seasons millinery.
| JULIA BOTTOMlEY.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
Tho Pun Personal.

You are evidently very fond OF
books. SIR" said an old gentleman TO
a young man in a train car May l
ask you whom you consider the best
novelist OF the day."
jenkins. undoubtedly" said the
young man. There's nobody can
write like Jenkins Why. sir. the cir
culating libraries can't supply MS
novels fast enough"
At this moment another man en-
tered the train car and addressed the
young man.
Hello, jenkins" he said. How art
you y?"-Tit-Bits.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
White Serqe for Winter.

For early winter wear wnlte SUITS
If cloth. corduroy or heavy ribbed
serge are very smart. The coats are
,ut on Empire lines. with a seam
Sc ohove the waist line, and I'M
mense revers and large nap pockets
Give the suit a youthful appearance.
e. he worn with one of these smart
su,ts recently ordered for miss OF
sfteen. a large soft hat of white SILK
hoavar with a fetching fiat tailored
how of Persian lamb as Its sole trim
,,,,rg was chosen. The handsome
en- Of lace that finished the front OF
the coat was caught ny another DIT o.
Persian lamb.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
hIa Economy.

The children in the Blank family
we're taught habits Of neatness at the
table by being compelled to pay =
hne OF one cent for every spot they
put on the tablecloth. One day Har-
old. = boy Of seven years. was dis
covered rubbing the overhangtng part
Of the cloth between his fingers. and.
when taken to task for 1t, he said:
Why, | wust just trying to rub two
spots into one."-Woman's Home
CompaiOn-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
Not So Very Romantic.

"Gloriana, faltered the ardent
youth, lis this the end?"
Reginald" she answered. with .
world OF compassion in her soft brown
eyes, 1t Isl"
Weary OF the strain OF holding the
skein OF f1ossy yarn which the maiden
had been winding into ball. Reginald
dropped his exhausted arms to his
sides and drew a long breath OF r.
lief.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
GOOD Jokes
Not EoneoIIno.

Not ConsolIn0.
One of the boys had broken ono
Of the school rules and no one would
own up.
The teacher announced that he
would thrash the whole class II some
one did not tell him who had COM
mittted the offense.
All we're silent, and he began with
the first boy. and thrashed every one
in tho class until finally he reached
the last one. Then he said: Nov.
u you will tell me who did this
won't thrash you"
-All right. sir. l did It," was the ~
ply.-Ideas.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
Unworthy of His Love,

George Ttllson and Mamie Sprague
are engaged"
For goodness sake! l always
thought he had good taste"
We'll, Mamie isn't bad looking
girl"
But look at the style OF her. She
doesn't hide her ears by com ing her
hair over them"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23

ery. the trimming at back is ar
ranged to form a deep V. that is filled
in to match the vest.
Materials required: Five yards 46
inches wide, embroidery for trim
ming, Y yard tucked net.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23

Mary" said a mother to her quick
tempered little girl. you must not get
mad and say naughty things You
should always give soft answer" 8
When her little brother provoked
her an hour afterward Mary clinched
her little fist and said: 'Mush!"-
The Watchword.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
He Knew the Game.

Nov. Archie" asked the school
mistress. dilating on the virtue OF po-
likeness. IF you we're seated in Z
tram car. every seat of which was oc.
cupied. and a lady entered. what
would you dot"
pretend l was asleep" was the
prompt reply.-Tit-Bits
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
deferred Wardrobe.

- having read the dramatic
Sms on Gaby Deslys' first per-
nce In New York, we are led to
~ mat the sixty-five trunks
clothes she is supposed to
O'ought over with her were held
.ne customs officials.-Phila-
ia Inquirer.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23

30 weak, l had to take
to my bed. Kidney
SecretiOns were sup
pressed, l became ter
ribly bloated, and final
ly reached the point
where l took no inter-
est in life. 1t was then
l began using Doan's
Kidney Pills and soon
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
Took Precautions.

Mrs. Brown-rm thinking OF giving
IN using fresh milk ! read an arti-
Gle in the paper saying all kinds OF
infection can be got from 1t"
Milkman-Don't worry. madam: our
water is always well boiled first
London Sketch
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
Tho Reason.

Though actors are superstitious ~
a rule, they are not afraid OF beina
In haunted houses.
They are not?"
mo; you can't scare an actor BY
putting him any place where the ghost
walks"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23

improved Before long l was without
q sign Of the trouble that seemed TO
be carrying me to my grave"
when Your Back Is Lame, Remem-
berthe Name-DOAN'S." SOC, all stores.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
A Sure Sion,

That woman pretends to move IN
the most aristocratic social circles. but
have found out one tact which
strongly intimares she does nothing OF
the sort"
What Is 1tr'
she pays all her bills.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
A Good SUGGESTION,

The horse editor was substituting
for the Answers to Correspondents
editor.
How'll | answer this!" he de-
manded. Girl wants to know how
she can improve her complexion.
Tell her to send you a sample OF
~" anseested the snake editor.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23

Dr.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure CON
stipation. Constipation is the cause OF
many diseases. Cure the cause and you
cure the disease. Easy to take.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
Sweet Melody.

