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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-14

escort her there and with a prorecI-
ing arm against the shopping throng
led the way to an elevator. AS a
store usher, however he was strange
" remiss. for as the two issued
through-a labyrinth of ways, no but
ton department was in evidence. II
was necessary for the obliging young
man again to seek the elevator AMI
search of the floors below. His gaze,
as he did so, was admiringly, though
politely bent upon Rhoda'S pretty
face. And when ut last the button de-
partment was found the particularly
desired button. was not among its
number; the nice young man promptly
offered to have it hunted out in stock,
and delivered surely, that evening. II
was with evident regret that he bowed
his fair customer through the door
way. while Rhoda riding back to Aunt
Cynthia's, experienced a pleasing
sense of coming adventure. The adj
venture arrived that evening. An eX-
ceedingly nice looking young man,
ushered by the maid into the presence
of John Hamilton and his mother,
asked, flushing boyishly, to see Miss
Blair" While Rhoda, entering at
that moment, was in time for Mrs.
Hamiltons reprOaclful remark. You
did not tell me-" she said, "that the
friend of whom you spoke lived in our
city" .
Impulsively, though perplexedly, the
friend himself, saved Rhoda reply.
81 am Jack Warren of Warren Il
Sons department store" he said, per
nit me to introduce myself"
John Hamilton arising, bowed testify
and left the room, while his mother
with an astonished murmured re-
Spouse quickly followed.
81 came" the nice man told Rhoda,
ITO bring those buttons: My own de-
livery. Thought, when your folks
knew who l was, that they'd let me
stay awhile-with you. But my pres
ence seems unwelcome, So
"Not your presence" Rhoda hasten
ed to explain. She paused. II guess
I had better tell you all about It," she
said desperately, and she did.
Jack Warren listened, his pleasing
smile broke forth.
"Td love to play up to that almost
flance Of yours while you are here"
he said.
Then eagerly his eyes held the
girls.
"Afterward," he added daringly, Il
am going to do my best to try to omit
the almost"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-14
p rls Ess--ass1r - a-==zssr--s----r.
ll$il11inn Pea.Pod Fiber

=, The sfber Of pea-pods 5s separated
for' Industrial use in process COW
cred by recent patent. The outer
layer is dissolved away by ferInenta-,
ton or by treatment with hot water
or, steam, the inner fibrous layer be-
ing left in q form adapted for spin
ming or utilization in other ways. The
solution of the outer layer, contain
ing sugar, is not necessarily waste
asiit car be made to serve some such
purposes as preparing marmalade.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-14
Teaching Music to the Young.

Children are now taking in the mrl.
steal work in the Roman choirs as
early as seven years Of age, says a
writer in the, Etude in discussing the
importance of early training in music
for church purposes. They are not
merely taught in the music they are to
sing, but are given very thorough
drill in solfeggio, and, when necessary,
at the proper time in harmony and II
music in general. ..s,,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-14
Finoer.Prints In Babylon.

A group Of valuable historic tablets
from the excavations of the city OF
Babylon, bearing dates as far back as
three and a half centuries before the
Christian era, was recently secured.
Several of the pieces carry the dis.
tinct prints Of the fingers which mold.
ed them over 1000 years ego.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-14
Open Bribery.

Jane had just commenced school,
and the teacher asked her a question
in numbers which she was unable to
answer. She walked up to the teach.
err and said in low voice: IF you
won't ask me that I'll give you some
Of my animal crackers"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-14
WHY Hlohs i oor Ws6NSo...l

All of us frequently use Expressions
Of which we 90 not really know the
meaning Did you, for example, know
that noon, is, the traditional hour for
a wedding ceremony because in the
olden days in England the bridegroom
could not be relied upon to be sober
any later IN the day than this hourl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-14
Qualities That Count.

