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ABOUT FREE VERSE

Mr.. R. L. NJ, writing for the "StiN-
zcater Mirror" goes to some length in
criticising verse libre AS examples of
what free verse is, he quotes what he
calls SILLY stuff" but says nothing what
ever about the wonderful thoughts ex-
pressed by Whitman and other masters
of that form of poetic expression.
If all the free verse was not above what
r. L. NJ. uses to point his objection to its
Use, we would agree with him about the
utter Stiffness of that form of writing poe
try. But the evidence in favor of verse
libre is too convincing to be spoken of
lightly.
This is an age when terse word pic
lures seem to serve some writers pur-
pose better than the old, staid forms of
the ancients. Blank verse, well written,
has never come in for much criticism but
the moment a poet strikes away from the
accepted forms and tells his story in his
own way, no matter how poetic it may
be, he hears the cry of the literary con-
servatives A glance into the highly
heralded rhapsodies and epics of thou
sand years ago throws light on the con-
= fused, rambling verse employed at that
time to entertain. Such verse, if written
by modern, would be acclaimed classic.
But when he employs form that is so
similar as free verse, he promptly be-
comes the author of "bunk. k."-LeaVen-
SvOrM Nezv Era.
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Minute Sermon

Proverbs u:9. An hypocrite aviM
his mouth destroyeH his neighbour.
Gossip is the tevo-edged sevord of eVii.
9lT is the poison of the coward and
g the weapon of the weakling. Ton
que fighters are heartless assassins of
happiness. In place of red blood in
their veins they have the venom of the
viper. Their minds are cesspools of
evil thoughts and their words destroy
as does leprosy. They plant the poi
son of despair in the hearts of their
victims. No one is secure from their
malicious tongues. Actuated by envy,
they impute evil to all who are more
righteous than themselves. Jealousy
is to them both God and devil. Slaves
to the affection of eternal tattling, their
hearts are stone and all finer feelings
are forgotten. Tombstones testify 81
lently of their destroying vice, and the
heavy hearts of many victims give
evidence galore that the gossipers are
the most despicable of all moral out
casts. No wonder Jesus was moved to
say, 90 generation of vipers, how can
ye being evil speak good, for out of
the abundance of the heart, the mouth
speaketh." C. 4. M.
The mirror., 1923-04-12

"To inhale and exhale, to eat and
drink, to attend to the necessary routine
of every day, is but a small part of liv-
ing. Until we have learned to absorb,
as it were, the essential beauties of life,
the things that are ours without even the
asking; until we have cultivated our per-
ceptive and receptive faculties to their
utmost; enlarged our horizon by reading,
thinking, studying, and observing; made
ourselves, as far as lies in our power,
hroad-minded, cultured men and women,
who can appreciate the best in art and
literature; and until we have added to
all this love of doing good, for its own
sake,- of helping and uplifting to the
extent of our ability, lives less fortunate
than cur own,- we have not yet learned
how tn live"
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one ruminating. Our President has the
gift so reminiscent of the late "Mr. Doo-
ley" and exemplifed in the letters of
Ring Lardner.
Mr.. r. L. M. was appointed critic by
the President to serve out the balance of
the season succeeding Mr.. A. r. M. Vice
President F. T. P, however, acted as
critic last Sunday at the request of the
President, who explained the temporary
appointment with the remark "Mr. R.
L. M. coulnd't very well act as his own
critic"
With his usual tact and constructive
thought Mr.. F. T. P. rendered very
fine critique; lsuding the various efforts,
and making a few helpful suggestions.
Captain J. A. Clapperton, who had oc-
casion to pass through the school room
during the session, expressed by vivid
pantomime a desire to hear the program,
hut was promptly banished by the earnest
gesticulation of Honorary Member Deputy
George ]. Welch.
All business being duly transacted mo-
ton was then made, and seconded, to
adjourn.
20. NJ, Secretary.
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NOTICE TO INMATES

Each inmate is accorded the privilege of one
subscription to THE MIRROR, to be sent home
or to friend, free of charge. In order to
obtain this privilege you must write your own
name and register number and the name and
address of the person you wish to send the
paper to- and hand same to your officer. If
you wish to enter additional subscriptions they
will be charged for at the rate Of so cents a
year for each subscription.
The paper delivered to your cell each week
must be kept clean, and should be folded in
the same manner as you receive it, placing it
at the foot of your bed on the morning fol-.
lowing the day on which it is delivered to
your cell.
The mirror., 1923-04-12
F. SCOTT FITZGERALD LETTERS

