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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1917-01-31
TIE HARVEST.

The Law of the harvest is to
reap more tnan you SOW. Sow
an act and you reap a habit; SOW
a habit and you reap a charac-
ter; sow a character and you
reap destiny. - George o.
Boardn1an,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1917-01-31
Not His fault.

Il was the first case ever held in
Stony Gulch. ami the jury had sat
for hours arguing and diSputiug. At
last they struggled back, and the fore
man. a tail mOuntaiuccr, expressed the
general opinion we don't think he
did it," he said slowly FOR we allow
he want there, but we think lie would
Of eff he'd had the chaust Youths
Companion.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1917-01-31
Stowe High 42-M. H. S. D

Montpelier High school basket ban
team met its Waterloo at Stowe Saturday
nighr, wlen they were defeated T. to %.
Chatfee, the fast center, for Stowe threw
ten baskets from the floor and SmalIpy,
although not getting any baskets, did
great work IN holding Gross down to two
baskets. The summaTy:--
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1917-01-31
Lamoile County Cow Testing Association

The following
ending
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12
PRAYER

More things are wrought by prayer
Than this world dreams Of. Where
fore let thy voice
Rise like fountain for me night and
day.
For what are men better than sheep
or goats
That nourish a blind life within the
| the brain, q
#, knowing God, they life not hands
| of prayer
Both for themselves and those who
| call them friend - Tennyson.
| "Ask and it shall be given you; seek,
and we shall find; knock, and it shall
be opened unto you. If We, then, being
evil, know how to give good gifts unto
your children, how much more shall
your Father which is in heaven give
good things to them that ask Him ?
What things soever We desire, when
We pray, believe that we receive them,
and We shall have them. If my people,
which are called by that name, shall
humble themselves, and pray, and seek
my face, and turn from their wicked
ways; then will | hear from heaven,
and will forgive their sin, and will
heal their and"-Bible.
prayer pulls the rope below, anG
the great bell rings above in the ears
of God. Some scarcely stir the bell,
for they pray SO languidly; others
give but an occasional pluck at the
rope! but he who wins in heaven is
the man who grasps the rope boldly
and pulls continuously, with all his
might" -Spurgeon.
What is more really needful in our
community at this time than a real re-
vival of real religion? All Gods child
rem are affectionately urged to pray
that the special services to begin OF
Sunday, Oct. 81, in the First Method
list E. Church, South, may prove to be
such revival that it shall be bless
ing, indeed, to all.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12
Raise Bananas.

Banana dealers must have figured
on that destructive hurricane which
has just visited Jamaica and severely
damaged, if not totally destroyed, the
fruit crop, the price of this fruit hay
ing taken sudden jump. On the sub
ject of bananas, why is it that more
people do not raise them? Of cours.
all lands are not suitable to the pro
duction of bananas, but there is nev,
ertheless an abundance of soil IL
South Florida that will produce them,
and in this region it is seldom that
they are injured, by the cold, and when
they are they come right out again
The banana is one of the valuable
food fruits and one which could prof
itably be given more attention.--Fort
Myers Press.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12
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DR.. and Mrs. Richardson of Tampa
were recent visitors in town. The doc
tor has just recovered from a long
spell of sickness and seems to be him.
self again.
Mrs. w. D. Wood is having bunga-
low built on the lot next to her home.
We understand it is already engaged.
Mr.. G. E. Lewis is in charge of the
work.
Capt. Christie Lungren and son
Dewey are running the freight boat,
the Bay Queen, now.
Miss Sara Young entertained num-
Der of friends with rock party last
Saturday evening.
Mrs. and Miss Olson arrived Tues
day evening from Omaha, Neb., where
they spent the summer, and, like ev-
erybody else, they are glad to get
back.
DIR. Grace Whitford has been enjoy
ing visit from Mrs. Beasley of Tam
pa for few days.
The Red Cross surgical-dressing
classes met as usual Wednesday and
Thursday afternoons. They work
quietly and energetically and accom-
plish great deal.
Mrs. Nicholson of Clearwater was
the guest of Mesdames Smell and
Young on Wednesday,.
Mrs. Annie Gouldy of Cocoa, Fla,
is the weekend guest of Mrs. B. F.
Young.
MI. ]. A. Smell has purchased one
hundred and twenty white leghorn
| chickens. Let us hope they will do
their part and prove profitable.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

