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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-12
Much Speculation

"E he is guilty he's cool one anc
r ne isn't guilty he's a cool one" one
Somerset man said about John
Nelson BARLEY So many myster-
ious TEXTURES are limited at and SO
much speculation il rife that the at
mosphere is charged with all sorts
Of expectations. The only folks who
show SIGNS Of not wanting to talk
about the case are the legal men
and those who were called for the
jury. Everyone else has cut and
dried OPINION on the case. But Of
course I don't know anything about
il" il the way they end their stories.
Interast ls very intense n the cRse
and that in about all everybody talks
abauf, Wednesday morning people
entsrtng the courthouse were held
Tn, classified wv on red cards for
witness. RI" on their cards for re
porters and everyone who got by had
some excuse for being
The spectators were very limited,
maybe because Of 80 much Illness In
the community. The down stairs
room wns filled with the lawyers.
witnesses, reporters and the pen
summoned To serve On the jury.
0ustss's Appearance
John Burke entered the court room
accompanied BY the turnkey and the
few VINO were assembled were not
rally aware Of his presence until he
was seated. He beamed cheerful
ness. Just like q man who has pass
ed a good night slept wei, had a
GOOD and satisfying breakfast.
shaved, well groomed. He toysd with
4 dnxsr mil die n IL he had been
tuhurruptsd in naanicuring his nails
- 6a0 4 walk aGrug the street. He
sea8ed himself and i0nlked about the
ouux4 roam. q amiie On his face.
In q few minutes Mrs. Burke en-
tsrad by the front main door and
she went diraetiy to her husband. He
rose nsnm his chair and started to
meet her. Then they Ut down to-
eefher on the ssttse in 'front.' Of
whsre he previously sat They talk
cd tngafser. both smiling and appar-
emily n ansa. Sozne one handed
him q xDuupapar. Mr.. and Mn.
Dmae rund the papar tOgafhar. she
lnaa4ng ovur Nh rioan shoulder. It
muaf have banm that the picture OF
Bu3s n IN paDsr struck them as
baaug WY funny They were much
amussd and laughed heartily nj
f1a0ueA not out iuud evidently at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-12

: During the last six months OF 1919
there were launched from 20 shipyar,s
in the United States us vessels with
q grnas rpnnsse Of 2zs.49g Safl, for the
United States shipping Bcaru. and paid
for with the fllndE of the government.
this being . rscrrd production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-12
fan1o. thur.%

PROBATE NOTICE Notice is here
BY given that on the ninth day of Feb
-uarv. 1acD. Dean z, " heeier and Les
Ter " Andrews. both Of Oakland in
the County Of kennebec. were by the
Probate Court for the County Of Ken
nenec duly appointed executors Of the
will Of Martha Ellen Winslow. iate OF
Oakland IN said County, deceased. and
that on the same date said executors
qualified FOR and accepted SAID trust
Attest: z W LECTION.
Register Of Probate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-12

g Be Cut Up. and You naut Hsvo a
To Be Tortured ~ Trw0"
-a7ra.a Ceilings made Q study a
s,--.st.!c II his condition-and ar Last IN
-v,.s ~eva-tieG by the finding of th0
--..-grc that SD quickly made him WE'LL
x.-LE vigOraus ana hRppy man.
- 9ne can use the sa me- method:
r,.nD,e. easy. safe and tnexpsnaiva.
--'-~- ~lprurH4 person IN the world
Er,7. ,C nave the Captain Ceilings honll.
-e..na a.. about how ne cured himseif.
-. w anyone may follow rhe asno
--aa--serl- N their own home without
sr-v ~0ubla. The book and medicine nEo
VErE they viii be sent prepaid 70
any -uutu-s sufferer who viii TN out
80 u-iCw coupon. But send II right
syve- now before you put down this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-12