To the Editor of THE MIRROR l wish
YOU would be so kind as to deliver this
letter to the "Mr. O. NJ" who wrote the
article called can Opinion" in THE MIR
RoR of March 22nd.
Thanking you, am Sincerely Yours,
(Signed) F. SCOTT FITZGERALD.
6 Pleasant Ave-,
Montgomery, Ala.
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6 Pleasant Ave-,


Dear Mr.. o. NJ: Thank you for send
ing me a copy of THE MIRROR which con-
tanned your review of "Babbit" and "The
Beautiful and Damned" I'm awfully
glad you liked my book and your whole
article seemed to me very well thought
cut indeed. You were right in that the
movie version of "The Beautiful and
Damned" was very poor.
AS you say you have never read any
Mencken l am taking the liberty of
sending you his Prefaces. 1t was written
some years ago; before the recent literary
revival and has exerted an enormous in
Auence on contemporary American letters.
l am also sending you my own first book
"This Side of Paradise" which as you
were kind enough to like "The Beautiful
and Damned" you may enjoy.
Thanking you again for the opinion
and for the sending it to me- am
Very Sincerely Yours,
(Signed) F. SCOTT FITZGERALD.
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NOTICE-Inmates submitting contributions
to THE MIRROR for publication must sign their
% name ana register NUMBER ur1giaa a. artlcies les
given to the writer if known if writer's name
is not known. it should be so specified by con.
tributor. Should contributor fail to comply
with this request he will be dropped from THE
MIRRORS contributing staff.
Approved by Warden. Editor
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GA silent man. Yes but he always
gives you the effect as he passes of having
said kindly and encouraging thing or
shared himself with you. There are two
sorts of silence, guess: One like his,
and morose, surly, self-absorbed silence"
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LETTERS TO BOARD OF CONTROL

All inmates desiring to write to the State
Board of Control will notify their officer, who
in turn is requested to send your notification
to the Duputy Wardens Office Friday noon in
be furnished you. Letters written on regula-
ton size paper will not be permitted to go.
J. j. SULLIVAN,
Warden.
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QUERIES
NOTICE TO INMATES

For the benefit of any inmates who appre-
ciate and see the opportunity that their spare
hours give toward means OF self education
through correspondence school courses, study of
good literature, acquiring education in our
Night Schools, or, who need helpful informa-
tion in connection with their work in our var
to use the Query" column. You are welcome
yourself, THE MIRROR with the kind collabora-
tion of Miss Miriam E. Gary. Supervisor of
Institutional Libraries, will gladly endeavor to
supply the requested information.
NOTICE-In order to regulate the conduct
register number and lock number to all queries
submitted for publication. Inmates names. Of
course. will not be published. only the initials
of each querist being used.-Editor
O:-In order to reconcile a difference
of opinion will you kindly publish in a
forthcoming issue of THE MIRROR how
often is railroad man supposed to have
his watch inspected.-C. w. B.
A:-Evey thirty days.
O:-Sorry to trouble you again, but l
desire more information and l know of
no other way to get it, You told me that
the Short Story selections by O'Brien were
available for 1921 and 1922 British on
ly). l intend getting these, but do not
know who publishes them or the price.
Also the same information in regard to
the o. Henry Memorial Award Prize
Stories for 1922. 1t is published by Dou-
bleday, Page & Co., but what is the price?
Also the Pagan Madonna by Harold Nc
Grath (same publishers). The Black
Velvet by Richard Washburn Child. Have
you any record of Cynthia Stockley's
books. The Claw, Poppy, Ponjola, etc. /?
They are published by Putnam's, l be-
lieve. The Bar 2O-Three by c. E. Null
ford. The Wolf of Purple Canyon by
c. I. Ulrich. l know the answering of
these questions means time and trouble,
and l appreciate your courtesy very much.
l want every book l have listed, so 1
really am after information that | need.
r. L. NJ.
A-The Best Short Stories of 1922;
Yearbook of the American Short Story
Price $500. Published by Small, May
ish the British Short Stories of 1922.
Same price. Can be bought of St; Paul
Book & Stationery Company, or Powers
Mercantile Co., Minneapolis. o. Henry
Memorial Award Prize Stories for 1922.
Harold MacGrath. Price $1.75. Pom
jola, by Cynthia Stockley is to be pub
lished soon. Price $500. Have no record
of the prices of The Claw and Poppy by
the same author. Think they can be
"picked" up at Crist Bookshop, 3S1 Wa
basha ST., St. Paul, for very moderate
prices. Bar 2O-Three, by Mulford, will
be published as "popular copyright" at
IS cents, by May 1. No trace so far of
The Wolf of Purple Canyon, by c. T.
Ulrich.
NOTICE-All inmates using the Query Col
umn and desiring more detailed information to
their queries invited to use the splendid
reference books in our library to be had on
request, The International Text Books are
especially complete in their information on
technical subjects. Consult the Reference Use
full Arts, Literature. Chemistry, Biography and
Science divisions of our library catalogue for
divarciAad auhiorto -
The mirror., 1923-04-12

