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The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-04-21

party 70 Il. II you were really great
really true TO yourself, you would Join
forces with Leach and Johnson. But
you are afraid. You want to live. The
life that is in you cries out that II
must live, no matter what the cost;
so you live ANONYMOUSLY. untrue to
the best you dream of, SHINING against
your whole pitiful little code, and, II
there were a hell, heading your soul
straight for It. Bah! play the
drawer part. l do not sin, for ! am
true to the promptings Of the life that
is in me. | am sincere with my soul
at leaet, &na that is what you are not"
There was a sting in what he said.
Perhaps, after all, was playing q
cowarily part.
| pondered It long, lying sleepless
in my bunk and reviewing in endless
procession the facts of the situation.
| talked with Johnson and Leach, dur
ing the night watches when Wolf Lar.
sen was below. Both men had lost
hore-Johnson, because Of tempera
mental dependency; Leach, be-
cause he had beaten himself out in
the vain struggle and was exhausted.
But be caught my hand in passion
ate grip one night saying:
81 think yer square, Mr.. Van Wey-
den. But stay where you are and keep
your mouth shut. Say nothin' but saw
wood. WSe~ dead men. know 1t;
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-04-21

Wolf Larsen was the man-type, the
marculine, and almost god in his
perfectness. AS he moved about or
raised his arms the great muscles
leapt and moved under the satiny skin.
| have forgotten to say that the bronze
ended with his face. His body, thanks
to Ibis Scandinavian stock. was fair as
the fairest woman's. / remember his
putting his hand up to feel of the
wound on HIS head, and my watching
the biceps move like a living thing
under it's white sheath. 1t was the
blceps that had nearly crushed out
my life once, that had seen strike
SO many killing blows could not
take my eyes from him. stood mo-
tionless, a roll of antlseptic cotton
in my hand unwinding and spilling it.
self down to the floor.
He noticed me, and | became con-
sclous that was staring at him.
God made you WELL" | said.
He braced his legs and feet, press
ing the cabin floor with his toes in q
clutching sort Of way. Knots and
ridges and mounds of muscles writhed
and punched under the skin.
Feel Them" he commanded.
They were hard as iron. And OBJ
served, also, that his whole body had
unconsciously drawn itself together.
tense and alert; that muscles were
softly crawling and shaping about the
hips, along the back, and across the
shoulders: that the arms were slightly
lifted, their muscles contracting, the
fingers crookinE till the hands were
like talons; and that even the eyes
had changed expression and into them
were coming watchfulness and meas
urement and light none other than
of battle.
Stability, equilibrium" he said, re-
taxing on the instant and sinking his
body into repose. Feet with which
to clutch the ground, legs to stand ON
and to help withstand. while with arms
and hands. teeth and nails, struggle
to kill and to be not killed. Purpose?
Utility is the better word"
I did not argue. had seen the
mechanism of the primitive fighting
beast, and l was as strongly impressed
as II / had seen the engines OF a great
battleship or Atlantic liner.
! was surprised. considering the
fierce struggle in the foreeastle. at the
superHciality OF his hurts. and | pride
myself that l dressed them dexter
ously.
by the way. Hump. as I have re-
marked, you are handy man." Wolf
Larsen began, when my work was
done. AS you know, we're short a
mate. Hereafter you shall stand
watches. receive seventy-fve dollars
per month. and be addressed fore and
aft as Mr.. Van Weyden."
I'll don't understand navigation.
you know" I gasped.
Not necessary at all"
Il really do not care to sit in the
high places" l objected. Il find life
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-04-21
HARD TO ESTIMATE CROWD
Few Civilians Are Able to Give Mum
bers Of q eatherlng-Army OF.
fieers Tell Secret.