The highway Of life may be rough
and full Of obstruction; one may be
weary Of the heat and the dust; but
the courage that comes of an honest
heart and clear conscience will find
for the wayfarer green arbors Of. rest
and cooling springs whereat to quench
his thirst.-Georgia May Cunningham.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-14

The labor leaders of the country are
lining up with the Democrats. The
chances of Republican success have
diminished every day since the con-
yentiOn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-14

ladder that will land them in heav-
en-, not after they are in the grave,
but right here on this good old earth
of ours.-A Business Man, in Peoples
Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-14

The Democratic slogan this year
will be Cox, the friend of man, against
Harding, the friend of money.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-30

pioitation of men and resources for the
enrichment and aggrandizement Of a few
ana the Limitation of opportunity, are
the wrong kind of conservatism. Com
mon sense with courage in Office would
soon fnd ways to crimp this brand Of
conservatism.
Common sense tells us that toleration
OF strikes that hold gun to the head of
the community, Of Reds who plot against
our government and of the repetition of
socialistic failures is the wrong kind of
radicalism. Common sense with courage
IN ofiice would soop find ways to abate
this brand Of radicalism.
"A common sense, not conservative
or radical, party is what Americans
need and want.
The American way has been to ham
mer from without or more often to lei
the other fellow do the hammering. Tc
be proper revolutionists our proletariai
should adopt the Foster method ant
bore from within. With q good job o.
hammering and good job of borinl
both parties can be forced to stand or
clear, simple, business platforms anc
to nominate trained common sens'
business executives. Then it will no
make any special difference which
ticket the voter marks.
Our besctting sins have been business
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-30
COMlNON SENSE PARTY /
AMERICA,S NEED TODAY
.oeoiat Should Take Aduantage OF Existing Condi-
tions and Start Yankee Revolution, Says
Saturday EUening Post Writer

once been tried and failed conclusively,
it SHES away from it. THAT is why it is
through with experiments in government
ownership, socialism and communism.
short sports who are always failing and
ceaseiessly explaining that they would
have won IL they hadn' eaten something
for breakfast that disagreed with them !;
or if their opponent hadn't been rude,
jostling roughneck or il the judges
hadn't been unfair; anything except the
real reason--that they are not good
enough to go the distance.
Common sense tells us that the treat
ment Of labor as n commodity. the ex-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-30

or some other group of men and women.
III not, Join one or start one. If any
one tries to tell you that your organiza-
tion must not mix in politics tell him
he's a fool, and prove it to him by his
tax. bills or any one of the concrete
evidences of rotten business in govern
iment that you can find ready TO your
hand.
The work of getting good government,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-30

and political cowardice, Some OIL our
big business men are willing 70 jeopar-
die our national safety and the integ
rity OF our institutions in order TO pie
up dollars that will depreciate and turn
into waste paper like the Russian rupie
IL they are permitted to continue tneir
practices.
Some of our big labor leaders are
willing to divide and degrade the coun- =
try into classes in the name OF the
brotherhood Of man in order that they
may prosper and rule.
Some of our big politicians wou Id
continue to slap one group on the wrist
and to tap the other playfully on the
cheek, throwing an occasional kiss to
the public, in order to hold ofice little
longer. IL that public wants anything
it must start something.
Work Begins mt Home
We are constantly getting letters
from readers in which they wiring their
hands helplessly and ask what they can
do. Fight. Do what the politicians dc
organize, pick your men and put them
into the primaries. Perhaps you are O
member of civic or n business mems
association, club, n grange, cham
ber of commerce, a Browning society, {
church sociable, current events elias,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-30

Herbert Hoover TO Washington IL you
jump in aud take hand. Judging by
his work during the last five years and
his article in the Christmas number of
the Saturday Evening Post il looks TO
u man up tree as If Hoover were on
the level Formulate your principles
and then pick your man to make them
operative. Principles arc eternally
bigger than mcn, up TO the point where
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-30

city, state and national. of elccting the
President and the Congress, begins i'll
your block, your precinct and your
ward. The time to begin is right now.
A few months more and it will be too
late. The most important part OF the
congressional and presidential election
is already under way. You can send
Bill Jones or John Smith or mayhap
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-30

you try TO put them into effect. Then
the man becomes 80 per cent OF the JOB
Good principles clearly formulated
then competent men The first can get
nowhere without the second.
Well meaning people arc continually
parroting the phrase We must not
mix in politics." Nothing gives the
devil and the corrupt politician q
heartier laugh
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-30

nj, torloping editorial Is reprin ted
in' his weck's Saturday Evening
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23
TELLS OF FIRST MEETING
MAN SHE MURDERED
Full Of Wistful Regret She Speaks
Of Days Of Trouble Was in
Inception
NE A WAS WONDERFUL SWEETHEART
Woman Charged With Murder
Wealthy Oklahoman Talks 20
Newspaper Correspondent in Chi
ushau, Mex. Telling of Starting of
Friendship With Jake Hamon
(BY SAM BLAIR)