Lieut.. DR.. w. J. Vinson returned to
Tarpon Springs last night, after hay
ing been stationed at Allentown, Pa.
DIR. vinson is first lieutenant in tie
Johns Hopkins ambulance corps. The
corps consists of 45 men. Lieut.. Vim
son looks well and we are glad to
have him back in Tarpon Springs. He
expects to be here only about five days;
then he will join his company, perhaps
for active service.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

Tonight double show - Emery
Wehlen in "The Duchess of Doubt" in
five splendid reels; the first episode of
the Neglected Wife," starring Ruth
Roland, in two reels, and, best of all,
the last episode of "The Mystery of
the Double Cross"-nine reels in all.
Everyone should be sure and see this
show. 10 and Is cents.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

Costas ]. Cordulles, one of our Tar
pom Springs Greeks, died in Norfolk
Va, Oct. Z, following an accident. His
auto was run into by a train. Two
men in the car were killed outright
but Cardulles lived for a day or two
The remains were brought to Tarpor
and the funeral was held this after
noon, interment being made in Cyca-
dia cemetery.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

Jas. F. Skies, who has been station
ed for some time at Fort Scriven, has
been removed to station in Washing
ton, D. c. Most probably this means
active service for Mr.. Skies some time
soon.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

We say carelessly "Wait minute,
and then keep people waiting for five
or ten minutes, which proves how recll
less we are in the use of time. Peo-
pie can wait. But the minutes dom
wait. They keep on slipping by and
.aay must be paid for whether they
are productive or not.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12
Drill Schedules.

Regular drills every Monday and
Thursday, 7:30 to $50.
Officers and noncommissioned Off
GERS will report at Board of Trade
room at 700 o'clock.
Special drill every Wednesday, 7:3O
to $3.50.
This Wednesday evening drill will
be more instructive as to detail of
drill, and will be known as Platoon
Leaders Drill. Every member of the
company is urged to be present when
ever convenient. The drill on next
Wednesday will be by Lieutenant
Scribner.
Men must be at regular drills. If
you cannot be at regular drills send
your excuse to the first sergeant as a
record will be made of those present
or excused. or absent.
Headquarters Co. C, Sept. oath.
Following is list of sergeants and
corporals of Company c, by appoint
ment and promotion:
Sergeants.
1. E. F. Albaugh first serg't)
2. w. E. Mann.
8. Webster Little.
4. E. H. Beckett.
| 5. J. M. Young (color sergeant)
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

FOR SALE-Ten acres of land with
good 4-room house; set to peach trees;
Individual water system operated by
gasoline engine; half mile from Tar
pom Springs on Anclote brick road;
price very low. Address Paslo Russo,
Tarpon Springs, Fla. 1O-1l-2t. :
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12
LOCAL RED CROSS

To the ladies who are interested in
the Knitting Department of the Red
Cross: There will be knitting classes
on every Wednesday and Saturday af-
ternoon at two o'clock. Mrs. Gregg is
temporarily in charge Of these classes
and she requests that all work taken
out during the past two weeks be
brought in for inspection.
Mrs. David Fleming.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

S. Phillips, Of Williston ]. w. San
ders, w. S. Larkins and L. ]. Gaskins,
of Dade City were here on business
yesterday and were guests of the
Ferns hotel.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT
for light housekeeping. All modern
conveniences. Webster Little. 10-12-tf.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. George Emmanuel
leave tonight for New York city,
where they have taken apartments
for two months.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

Louis E. Drane has been appointed
a sergeant in the 316th machine gun
battalion at Camp Jackson, Columbia,
S. C.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

B. Richardson of Atlanta was a Wis
itor in Tarpon yesterday and was 8
guest Of the Ferns hotel.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

w. H. Skillman of Philadelphia was
transacting business in town yester-
day. He was registered at the Ma
dole hotel.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

-. II. Osborn Of Kansas City was
transacting business in Tarpon yes
terday and was registered at the
Ferns hotel.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

