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"Thank yoo, sir, thank yoo," answered Sarah.
"By the way, Aunt Sarah," he called as she was leaving, "isn't there a coon hunt tonight ?"
"Yes, sir, an' if dere am anything that can rouse Andrew it am hunting coons."
"Good! Watch him closely."
"I shore will, Marsa Doctor."
That night Sarah rocked the baby to sleep early, then to all appearances was soon sleeping soundly herself. Andrew lis- tened to her heavy breathing, and raised himself cautiously in bed, and waited for a long moment, finally crawling from the bed and noiselessly dressing himself, he hastened from the room.
The loud breathing of Sarah did not cease until he had am-
ple time to get his axe, call his dog and leave the yard. Then Sarah, too, got up, threw on a few garments and followed him.
From the moment Andrew joined the crowd he was a changed man. The lassitude was gone from his body, his movements were quick and his voice rang out clear and strong; in fact, he at once became the leader of the coon hunters. Andrew was at the front, following close behind the dogs over dale, brook and swamp.
Sarah watched the moonlight scene from a nearby hillside until the chase began in earnest, then knowing it was useless to try to keep them in sight, she made a short cut across fields home. She had seen enough to satisfy her. Chuckling heartily, and yet with a hint of pain in her laughter, she trudged home.
Coming in from the hunt hours later, Andrew found Sarah as he had left her-sleeping soundly-and he was soon un- suspiciously sleeping, too.
The next morning Andrew was so much worse with the hookworm disease that he called to Sarah :
"Darlin', I shue do feel terrible creatures crawlin' all around in my stomach, an' I is so weak I can't possibly come to de table. Won't you bring your poor old, soon be dead husband some breakfast?"
Sarah soon had his tempting breakfast placed beside the bed. on a chair. He expressed great surprise when Sarah found a coon in a bag outside the door, and he looked gloatingly on as she prepared it and put it into the oven to roast.
Just about the time the coon had reached a rich brown the young doctor came in.
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Andrew was sleeping soundly, while Sarah was scrubbing the cabin floor.
"Well, Andrew," called the doctor, "I hear you are suffering from the hookworm disease."
Andrew slowly opened his eyes, and in a feeble voice replied : "Yes, doctor, I shooe is, an' I done hear dere is no cure for it."
"You must have obtained your information from unreliable source ; a cure for hookworm has been discovered lately. What are you cooking, Aunt Sarah? It smells delicious."
"Hit's coon roasting in the oven."
"Coon! Good heavens! You surely don't intend to give any of it to Andrew. Coon is fatal to hookworm disease."
"Lordy ! Lordy ! Marsa Doctor, please don't say dat," plead- ed Andrew, "I feel dem worms begging for coon right now."
"Not one bite, Andrew, not one bite. The cure for hook- worm is to diet and take some pills I have here, and in this way we are able to detsroy the hookworm before it grows to any size."
"Marsa Doctor, will you done cept half dis coon? Done be too much for me and de kids, since Andrew can't have any," asked Sarah.
"I most certainly will. Coon of your cooking can not be beat."
Andrew looked on with tears in his eyes as Sarah selected half of the coon and placed it in a spotless basket for the young man.
"This is kind of you, Aunt Sarah, and I appreciate it. An- drew, it is too bad you can't have any, but better luck next sea-
son. Now," he continued, taking from his medicine case a large box, which was labeled with huge crossbones and skull in vivid red, and slowly opening it, revealed pills as large as a good sized walnut.
"Lordy, ye sholy don't spect me ter take dem big things in my inside !"
"Of course I do. They won't hurt you, Andrew-only the hookworm. You see the worms will hook around the pills and roll right out of your stomach, when they no longer find any- thing there to eat."
"But, Marsa Doctor, I can't swoller dem pills."
"They will go down all right, I shall see to that."
Maybe tain't hookworm dat's de matter, maybe it jist mis- ery."
"It may be, Andrew. At any rate I shall leave the pills with Aunt Sarah and if she sees another attack coming on she can give them to you."
