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was in fgurativeiy for her special con
sheraton.
Booth was acuteiy reminded that tho
term 'prig'' as applied TO Leslie was
a missioner: lie hated the thought Of
The oilier word wlich renoctivcIy ho
rhymcf with pad
lr occurred to MIN .eriy ia tho course
OF this rather "uc-5idcd discussion lhat
ticir hostess was making no effort 10
take part in ~, whether from lack
81 interest tor because az its frivolou9
nature he was. Of CoNrsc. unable 20 de-
tormine. Later. In vas struck by the
curious pallor Of hcr face and tho
hvh-lus'lo expression ot her eyes She
daN S race, and vet tl"ro persisted in
the observers mind tho rather uncau-
ny impression that she did not hear
y word h"r brother in Inv wuB saving.
Tie In turn. took TO watching her Co
verify At no tiulc cid her expression
change. For reasons OF his own lie did
not a'Cc npt 10 draw her INTO the con :
Norsation, fascinated as lie was by the
study OF t!lat beautiful. cmotiouless
face. once inc had the queer sensation
OF feeling. rather than seeing Il haunt
ed look ~ her eyes bat he put it down
TO fancy ON lis part Doubtless he
concluded. the face or voice or manner
ci N'f ntb.tnO.S brotNcr recalled tragic
memories from which she could not
discngagc herself But undoubtedly
there WAS something peculiar Ia the
way she looked at leslie through those
dull, unbhulunE eyes. 1t was some time
before Booth realized that She made but
tho slightest pretense of touching the
food that was placed before her by
The footman.
And Leslie babblod on in bllssful ig
norancc OF. not 10 say disregard for,
this strange ghost at the feast for. to
Booths mind, the ghos; Of Challis
Wrandall was there
Turning TO Miss Castlcton with a
significant look In his eyes. meant to
call her attention to Mrs. Wraudall, ne
was amazed 10 find that every vestigc
Of color had gone from tho girls face
She was listening 10 Wrandall and re
plying IN monosy ll;,bics. but that she
was aware of the other woinan's alb
straction was not FOR an instant to be
doubted. Suddenly. after a quick
glance at Saras face, she looked
squarely into Booths eyes, and ho saw
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THE CHILD'S MUSIC LESSONS

Ono Of tho most difficult problems
that face a mother to-day is TO know
Just what course to pursue in order to
secure the best practice from the lit
tie daughter or son who is studying
music.
Occasionally we find parents who
have no knowledge of music them
selves and are conseQucntly not inter.
cSted III tho work OF the pupil except
in manner pertaining to harshncss
when tho practice hour is not scrupu-
lously observed. and the money paid
for tuition is not wasted.
II is a matter of small import to tho
child that the lessons aro costing
money and pulling on this string Will
not produce tho desired result: neither
Will It furnish inspiration to other than
mercenary children. who should not be
encouraged III this disposition.
Which Why Is Dcstf
II hns long been Il matter OF worry
as 10 the best methods of securing
practice without harsh methods being
rcsortcd to. and many mothers as well
as teachers have wofully failed after
months of time and money have been
expended fruitlessly, and they give
UP in despair. chooscing rather that
tho child grow UP without musical
education than 10 be worried with the
daily task OF requiring q daily prac-
ticc.
Many parents resort TO the hiring
system, but this is to be condemned.
as 1t VIII sooner or later wear out and
leave nothing else 10 which one may
resort. What would n mother think Of
Il teacher III the day school who hired
the pupils TO learn n lesson What
would lie the result If there were no
other stimulus to Knowledge
Many children are glad OF an oppor
tunity TO deceive mother who know.
nothing OF music herself by failing to
practice the new pieces tho difficult ex.
trciSos and unintcrcstng scalcs. and
goes to tho lesson without having
made the least progress and then feels
bitter against tn" teacher who mus;
require repeated efforts much TO the
disgust of the pupil. The whole
trouble might have been avoided had
tho mother only taken a little time TO
Inform herself concerning tho lesson,
and. although perhaps not knowing
= sinrle note. :hc would soon learn tho
tunes when they were practiced right.
