Q: CHAPTER XIX

OF THE CHANGE IN THOMAS

To find ways of making David propose to Elspeth, of making Elspeth willing to exchange her brother for David--they were heavy tasks, but Tommy yoked himself to them gallantly and tugged like an Arab steed in the plough. It should be almost as pleasant to us as to him to think that love was what made him do it, for he was sure he loved Grizel at last, and that the one longing of his heart was to marry her; the one marvel to him was that he had ever longed ardently for anything else. Well, as you know, she longed for it also, but she was firm in her resolve that until Elspeth was engaged Tommy should be a single man. She even made him promise not to kiss her again so long as their love had to be kept secret. "It will be so sweet to wait," she said bravely. As we shall see presently, his efforts to put Elspeth into the hands of David were apparently of no avail, but though this would have embittered many men, it drew only to the surface some of Tommy's noblest attributes; as he suffered in silence he became gentler, more considerate, and acquired a new command over himself. To conquer self for her sake (this is in the "Letters to a Young Man") is the highest tribute a man can pay to a woman; it is the only real greatness, and Tommy had done it now. I could give you a score of proofs. Let us take his treatment of Aaron Latta.

1. Grizel
2. No
3. No
4. Elspeth
5. David
6. Yes
7. For him to kiss her
8. No
9. Yes
10. No
11. No
12. in silence
13. No
14. gentler and more considerate
15. Yes
16. Yes
17. Yes
18. Heavy tasks
19. an Arab steed in the plough
20. love

Numbered questions:
1. Who did Tommy wish to marry?
2. was she the only girl he had ever longed for?
3. would she marry him immediately?
4. who had to marry first?
5. who was supposed to propose to her?
6. was tommy trying to make that happen?
7. besides not marry, what else would Grizel not allow?
8. did people know he loved her?
9. did she want to be his wife?
10. Did David propose to Elspeth?
11. Was Tommy salty about that?
12. how did he suffer?
13. did he act in bad ways?
14. what did he become?
15. was he more in control of himself?
16. is this a compliment to the female?
17. does the author have proof of this?
18. To whom did Tommy yoke himself?
19. what did he tug like?
20. and what made him do it?

Q: (CNN) -- An 11-mile stretch of the Mississippi River near Greenville, Mississippi, was closed Monday to most vessel traffic because of low water levels, idling nearly a hundred boats and barges in the stream, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

"We are allowing a limited number of vessels based on size" to attempt to pass, said New Orleans-based Coast Guard spokesman Ryan Tippets, adding that the closure was affecting 97 vessels Monday afternoon and was halting both northbound and southbound traffic.

Salt creeping up the Mississippi River

This same area near Greenville, which sees about 50 vessels pass on an average day, has been closed "intermittently" since August 12, when a vessel ran aground, said Tippets.

The Coast Guard and the Army Corps of Engineers have continued surveying the area and deemed it "dangerous for vessels to travel through," he said. The Army Corps of Engineers also has being dredging in the area to deepen the channel and help navigation.

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A historic drought and excessive heat have reduced water levels and scorched wide sections of the U.S. Midwest. Flooding last year may have worsened the situation on the Mississippi by leaving deposits of silt and debris in areas that would normally be clear.

Tippiets said he was unsure when the river would reopen or, once that happens, how long it would take to undo the gridlock.

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1. A historic drought
2. vessel traffic is closte to hundred boats and barges
3. near Greenville, Mississippi
4. the Mississippi River
5. The Coast Guard and the Army Corps of Engineers
6. allowing a limited number of vessels based on size" to attempt to pass and dredging in the area to deepen the channel
7. hundreds it depends on the time and day
8. A New Orleans-based Coast Guard spokesman
9. he was unsure when the river would reopen or, once that happens, how long it would take to undo the gridlock.
10. yes
11. leaving deposits of silt and debris in areas that would normally be clear.

Numbered questions:
1. What is going on near Greenville, Mississippi?
2. What are the consequences of the drought?
3. Where?
4. What body of water?
5. Who is responsible for closing the area?
6. What are they doing about it?
7. How many vessels are affected?
8. Who is Ryan Tippets?
9. What did he say?
10. Did a drought happen last year?
11. How did floods contribute to the problem?

Q: CHAPTER XXII--ANGEL AND BEAR

"Enough of science and of art! Close up those barren leaves, Come forth, and bring with you a heart That watches and receives." - WORDSWORTH.

A telegram had been handed to Mr. Mayor, which he kept to himself, smiling over it, and he--at least--was not taken utterly by surprise at the sight of a tall handsome man, who stepped forward with something like a shout.

"Angel! Lance! Why, is it Robin, too?"

"Bear, Bear, old Bear, how did you come?"

"I couldn't stop when I heard at Clipstone that Angel was here, so I left Phyllis and the kid with her mother. Oh, Angel, Angel, to meet at Bexley after all!"

They clung together almost as they had done when they were the riotous elements of the household, while Lance opened the front door, and Robina, mindful of appearances, impelled them into the hall, Bernard exclaiming, "Pratt's room! Whose teeth is it?"

"Don't you want Wilmet to hold your hands and make you open your mouth?" said Lance, laughing.

Gertrude, who had already received the Indian arrival, met Angela, who was bounding up to see to her charge, with, "Not come in yet! She is gone out with the children quite happily, with Awdrey's doll in her arms. Come and enjoy each other in peace."

"In the office, please," said Angela. "That is home. We shall be our four old selves."

Lance opened the office door, and gave a hint to Mr. Lamb, while they looked at each other by the fire.

1. with her mother
2. Bexley
3. Lance
4. Mr. Mayor
5. yes
6. Lance and Mr. Lamb
7. the Indian arrival
8. Clipstone
9. Robina
10. no
11. "Don't you want Wilmet to hold your hands and make you open your mouth?"
12. in the office

Numbered questions:
1. where was phyllis and her child?
2. where were they meeting?
3. who opened the door?
4. who had received a letter?
5. was he happy?
6. who look at each other?
7. who had gertrude already received?
8. where did he hear that angel was there?
9. who was mindful of how they look?
10. Did Mr. Mayor share the letter with anyone?
11. what did Lance say before laughing?
12. where did Angela feel at home?