Terre Haute Evening Gazette, Volume 6, Number 171, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 31 December 1875 — Page 2

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A CHRISTMAS STORY.

A Lfgead of Michigan Avenue BY LIZZIE BOYNTON HARBEKT., From the Chicago Inter-Ocean. "Pickled olives and New Year's day—what a combination of loves! You surely have forgbtten to include Christmas in your short list of preferences." "No, indeed. The truth is, I hate Christmas—not, of course, as a festival i|i memory of the Christ-child, but Christmas as we celebrate it, inthe matter of presents. To girls born of poor butLrespectable parents, it is a regular ordeal, and, judging by some remarks I have heard made by the City Fathers, it assumes a somewhat practical aspect for them—is quite a conundrum." •'Oh, Kate, it sounds almost sacriligious to hear you talk so." "Of coutse, the proper thing to be said, the correct language of our Republican court is, "Christmas is the most beautiful festival of the year the practice of bestowiug little gifts and remembrances is delightful." So it is, when you have the gift' to bestow, and when people are contented and gratified at receiving little gifts but when your friends happen to be born with luxurious tastes, and hang up imaginary stockings to be filled •with jewels, checks corner lots, seal skin sacques, and a few such trifles when you- are confronted witli the stubborn fact: that the contents of your purse would not buy enough real estate to swing a gate upon, or sufficient seal skin- for a" necklace, you know that your ffie.ndsi with their "great expectations" taust go to the-great English novelist for comfort. Yes, one is miserable if he cannot afford to make presents, and miserable if one does. Now thie Christmas gift I most covet is the sight of a genuine smile on my father's careworn business-furrowed face. You know he is generous^ to a fault, Mid jet-he said to last week: 'Kate, I wish this Christmas

Vain ess was over I really have not money to spend it is all that I do to meet my liabilities,'

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All the World. BY

ELI,A WHEELER.

All the world is full of babies Sobbing, sighing everywhere Looking out with eyes of terror,

Beating at the empty air. Do they see the strife before them, That thev sob and tremble so? Ob the helpless, frightened babies-

Still they come, and still they go. AH the world is full of children [Laughing over little joys, Sighing over little troubles—

Fingers brnised, and broken toys, Wishing to b9 older, larger, Weeping at some fancied no Oh the happy, hapless children,

Still they come, and still they go. All the world is full of lovers, Walking .slowly, whispering sweet Dreaming dreams, and building castles

Tbatmust ciumble at tbeir feet. Breaking vows and burning letters, Smiling, lest the world shall know, Ob, the foolish, trusting lovers-

Still they como and still they go. All- the world is full of people, Hurrying, rushing," pushing by, Bearing burdens, carrying crosses,

Passing onward with a sigh. Some like na, with smiling faces, And their heavy hearts below,. Oh, the sad-eyed, burdened people,

How they come, and bow they go. All the earth is full of corpses, Dust and bones laid there to rest This the end that babes and children,

dings we have had for some time. We have had original weddings, tin weddings, wooden, silver, gold, paper, linen, every style of wedding except your own wedding, and in our family there is to be a diamond wedding, and right in the midst of it comes Christmas. Helen Moreton was giving her experience last year. About two weeks before Christmas, in an unusually heroic mood, fhe told Charlie that she did not want him to make her a Christmas present their expenses had been so heavy for their bridal trip, house-r keeping, weddings in "their set," etc., she would call the new

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of china her Christmas present. But about one week before Christmas she concluded to surprise Charlie with a liltle gift, and when she presented it, and the faint, lingering hope that after all he would have "a surprise" in store for her had beeu dispelled

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her young friends called and displayed their gifts, she really concluded that she was the most unapprecated wife in the city. That same eveniug her cook left, declaring that ihe "alters had worked for quality, but folks that would give nothing but a calico dress, aud calico ten cents a yard, must be poor white trash, sure nuff, and she cpuldn't 'sociate with 'em, no-how." "Well, girls, I would ebjoy intensely the real luxury of making each of you a handsome gift, but I cannot do it. I must prepare my usuaf gifts for the little folks at the 'Home of Friendless and the news-boys I cannot forego that, but I warn the rest of you not to cast any bread at me, for you will not find it again even after many days." "What a strange girl you are, Kate you will repent when you see our Christmas tree." "Not at all especially if I imagined any gift was prepared for me in the bargain-and-sale ppirit with which some are made. For instance, one of the boarders came to me last evening, and requested me to ascertain juat how much money her sis-ter-in-law had paid for the gift she was preparing for her, adding, 'You know I would not for anything give ner a cheaperpresent than she gives me but'then times are so hard that I canuot afford to give more.' You see, it is not the custom of making Christmas gifts, but it is this spirit of bargain aud sale this desperate effort at..k.e.eping up appearances, this American, feowardice in regard to being considered poor the spirit that causes so many of our girls to stint themselves for a.year at home in order to enjoy a six weeks' flourish at a fashionable watering-place, in the hope. of. securing a—uot a friend,whom they could indeed love, honor and obey—but a fortune. This same spirit causes the young man to deal out his pet names very carefully until.he receives a reply to the letter he wrote inquiring as to the "old man's estate." "There comes papa so by-bye until after dinner: or, rather, buy buy until after Christmas,"