II Is remarkable how the average
civilian overestimates the number OF
persons In big procession. Take. for
example. the recent demonstration In
London. II was said that there were
$4,000 men in line and some enthusi'
asts put II even at 10000. But II IL
easy to estimate such numbers approx
imately, says London TitBits. Here
IL the rule as laid down In the Field
Service Regulations" OF the United
States army:
"The strength Of body OF troops
may be estimated from the length OF
time 1t takes to pass given point. As.
suming that infantry in column OF
tours occupies half yard per man.
cavalry ore yard rer trooper and ar
tillery In single ,olumn per gun or
caisson. a given point would be passed
in one minute by about It's Infantry.
ITO cavalry at q walk. 200 cavalry at Q
trot and FIVE guns or caissons."
Allowing for spacing between com,
panies, battallofs and regiments. all
of which is according 20 mathematical
rule. II takes regiment Of 1000 men
divided into battalions Just ten min
utes to pass. or at the rate Of 5000 az
hour. And this sup2oses no breaks
In the line.
These rules. 1t must be remembered,
are for trained soldiers used to Iona
step and to keeping up without strag-
Cling. No civilians. even militant suf
fragettes. ever kept or could keep 10
this pace
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-04-21
ATexas Wonder.

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles. dessolves gravel.
cures diabetes, weak and lame backs
rheumatism. and all Irregularities oEE
the Kidneys and bladder In both men
and women. Regulates bladder trouble
In children. If not sold by your drug1
gist will be sent by mail on receipt Of
ll.OO. One small bottle is two monthAl
treatment and seldom falls to perfect ;
cure. Send for Tenn. testimonials.
DR.. &. W. Hall. 2926 Oliver street,
st. Louis. Mo. Send for Tenn. testi-
monials. Sold by druggists. Il
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-04-21
Midnight

MIDNIGHT is large Black Spanish
Jack Of the very best type, best bone
and muscle. with vigor and stamina.
He has made several seasons In the
eastern part Of Faystts county and no
jack that has ever been In the county
can show more fine mule colts than he
Oan show.
Will make the season Of 1915 at my
barn In Somerville.
TERMs-S5 per leap, cash. s. to In
sure. payable when mare is ascertoined
to be in foal or traded.
Not responsible for accidents.
w. s. Nemby
Somerville. Tenn.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-04-21

but all the same you might be able
to do US a favor some time when we
need 1t damn bad"
1t was only next day, when Vain.
wright island doomed to- windward,
close abeam, that Wolf Larsen opened
his mouth in prophecy. He had at
tackled Johnson, been attacked By
Leach. and had Just finished whipping
the pair of them.
Leach" he said, you know I'm
going to kill you some time or other,
don't youi"
A snarl was the answer.
And as for you. Johnson. you'll get
so tired Of life before I'm through
with you that youll ding yourself over
the side. See II you don't"
That's a suggestion" he added, in
an aside to me. I'll bet you months
pay he acts upon It."
Gro BE coNTINUEDJ
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-04-21
CHAPTER XIV.

cannot say that the position OF
mate carried with IL anything more
joyful than that there we're no more
dishes to wash. was ignorant of the
simplest duties OF mate. and would
have Jared badly indeed had the sail
ors not sympathiEed with ma, knew
nothing of the minutiae Of ropes and
rigging. Of the trimming and setting OF
sails; but the sailors took pains to put
me to rights. Louis proving an espe
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-04-21
Historical Societies Meet.

FIlotOFtCdt 0OStCuCa mGbL
An event Of interest here during the
week is the meeting of the MIssissip-
pi Valley Historical Association, held
In conjunction with the Ohio Valley
Historical Association and the Ten.
nessee History Teachers Association
Apfil 20-23. These meetings are held
jointly, under the auspices of the
Tennessee Historical Society. Wander
bilt University and George Peabody
College for Teachers.
Sessions at the quarters OF the Ten
nessee Historical Society at the Her.
mitage Hotel and also at Vanderbilt
and Peabody were held. A large num-
Der Of authorities upon historical and
school subjects are on the program
The Mississippi Valley Historical So
ciety embraces in its activities hlstor-
zeal interests in the Mississippi valley
and co-operates with existing local,
state. regional and national historical
and pedagogical organizations.
Dunbar s. Rowland Of Jackson.
Miss, is president Of the organization
and Clarence S. Payne of Lincoln,
Neb., is secretary.
The meeting Of the association IL
the ninth annual official gathering.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-04-21
Or. Norris ionored.