"Yes, sah, yes, sah, thankey, sah," answered Andrew very much subdued.
Andrew turned, after watching the doctor out of sight, to find Sarah with his old clothes in one hand and a hoe in the other, and a strange expression on her face.
Without a word he put on his clothes, took the hoe and went into the garden.
Sarah resumed her scrubbing and for the first time in many months her voice was raised in song.
There was something in the tones of her voice that was not
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there before-a note that spoke of knowledge gained through heartache.
The glamor, the romance, the indefinable nameless something had gone out of her life forever, but much yet remained and she was making the best of it ..
Andrew looked up from his work surprised. He suddenly realized that it was good to hear that voice again, and he fell to work with renewed energy and a tender light in his eyes, that had been absent from them for many selfish years. Ada Mae Maple, '17.
The sun was setting in the golden west, The Seniors were having an English test. The time was short, the questions long; The music class was singing a song, Oh, horrors! what a day for an examination.
SOCIETY
On October 2d Greenfield people were filled with joy when they received word that the G. H. S. football team had won the game at Brownsburg. A celebration was planned, since this was the first time that the G. H. S. team had won a vic- tory over Brownsburg. An informal dance and card party were given at the Columbia Hotel. The boys on the team were very tired, but all attended the celebration. The G. H. S. stu- dents and alumni had a most enjoyable evening.
On October 9th the G. H. S. football team defeated the El- wood team at Greenfield, so the students of G. H. S. gave a dance and card party for the Elwood visitors at the Columbia Hotel. A short program was given early in the evening. Speeches were made by members of the two teams and their managers. Many of the alumni were especially prominent during the latter part of the evening.
They exclaimed impatiently, "We had no time," And visions of report cards rose to their mind. They handed their papers in at the desk, And went out talking of the English test. Someone closed the door with a sudden jerk. No one can say that we Seniors shirk.
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Come on and join the Seniors, It's a spread not far away- The grandest place on earth to end What's been a trying day.
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If you feel quite tired and weary, Or perhaps a trifle sad, Their joy is irresistible, And soon again you're glad.
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They go in crowds or couples- Just a line of happy faces- The faculty among them, But they keep their proper places.
IV Then if you get real thirsty, Eating wienies toasted brown, Just go across the hilltop, To the other side, and down. V It's right there in the meadow, Not quite ten whole rods away, A spring-where cool, clear water Trickles down both night and day.
VI The fire is burning brightly, And the moon is shining high; Everything's ideal for Senior spreads. Come quick or here's goodbye.
JUNIOR WEINNIE ROAST
On the night of November 23d the Junior class went out to McIntire's woods for a good time. The boys built a large bon- fire and cut long, forked sticks, upon which they roasted wie- nies and marshmallows. Coffee was made and a lunch of sand- wiches, pickles, marshmallows and coffee was thoroughly en- joyed by everyone.
The crowd reached town in time to attend the last show at the Why Not. The chaperones were Miss Henley and Miss Nelson.
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Early in the season three 6 o'clock dinners were given for the football team and their guests. October 4th Mr. and Mrs. John S. Loehr entertained ; October 20th, Mr. and Mrs. John Collins, and October 22d, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Thomas. The evenings were spent in a genaral good time.
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FORUM
The members of the Forum entertained a number of their guests with an open meeting at the public library, February 2Ist.
Dale Morton, the vice-president, acted as chairman. The subject of the debate given was, "Resolved, That the United State should adopt a policy of preparedness for war which will place her on an equal footing with the European nations." The affirmative was represented by Hiram Walker, Elizabeth Frost and Charles Tuttle, the negative by Avery Thomas, Gladys Robb and Horace Oldham. The decision was in favor of the affirmative side.
After the debate a social hour was enjoyed by the club and guests. The refreshments were orange ice and dark cake. The cakes were prepared by the domestic science classes.
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The Sophomore and Junior German clubs were entertained at the home of Miss Josephine Wilson on April 4th. A short program, consisting of German stories, jokes and songs, was given ; after the program German games were played. Refresh- ments of ice cream and cake were served.