some very excellent jobs Of interior
decorating.
The funeral services viii be held
Saturday II Two O'Clock under the
direction Of Meridian Lodge, r. &
4. NJ
The funeral services Of the late
Aaron 9. Libby were held from the
vestry " the Criversalist church
Wednesday afternoon al TWO O'Clock.
Rev. Sidney J. Willis officiating.
The Grange attended in a body.
the DECEASED having been a valued
member Of the order The bearers
We're George Par1en, J. y. Ta-oeIl.
Elmer Frost and Moses J. Burns,
members Of the Grange.
Out-of- town people present at the
funeral were Van Nelson Of SHOW
hogan, Mrs Charles Laughtun Of
Oakland and Fred Nelson Of Camp
johnson. South Carolina
A regular meeting of the W omans
Relief Corps YVES held at G, A r.
hall, Wednesday, afternoon and 4
good number Of members were pres
ent and also several visitors from
Stephen Davis Post, G. A. E.
L W clark Of &. H. Bsale Post
Of Bangor, was present anc mace in
tsrestlng remarks. Lincnlns birth
DAY was observed witt, u program ap-
propriaLe for the occasion. The pres
idGT Of the " P 9. Mrs. Jennie
ChaSes birthday happened To De on
this meeting dare SO the members Of
the Corps presented her with a hand
painted plate as a token OF their
friendship and esteem and refresh
ments Of Sandwiches. coffee and
doughnuts were served. During the
serving OF the refreshments Mrs.
Chase was presented with a birth
DAY cake. The meeting WIS one Of
the most enjoyable the Corps has held
this winter.
Capt. William Z. Rosa was a bust
ness caller n Newport Wednesday.
James M. Dysart wenr TO Portland
Wednesday 10 attend 10 maItsrs Of
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-12

PROBATE NOTICE Notice is here.
by given that On the fourth DAY Of Feb.
rlary 19D. Bernard z. GetcheIl Of
Augusta in the County Of Kennebec
was by the Probate Court for the
County of Kennebec, duly appointed
administrators of the estate Of lsadors
E. Cameron late of AuguEta N saiu
County, deceased. and that on the Same
cate sGId Bernard z. Gefcheil qualified
for any accepted SAD trust
Attest:
r ". LEIGHTON.
Register Of Prunnx0
fenStnrus5f
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PROEATE NOTICE Notice is here
by given TIA: IN the ninth day of Feb
-iIary, 19D. Fred z. Brrterheld of Port
land in the County OF Cumberland was
BY The Probate Court for the County Of
hennebec. Gully appointed administrator
Of the estate of Zilpna - Butterdeid.
late of Vaasalboro in said County, de-
ceased, and thar On the same dn-e said
Fred z. Butte-teid qualified for and
accepted said trust
Attest: z. ". LEIGHTON.
Register OF Probate
ssJTa
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by gwen thai on the ninth day Of Feb
-ua-v. I9a. Fred " Foss of Nj Yer
non n the County of Kennebec- waE by
the Probate Court for the County Of
hennenec. duly appointed executor of
the will Of Freeman c. Foss, late of
Nj. Vernon in said County, deceased.
and that on the same date said Fred ".
Toss qualified for and accepted said
trust
Attest: r ". LEIGHTON,
Register Of Probate
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teo5tdrus

PROBATE NOTICE. Notioe is herr
by given that On the third day Of Feb
rua-y 1aD. Mabel r Lynn Of Augusta
IN the County Of Kennenac, was b. the
Probate Court for the County Of Ken
nebec. duly appointed administyAirrx OF
the estate of Mary A. Doe la1s OF
Augusta in said County, dsceaaod anG
ina; On the same date aaad Mabel R.
Lynn qualified for AID acceprsd RiG
trust
attest.
r ". AEHEHUON
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fanio thurs.5t

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice if here
ny gwen that on the ninth day Of Feb
-1a,-y. 19n. Mary NJ Eaton of Augusta
in the County of kennebec- was by the
Probate Court for the County Of ksnne-
bee. duly appointed executrtx OF the
will Of Elizabeth " Eaton. late of An
guEra in said County. deceased. and
that On the same date said Mary NJ.
Eaton qualified for and accepted said
trust -
Attest: r, W LEIISTCN,
Register Of Probate
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PRoRArE NOTICE Notice is nere-
by given that on the fourth day of Feb
rl1a.-y. In. Herbert 5. Sleeper Of Lewis
TON in the County of Androscogg.n was
t,v the Probate Court for the County of
Kennebec duly appointed administrative
de t.Onis non with will annexed Of the
estate of Alfred G. Kicker. late nf Oak
land in said County. decaased, an6 that
on the Same dnte said Herbert ).
Sleepcr qualified for and accepted sale
trust.
Attest: r. W LEIGHTON.
Register Of Probate.
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PROBATE NOTICE. Notire il here
by given TINT on the tenth dav of Feb
Y.,lary. 1gD. Waiter Il. Wood Of Spring
field. Mass. was by the Probate Cour-
FOR the County of Kennepec. duty ar-
pointed administrator Of the estate Of
Bertha :. I,ood. late Of Belgrade in
said County deceased. and that on the
Same date SAID Walter Il Wood quail
fed for and accepted said trust, and
Herbert Z. Foster OF inttirop, Ne,
was duly appointed agent
A-tesr. r W LEIGHTON.
Register Of Probate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-12
MOOSE RIVER LOG DRIVING
COMPANY.