"Not the failures of others, not their
sins of commission or omission, but his
own misdeeds and negligences should
wise man take notice Of"
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CHURCH NOTICE

Services in the Prison Chapel at nine o'clock
every Sunday morning, Protestant and Catho.
lie service every alternate Sunday. Rev. G. E.
Benson and Rev. FIR. Corcoran, Chaplains.
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at costs nothing to be considerate and
courteous"

The clue of our destiny, wander where
we will, lies at the foot of the cradle
Richter
The mirror., 1923-04-12

THE MIRROR is weekly paper published in
in 1887 by the prisoners and is edited and
managed by them. 1t aims to be home news
paper; to encourage moral and intellectual i'm
provement among the prisoners; to acquaint
the public with the true status of the prisoner,
to disseminate pathological information and to
aid in dispelling that prejudice which has ever
been the bar sinister to fallen mans self
redemption.
The mirror., 1923-04-12

NOTICE-All inmates using the Query Col
umn and desiring more detailed information to
their queries are invited to use the splendid
reference books in our library to be had on
request. The International Text Books are
especially complete in their information on
technical subjects. Consult the Reference, Use
full Arts. Literature, Chemistry, Biography and
Science divisions of library catalogue for
diversified subjects.
The mirror., 1923-04-12

O:-In order to reconcile a difference
of opinion will you kindly publish in a
forthcoming issue of THE MIRROR how
often is railroad man supposed to have
his watch inspected.-C. w. B.
A:-Every thirty days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
CLOUTIER FINED
FOR RINGING IN
FALSE ALARM fire

Adonia Cloutier, 25 years old of 9
Jefferson street, was sentenced to pay
a fine of $25 in municipal court
Wednesday morning, when he entered
a plea of nolo contendre to a charge
Of malicious mischief on a warrant
sworn out by Chief Engineer Roy X.
Small of the Augusta fire department.
1t was alleged that young Cloutier was
the man who pulled in the fire alarm
from box 27 at the corner of Northern
avenue and Jefferson street last Satur-
day morning at 100 o'clock.
When it was found that the depart
ment had been called out by some I'M
| known person who maliciously sound
ed the alarm, Chief Small at once in
augurated an investigation. and
through the efforts of the Augusta po-
lice department and particularly Officer
Dostie, Cloutier was connected with
the offense and was arrested Tuesday
night and later released on 500 bail
for his appearance in court yesterday
morning. When the police took the
case there was hardly a clue as to the
identity OF the miscreant, but by some
particularly clever work Officer Dostie
satisfied himself that Cloutier was the
man, and strengthened his case by find
ing three witnesses who were ready to
testify in municipal court Wednesday.
There was no evidence taken in the
case as the respondent pleaded nolo
through his attorney. Burleigh Mar
tin. Mr.. Martin pleaded for clemency
in the matter of sentence and said that
his client had pulled in the alarm at a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Definite plans for the 1924 Augusta
Winter Carnival were completed at
a very enthusiastic meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Augusta
Chamber of Commerce held at the
Business Mems Club on Wednesday
| noon.
The carnival will again assume
immense proportions with a big
torch light parade containing many
| new and novel features as the open
| ing event. There will occur during
the days to follow the contest for the
| intercollegiate ski, snowshoe and
| hockey championships together with
| the interscholastic events and the in
| termediate contests for the smaller
boys. There will be ski jumping by
| amateurs and professionals. ski
| kjoring which provided SO much
amusement and excitement during
| the last carnival and a few new
| feature events which will be an
nounced from time to time during
| the carnival.
There are many plans in the
| making which will when complet-
ed and successfully carried out, as
| sure Augusta of bigger and bet
| ter carnival than ever before. In
| the face of the 1923 carnival which
| was acknowledged to be the big
gest and best ever to be staged in
| the State of Maine. the planning
of the 1924, carnival is a tremend-
Gus task. The enthusiasm already
manifested and the many promises
of cooperation from all quarters
! has encouraged the directors OF the
| Chamber of Commerce to go ahead
which will; if possible, produce a
! carnival superior to any which has
yet taken place in the State OF
! Maine.
! Honorable w. r. Gannett was
elected Honorary Chairman OF this
carnival and Blaine Owen was made
the General Chairman, with the po-
wer to appoint such assistants as he
may need and also to select his own
committees. Dwight Higgins was
+ reelected to the position of treasur-
err which he has so faithfully and
! efficiently handled during the past
| two years.
| The Augusta Winter Carnival this
| year will occur on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday. February n. % and
% and the Winter Carnival ball will
occur on the evening of February -,
| at City Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