SENIOR JUNIOR RECEPTION
The Senior class entertained the Jnior class and the faculty at the home of Robert Mason Friday evening, February 25th. The house was beautifully decorated. One room was artistic- ally draped for the benefit of the faculty ; another in the Senior colors for the coming faculty, and another in the Junior colors for the coming Seniors. A large basket of sweet peas made a charming table bouquet, and the lattice work of old gold and black, the high school colors, in the reception room, was very pretty.
The guests arrived about 8 o'clock. After a short social hour, Mr. Gerald Zike, a noted Senior, introduced the Hon. Professor Messer Alraganzo Jackson, who gave a most enter- taining chalk talk. His cartoons of prominent members of high school were especially good. Mr. Harold Hufford next sur- prised us by introducing the future faculty, who were to hold a meeting in our very presence.
Everyone was discussed and their grades for the first five weeks determined.
After a grand march refreshments, carried out in the Senior colors, were served. The remainder of the evening was spent in games and dancing.
The reception committee was Robert Mason, Donald Hilt, Carol Hagans, Harold Hufford, Esther Hubig, Helen Morgan and Matilda Hafner.
EDITH DUNCAN.
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September 13 .- G. H. S. begins today, Old customs have full sway.
Football practice begins with Coach Arnold in charge. Sept. 14 .--
Oh, the new names to learn! Harney, Henley, Garrison, Trees, Andrews, Dillion, Corcoran, Hayes ; McShane, Brandenberg and Larrabee, This, you know, is our faculty.
Sept. 15. "Out to Old Aunt Mary's."
Sept. 16. Dramatic Club and all other clubs talked.
Sept. 17. Amateur photographers' experiment at noon. Ma- terial : One kodak, six students, and all who came in sight. Result : Some fair pictures.
Sept. 21. Football meeting to elect yell leaders. They are Hanes and Walker.
Sept. 22. Andrews has a new red tie.
Sept. 23. Senior Class meets to elect officers. Miss McShane is faculty manager.
Sept. 27. The Rev. Mr. Cates talked in opening exercise pe- riod. Football rally after supper.
Sept. 28. In a practice game with Charlottesville the home team won by a score of 42 to o.
Sept. 9. Superintendent Larrabee made his annual talk, and it was not about "A Bundle of Sticks."
Sept. 30. Glee clubs organize.
Oct. I. Doctor Lowe talked on "Disease Prevention."
Oct. 2. Brownsburg game. Greenfield won 15 to 7.
Oct. 4. Corr Service has had his hair cut ! The football fellows favor the school with some "short but sweet" speeches.
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5. The Annual Staff Committee is elected. Senior colors go up for the first time.
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7. The school was entertained by a Riley program. The following persons took part: Gerald Zike, Harold Hufford and Mildred Duncan.
Mr. Harney offered Elizabeth Jackson his frat pin.
Oct. 8. Football rally. Everyone a guest at the Why Not.
Oct. 9. Greenfield defeated Elwood 19 to o. The climax of a good time was the reception at the hotel.
Oct. II. Ruth Furry took a nap on the piano stool at 11001. Oct. 12. Staff Committee met.
Oct. 14. Paul Strong declares his love for Lois Abbott in English class.
Oct. 15. Warren Mannon leads the yells at the football rally.
Oct. 16. Greenfield defeats Sheridan 3 to o.
Oct. 18. Victrola records are presented to the school by some of the teachers.
Mr. Garrison thinks Nettie Jackson can do better studying in the office.
Oct. 19. Mr. Harney tries to murder the chemistry class with chlorine.
Oct. 20. Harry Weeder entertains the football team. Carey Yelton has a date with "Chick" Morgan. Freshmen have a picnic.
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Oct. 21. Mr. Andrews talks to the school on the "History of Indiana." First staff meeting is held.
Oct. 22. Thomas's have a dinner for the team.
Oct. 23. The G. H. S. football team won an easy game at Noblesville, 60 to o.