The members of the Moose River
Log Driving Company are hereby mott
ded that the annua. meeting of the Conn
Daly will ne held Il. the Augusta Eouse,
Augusta, an Tuesday the 18th day If
February. I92n, a. 1879 O'Clock IN the
forenoon for the following purposes,
VIZ:
lst. TO choose a Moderator
md. To hear me report Of the Treas
urer, and take such action as may De
thought proper
ing year.
4rh. To take such measures for driv-
ing the logs the ensuing yea-. and raise
such sum or sums of money for that
purpose as may be deemed necessary.
5th. To &c. unnn any other business
that may legally come before them.
E W PEILRRICk Clerk.
Skowhegan, Maine. Jan uary 9, 192l.
INV
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PROBATE NOTICE Notice IS mere
by gwen that on the ninth DAY of Feb
rua--v, l920, Harold Z. Heath Of An
Eusta in The County of kennebac. was
by the Probate Court for the County Of
4 ernebec. duly appointed administrator
Of the estate of Nellie c. aeHth, late OF
Augusta in SAID County, deceasea- and
ina. on the same date SAD Harold z.
Heath qualified for and accepted said
trust
Attest. r " LEIGHTON.
Register Of Probate
Sos
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-24
CHAPTER ~.

She had always been. when he last
saw her, the outstanding beauty of
| Syracuse, but he was astounded to be
/ hold what the interval of two years
| had done for her. She had taken up-
/ on herself a new maturity; her figure.
exceptionally graceful, was still Slen-
| der; but suggestive of a more woman
| ~, more inclusive charm.
He was being presented to her
| He who had kissed her 8 thousand
times, was undergoing the ritual of
! presentation and she was smiling at
him with those grave, sweet eyes of
hers. and calling him by his adopted
name His mask Of protection had
never seemed so slight, so insufficient
the fragrance Of her, and the Illusion
caused by this. threatened his bal
| ance and set his nerves on edge; for
tunately. the routine Of the conven-
lions interviewed to save him from his
narticulatenesS. For one thing there
was the rite Of Introduction TO Arm
strong and after that there was a
dash OF promiScuous conversations,
with not a little weather philosophy in
it. Then came the inexorable hush
caused by the presence OF a stranger
whose fads and fancies are still a mat
ter of conjecture, and out of that hush.
question. and billiard was suddenly
visited by a species OF Self-hypnosis.
II he had been moved at all by the
sight Of Angela. whom he had loved
as n younger sister, he was, by com
parison, shaken as by whirlwind by
the sight of Carol Durant, whom he
had loved as a woman. Not on the
train, not at the hotel, not even when
he witnessed Angela'S severe grief
had he remotely conceived that this
instant would be so difficult to sur
mount. What in New York had SEEM
ed a regeneration, and earlier on this
same evening had appeared a very
dubious deception, was rapidly taking
upon itself the color Of irremediahle
wrong, His imagination was aroused
beyond belief: and as he stared in
dumb suspense at Carol, recalling a
thousand episodes and a thousand
privileges of the long ago, he was
preyed upon by a slow-stealing grim
ness Of despair which left him sick
with misery.
She was waiting for an answer
and the others were waiting, roo, and
watching him. He felt that guilt was
stamped on his every feature e.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-24

| Hilliard was again in demand; there
was a flood of incoherent questioning,
and he was giving details, answering
! queries volunteering information
which might never have been asked,
describing Neuilly, the hospital the
surgeons, the nurses. the wholly indie
scribable atmosphere of France in
wartime. He was Strengthening his
position, phrase by phrase; his insou-
Glance redoubled; he had laid a rock
foundation never to be successfully
assailed. There came an abrupt
pause; Miss Durant rose and came to
him, and he was on his feet to meet
her.
THANK you" she said. giving him
her hands. His heart missed a beat /;
has blood ran geld. THANK you. If
you can :. / wish you'd talk to me
again before you go alone j..
wish it very much. You've made me
. =. at least, I can be glad you were
there to help him, but want to
know so much more >. so infinitely
much more
A fleeting impulse clawed at Hill
liard's judgment; he yielded to it
blindly. Ii meant the alteration of
his plan of action, 1t meant a trifle
more of danger; and gratuitous risk
at that, but it was genius-genius.
Miss Durantw He made sure that
the others were beyond the range Of
his voice Miss DurantI / said he
sent no word to you; that was true as
far as l knew the truth, but there's
one letter he started to write-just at
the last 1t wasn't addressed to
anyone; l didn't know who it was for
I brought 1t with me on the chance
that I'd find out. I didn't want to
speak of it before every one, because
if it's yours, l thought you'd {.
you understand. don't you? Pm almost
positive 1t was meant for you. It's
only q few lines . he wasn't ever
strong enough to finish it I've
got it at the hotel now. May bring
it to you tomorrow
She held her breath for an instant;
her mouth quivered. She looked at
him searchingly.
Surely. l live Just across
on the corner Mr.. Hilllard. The brick
house. Can you come early"
How soonT' He was telling him
self that his former passions we're
atrophled; she was no longer able to
disquIet hiu Ills inspiration was
commercial-strictly commercial.
IN the morning? At elevenT'
I'll come gladly"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-24