The Case OF TWO Hoys.
Two little BOYS about the same ago
began studying on The piano the same
day. and for the first month kept meek
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much harder. IN fact, money is
draw back, for YOU have not tho same
in ..ntiv' for wo,iS, and II ycu have
many social calls on your time YOU
can't work.
rs II necessary for a student to &c
abroad TO study sculpture"
Not at oil. America has the hes,
masters In the world OF course it is
good thing 10 so TO Paris and waSa
up. If an artist feels that She is get
ting stale a visit to Paris. where she
viii SEQ new thirSs, viii act like q
tonic. l have run across two or three
times lately, but l do ;his just as ono
goes to The seashore or the mountains
for u vacation. where the recreation
and the new surroundings rest an6
stir up the imaG ination. Tho atmos-
pherc in Paris is delightful for an arr
fist. and she returns TO America full OF
new vigor, but she can study Just a.
we'll here. In fact, II is better 10 study
here while ono is getting the founda-
ton laid for her future work"
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but found that the strain OF work
nG over ledSors al day and then work
ing all night At art school was too
much, 50 ! gave up art Tor some time
and saved every penny l could scrapc
together
when I had enough money I went
10 olivot College ana selected courses
In German and painting, one day [
picked UP ball OF clay ana nodded
q! my life work, for ] realized that it
was as a sculptor l should do my best
work.
Il teturnod to Tic Chicago Ar, In
stitute and studied there for two years
under dorado Taft At the end OF the
flrst year began to teach drawing ana
anatomy and Immediately after ;sladu-
alton took charge of the summer
school Of modelling. Upon graduation
had received iirst honors in two sets
OF examinations IN anatomy.
e wanted a larger field for my work
and so, with Dn empty pocket but
armed with letters from my teacher to
Herman y. MacNcal, | went on to New
York MacNeal was then WORKING or
tho Pan American commissions ana
he engaged mo TO work for him OF
course tins work didn't las; very Ions.
and IL was not very particular work
"a
the time. Later. I worked on the Same
line for lsidor Eontc, and this led to
more important duties In tho studios
of Daniel G. French. with whom |
worked until i've years ago
"iy first piece of importance was my
Victory. figured Victory rs "a man
instead OF As Z woman. as ii has usu-
ally been represented. When 1T reach
cd the -. Louis Worlds Fair It be-
came the crownpiece OF Festival Hall.
Since l took this studio OF my own
! do all my own modelling, employing
assistants only occasionally for the
roupNcr work Such os PONTIAC otS |
use the chisol and mallct myself and
always finish my marbles in all the
last details. working from two TO three
weeks on bust after il comes from
the marble CUTTER
What sort OF work do you prefer
doing 90 ! asked hor.
Il ann ambitious to do good work
Of any kind. 1t is all fun 10 me
Whatever am doing at the moment is
tie greatest FUN on earth. 1t is al
ways that way if YOU truly love your
work."
Us IT not necessary to have money
bocl 81 YOU to gain Success AZ n sculp?
SCulptors. You know. say That 1t is
work only for tho wealthy because
there arc 80 many expenses attached
TO 3d."
+ That must hayo been the theory of
ana unsuccessful, disgruntled sculptor.
Tor am ' not living example of tho
f. f.,r, That you can succeed without anv
Uuu"yt Guodncss knows J had mono
when I started out. But YOU must bo
willing 10 81" anything 10 get a thing
/ NJ YOU feel THAT thing strong enough
/ 7 mean YOU must wort. and work and
work for It, not considering how much
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TINI 7 IN = l.
Nun iITnnn1Cn.

The young mon cooled their nccls
for an hour before word was brought
down TO thcm that Mrs. Wrandall beg
ged TO be excused Tor the afternoon
on account of a severe headaclc. Miss
Castloton waa with her but would DO
down later ON. Meanwhile they were
10 make themselves az homc. and 50
ON and so forth.