Oct. 24. John Loehr entertains the team.
Oct. 25. "I. W." Harper furnishes entertaining and classic- al(?) records for the victrola.
Oct. 26. Charley Chaplin hats 25c each at Johnson's drug store. This accounts for the great number of them seen around H. S. Edith Duncan sings a solo.
Oct. 27. The Rev. M. S. Decker talks during opening exer- cise period.
The Seniors have a picnic in honor of two days' va- cation.
Nov. I. Mr. Larrabee's famous four-credit law has been passed, much against the will of the upperclass- men of G. H. S. The Juniors are responsible for it all.
A new teacher-Miss Nelson. Good luck, Corydon. Nov. 2. May McIntire has a beau ! John Loehr becomes poetic in English class. Miss McShane dropped a letter in the box addressed "City." I wonder what city?
Nov. 3. The Freshmen give a program at which Oaks Line- back is chairman. He reads an original poem :
"Though some of us may not be small, And some of us may not be tall, Yet there's sixty-five in all. And between us we can prove What the Freshman class can do."
Nov. 4. Song, "Bobolink" again.
Nov. 5. Floyd Mannon writes a good poem about his sweet- heart.
Nov. 6. The Seniors have their first market.
Nov. 8. The football boys have charge of the Why Not. Slumber party at Bob Spangler's.
Nov. 10. The Rev. W. Lindsay talks on "Choosing a Call- ing."
Paul Strong and Mr. Harney have a heated debate over the roofing of a house. Who for?
Nov. II. Several of the football boys have gone to Chicago. Mrs. Governor Ralston visits school.
Some Freshmen try to eat salted candy in the halls.
Nov. 12. The Juniors have a debate on the question of "Base- ball on Sunday."
Josephine Wilson is all dressed up. Who's at De Pauw ?
Nov. 13. If the football team did lose their game with East Chicago 20 to 6 they had a good time and are still receiving letters from the girls.
Nov. 15. Geneva Cotty fell upstairs.
Nov. 16. We sing a new song !
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Nov. 17. Mr. Larrabee talks on enthusiasm. The theme is "The Picture of My Best Girl."
Nov. 18. Mr. Montgomery talkes in opening exercise period. Corydon Eaton receives a letter from East Chicago. It is written on pink, perfumed paper.
Nov. 19. Mr. Andrews announces that he saw at least two people talking last period !
Nov. 22. Mr. Andrews begins by making an announcement and ends by making a long speech. How unusual !
Nov. 23. Cora Jackson teaches the Freshmen English class. The Senior class track team organizes with Donald Hilt captain.
A book agent at school causes some excitement, as he is thought to be the new Latin teacher.
Nov. 24. DePauw students visit school.
Nov. 25. The High School football team played the Independ- ents and beat them by a small margin.
Nov. 29. The Class track teams organize.
Dec. 3. Annual Freak Day is celebrated. There seems to be an extra number of girls in the afternoon.
In the evening there is a debate on "Woman's Suf- frags." The debaters are Dale Spencer, Floyd Mannon, Paul Rhoadarmer and Donald Hilt.
Dec. 6. Talk by the Rev. Maurice Barrett.
Dec. 7. The track men are practicing hard.
Dec. 13. During opening exercise period the Freshmen gave a part of "The Merchant of Venice."
Dec. Dec. 14. The cast for the Senior play is selected.
Dec. 15. Some more "Merchant of Venice." There are many visitors.
Dec. 16. Eva Knight fell down on the ice in front of the school building. Some crash !
Mr. Harney's absence causes more tests.
Dec. 17. Two weeks' vacation is announced.
Jan. 3. Mr. Larrabee celebrates the arrival of three new teachers-Mr. Karns, Miss Bowser and Miss Har- lan-by an interesting speech.
Jan. 4. The Freshies are having a hard time to rearrange their programs.
Jan. 5. George Curry starts to leave at 3:15. Where were you last night, George ?
Jan. II. Floyd Mannon puts his arm around Irene Lowe in history class. Look out, Floyd! It's contagious. Jan. 12. The physics class spent a whole period bending a a glass tube.
