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such by burning the corn refuse, but apparently this one had escaped the fiery furnace by some miracle. I left him for Miss Garland to see, and later observed him crawling beneath the two leaves left.

Did I tell you I am taking a university Extension course in Shorthand? I tried the speed class and that seemed too much for me - 140 wds. a minute; then I tried the Beginners class, and that seemed too simple, so then I registered for the advanced class, and seem to be more nearly a fit. It meets Monday nights from 7:15 to 9:00 at the State House. I have been in 3 times and have 5 more lessons to come. It will not meet next Monday, however, on account of the holiday so I have two weeks this time to get my lesson in. I think I shall soon be giving those who have been at it for several years a neck and neck race.

A week ago to-day I substituted