moment when he was under the influ-
ence of liquor. City Solicitor Herbert
E. Locke prosecuted the case and in
addressing the court called attention to
the seriousness of Cloutier's offcnse.
In reference to the case Chief Roy
X. Small said yesterday: ut is the in
tention of the authorities to call upon
every resource of the law to put stop
to the willful and malicious ringing of
fire alarms by people who should know
better. There is a serious hazard in
volved every time the city's S2S.O0O
worth of fire apparatus is run through
the streets for alarms, and as matter
of protection to the A men of the de-
partment who, loyalty and unselfshly
ready to serve. turned out in the early
hours of the morning, this case was
prosecuted. and all similar infringe
ments of the law will be prosecuted i'll
future"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
Mrs. Ada GRAY

The news of the death of Mrs. Ada
Gray at the <ennebec Valley hos
pitaI in Skowhegan Tuesday after
noon came as a great shock to a
wide circle of friends and acquaint-
ances. Mrs. Gray was a native of
the town of Bingham and came to
Madison about 2S years ago and has
been a resident since that time. Be
sides her husband, David Gray. she
is survived by one son, Elfred Rus
sell of Madison: five brothers,
Messrs. Henry and Elsey .Bessey of
Hinckley. Bert Bessey of Madison.
Willard p, Bessey of UXbridge,
Mass, and Oscar Bessey Of Green
field, Mass; one sister, Mrs. Ella
Adams of Madison. Mrs. Gray was
an active member of the Madison
Methodist Episcopal church, and was
80 years old. Her death came as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
Former Auburn
Policeman browns

Auburn, Me-. Dec. 12-When the
Ford touring car in which they were
riding turned off the road, crashed
through wooden railing and sped
over 20-foot embankment into the
NezinscotS river at Turner village,
George Parker, former Auburn po-
liceman. was drowned, but George
Sutton Of Lewiston, driver of the car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
MADISON
Hich School ENTERTAINMENT EnioHcd

The third entertainment Of the
Madison high school lyceum course
which was a concert in the audito-
rum at the High School building,
by the California Male quartet, was
thoroughly enjoyed by a large and
appreciative audience. Every num-
Der from the opening selection by
the quartet, Soldiers Chorus from
Faust. to the closing selection. II
Will Lift Up Mine Eyes" w2s a treat
to music lovers. The Scotch songs
by Mr.. Lloyd, the bass solos by Mr..
Lincoln and the negro melodies by
the quartet were especially appreci-
ated by the audience and frequent
encores were given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Local physicians have been in
Burnham this past week in consulta
ton over the case of George HoXie,
who is supposed to have a clot on
the brain. Mr.. HoXie's case is most
peculiar one as he got into that con-
dition whe he was struck by an au-
tomobile. 1t is not known, it is I'M
derstood. whether the impact of the
car or shock caused his present
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
Augusta Waterville Dance Contest

Considerable interest is being
shown over the contest between
dancers of Waterville and Augusta.
The couple to represent Augusta will
be chosen at Union hall, Saturday,
Dec. 18th, and the Waterville choice
will be made at Elks' hall, Water
vile. December 10Th. A beautiful
loving cup, now on display at the
Lowell and Nicholson store, will be
the prize. 1t will be awarded at
City hall, Augusta, on Christmas
night, Dec. 2J.-AdV,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
Funeral of Alden GctchcII