Judge Blaine Peacock and wife of
Tampa are in town today on business.
Judge Peacock used to be an old res
ident1of Tarpon Springs and was con-
nected with the Old Reliable Drug
store. -
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

A. L. Cassidy and Ben Wyatt, of
Tampa were among those registered
at the Ferns hotel yesterday.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

d. L. Roderick of Milwaukee was
registered at the Madole hotel yester-
day and attended to business in town.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

S. P. Coates, of st. Petersburg, was
here on business yesterday and was
registered at the Ferns hotel.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

FOR SALE Horse and light wag-
on, in good condition. Address T.
Hartley, Sutherland, Fla. 10-9-6tp.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

BIG FRONT ROOM for rent, with
or without board. PIG Ring avenue.
10-8-6tp.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

FOR RENT - Nicely furnished
house, 7 rooms and bath, all modern
conveniences; Tarpon and Crosse ave-
nGes. Apply Box GAG. 9-27-tf.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

Mrs. j. r. Shaw went to Sanford
yesterday to visit relatives. She ex-
poets to return soon.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. George Econome mo-
tored to Tampa today combining bus
mess and pleasure.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

Louis Anderson, of Reading, Penna..
was business visitor in town yester-
day and was guest of the Madole
hotel.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

FOR RENT - Nicely, furnished
room; good location; modern con-
yeniences. w. E. Mann, Bath street.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

d. C. DuPre of Jacksonville was a
business visitor in town yesterday.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12
ri arpnit 6priaBa
n ttH ann Outs

DR.. and Mrs. I. ]. Belcher are Tampa
visitors today.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

FOR RENT-One Groom plastered
house; will furnish if desired. Apply
w. F. Ferguson, Box PIP. 10-10-tf.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. j. K. Cheyney motored
to Tampa today on business.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

6. A. E. Kroner (artifcer serg't).
7. C. C. Barnum.
CorpOrals.
1. H. A. Gibble.
2. 0. LeMay.
8. E. O. Hill.
4. G. K. Castaing.
5. Harry Shaw
6. Geo. Emmanuel.
z. w. S. Boyett.
8. E. L Hoadley
8. J. S. Cromer.
10. w. D. Smith (musicianl.
T. F. Bridgland (asst musician).
Above to become effective at once.
All officers and n0ncommissioned off
GERS report at Board Of Trade room
at p. M, Mondays and Thursdays.
Company dues of 25c for the last
quarter of the year are now due and
should be paid to Sergs. Albaugh, or
Little, or any officer of Company C.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

Wilson's ad is always interesting
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

Men whose in
regular number after attending regular drills.
H. L. LOOMS Capt C, G.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
UNITED STATES ID WAGE WAR
 TILL WORLD IS FREE, SAYS HOUSL

Paris, Nov. 23.-Colonel House and the American mission arrived in Paris this morning having crossed the English channel in a fast boat at the rate of S1 knots per hour. In reply 10 a speech of welcome, Col. House said:
 "'rnerA Is a grim determination on the part of the United States to wage war until the world Is free from the shadow and spectre of the Hun sword. What we want is the assurance of permanent peace and the tramp of our soldiers will be heard upon the soil of France ever interestingly until 1t is achieved. II is here that our brave men have come to mingle our blood with yours"
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
SPOKANE IS FIFTH BOAT TO
 SUFFER DAMAGE IN MONTH

Although the extent of damage to the Spokane is unknown she makes the fifth boat 70 be either wrecked or damaged since the first of No vember. Fog or storms are said 10 have accounted for all the acci- dents. The Alki is a total loss, he John hit a sand bar and did not proceed to Skagway, the Man hattaR is a complete wreck, the
 MariDosa is said to be totally lost, and new word comes of the damage to the Spokane. In addition to this the gas boat Minnie B. was 1g days from Yakutat, an ordinary run of 24 hours, and the City of Seattle had rudder trouble on her souGhbound trip.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
Commander In Chief
 Won't Ask For Peace