Booth took his departure, leaving
Leslie in sole possession of the porch
He was restless, nervous excited; half
afraid to stay there AND face Hetiv
with the proposal he was determined
to maze. and wholly afraid 10 forsal 20
tie porch aud run the risk of missing
her altogether il She came down ~
s,gnihcd. Several things disturbed HIM
One rs letty's dcplorablo failure TO
hang on his words as he had fonoly
expected her TO 10. and thcn there was
that very dicda!ctiIe laugh Of sara =
) hundred times "Vcr lac repeated TO
ltmseN that si.iloniur question; what
iho devil as there 10 laugh al" ana
60 :nsGr suggested itself. lilo was de-
cidcdly cross about IT.
Another hour passed His hccfa were
quite sool by thls time, but his blood
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WOMEN WHO
WIN IN TRADE
Miss Evelyn Beatrice Lousman,
Sculptor.
by Isabel stephen.
ay Isabel stephen.

Miss Evelyn Beatrice Lonsman has
The distinction Of being the only wom-
Nh sculptor who has ever been elected
member of tho National Academy OF
Design. Although still a young wom-
IN, she has made an important place
Tor herself in the world OF sculpture
and har work occupies prominent
place IN many national institutions.
Among her achievements arc the
bronze doors of the new chapel Of the
Naval Academy, at Annapolis Miss
Ionsman's design Was selected for this
work after an open anonymous compc.
tt!on in which there were thirty three
nspirants Tor the honor. mostly men.
INCLUDING many of the best known
american sculptors. The final group in
granite for the Foster mausoleum at
AIiddleburg, y y. SIS also her work.
and recently she was awarded the AS
sisnnent icr the Allison memorial.
which carries with II a prize of $4,000.
Six years ago The Into G.. G 4 Ward
offered priz" for the best portrait
bust open without restriction to all
American sculptors Miss LonEman's
'Aenignan' won the second prize
For those who believe they could
Scuipt" TOO, IL only they could Oh
tain the right advantages ana environ
neut the story OF Miss Longmans
struggle for supremacy in her art
should hold much encouragement. for
She attained her distinction as acknowl-
EDGED foremost woman sculptor in
america entirely through her own. cf-
forts
~ YOU only want = thing hard
enough, and feel that sou can accom-
piish l. you Viii and a way to get it
az.
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sweep Of her arm, taking in tho whole
Landscape. and be home in time Us
dress for dinner" slc added, Us ii 10
relieve his mind.
Good Lord" he groaned. do sc have
to cat again"
we have to dress for it, at least"
She replied.
III go" ho exclaimed. ana anblod
off TO secure q cap ana coat.
sara has planned for a run TO T.cnox
tomorrow il 81 doesn't rain" Bhc iri-
formed him on his return
day of on the portrait then
Being SunGay.' she msilcd- ''We
knock off ON Sundays aud bans holl
G4yls. But. after all. he doeNn Icall,
=: holiday. He - to 80 win US
poor fellow"
lilo looked as though nc expected
nothiny He could only sit back and
wonder what tho deuce sara meant
by behaving like this.
y was not by way OF being u pro-
fitablo excursion. If we AFRO 10 judge by
the amount OF pleasure Leslie derived
from tho two hours spin through the
cool. icafy byways OF tho forest with
tho object ot his hearts desire on the
scat beside him He tried to screw up
llis courage to tho point Of asking her
why he shouldn't kiss her hand. which
might havo opened tho way 10 more
profound mtcrrogations, but somehow
he felt unable TO cops with the Sc
rcnity that confronted HIM Moreover.
he had y Horrible conviction that tho
chauffeur VAS AZ brute with abnormallv
long cars and n corrcspondiugly short
sense Of honor. No, it was not the
time or the place for lovc-making. He
would have TO he content to bidc his
time till after dinner which now be-
gan TO lose some OF its disadvantages
There was Il most engaging nook he
remembered, in the corner of the gar
den facing the Sound. where the shad-
ows were deep; where sentiment could
thrive on its own ecstasy: where no
COMPOUNDED mental dared to show his
face-although he had TO admit that tho
chauffeur Was most punctilious in that
respect.