The funeral services of Alden
Getchell were conducted by Rev. c.
J. Brown at 10 O'Clock Wednesday
forenoon at Mr.. Getchell's late home
on Bean street. The interment was
in the family lot in the Forest Hill
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Ethel Thomas and J. T. Quinlan;
Thou Vert Blind" Walter
Reagles: Violin solo. "Chanson
Meditation. Edward Rice: Adj
dress. Tho G-E Girl" Ellen Neil
son; Orchestra selection, THE
Forge in the Forest" Orchestra:
Clarinet solo. Long Long Ago"
Peter Schmidt; Quartet selections.
"Sweet and Low" He's Not Dead
Yet" Male Quartet: Orchestra
selection. connecticut" Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

State Librarian Henry e. Dunnacl;
left this city Wednesday afternoon for
Fitchburg, Mass. where on Thursday
evening he will be the speaker at a
meeting and banquet of the Fitchburg
Maine Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

NJ. L. Wheeler was a business CALL
or, Wednesday,, in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

and Clarence Doone of Berlin, N. H,
escaped safely from the water. about
7.30 O'Clock Monday night. Mr.. SUIT
ton said that he w2s blinded by the
smoke of cigarettes they had Just
llghted and before he realized what
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Philip Porter OF Cooper's Mill
was business visitor Wednesday il
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
Schedule for Girls Basketball Team

Manager Carrie WIderkrant.' of
the Madison high school gir,s' bas-
'ketball team has announced the fol-
lowing schedule for the coming sea-
son: December IA. Arson Academy
at North Arson: January 4. Skowhe-
gan at Madison: January IA, Coburn
Classical Institute at Watervile;
January Is. Skowhegan at Skowhe-
gan; January -. Winthrop at Win
throp: February /. open; Feb uary
s, Coburn Classical Institute at Mad
ison; February Is, Winthrop high
at Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Mr.. and Mrs. MeIZar. G. Ross of
JaCkman arrived in Madison Tues
day and are the guests of Mrs. Ross
parents. Mr. and Mrs. T.. l.. Per
kinS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Mrs. F. H. Loring and daughter,
Ruth. and son, Wyvan Berry, of
Newport arrived Wednesday in this
city for few days stay with rela-
tives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Colonial-Wednesday and Thurs
day. John Gilbert, Barbara La MARI.
Bessie Love and notable cast in
"St. Elmo; Federated Comedy "Pag-
ing Love-; "Hy Mayer Travelaughs'
and world Kilograms"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Miss Grace Gilcrease, who has
been passing few days with her
sister. Mrs. Leslie Damren, at North
belgrade, returned Wednesday to
her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Miss Ruth Marden. who went to
Bangor last week to accompany lftr
father to the hospital. returned to
Madison, Tuesday night
Through the courtesy of Manager
Smiley of the Pastime theatre, a
benefit was given Monday evening
for the Junior high school. the fea-
ture film being alone with the
King" The net proceeds for the
school amounted to $63G0. which is
the largest amount ever melted for
a school benefit in Madison movie
theatres. Co., .,
Miss Mildred Head. who is stu
dent at Simmons College. arrived
home Tuesday night for the Christ
mas vacation.
II. w. Hamlin. who has been con-
fined to his home by illness for the
past two weeks, has resumed his
duties as manager of the Oakland
clothing store.
Mrs. ID. L. McCollar returned on
Wednesday from Lewiston. where
she has been attending the State
Grange meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
LOCAL NOTICE

DR.. B. l.. Hodgkins. Dentist, has
moved from the Purinton block 10 242
Water ST.. the office formerly occu-
pied by DR.. Roberts, over Beane &.
NS0SS store. dec1d26t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Mrs. Harry Weber of waterville,
was caller Wednesday for the day,
in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Mrs. d. II. Dolliver of Chelsea was
a business visitor Wednesday in Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

Mrs. Harris Woodman Of Winthrop
was caller Wednesday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

was happening. the automo6ile a.
plunged into the river. Tng IA
came up short incline, sweeT IL
around Princes store and insts sssrs
passing on to the bridge
turned into the river. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

the result of critical surgical op-
Grafton last week.