It's sweet. indeed. to hear the hen
Lift up her voice 4 peg;
For now when cost Of living's high
1t means another egg.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
Unreasonable.

did your friend have a good time
90 mis- hunting trip!'
No: didn't enjoy himself At all
rhe guides got peevish about his
.nocting 90 many OF them for game.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23

Tho wise men never speak till they
Have something well worth while to say
And, being wise and thoughtful men.
They say but little even then.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
As to Irrigation.

-Hes spent a fortune, you
on irrigation.
.,'uoeak-ls that so? Land or
fonkers Statesman.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23

Vain Dauber claims to be highly
IMAGINATIVE and also = thinker.
~Er-yes-he imagines he thinks
and thinks he imagines."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
An Even Break.

" wrltin' a letter to Lille
! mother"
i, ms GEAR, you don't know how
uoesn't matter. She doesn't
now to ad."-Life.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
Those Girls.

1eorge proposed to me last
!-Yes, l knew he'd been trying
e last two weeks to make up his
70 90 lt.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23

Mrs. Wmslow's Soothing syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums reduces innAmmA
ton. allAys pain, cures wind collie, sc bottle.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
NO Love Lost There.

80 sorry for you. dear"
~ the alto, with tears OF Joy
eyes when your voice broke
~ nigh MOTEL"
q Pleasantly answered the so
P-chicago Tribune.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
Sold,

"Who gave away the bride!"
"She wasn't given away; she had
three rich suitors, and she went to the
highest bidder"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23

The man who succeeds must work
hard, but not so hard as the one who
fails.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
Good Milk.

returned fresh-air kid was tell
mother of the wonders of the
r.
y say, ma" he said, "out at An
(aey get milk from cows and it's
\ good milk as any,"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23

plain amethyst delaine is r Sseu skirt
this very "scsnes the ground all round 's
just es'a > tunic simulated by a PAM
Of soft silk embroidery r ' the upper
III ,uch s wide, sewn on by tn, ,ne bodice urt
, eSse only The sides of T., tine front to
are cut M Ssst that is of finely tucked exec,
show ~, ves ton and the material from
nus to waist; lace ins "na embroid-
, .rs the top Of material ,, rhs smSrod-
cry cry r .av are trimmed with e'n0''
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
TIRED, SICK AND DISCOURAGED

Ooan's Kidney Pills Brought Health
and cheerfulness-
Mrs. ]. P. Pemberton. 1854 lafayette
st., Marshall. Mo-. says: For years
/ suffered with Bright's disease which
doctors said was incurable. l grew
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23

We show how much of the bible We
believe by the way we trust God.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
Classifying Himself.

Eve ION seeing him for the nrst
ttme)-Who are you. sir!
Adam-Tm Exhibit A, madam
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23

Hinten-I've q mind to get married
Henpeck-lf you had a mind you
wouldn't think OF such a thing.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1912-01-23
Looking Forward.

-There'u be no prunes In heaven.
A boarder softly sigha.
Who dreams Nof sins forgiven
And . mansion In the skteA
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-03-15
HEALTH FOR THE CHILD.

The careful mother, watching close
iy the physical peculiarities of her
children, soon learns that health is in
a great measure dependent upon nor
NAL, healthy, regular bowel action.
When the bowels are inactive, loss OF
appetite. restlessness during sleep, ir-
ritability and a dozen and n similar
evidences of physical disorder are soon
apparent.
Keep the bowels free and clear and
good health Is assured. At the first
sign of constipation give the child a
teaspoonful of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin at bedtime and repeat the
dose the following night, If necessary.
You will find the child will quickly re-
cover it's accustomed good spirits, and
eat and sleep normally.
DR.. CaldwelIs Syrup Pepsin is far
preferable to salts, cathartics and
their action. Syrup Pepsin acts on
the bowels easily and naturally, yet
positively, and causes no gripping or
discomfort. Its tonic properties build
up the stomach. liver and bowels, re
storing their normal condition.
Druggists everywhere sell Dr.. Cald'
wells Syrup Pepsin in soc and $1.0O
remedy, send for a sample to DR.. w
B. Caldwell. 201 Washington ST., Mon
ticello, Ill. He will gladly send 9
trial bottle without any expense tc
you whatever.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-03-15
To Make Work a Pleasure.

MISUNDERSTANDING the home
Honorable. Let Gods air in. Start
you boys and girls, your husbands.
out fresh and clean in the morning.
Send them off with a kiss and a smile.
1. makes all the difference In the
world. You can accomplish more. M
SO can they; because a body that is
fresh and clean and wholesome. n
a heart that is happy and glad, give
physical strength and endurance, so
that work is not merely a grind. but
a Observation-Disclosures Life.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-03-15
Our First Tea.