Copyright Separately by Universal
Service, Chicago Examiner and Sam
Blair)
III Paso, Texas, Dec. 21.--Clara
Smith Hamon, that moonlight night
in Chihuahua, told me with wistful
regret of her first meeting with Jake
Hamon.
"While was a girl, clerking in
store at Lawton," said Clara, "Ham-
on asked me to go riding with him.
| laughed at this proposal. Later he
offered me furs TO go to his office
and my face burned at the insult One
day, however. I did go. | despised
him but he was a masterul man and
I had laughed at him. He really be-
came wonderful after we beacme
sweethearts until the time came when
he beat me Those first few months
can never regret them"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23
KANSAS GOVERNOR TO TAKE
OF OFFICE JANUARY o

TOPEKA, Dec. 16-Final plans
were being made here Thursday for
the inauguration of Gov. H, J. Allen
and the other state officers at the
beginning of the new Fiscal year"
The inauguration ceremonies will be
held Monday. January 10, and the
new legislature will convene Tues
day, January II.
The Inauguration program and
ceremonies will be arranged by the
Topeka Chamber Of Commerce. A
committee consisting of Col. C. l..
Mitchell, A. ]. Carruth, ir.. J., II. Kin
kle and Charles Sessions, is making
arrangements to bring the Wichita
band to Topeka for the ceremonies.
The oaths of office will be admin
istered TO the officials in the morn
ing. There will be a formal recep-
ton at the state house at night with
an inaugural ball in the state house
corridors. The reception will be in
honor Of the new state officials and
the members of the senate and house
of representatives.
Officers Of the Kansas national
guard will be here at that time for
their annual school and they will
take part in the ceremonies.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

FOR SALE-0ne hundred acres
Of row crop consisting of maize, KAT
fir corn and cane, on the Guttridge
place, miles west and 7k North
Of Liberal. Inquire of the owner j.
T. Willis. wl4tfc.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23
Want Column

Will pay highest price for old gold
crowns and bridges or artificial teeth
No matter how badly broken. Bring
them in. DR.. Beaty's Dentists, Lib
eral, Kans. wife.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

Instruction in water color and oil
painting, also hand painted pictures
and hand painted china for sale by
Mrs. F. H. Fewing, 512 North Grant.
Phone 263, w14tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

Mrs Cassena MrClenuan of Prett
Prairie. cclebrated her 0O'h birth
day December 18th. Over 800 rcla-
tives and friends participated in the
event.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23
SOUTHWEST BRIEFS

The school house at Picrceville was
burned to the ground Monday, dur
ing a heavy windstorm. II was caused
from IN overheated furnace.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

The Haynes Hardware Company of
Hooker. which had its Ford delivery
car stolen two weeks ago, found
the car in field near Texhoma. The
car had run out of gas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Avcry
1926 tractor in good running shape,
for a Ford Truck or cattle. j. W.
Lewis, Phone 7Y, Tyrone, Okla.
wl6tfp.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

The Wheat Growers Association
have organized in every town between
Liberal and TcXhoma.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

Wayne Humphrey, Is years died
al Beaver last week. from the effects
of gun shot wounds received while
hunting The gun was accidentally
discharged
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

Mrs. j. j. Bowers expects to leave
fnr Nullinvil!e soon where she will
spend Christmas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

W. c. CARTRIDGE claim agent from
Topeka was in thc city today look
ing after business matters.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

Mrs. Geo. Mays left for Mountain
View, No.. today for an extended
visit.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

The Meade County Fair Associa-
ton elected it's officers last week, for
the ensuing year, ]. I. Stamper was
chosen president, and Tom Walter
was elected secretary.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

Hugoton is preparing for its Christ
mas program. which will be given
Christmas eve, and in which all Of
The churches of the city will partici-
pate.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

FOR RENT: 100 acres, $500 cash;
Four room house, well, other i'm
good provemtnts. Inquire Democrat
Office. w26t3p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