Petrograd, Nov. 23.-Commander in chief of the Russian revolution ary armies, Dukhomin, has refused to obey the new governments or der tc open negotiations for peace with commanders of the enemy ar mics and as a consequence has been deQosed.
 Ensign Krylenko has been named as hls successor. sri
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23

British Headquarters, Nov. 23. - British forces have successfully driven a salient southwest of Cambral. the German center of railroad control, which this morning was materially widened. All the captured area of the last few days has been consolidated, and is now held by British troops, except the village and beautiful fountain of Notre Dame which German forces in counter attack recaptured.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
ONE MILLION O.S SOLDIERS BY
 SPRING

Washington, Nov. 2S.-The recen query of Lloyd George as to thu number of American soldiers tha will be in France by Spring vii be answered that one million Am erican soldiers will be in tranc' and ready for big drive in the Spring of 1918.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
WALLS OVER GREENE'S
 ORDER

Seattle, Nov. 23.-A great wall is going up from the Seattle people for the removal of Mayor Gill and Chief of Police Rockingham. seatt,C is stunned over the recent order of Gen, Greene of Camp Lewis that no soldier can go to Seattle with out a special permit and is talk ing active means to remedy the evil whic'! Greene claims too exist
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23

point In Seaforth Channel, just south Of Mubank sound, and about midway between Hetchikan and Seat tie. Al the time of the cry for help life boats were being lowered szd the steamers Victoria and Prin- cess May were rushing to aid the Spokane.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
OFFERED RUSSIA BY
 GERMANY

stockholm, Nov. 23.-According to the Tidningen newspaper a Rus sian diplomat left Stockholm yes terday for Petrograd with orders to hond to the Russian revolutionary government proposals for peace by the Central powers.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
MEARs IS PROMOTED

Washington, Nov. 23.-CaValry promotions In the regular cavalry service include Captain Mears, of the Alaska Engineering Commission, advanced to the rank of major.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23

Spokane passengers, some of whom helped to loot the Alki, were wreck ed on the Manhattan, again on the Nsriuosa. and now on The Spokane, were taken this afternoon by the Princess May 10 Prince Rupert.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
Fight In Open Country

British Headquarters, Fran' Nov. 23.. - The British advance Cambrai this afternoon is sprea ing northward in the region Bullecourt. The nature of t. country is comparatively ope German forces are offering despe ate resistance.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
SPOKANE SOUTHBOUND

The Spokane had been to the westward for the first time this season. and was on the return trip to Seattle. During the summer months the Spokane was one of the most popular tourist boats running to Skagway and was patron ized by great many people. Hel
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
Release Men From Military Service

PetrOgrad, Nov. 23.-A dispatch from the Bolsheviki headquarters says the Bolsheviki government to- day released class of 1898 from military serviLe. Other classes soon are 10 be demobilized.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
DENSE FOG

Seattle, Nov. 23.-At the time the Spokane hit, fog was so dense that 1t was impossible to see even a short distance ahead. The steam or was going very slow and using every precaution, but despite this, was off her course by a short dist RnCe,
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
ROBERT F. FORBES
 DIES IN BELLINGHANI

Bellingham, Nov. 23.-Robert E. Forbes, superintendent of the AL aska Canneries and Pacific Ameri- can Fisheries Company, died here today of apopIeXy.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
100000 ALIEN ENEMIES IN Y. 8,

WashingtonA Nov. 23.-PropOsed estimates reveal there are more than one hundred thousand alien enemies in the United States.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
SPOKANE HITS REEF--PASSENGERS TAKEN OFT
BRITISH FORCES MAKE
 DRIVE TOWARD CAMERA

is IL progress in the Cambrai arr tke army announced today Fig ing broke out anew this morning the direction of Moeuyeres.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
Washington Stirred

Washington, Nov. 23.-Offic Wash;neton is deeply stirred
 press bulletins begin to unfold u scope of the smashing victory of u British forces on the western iron
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
GREAT STRETCH IF HULLlIS TORN
 AND SHIP IS IN SERIOUSDPLIGHT

ing south. West of Idol point the shore is friuged with rocks and reefs, and should not be approach ed nearer than 14 of a mile. The water is about 41a fathoms deep.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
$. O. S. CALLS SENT OUT