DR.. ]. F. Norris. professor Of chemis'
try Of Vanderbilt University. received
notice Of his appointment by Secretary
Josephus Daniels Of the navy depart.
rnent as q member Of a prospective
state board Of engineers who are TO
organize. prepare a survey and report
anon American manufacturing and
producing resources Is q first step to-
ward Industrial preparedness.
AS stated In press dispatches, stats
directors under these appointments
are to become associate members d
the naval consulting bard.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-04-21
Hatchie Hail

Hatchis Hall. OH. PAGER. by standard
j. H. L. 2:O6i, sire Of Ardell by Idol
Wilkes, son Of George Wilkes. First
dam, Dolly by Buford's Tom Hal. third
dam BY son Of Shy's Tom Hal. fourth
dam by 6hy's Tom Hal. 4
Hatchie Hall is q horse Of great style
and finish. strong. muscular and won
deFful stamina and beauty. He has 9
fine gait and much natural speed. He
has many colts In Fsyette county, and
they every one show strong character-
lstics Of this magnificent horse. He
win make the season Of 1916 at my barn
In Somerville.
TERMs-& per leap, cash; go per
season. cash, with return privilege; SIS
TO insurs, money due when mare 10
ascertainsd to be In foal or traded.
VIII use every effort TO prevent ac-
cidsnts, but will not be responsible IL
any should occur.
W. S. NEWLY. Somerville, Tenn. |
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-04-21

precarious enough In my present hum
BILE situation. have no experience.
Mediocrity. you see. has its compen-
sations."
He smiled as though It were ell set
tied.
Il won't be mate on this hell-ship!''
| cried defantly.
saw his face grow hard and the
merciless glitter come into his eyes.
He walked to the door OF his room.
saying:
And now. Mr.. Van weyden. good
night"
Good night, Mr. Larsen" I an.
swered weakly.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-04-21
state Game Farm.

state Game Warden W. D. Howser
announced that he had made arrange
ments with the management Of Glen
dale Park for the establishment OF a
state game farm there. The farm viii
be used for preparatory purposes, as
provided in bin passed By the last
Legislature.
Mr.. Howser said that the selection
OF Glendale Park was temportry. and
that later in the year his department
will consider propositions made BY 9th.
err counties OF the state for the estab
Iishment Of the permanent farm
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-04-21
Solicitors Appeal.

Solicitors Appeal.
Seventy insurance solicitors have
appealed to the supreme court from a
decision OF Chancellor Newman In dis.
missing their petition for mandamus
to compel State Insurance Commits
siener Dunbar to issue certificates Of
authority to solicit and write insur'
ance.
Under the acts Of 1895 the issuance
of a certificate OF authority to do an
Insurance business is provided for on
payment Of 50. The revenue act Of
1915 imposes a tax Of $40 on insurance
agents.
The REALTORS rendered to Commits
sioner Dunbar 81 under the acts Of
1895, but were refused certificate OF
authority until they also presented Q
receipt for the privilege tax Of $40.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-11-30
Special chsistnas Issue.