And so lie was satisfied to sit back
in tho corner OF the seat and feed his
senses on the lovely creatures before
him. III had never seen her so bcauti-
full. so utterly worth having as now. lie
was conscious OF a great overwhelming
uerse OF pride, somewhat smothcring
in it's vastness She was n creature to
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IS boiling. THIS was deuce Of Il way
10 treat - fellow who had gone 10 Tho
trouble 10 como all the way out "a "A
stutty train. by Jovc, it was with
considerable Aspority lie rang for "a
scrI,tnt and commanded linn TO fetch
thno table. and To bc auch about
II. as there might 10 train leaving
before tic could get back If it tool. him
~ long 10 tind II as II took other peo-
plc 10 remember their obligations: Ills
sarcasm failed 70 impress Murray, who
nd 10 thought thcro was Il schedule
in AIRS Wrandali's room. and he'd get
II as soon as the way was clear, il Mr.
Wrandall didn't mind waiting.
III ] minded waiting" snapped Les
lie. ~ wouldn', be hero now"
"lts tho thing most people object 10
in the country, sir" said Murray con
sclinsly Waiting FOR trains. sir"
And Tho sunset" added AIR. Wran-
dali pointediy. with Il westward glare.
"Wo don't mind that. sir. Wo rather
lool; forward 10 it IT means ono day.
less of waiting FOR the trains" IT was
rather cryptic, but Leslie was too deep
y absorbed in sclf-pitv TO take account
Of the pathos IN :hurrays philosophy.
What time is it. Murray?'
rive twenty. Mr.. WrandalL"
That's all. Murray"
Thank YOU, sir"
AS the lOptinan WIS IcaNlnE, sara s
autonchilo whiricd up to the porte
cuchcrc.
WHO is goins out. Murray?' ho call
Cd in surprise.
Miss Cas,lcton, sir. For tho air.
sir"
The deuce YOU say" gnsped the Ia :
raised Mr. Wrandail. twas a pretty
lottlc of fish.
Ict,y appeared Il few minutes later,
:Lttircd for motoring,
"Oh. thcro YOU are" she said espy-
ing him. II am going for a spin. Want
to come along"
lie swallowed hard. Tho ends OF
his moustache described "a pair Of alb
soiutely horizontal exclamation points.
IF You don't mind being encumbcrcd,"
he remarked sourly.
II don't in the least mind said she
/ sweetly
Where arc YOU gong" hc asked
without much enthusiasm. lie wasn't
20 bo caught appearing eager. not he.
Besides It wasn't anything to be flip
pant about.
"Yonder." sho said. with liberal
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he proud or. Ills heart was very fu,,

lie proud or Ills heart was very full.
They returned at seven. Dinner was
unusually merry. Sara appeared 20
have recovered from her ind,spositiou;
'herc was color In her cheeks and life
in her smile. He took il to be an omen
OF good fortune, and rs imincasurably
confident Tho soft cool brcezes Of thu
stariit night blew visions OF mpend
ing happiness across his lively imagi-
nation; famed his impotence with gen
SIC ardour. filled him with surprised
sighs or contcntment. and made hin,
willing 10 forogo tho delight OF con
quest that he might 1.-Two the longer IN
aerene anticipation OF IS thrills.
Ten o'ciocI, came 10 arose and
stretched himself in q sort OF ecatacy
Ills heart was humping loudly. hia
senses SWAN. Walking To tho ..eran-
dah rail lio looked out across the moon
lit sound then down at tho selected
nook over against tho garden wall
SPOT 10 be mnortalized.--and actually
shiNcred. IN ten minutes time, or
cvcn less, she would be down thcre in
his arms: Exquisite meditations!
lie turned to her with an engaging
smile, In which she might have dis
cerned prophecy. and asked her tn
come with him for a stroll along tho
wall Aud SO ho cast the die
ficttV sent n swift, appealing look ut
Sara3 purposely averted face. Leslie
observed tho act. but misinterpretcd
it's meaning.