KAFIR FEED FOR SALE: Fine,
clean and we'll matured. DC per bum
die on the ground. Henry Fuller, Lib
eral, Kans. w26t5p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

Texhoma has passed an ordinance
aking bicycle riding on the side walks
punishable by law
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

FOR SALE: Belgian Hares, $1.50
per pair. Nice for Christmas pres
ents. Henry Shumate, Corner End &
Jordan. w27t2p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

FOR SALE: 5000 Talking Machine
slightly used. Selling price 1925.
Phone 152. w26t3
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

AUCTION SALES-with 20 years
experience as an auctioneer and want
to work. Write or see me at Rock Is
land Barber Shop. W. r. Compton,
Liberal. Kansas. w26tf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

All persons knowing themselves
indebted to the Craig Lumber COM
pan, kindly call and settle wish j.
N. Maxwell, at the L. D. Weidensaul
office over the Peoples State Bank.
d5itfc.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

FOR SALE: 2 houses and lots each
4 rooms will be sold on monthly pay
ment to suit purchaser See w. s.
Bangs, 27wtfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS FOR
SALE have Is Hens, "a Pullets
and rs cockrels for sale. These are
fine birds. For reference, see War
rem Farmer.-Chas. Widaman, Box
364, Pratt, Kansas. 29wt2p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

LOST-Black Fur Glove. Finder
return to Democrat office. w28tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

Mrs. Abbie Berry will leave for
Elkhart Friday morning to spend the
holidays with her daughter, Mrs. An
derson, and family.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

Thoroughbred young White Leg
horn BOOSTERS, $l.50 each.-T. H.
Taylor. Phone 1929. 28wt2c
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-23

hILK-From the Lakeview Dairy.
1929. T, H. Taylor. 29w2c
The Keota news., 1920-04-09
NOT MUCH STUDY INVOLVED
Highly Of the oeines At Womsn's
Debating Club.

Tiny Timothy had to be very quiet
on certain days In the week. Sunday
mornings were bad because then IA.
ther had TO study his lesson for the
afternoon Sunday school. Tuesday
evenings he hnd TO tiptoe around
while brother John studied his lodge
ritual. Friday evenings sister Nellie
went to u debating club and II was
often preceded by the last look at her
part In the debates.
Then one day mother announced
that she had been invited to Join =
bridge club. Every one WAS anxious
for her TO Join but little Timothy.
who sighed: "Oh. mother. now Will
you have to study. too. before you 60
there? What do they rec!te at your
ciub?'
Everybody smiled but dear old
grandmother. who did not approve Of
bridge clubs. ''Oh. she won't have Ia
study much." she rctorted tnrtly.
"Sh. can just listen at the first few
meetings until she learns how to SOS.
sin like the rest Of them"
The Keota news., 1920-04-09
SOMETHING TO WORK WITH
Young Man Perfectly Willing 70 Pese-
tles Economy II Old Gentleman
Would Supply Materials.

There II well.known banker
whose only son does not. his father
contends. appreciate the value OF
dollar by about 30 cents. A short time
ago the youth approached the old gen.
tleman with a request for a consider.
able sum In addition to his regular al.
iownnce.
"I.ook here. my boy" the father
said severely. "You do not seem to
realize that you spend great deal Of
money-,hrow II away. In fact. Don't
you think II about time that you be-
gun to economizc q bit?'
"Yes. l do. father" the young man
responded earnestly. Been thinking
Just ihat-iinc thing. economy: pro-
vide against rainy day. and all that
sort Of rot. Id love to start right In
economizinI. but I can't. because !
haven't a cent TO cconomike. II you'll
Just pass over that thousand. how.
ever, l will begin. right away"
The Keota news., 1920-04-09
You Can't Rub It Away;
Rheumatism II In the Blood

matism until you cleanse your
blood Of Tie germs that cause the
disease. s. 8. 8. has never had IN
equal - . blood purifier and scores
Of sufferers say that Il has eleansed
their blood Of Rhsumatism, and ~
moved al trace Of the disease from
their system.
Get . bottle Of 8 8. g., and est
on the hight treatment to-day. Spo-
eial medical advice free. Address
Medical Director. Ill Swift Lab
oratoYy, Atlanta, Ga.
The Keota news., 1920-04-09
But One way 10 Setter.