A hard rain drove many from their seats in the as- sembly room.
Jan. 17. As the building was very cold the first hour was spent in songs., a grand march, and other warm-up exercises.
Jan. 18. "Ichabod" Cook spent a whole nickel for candy, for the country girls.
Jan. 19. Bob Spangler has a new pair of shoes. Oh, the noise !
Jan. 24. The Seniors are practicing hard to get ready for their play.
Marjorie Hughes is present on time with a new dress.
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Jan. 25. The Senior play is given at the Why Not with a large crowd and great success.
Jan. 27. The Senior play was given a third time to accommo- date those who had purchased tickets.
Jan. 2. The chemistry class make fudge the second period as Mr. Larrabee is present the first. The physics class make whiskey.
"Peg Wallop" fell out of his seat the second period. Elizabeth Jackson went to sleep in English class and failed to make her customary attempt to recite. The cast of the Senior play had their pictures taken.
Jan. 31. "Boost the Annual" program in opening exercise. Mr. Garrison makes another famous speech after be- ing duly escorted to the platform.
Feb. 1. The Freshies are all dressed up. I wonder why? They are going to have their pictures taken.
Russell Mullendore presented his class pin to Edith Duncan in the assembly room.
Dale Spencer nearly caused a calamity by attempting to hold Edith Parish's hand.
Feb. 2. Since the Freshmen survived the trial the Sopho- mores are going to have their pictures taken today.
Feb. 3. Pete Weeder bids farewell to the physics class in the middle of the period.
Paul Strong has a hair cut. You ought to see it ! Great disturbance in assembly room-Edith Duncan -live bng-short scream, etc.
Asa Goodwin distinguishes himself as a reader in English class.
Program in opening exercises, Cora Jackson, chair- man.
Feb. 4. After school Kenneth Orr and Rosalie Deardorf were seen going east on Main street with a suit case. Congratulations ! Dale Beggs could be seen about one block behind in swift pursuit. Consola- tions !
Feb. 7. Marie Boring is married. Marie is old enough to be a Junior.
There was a very quiet double wedding at Dale Mor- ton's during the Forum meeting. The brides were Rosalie Deardorf and Harriet Strickland. The grooms were Dale Morton and Kenneth Orr. Alas ! it was only a fake.
Feb. 8. James Larimore slides down the banister to remove chewing gum.
Herman Cook went to sleep the sixth period. Where was he last night?
Feb. 9. Rev. Hodson talked in opening exercise period.
Feb. IO. Fire in cloakroom-Gerald Zike's overcoat. Herman Cook wears his father's shoes.
Feb. II. Another special program, with Kathryn Curry chair- man.
Dale Spencer has adopted a new gesture in public speaking. Harold Hufford lost his constitution.
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Feb. 17. The Glee Club makes its first appearance.
Feb. 18. Debate on "Immigration" instead of a special pro- gram. The debaters were Dale Morton, Dorothy Bruner, John Oxer and Carol Hagans.
Feb. 21. About forty guests are present at the Forum debate at the library.
Feb. 23.
Feb. 22. Quarter-day vacation. See what a petition does ! Tariff debate before the High School. The debaters are Harold Hufford, Gerald Zike, Donald Hilt, Dale Spencer, Floyd Mannon and Paul Rhoad- armer. This debate will be famous for the sarcasm by Mr. Spencer and fancy names by Mr. Hufford. Mr. Harney comes back to see Miss Dillion. Dramatic Club tryout.
Feb. 24. Seniors prepare for their reception.
Feb. 25. Reception at Mason's. It was attended by a large crowd and all had a good time. ff Special program in the morning.
Feb. 29. Mr. Andrews publicly welcomes William Singewald back to school.
Mar. I. Everybody is present. New program committees are announced. Gladys Hall gets eloquent in civics.
Mar. 2. More fudge in Chem. Lab. The chemistry class has changed to a photography class. Hot discussion in Public Speaking on "Jim Watson."