Just after Miss Kate had left the room, a tall, elegant young man emerged from the curtained recess of

ively to th&astonisbed g$bup otgirls, and passed -through tfye readingroom. "There! who ever'dreamed .of LeGrande St.' Clair oyerhearing our conversation.' Just that Kate Lenord.'s lucky too. She is always making her heroic speeches where some one is sure to hear her whose good opinion she greatly covets. The little willful puss! You all think she is-so noble and unselfish! I would be willing to wager every Chriitmas present I hope to receive that she knew the lionized millionaire was behind the curtain. Provoking isn't it? But I can stop this little game, and I will. Your -castle, your beautiful air-castle, is in danger. Check to your king?"

When the boarders atjthe "fashionable boarding house" oh "Michigan avenue"assembled at dinner., the eveningof the day on which occur.* red the conversation reported, each one in turn loitered a-t the door to read the following:

WABNirte—Notice is hereby given to the good friends who are busy ^vith preperations for a Christmas tree that on account of the collapsed state of my purse, :I cannot make, manufacture, buy, sell, or receive any gift whose moneyed value. shall exceed twenty-fi^e cents. Meanwhile, merry Christmas to all.

CATHERINE LENORD.

Miss Kate lingered in the parlor in order that the boarders might freely exchange their critosisms, pro and con, and then, heralding her approach by a merry laugh, entered the dining room. Scarcely was she seated when a youth just out of his "valehtlne days" exclaimed, "Qh Mith Kate! how could you be so cruel as to deny us the right to lay our treasures at your feet?" "Well, really, as I reflect upon it, it does!seem cruel, very cruel and

?f,'s worsted that I want, to knit ever so many pairs of mittens for those dear little chicks at the Home of the Friendless, and you and any other gentleman friend, if you really want to enjoy the luxury of giving, just forego your after dinner smoke and give the money thus rescued from the ashes to me, and I promise you it shall be wisely expended." "Are you sure that you will not get Worsted in your attempt to confer happiness,- Miss Kate?" queried the punster of the table. "Worsted is what I want," replied Kate, capturing his pun .with the utmost sang froid. "We will set all these young ladies to work, and give you a peep at the tableau." "How is it, Miss Kate, that you are so intent in giving away mittens, but never attempt to set your cap for any body?" questioned the elegant LeUrande St. Clair, with so peculiar an emphasis while it attracted the attention of every one at the table no one could exactly understand it, unless it t^as Miss Kate herself. She, boweverj laughingly replied: "I have noticed some Centennial caps advertised-. If you will' be Very good and wait patiently until Christmas, perhaps Sauta Claus will bring you one." »a

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Christmas eye. As the merry bells thrill Liie ixsirta of thsusaads £3 thsy

intope for us the praises sjcjring our hearts to the erst-time ^Babe Bethlehem, they seem to-wake the echoes sleeping through tb^enturies and win us in imagination back to tbe historic morning when wise men offered these first Chrismastogifts of gold, frankincense and myirh. Think you, as tbe magi were hastening to celebrate that first Cbristoas^ one said to the other, "Ascertain* if you can, how much gold I am to receive, in order that I may give an equal amount of frankiucense?'* Or did they, with unselfish love, pour their treasures at the feet of the infant Christ Child? The Child grown Master, took a little child aud set it in their mirist, assuring them that whoever gave even so much as a cup of cold water to one of thosq little ones did it unto Him. Therefore the Christ Child appeals to vnu, to all of us to-day, through every little hungry, forsaken waif that may drift to your doors this Christmas tide. $ S-

The Christmas tree which we discovered in embryo in that home on Michigan avenue has matured, blossomed, and borne rich fiuit, and tonight we see a merr^group gathered about the gift-laden pjgbches.

Our*friend Kate is tiw^fecipient of innumerable "twA^to^five cent gifts," many of whichTOfe very acceptable and useful. vS»8» in return, with ftrns, mosses,^tmiling vines, and forest leaves, hayprepared some really artistic souvenir^ for her truly surprised friends, for, dfciipite the suspicions of envious Mite Genevieve Brown, Kate Lenord was possessed of a noble soul and artistic tastee,and combined with these tnje expression, so that whi read, painted or tallie glimpses of a pure, Grande St, Cli whelmed with enough to stock &