"Oh. IT is quite warm" he said
quickly. Won won't need Il wrap" lie
added. and in spite of himself his voice
tremblod. OF course she wouldn't need
wrap!
II have few notes to write" said
Sara rising. she deliberately avoid
cd the look in 1Iettys eyes. You will
find me in tho library
She stood in the doorway and watch
cd them descend TO the terrace, a
sphinNlike smile on her lips. Hetty
seemed very tall and erect, as ono go
ing to meet a soldiers fate.
Then Sara entered the house and sat
down to wait
y long tim after door closed
stcalthily ina distant part OF the house
the sun parlor door. she knew by d-
roction.
GRO BE CONTINUBD.J
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and neck" taking the very same pieces.
having tho identical help from tho
teacher and each given about the
same amount OF practice During the
second month tho teacher discovered
one boy rs getting ahead. because he
received help from his mother. who, al
though not knowing = note. sat in the
room whilo her boy practiccd. com
incnted favorably on his progress and
used all her forces 10 keep him en-
Couraged when the measures were.
hard. on more thar ono occasion she
rang the teacher mp. asking some Ques..
ton concerning matters that We're dlf
ticult for the child. once She wished
10 know what note was TO be found OF
the third ledger line above. FOR the
pupil had forgotten; again she wished
10 know what MAS the NTH flat
No such word as cant or stop"
were ever suggested TO thc boy. Who
WAS expected TO have his lesson in mu-
sic as well prepared as his history les.
son. Iic was often asked to play over
n measure that had a sweet melody,
and urged to get It well IN order to
play Il after supper, when his father
might hear it,
The Practice Hour.
There was an hour set for tho morn
Ing practice. which at frst lasted only
lalf an hour, but which gradually in
creased till tho child hardly realized
that he was practichie a full hour twice
q day Whom the boz was engaged iu
y game viii the fellows and was
notified tina 1T Wa &c o'clock ne often
began 10 Whine with tho hope that 10
might beg Oft although tho mother
vas inclined TO scold. threatening to
tell Your papa yet sle never for
a single time lost control OF herself,
for shc had an ambition 20 sec hor
boy a greaj performer some day. and
know that much depended on her.
"Ylay my piece, son" she often said.
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some OF the new long sleeves have
small buckles ut the wrist to hold tho
iullnoas OF the friil snugly In place
about tho wrist
DO not indulge too freely in brirh,
combinations OF vivid coloru They viii
go hopeleasly out or fashion very
quickly.
Many blouses havo simulated waist
coats Of figured SILK. brocadcd velvet
or chiffon extending in points below
tho waist line.
scallops appear on many smart
gowns. and bindings OF velvet or tar
fc'a or narrow plcatings of tullc are
the favored trimmings
vest or vcstlctte with an attached
collar that can DO drawn over the out
side coat collar will give suit a diff
fcrent appearance
huge lnuna OF blacl. or colored fox
haNc runes about rho hands OF wide
plealunEs of cream on pure white not
mounted over chiffon.
The only Kind OF coat that seems 10
he out q fashion is tile ono that eA
poses the blouse across tho chest anu
has ravcis ~ = finish
Black suede shoes with French heel,
AID pointed toes arc embroidered with
silver beads across the toes and lower
part q tho instep
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Rye biscuits.

ono ruptu! Of boiling water. obc cupful -
nc makes. Two ;ablesroonfula OF butter, ono.
lHlrd Cupiul molSsscs. one and cne-EHlf tea
p"uufuls OF sait, ono yeast cake dissolved i'm
one cup OF luke warm water. "Ud -four 10
form SOFT light dough lot rise. brai thor
orEhiy. turn into buttcrcd muffin rims i,
r'So "Ediu and bake.