tectorate Of the shadows, and gather.
ing fr~sh assurance with every SEN
tence, went through that tragic mar
rative second time. And as he told
the tale of Dicky Morgan, he was
greatly engulfed by the surge of Dicky
Morgan's grievances his voice trem-
bled with righteousness he gradually
lost his lOathing for the part he play
cd, and played II with every atom of
his energy; he was a defendant and
a witness and Judge for Dicky Nor
gan all in one-and his verdict was 70.
acquittal. Miss Durant's eyes never
left his face.
And that" she said presently, ais
all there is TO tell?"
That's the end" said billiard sim.
ply. And in the long hiatus which
followed, he was wondering
wondering vague aim,ess
thoughts. with no beginning and no
conclusive outcome, but the central fig-
ure. fitting, elusive. was always Carol
Durant. He told himself fiercely that
he hated her, that for two vengeful
years he had hated her, that he had
come back to Syracuse primarily to
see her again, with his whole soul for
the wounds in his heart, the wounds
or his body, still O Cod
why couldn't the surgeons have cut
away his memory, and left him peacel
lie was prOdigiously relieved when
Mr.. Cullen, well-meaning but awk-
ward, blurted out a paradox of eulogy.
Armstrong, eager to relieve the con-
gested ways of thought, ventured into
the realm of platitude-and something
in his manner caught billiards. atten-
ton. The man was actually po5sessive
and Hllllard. having no envy of his
possession, cursed him on general
principles nevertheless. And then
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-24

His soul was filled with unhoty foy.
but his outward demeanor was depre-
catory. ats ever so kind Of you
still"
AS favor to me-" urged Mr.. Gull
len
"As favor to me-" echoed Angela,
and Hilliard looked attentively at her.
and was obviously swayed. she not
ed 1t; he had intended her to notice
it. He gave her a smile which had
the power even In her somber mood
to draw a faint response In kind.
"If you're sure it won't be a hard
ship to YOU"
Nonsense! It's settled. then, is it.?
I'll send one Of my cars down for your
things"
billiards eyes fickered at the in
genuous vanity; he had recently
learned that Mr.. Cullen had made
more money during the past twelve
months than during the previous
twelye years.
We'll" he said, "if you're so char
liable as to insist"
Il do. sir, / do! You're at
the Onondaga, of course?"
Angela, who had been listening in
tently, started up at the unmlstakable
echo Of footballs on the walk.
Here comes Carroll" she gasped.
And and Jack! Oh, Mr.
Hiiliardl Oh, dad Who's going to
tell herr"
AS Mr.. Cullen hinched, Htliard put
ont his hand in a motion of supreme
restraint. Whatever Dick Morgan
may have been at home" he said. ~
knew him after he offered his life for
great ideal, and I'm proud that he
called me his friend. I'll tell Miss
Durant myself, please. It's my right"
And turned 20 face the girl he had
tried to die for, and failed.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-24
Acid Stomach
Makes the Body Sou
Nine Out Of Ten Peop-s
Suffer From i

1t sends its harmful acids ana i
over the body, instead Of -' d.
strength. Day and night this
age goes on. No matter n." ''' ",
victim cannot long withstand @
destroying effects Of az ao.7 Son -,
Good news for millions q III +,
Chemists have found a sure j
that takes the acid up and '''''
Of the body; Of course when '-'
removed, the sufferer gets Ta" ID
Bloatlng, il ligesoaa s1H
stomach miseries all 4.
proven BY over half million -
who have taken EAIoNIl via ... &
full benefits. 1t can Re o'.2.7.-
druggist. who viii Chez .~
trifing cost if net entis- b
Everyone should enjoy lie
ouer4lv the frst TABLET r
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-24
ThirtYRunningSgIl!