The first cup of tea made in this
country was brewed on the ~Shapleigh
estate in Eliot, N. H., it is said, early
| IA the seventeenth century. Nicholas
Shapleigh Of England, a rich tea deal
er, fitted out an expedition In 1923,
placed his son-in-law in command nj
directed him to explore a portion OF
the new world. The son-tn-law land
ed at Kittery Point and two years
later Nicholas settled in What is now
Eliot. The estate is still owned by
his descendants.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-03-15

The highest south latitude attained
was IS degrees Al minutes.
Winter on the Ice Barrier.
Before the arrival of winter we had
5000 kilos of seal meat in the depots,
enough for ourselves and 10 dogs.
Eight dog houses, a combination Of
tents and snow huts, were built.
Having cared for the dogs the turn
came to use our solid little hut. 1t
was almost entirely covered with
by the middle Of April.
First we had to get light and air.
The Lux lamp, which had a power Of
200 standard candles gave us a bril-
liant light and kept the temperature
up to 20 degrees celsius (6S degrees
Fahrenheit) throughout the winter,
and our excellent ventilation system
gave us all the air we wanted.
In direct communication with the
hut and dug-out on the Barrier were
work shops, packing rooms, cellars
for provisions, coal, wood and oil, a
plain bath, a steam bath and observ-
atories. Thus we had everything
within doors if the weather should be
too cold and stormy.
The sun left us on the 22nd of April
and did not return until four months
later.
The winter was spent in changing
whole outfit, which on the depot
trips was found to be too clumsy and
solid for the smooth surface of the
Barrier. Besides this, as much scien-
tifc work as possible was done, and
some astonishing meteorological OBJ
servations were taken.
Open Water All Winter.
There was very little snow, and
there was open water close by
throughout the winter. For the same
reason higher temperature had been
expected, but it remained very low.
In five months there were observed
temperatures between minus SO and
60 degrees celsius (5S and 76 degrees
below zero Fahrenheit), the lowest
temperature on the 18th Of August
being mi1us SO degrees celsius. 1t
was then calm. On the list of August
the temperature was linus So de-
grees celsius, and there were six me-
tiers Of wind. The mean temperature
lCl LuS year was uluuS 20 degrees
celsius GAS below zero ~Fahrenheit.)
I had expected hurricane after hur-
ricane, but I observed only two mod
crate storms and many excellent
auroras-australian-in all directions.
The sanitary conditions were of
the best all the winter and when the
sun returned on the oath of August
1t met the men sound in mind and
body ready to set about the task that
had to be solved.
Already, the day before. we had
brought our sledges to the starting
place for our search toward the south.
Only In the beginning of September
did the temperature rise to such an
extent that there was any question of
setting out then.
The First Start for the Pole.
On the Sth Of September, eight men,
with seven sledges, ninety dogs, and
provisions for four months, started.
The ground was perfect. The temper
AZURE was not bad. The next day it
appeared that we had started too early,
as the temperature Of the following
days fell and kept steadily between
minus SO and 60 CELSIUS (5s degrees
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-03-15
paid Penalty for Foolishness.

Having oversight, as a result or 700
much pre-nuptial merrymakng' bog
dan Ruvinitch Of Jekevitsa (SerVla),
who was to have been married one re-
cent Sunday morning, arrived at the
church somewhat after tie hour set
for the ceremony; and just IN time u
see his late fancee leaving the edince
on the arm Of the best man, TO "nom
she had been married after waiting an
hour. Bogdan attempted suicide ana
is now in hospital with a gunsno'
wound.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-03-15
His Theory.

Baby Rosamonde, her short hair
parted rather boyishly at one side,
was on the floor playing with a rattle.
In his little armchair across the room
her cousin Roger sat studying her Sc
r:ously. 81 shouldn't wonder" he re-
marked, sagely, after a long pause,
Ell it turned out to be a boy."-Har-
per's Bazaar.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-03-15
obIIaIna Witness.

A negro lawyer was examining a
character witness. You Is acQuaint-
ed VIII dis young man, MI. Jones?'
eYes-sah, yes-sah!" Well, what'd
you say as to his reputation fr truf
and ~ver-ascality in the neighborhood
In which he lived?' Very good, sab;
very good"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-03-15
The Cheapest.

81 I'll have John go IN Ior ~
erature," said Farmer Cornoose !.
HAS he ability in that dlrection!
81 dunno. But he's broke the ak an
ruined the saw an spoiled most every
thing he touched his hand to. ! res
on r. 'ud be cheaper Jes' to let nim
ait down an wear out pens"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-03-15
CONFEDERATION.

do you think women have a
sense of humor?" Yes" replied Miss
Cayenne. But I think they have be-
come accustomed to restrain their
laughter through a fear Of hurting
some mans feelings"