On Dec.,l4 the Mirror expects
to issue a aspeciai Christmas nun
Dber, witha beautiful cover in col
ors and lots of.holiday readings
and announcements Of progress
siye mercl,antss Some space has
already been spoken for, and we
hope every business firm in
Mansfield will be represented in
this issues i}Y issuing at the
time we do, your advertising
should prove 1f special value;
see US early, and engage space;
it will pay you handsomely and
help us ito Issue. a paper never
before equaled in size or quality
in Mansfield Will you help
yourselves an,lsns and the city7at
the same time!
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-11-30
The Ozark Fair

Ihe Springheid Kepubllcaf
says:
A monster exposition Of the va
ried resources Of the Ozark regi
On. controlled by tweDty.ninf
counties IN this section Of the
state, staged in Springfield and
open to the world, loomed into a
reality when alta conference Of
Representatives fromtwent s0ntfl
Missouri counties. the project
conceived and agitated BY officials
of he Yonng Mems Business club
was rounded into tangible form.
r. x. Heer, president of the Heer
Dry Goods company, was chosen
chairman Of, 8 temporary execu-
tive COMMITTEES to handle the
movement until snch a time as a
permanent organization can be
effected and actual plans were in
s1ituted for the lease Of a site,
the rection OF necessary build
ings and the immediate promo.
tion Of the fair.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-11-30
!. Masornb

Clint Williams has returned
home from 1artsio. ,,s 5;,....;4sj 34s
Miss En,ma tfpdleyspen Sat
urday night with G. ChadwAii's
Of Mansfield.
John Woody las moved to the
farm formerly occupied by Viii
son Dugan.
Miss Matte Srhlichar stayed
at W. II. BRACES. last week while
Bertha Davis spent the week
with home f0ilssat Bryant.
Miss AIya frye spent fran
Friday until Sunday with her
aunt, Sarah Blentlinger Of near
Mansfield.
Prayer meeting at the Macomb
Methodist church livery Sunday
night. PENNY.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-11-30
Renlbert

Jason Coday's visited at Il. b.
Coday's Saturday night.
Simon Benton and wife went
to Niangua last week.
Curb Hake and wife made a
business trip u Grove Springs
Thursday. ,t5a
Frank Coday has been working
for Elmer Rippee the past week.
Aunt Lizzie Pryor is on the
sick list.
Miss Dollie Hensley has been
visiting her sister, Edith Hake.
Curb 'Hake has had a crew Of
hands laying u foundation for his
new house. \
Preaching at Pleasant ,Elill eve.
ry first Saturday night, Sunday
and Sunday night. Rev. NJ. Il.
Gift, pastor.
CRAZY MADGE.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-11-30
Jericho

Rev. j. p. Mingus filled his
regular appointment at Antioch
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs Henry inrbutton and Mr..
and Mrs SiIas Matney nf Sey-
mouf, and Peary Tarbutton aud
family of Shawnee, Okln: called
on Zack ,cls's Friday.
Walter tIat>all made a busi-
ness trip TO Springfield Satur-
day. ~ 81. - - - IS
Rev. Mingus dined Mt Y. IT..
Ipock's Sunday.
4 Grandma Dudley is on the
sick list.
Sunday school every Sunday
at 1870 II. m. ut Antioch. Every
body invited TEDDY
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-11-30
Parent. Teacher Meeting

At the meeting of the Parent
Teacher Association Friday aft
ernoon y splendid talk was made
by Joel w Eastman OF Spring.
field, who lectnred here that
night. Several matters of bust
ness We're considered, and the
following committees were ap:
pointed: Program = Mesdames
w. M. Divan. Fred Carnall. II. r.
Newton and Miss Mabel Coday;
finance Mesdames N ]. Craig,
J. N. Craig, J. G. Carter and
Miss Jewell Hoover; lookout,
W. H. Fullington,. Prof. B. f.
Coats, Mrs. C. L. Beach.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-11-30
Obituary

The body Of Albert Riley, aged
SO years, who died yesterday at
ternoon at the residence, 526 w.
Chestnut street, will be taken to
Mansfield tomorrow morning for
interment. The decedent's
death was caused by o complica.
tion Of diseases. The deceased
vas a widower. -Four children
survive. alltf whom reside at the
Chestnut street address. The
body isbeing prepared far buri-
al by the Paxton Undertaking
company. Saturdays Spring
field Leader. s.., AK
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-11-30
Route Number Three