A bluff. hearty old bachelor friend
Of the family. trying to get on terms
with the sou Of the family. asked him !:
"uavc you prncticcd any fancy meth.
ots Of skating. xonnyf" "No." said
sonny; II can skate only two ways A.
yet" "Ah. and which are theyr
"s,anlins up and sitting down." said
sonny.
The Keota news., 1920-04-09
uniments WIN Never Cure.

II you Are aAlieted with Rheu-
matism. Why waste time With lini.
ments. lotions and other local appli.
cations that never did cure Rhsu.
matism. and never will?
. Do not try to rub the pain away.
Try the sensible plan Of hndine the
cause Of the pain, and 70 after
that. Remove The cause. and you
remove the pain.
You viii never be I'D Of Rheu.
The Keota news., 1920-04-09
The swss. Thoughts Of Youth.

The Sweet Thoughts of Youth.
A little boy was only baby when
his father went away to the war. Now
father Is back. and ilnds his six.ycar.
old son a great handful. 70 that many
shurp chas,!xcu,cnis have been neces-
sary.
Hoy passes window whistlins.
Our small friend: THAT boy seems
very happy. mother"
"Yes. dear"
Very slowly: Il think p'r'aps he has
lost one Of his parents"
The Keota news., 1920-04-09
exaooerated Fashions Must En-.
counter Elimination Test as
Season Advances.
PRETTY MODELS FOR GIRLS


Not Fsatursd-oid Iaess
In Demand.
Many extreme fashions are intro.
duee,i at the beginning OF each new
SEASON. This has always been notice
able throughout the history Of clothes.
Il Is seldom, however. observes a fash.
loo correspondent. that the exaggerated
r,o,iels take root. although they -four.
kh until the wedding out process IN
o.rr-for there II always a wedding
ou, Of fashions ~ the season nd.
vsncrs; then wc 6nd their best fea.
.urrs embodied In wearable models.
At this stage Of the metanorphosis
q fashion the well drexxei woman.
uho II always careful to avoid ex.
ir~mcx. selects her wardrobe. II Is
important. however. from the stand.
point Of fashion news ~ well ns n
guide In making future selections to
tote the new things ~ they arc
brought out and to follow them
through their various incarnations. for
many Of them are put forth for the
Dew ideas that they embody. Dress.
makers and manufacturers vary these
IDEAS to suit their own clientele.
VIII otraloht-Ilns Triumph
After the first furry occasioned by
srikin. models passed. the chcmisc
froek proved to be more Of favoFite
than ever. because the hest dressed
somcn absolutely refused to accept
anything else. II In too early to pre-
dict whether this season will sec a
similar triumph for the straight.linc
dress.
The use Of the old.timc light weight
materials II brought about partly
through these new designs and partly
through the scarcity Of wool fabrics.
The present high price Of silk. too. has
had a great deal to do with making
cotton fabrics popular. but even these
are not inexpensive. for this summers
cotton frock will cost almost as much
- last years silken dress.
A frock illustrating q revival OF
three old.fashioned features has the
hrcc-tier ruiiied skirt cut In pctIl
points. the old.fashioned bertha drapcd
about the shoulders and the very old.
tine rococo, applique ribbon and
chenille relief embroidery which came
INTO prominence In the days Of Marie
Ahtoinette. This II design which
might be attractively developed as a
lingerie frock for q young girl. with
simple embroidery substituted for
'he more ornate relief work.
voiies and oimItlss.
Among the cotton things which We
VIII wear are fine, sheer. fiowered
Vo''es that are almost like chiROns. as
Well as old.fashioned cross.barred dim.
H'es, very fine in weave and Of silky
"h'sh. These have the bars marking
On tiny squares. One seldom sees
white dimity in the coming summers
'rocks. the preference being for pale
shades Of pink, blues and lavenders.
Then there are the beautiful dotted
muslIns from Switzerland. These are
10 deeper colorings than the vollcs and
u'mities. some even being In bright
!e1s and purples dotted with a con-
"osting color. The dots nre very
small and close together.
English sateens are now used ex'
"hsively by smart dressers. Frocks
of the plain cOlOred sateens were seen
early last summer among. the collec-
uons OF clothes at exclusive dress.