Baseball team organized with "Bud" Mannon as captain.
Mar. 3 .. Special program. Those taking part were Marjorie Binford, piano solo ; Margaret Holbrook, reading ; Mildred Duncan, reading ; Florence Ponsler, violin. Hoyet Lowe has a diamond tie pin, price 10 cents.
Mar. 6. Physics class visit the telephone office. Mr. Karns let Joe Walker and Gerald Zike flirt with the tele- phone girls on condition that they would not tell his wife that he was there.
Mar. 7. Staff meeting in the evening at the school building. Mar. 8. Miss McShane assigns Seniors extra English work. Groans !!! Gerald Zike and Chester Harper play rum in class. We fear Zike will teach Chester bad habits.
Mar. 9. Violin music by Bernardine Towles.
Mar. IO. Primary debate for the State contest on "Municipal Home Rule." Those taking part were Carey Yel- ton, John Oxer, Dale Spencer and Robert Mason. Dale Spencer, first ; Robert Mason, second. Grace Gambrel has charge of the program in the morning.
Mar. 13. The spring weather persuades some to stay out of school.
A picture was taken in Miss Bowser's charge, but she blissfully studied on. English classes have a vacation.
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Mar. 14. Winter coats are again in use, as snow is falling fast. "West School Building Fund Committee" meets to fix a date for the entertainment.
Staff meeting at the library, during which some of the debaters demonstrate their ability.
Mar. 15. Some Freshmen girls get poetic and write good love poems.
Mar. 16. Junior class meeting-much spirit shown.
Mar. 17. Carol Hagans is chairman of the program. Those taking part were Edith Mealey, piano solo; Rob- ert Blazier, recitation ; Reta Trader, piano solo. The Sophomore classes have a debate. Edith Duncan crochets in Public Speaking.
Mar. 20. Paul Rhoadarmer recited for the first time in civics.
Mar. 21. Elizabeth Jackson, in civics, asked advice about her dog tax.
Irene Lowe went bicycle riding. Ask Harold Huf- ford who took her.
Mar. 22. Track teams make final arrangements for the track meet. The winter weather looks unfavorable.
Asa Goodwin went to Illinois to write for a marriage license. Who is the lucky one?
Mar. 24. Edith Duncan was chairman of the committee for the special program. All the numbers were very
entertaining. Reader, Mrs. George Tindall. Harriet Powell and Forest Mason visited school. Track meet after school. The Seniors won by a good margin.
We will have a good team to take to Greensburg this year.
Mar. 27. Program for the benefit of the West building. De- bate on "Preparedness" by Gerald Zike, Joe Wal- ker, Robert Mason, John Oxer, Paul Strong and John Loehr. Dale Spencer and Paul Rhoadarmer delivered orations. Herman Jackson gave a chalk talk. The girls of the public speaking classes enter- tained the children with stories. The program was a success-$50.
Mar. 30. Robert Mason displays his domestic science knowl- edge in English by telling how to make candy. Football fellows have their pictures taken for the Annual.
Mar. 31. Track men have their pictures taken. Calendar goes to the revising board. We hope some" of our work will be left as it is.
ROBERT L. MASON, JR. VERA BURTON.
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The Cameraderie, the book of the senior class, express the true spirit of G. H. S. Good fellowship has been our motto in this work. We have forgotten all our differences and have worked together as one body. The superintendent, the factulty and the under classmerie have helped us and encouraged us in every way. We can not thank them enough. We also appreciate the support of the adver- tisers and subscribers. We leave this work with good will to all and promise to support and assist all future publica- tions of G. H. S. in every way we can.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF.
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Now I lay me down to study; I look not in my manual; But, instead, I read that book- The Ninteen Sixteen Annual.
Marjorie Hughes: Don't kid Gerald Zike about his mus- tache; I've rubbed it in often enough already.
Floyd M. (going to Milton class) : Another forty minutes in hell.
Mr. Harney : Roland, what kind of a substance is this ? R. Lewis : A non-metallic metal.
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