Seattle, Nov. 23.-S. o. S. calls were sent out by the steamer Spo- kane early this morning saying that she had struck reef near Idol
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
tE.llkAfEl

~ $ % 5 < ! < < < % * * * < Seattle, Nov. 2S. - The r < steamer Spokane, of the Pa * < cIric Steamship Co.,, hit a reef '' < near Idol Point, in Searorth +
 channel, early this morning. < < Passengers have been taken * < off. $%+$ * * < < < < * * % *
 $. O. =. CALLS SENT OUT
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
Gill Won't Resign

Seattle, Nov. 23.-Msyor Hiram Gill announced today that he will not resign no matter how strong is the pressure.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23

trip to the westward was the be-
 ginning of a new schedule just put
 into effect because of the comman- deering of the larger vessels by the government.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
BOTTOM OF SPOKANE TORN OUT

Seattle, Nov. 23.-A great stretch Of the Spokane's bottom is torn cut and the vessel is in a most serious plight.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
REEFS AND ROCKS IN PASSAGE

Seaforth Channel is the narrow
 body of water entered just after passing through Milbank sound go-
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
Advance Southeast of Ypres

London. Nov. 23.-The war office announced at noon today the Brit ish troops had advanced southeast of YDres and that the situation around Cambrai remains unchanged. British forces are fighting oyer wiIe area.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
PASSENGERS TAKEN OFF

Seattle, Nov. 23.-Uate)-The steamers Princess May and Victoria have arrived and the passengers have been taken off and will prob ably be taken south. The Spokane is rast settling and the captain does not think it safe to keep the passengers on board.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23

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WEAIaER REP0RT

Yesterday: Max. 45, Min. S9' Pfec. IS. V Today: South wind, part cloudy.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
Berlin Reports New Battle

Berlin, Nov. 23.-A new battle
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
SOME OF SPOKANE'S PASSEN- GERS WRECKED THREE
 TIMES

Seattle, Nov. 23.-(Latest)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-16

have. But IL 1 did then they
would say all the more quickly !
was defiant and hardenedl can
think Of things to say now that
/ couldn't thing Of this evening
the pearl, for instance, 1t must
have been placed in my pocket by
some one anxious to smut me in
your eyes. And then this string
of pearls, coming apparently thru
the agency OF a mysterious woman
from my apartment! Cannot you
see that 1t must be some terrible
conspiracy"
YES" she replied. 81 think 1t
must be. am very tired sterrett,
and | wish wou would leave now.
Everything will como out all
right"
He made his farewells and left,
the picture of detection and mis-
cry.
The three seated themselves.
Nothing was said for many mo-
ments. Miss Allison's head grad
ually dropped into her hands and
she suddenly gave way to unre-
strained weeping. He aunt minis
tered to her and her maiad came
running In. Soon the heiress of
the Allisons was pouring her BIT
ter thoughts into tears on her pill
low.
CONTINUED I'm Our Next Issue.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-16
Modern Eve Will Return to
Mountain Wilds Unclad

uge from the wet and cold under
trees. because there was danger
of being struck by lightning. SO
| just had to lie flat out on the
open ground and face it.
1T was a bitterly cold night
for you must remember | had
nothing over my body. l
shivered and shook for hours and
hoursl l learned from my father,
who was a great woodsman, that
keeps the skin warm,
and that one who is cold should
never try to stop shivering. That
was one good lesson that helped
me.
'The storm kept up all night.
And next day, except for about
one hour, the rain continued to
fall in torrents. I tried, in the
daylight, to find food. had
on trapping fish, through
the construction of simple will
low reed net in a stream, but the
streams that far back in the
were too small to con-
tain fish worth catching, and, be-
sides, l had no fire to cook any
thing with. / tried, wandering
through the rain, to find berries.
But there must be bears in the
Thunder lake country, for there
were no berries on the bushes.
saw no bears, however.
"By the middle of Monday I
saw was going to be strictly up
against IL. Even II the sun came
out soon, everything would re-
main horribly wet for several
days. l was beginning to get a
bad cold, too. So-regardless of
the laughter / would cause-I de-
otded to give up and go back to