Those who were shopping in
,O1in Friday from-this vicinity
were: S. r, lledrick and wife,
Fred Iustus, and 9. Il. Harris.
Rev. G. II. Bundy of Hartville
is conducting Il revival meeting
at the NJ II Church. Everyone
is cordially invited to attend.
Miss Aleth Fnge, who is stay
ing in. Odin, spent Saturday
night with her parents, w. 4.
Fuge and wife.
Dude DOrrell's of near Cabo0l
are staying at the home of his
parents, D. S. Dorfell and wife.
Dude is reported seriously i'll.
Preaching at New Hope Bap
tist church every second Satur.
day and Sunday at 1000 a. M.
Rev. G. Chadwell. pastor.
CASEY JONES.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-11-30
Christian Endeavor Program

Dec. 3. q. p. Church.
Subject, The consecration Of
business life. Rev. 3:14 %.
Leader, J. C. Carter.
What are some af the evils in
modern business lifes " A.Black
How is Christianity q model
business enterprise. CIV. Free
man.
How can business becope re-
ligiops: Rev. ]. F. Altman.
What does c0nsecrated bpai.
ness life invoIyes Ruth tiavqfty.
What is the aim Of busiheas
life? Jewell Hoover.
Tell some of the outstanding
results ot the conversation oftbn.
siness life m the part OF: \.
John Wanamsker, VIC. Codsy
Henry P. CroWell. Hax-l Bnr.
aey. /.
Samuel B Capsn, E6fs Bearti.
&C. e. viii meet at. Z O'Clock on
Thanksgiving evening and hold q
prayer and praise meeting led
by Rev. Altman. IN
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-11-30
: Last weeks items

Last week 3 items
George Short and wife OF Ma
comb attended the funeral of her
sister fnAaw, Mrs. James Let
singer, Saturday and spent the
night with Mrs. Shorts sister,
Mrs. Kinda Brazeal; they spent
Sunday with another sister, Mrs.
T.. M. Roy.
Miss Ethel Robertson is con
fined TO her home with tonsilitis.
We are certainly enjoying a
fine rain today (Tuesday).
Preaching at Prairie Hollow
every second Saturday and Sun
day. Sunday schol every Sun
day. Prayer merting every
Wednesday. night, and Christian
Enleavor every Sunday night.
y ', RUBY b
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-11-30
Loses $4,000 Suit.

sC Epps of Pomona, defeat
ed aspirant for the postmaster.
ship at that place, lost a damage
suit for $4,000 against Postmas.
ter G. H. Duckett and nine other
citizens, who he alleged defeated
him by unfair means. TlAcase
was tried in the Texas couEty
circuit court at Houston ON a
change OF venue from Howell
county. Springfield Republican.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-11-30
Fund Is Given Thomas.

From Springfield Republican
The long pending litigation II
the case Of the bankrupt Daniel,
Com mission company af Willow
Springs was practically ended
with the filin9of an opinion intht
u. s. Circuit Court of Appeals Al
Denver affirming the decision oI
Referee John Sci,mook oI
Springfield and Judge Arba s
Van Valkenburgh of the U. IS
court, in the action of A. J Brit.
ton. trustee, appellant, versus j.
B. Thomas, intervenor and sppel-
lee. n
The case involved a fund OF
81, 500, held in trust by the
Southern Missouri Trust COM
pany and claimed by j. B. Thorn
as, president Of the Bank Of Viii
low Springs. The case may be
carried to the supreme court Of
the United States.
The money was derived from
the sale of a car Of produce sent
to Los Angeles. Cal, just prior
to the failure OF the Daniels com.
pany in November. 1912. The
Bank at Willow Springs claimed
the fund as the bills of lading Tor
the Car had been given by Dan
iels as security for a loan Of
81. 600 The claim was later as.
signed to ]. B. Thomas, presi.
dent of the bank.
The money was in litigation for
surae time prior to the first de,
cision by Referee Schmot,k, as
The claim had first been entered
by J. b. Thomas as. q part of a
argsr claim of $l1,436, which
was entered as unsecured. The
claim waslater amended and the
p 500 Claim entered as secured. 4
Criminal procedure was also
involved in the legal history Of
,he FIRMS failure. Marion Rose
md Frank Warner were indicted
IN a charge of using the mails to
lefraud. They received SEN
,ences of two years each in the
'ederal prison. The sentences
we're commuted and bOtk,wer..|
se,easssd .>FecestiS Claad Ban
els and J. B. Thomas were also,
Indicted with the other men on
'harges Of>being co cnnspiratars
tut were acquitted.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-11-30
Antrim