Remember, I stand back OF every ~
Every druggist guarantees to refund Y
purchase price (35 cents) II PetsFSal
Ointment doesn't do all I claim.
I guarantee it for eczema, old sGs
running sores, salt rheum. ulcers q
nipples, broken breasts, itching SKIN, y
diseases, blind bleeding and iIchrng ps
as well as for chatting, burns, scales '!s
bruises and sunburn
81 had 80 running sores on my leg
IL years. was in three different hoslha
Amputation was advised. skin gTsll
was tried. / was cured by using XIV
sons Ointment. Mrs F. + E9ol
Michigan street. Buffalo n. Aa
ders filled by Peterson Ointment 70, SI
falo, N. Y.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-24

he felt that every thought OF his must
be AS crystal TO the four who waited
for b.u to speak.
He was himself and he was not him
self, he WAS ostcusihiy Henry Hiltard.
usn whom &c Couldn't bee Snsracr-
e3 dat tae heart and sou, Of u.r1y
Nor~su we're embodied; he was tran
,evr.aes sa1isf: q spectator mt His own
taaeral. sight 81 yha-Cra.v re Gaerre
Of aoor Pierre Du.onG who tn be
G1eata.ng LhEr impressive bit O.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-24
WHOLE FAMILY cllprn

Bay City, AIich.:-"Dr. Pierre, :,
csnes have been used in nv fannie 9ise : ~
thirty years and / think everyo ,.5 ~ M Y
to me has used them and was o, ~. ''As
My husband took DR.. Pi.rcess \ "a.
Medical Discovery for his bIood' s Nm
other complaints, so did nv broi5o,r ~ N,
alone did what was required q II w. wi
i have taken both The Golden Ma.
Discovery and the 'Fayorite Pre,c NJ
as well, whenever Z was not feali1- 4, I,
l never need a doctor, DR.. Pierse's rsi; Y,
have been my family doctor for vs,-
can recommend them to all. II 5ire --
are followed they will always DO tEe nj NJ
MRS. ELIZABETH DENIS0Y.. H
n. johnson st. -
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-24
WOMAN'S TROlIslr

-. Saginaw, Mich. II bavs -, .
P |, Favorite Prescription S SD5 u.s. y b
Pellets and they cured me Of INV NV \. ieassi
a few years ago / was taken " o;t tly aIrs ct
OF feminine trouble. was p III la "a u
months. | felt miserable. C ,y1 S: x. .
got very thin, and in feet, w ysi !, 10y Y
much rundown condition "a 4 a Il ~
would try DR.. Pierces remedies ~. Wig
than six weeks I was comDleteiva ,,.. Y !
MRS.MILO EVANS, Box Icy olsi!'
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-24
THOUSANDS OF SUFFER-.
WOMEN "'NI

: haIkaska, Mich..-0r
enough to express nv tba1,..c cannot ~
70 recommend DR.. Pierc.e,iSsS ~ ~ oeias /.
scrlptlon. Motherhood lef ! "a Sayona 4
bad condition Of which NV tgi In, ne IN u,
done wonders for me. | to teio'lpuol' :
OF the Prescription and gs W. ~, two Id
ruby, being able to do nv " o ne.pel Soaaas.
and other work besides, 7 I t@dl Ia5q0sssa,
woman. | will do ali in ~, 'eel Ike d
9tner sufferers. wish could B, .1si T. y
t1 OF suffering women 11e '' q. !: !
trled so many other remedi ,'a N9o "a
them to try DR.. Pierce's Fo ',.o. sll IA
Gon.".-MRS. W. c. Hints ''N F'ss2
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-24
DIDN'T HE SEND SOME WORD TO mE~

synopss-1n disAslred
to in
a model
maxi
attracted by
as
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n
In
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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-04-24
CHAPTER lli.-continued.

With Angela peeung hard over his
shoulder Mr.. Cullen strained to de-
cipher the uneven permanship. lie
began to read aloud:
Dear Mr. Cullen;
Il ana asking Mr.. Henry billiard
~ bring Won this letter personally.
want h.m 20 tell You what I'm not
wrlriur too. And You can tell other
people. 4 you care TO-
Il SAINT you 20 know that since I've
Pad t.s1e 20 th.aE. I've changed my
m.c6 a1oat q good many things I've
core - tie conclusion that you were
r-e. aod I was wrong. Maybe you
woa'z remember the last talk ne had
Together blt Z 60, You told NE then
mat Z 6.dn-t have IL To me 10 make
good un3ess ! learned that I was about
The most worthless young man IN town.
and The ore with the hardest row to
hoe in order 70 make something ont
OF myself and set out from there
Well. I've learned It. I had 70. OF
course, | couldn't agree with Won at
the time. That wouldn't have been
expected. But over here I've had one
lesson after another. Some OF them
were pretty bitter, but they've all
helped. And since May. when / was
hurt, I've had lots Of time to think
them over
81 never deserved your kindness and
now l can't ever repay 1t, But 1t may