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and lot me hum the tune with you.
not forgetting in the end to tell hiln
now nicely he accomplished tho din
cult parts.
Learning music IS no easy task 70,
an older person who understands it.
but for a child il IS really a diftioul,
task, and he or shc should have an
the help possible from The members
OF the family, who ought TO use ever
means possible 20 aid the little one.
who VIII be willing to DO his hest and
make good, much to the delight or
those who VIII one day be repaid FOR
their euorts
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aynorsIs OF rIJcrurNG ou,rIlps

syNorsls OF IHICTuING cHtrIlHs.
Ch1Hs "randa' IS rauua l,a3 in rced-
o-se SIS &!-0N aecia-7t"' IS Hf't'r1 nc
r! t5 t1e irl III rIr., ,5to id,sG
% orat her A.ao. Aft- 4 yea aproad
3e o tn onn t.ho w qicir
Ike 5r-an dte1 s l.G,
comes iut4tuarsa clih uiss ctstiet1r f,
h5<[ hoFCT p eroN ''aioga ~ rs niou1.
h. ta ,ggi' &C., e.
1irrs po.t-5 IFS .ro D vtla
t-s'-e'oH nst a Hrs 1s au 4et-t b.
"Eo., h-t saya non
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MENU

Rrcnkfnst.
Baked Anpies With Cream Iiominy
Eggs with Bacon
Rye Biscuits CofYee
Luncheon
Fried Oysters
Potato Salad Toasted Waters
Tarts Tea
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Dinner.

Veal Loaf Tomato Sauce
Bskou Potatoes
Eggplant. Dreaded and FRIED
f;cof Salad Bread and Butter
Vanilla Guatarda Coffee
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Now comes the final chapter OF tho
year:
jRSt.
We hnlnncc UP our books In woe and
Chccr;
The totals of our loss aud profit cnst
For me. I'm looking back, choose to
dwell
ON sunny days that stand I'm hold re-
licf,
And of their many happincsScs tell,
With eyes tight-cIOscd 10 every hour
of grief
thus grows the retrospect I'm Joy, ind 1
Approach another turning ST Efe's
PugC
tnNeaed to think Tint I am passing by
\ further milestone on tho pnth to nsc.
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tTo BE CoNTINUBD.y
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iiOiIlifIy
Coffee
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Waters
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Luncheon

Fried oysters
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-28
ATLANTA LIVE STOCK MARKET.
(ey w. H. White. Jr, of the White


There was a good supply of plain cat
tie in the yards again this week, with
but little change in prices, the run be
ing mixed with a few good cattle. which
sold at extreme prices eor the season,
with the others about steady.
The best thing on the market was a
car of mixed heavy steers ana choice
heifers from Tennessee. These were in
a class to themselves, topping the mar
ket for the week.
The supply of hogs continues good,
with prices ranging firm to a shade
higher
The following quotations represent
ruling prices of good quality of beef
cattle Inferior grades and dairy types
selling lower.
az 50; good steers. SOC to 900, $5.75Gr
90: medium to good steers, 200 to $50,
$5.25@5.50.
Good TO choice beef cows. 500 to 800;
$4.75M5.50; medium to good cows, 700
to 500 $4.25M4.S0.
Good to choice heifers $50 to $50, S.
G525: medium to good heifers, COS to
$50 $42564 so.
Mixed to common steers if fat, 500 to
900 S45005 $50; mixed To common cows.
if fat. roo to 800, So 75m4.75, mixed cont
mon, coo to 500 SO 25m3.75; good butch
er bulls. So 50M450.
Prime hogs, 100 to 200 SS.0O@S.25;
good butcher hogs, $40 to 100 $775@8;
good butcher pigs, 1904 l40, S7.50@775;
light pigs, so TO 100, STOKES, heavy
rough hogs s7O0m775.
Above quotations apply 10 cornfed
hogs. Mast and peanut fattened, lie to
1ac under