Mr.. and Mrs. MI. Bacon>and
sons returned from Atwell. Ark.
where they have been working
for some time.
Miss Ada Carterspent Sudday
with Miss Ruby Deckard.
Meeting at Mission Temple be.
gan Sunday, with Rev. g. Chad
well az leader.
Sunday school at No. S every
Sunday at ? p. IN. All invited ,
TOPSY.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-11-30
School Notes

By BE Coats, Superintendent
! The second grade dram9tized
Carrie Hills Party, during
+! their language period.
The second grade has not Il
tardy mark this year.
After some absences last week
the third grade is complete again
in nnm5er.
The first intermediate depart
ment is decorating their sand
table for Thanksgiving.
Miss Mabel C6day brought a
water lily to school last week and
the children are much pleased
with it. Both grades OF this
DEPARTMENT. are doing good work.
The fifth grade is beginning
the classic Robin Hood, and
are doing work in square mea.
sure.
The sixth grade has begun
work on Andrews Ten Boys,
and are doing some goni work
decimal fractions. :
l1fty.tllrre is the number that
are daily enrolled in the gram.
mar department.. In spite Of the
crowded condition the boys and
girls are doing splendid work
and are coming regularly.
The high school has definitely
arranged with the Harlville high
school for joint debate on WV
man Suffrage, sometime near
the middle of .lanuary.t We take
the negative side. The debaters
have not been chosen yet, but
tryOut will be had on "Wednesday
of this week for the purpose OF
selecting the debaters Up tp
the present time Mansfield has
had nothing of this sort, but we
feel as though the people would
n debating team. The
exact wording of the question
and the place where the debate
in to be held will lie mentioned
in next weeks $ items.
Did you see the basketball
game Saturday night!. There
was a loyal bunch of
rs,ters present, who helped us
tT VIM. y 'BfdI, hoy and gfrf teams
are expecting to go to Seymour
Friday if the Weather is favor
able. We would like TO have
some r,ntArs go along with us.
The members of the faculty
ct al are working hard on the
play, which is to be given by
them in a short time. The play
IS entitled "A Modern Ananias.
The play will be given as one
number of the Lyreum Course.
Tie high school and the gram
mar department had II joint
of their literary socie.
ties last Friday. A splendid
was rendered.
Rev. Altman of the Presbyter
ian Church spoke in chapel exer
,ises Monday morning.
Joel w. Eastman spoke to the
school Friday morning. He lee
tured at the opera hOuse in the
.vening of tue same day. We
were given a rare treat intellect
nally.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-11-30

Prof. b. + Coats, wife and son
attended the, celebration Of the
silver wedding anniversary Of
his parents, Dr. ]. M. Coats and
wife. at Cabool Saturday, Mrs.
Coats and son remaining Far q
few days. visit.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-11-30
At the {. P. Church

The meetings at the C. P.
Church continue with good inter
est and attendance, Rev. ]. F.
Altman preaching eScellentyser.
mons. Services are held each
afternoon and might.