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er she sung, "e gave you soul. Leas overslippers /shoe store,

smoking-jackets in subli' quantities that he could nogJJS&r them out though he resolve^^imself into a chimney for the rempjatier of his life, dreesing-gowns richNgipugh to woo him to prepetual iff^jidism, neckties enough to supply the throat of anaconda. Oh, VanjfrFair! Not a coat for honest poveK^not a gown for restless suffering, •fit numberless comforts for the Divp^rich enough to return the favorrWEor the first time in his life, LeGrWde St. Clair was exceedingly emaajrrassed, and consequently, awkwarok-JFor be it known into all of you,"jlear readers, that this same LeGrande St, Clair was a true prince, ojne of nature's noblemen. In these "^fcs of frauds here, was a genuine article. He had been a member of oui little circle on Michigan avenue only a short time He had not feltr'c'alled upon to.explain his business

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history to all the young?-ladies he met and yet he had a history, a very interesting heart history-ef his own, something so sacred thaifhe had not mentioned it to strange^ and yet,as the recipient of all tliese elegant Christmas gifts, he felt^himself "a fraud," and knew that he must rise to explain. Amid the confusion of distributing the presents opportunity was not offered, and in the midst- of the'excitetoent he was^feummoned to-meef a friend uponyppoVtani business. Returning latere entered the parlor, to find it deserted by alll' save the two young ladies, Miss Genevieve and her supposed rival, Miss Kate. With all the intensity o^ a strong will Miss Genevieve Browne had resolved to capture this rich prize, and to-night she had dressed for conquest. She looked like a veritable queen of hearts, in her royal robe of purple velvet, with an ele-. gant, filmy scarf of lace draped low on her graceful shoulders, with clus ters of golden-hearted pansies at her throat, and nestling in the coils of golden hair. Alas» ber heart was sordid as the golden.color she chose and iret as she drooped 'her large eyes and sang with cultivated voice, "Waiting," most any one who appreciated beauty would, have been tempted to come and yet'|LeGrande St. Clair was resolutely leaving the room, when Miss Genevieve called him, stating that she wished to ask his opinion. "Miss Kate and I have been indulging in quite a discussion, and wish you would be umpire. She has been, as usual, inveighing against the rich, and preaching up the delights of poverty." "Oh, not at all. You entirely mis understand me. Genevieve but I can not stop to explain, as papa is calling me. Miss Genevieve may report the conversation to you. Goad night." "What a strange, old:maidish girl she is!" exclajmeb Qenevieve, as soon as Kate's footstepa had died away. "What a royal, sensible, refreshing girl she is, you mean. What a capi tal wife she wonld make for some young man." "O! yes, iudeed that is just what she ought to be," eagerly replied our fortune-hunter, the fair Genevieve. "It would be quite a joke to see her putting her theories into practice in 'a love of ia cottage,' you know. Really one cannot imagine her mistress of a palatial home. She would look like that historic cat in the strang^ garret.''? What a strange-thing it is that so many of our moneyed men have married wives with no taste for society who think their large establishments a burden. "Now per haps you would not believe it, Mr. St. Clair, out I was never so happy as when 1 took charge of 'Melrose' for my uncle while'auntie' was abroad, positively never so well nor so happy.". Genevieve Browne at this momenttas, with all her artful artfulness, dangerously fascinating. Every look and motion revealed her undisguised admiration for St. Clair. She knew, that he must speak now, and so with unwonted earnestness he said, while Genevieve's liquid eyes drooped and looked steadily into the fire. "Miss Genevieve, I do notknow of any onV -who would preside over a

moje regally than yourself

ut let me ask you as a favor not to be so severely critical of Miss Kate., It is really quite painful to m& because she is remarkable like my'wife and in fact is engaged to my younger brother."

And thus the little game eridedj and Miss Genevieve was checkmated Meanwhile, she moans and groans because of the debt incurred for the embroidered dressing gown. She

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resolves to try a winter in Florida, or else to petition the Legislature for law compelling young men to assume the title of Master until they' are married, when they shall become Mister, so that unprotected young momen may discover, in the vejy form of an introduction, upon whom to bestow their smiles and worsted* work.

A XEW IEAR"S FETE.

BY CLARA MARSTON.

CHAPTER I.

A strange silence was noticeable the parlors of Col. Churchwell just few minutes before that solemn hour that was to usher in a new-born year Strange because of the composition of the company, which was evidently not gathered for serious purposes, but with a View of thoroughly enjoylDg certain festivities connected with the depart

of the old and advent of tbe new year. The time previous to the lull re-*and terred to had been occupied in an animated discussion of plans for the celebration of the next day. A grand dinner had been talked of,to follow the reception, aud a dance afterward was suggested, and nearly all of the more volatile of the assemblage were in hearty accord with^the idea. But one who was usually foremost when pleasure was on the tapis had scarcely expressed herself on this evening. Instead of bringing her ready wit to the promotion of the projected fete, Helen Smith had, unlike her usual self, sat perfectly quiet, apparently listening to all that was said but in reality her thoughts were far away from her gay surroundings.

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not but be remarked by her.companions, and soon she was requested to explain her silence. With some reiuctance, as if partially ashamed of her proposition, so much at varience with the wishes and plans of the others, she intimated that she had been seriously thinking of employing the next day in making some of the poor suffering wretches of the city as happy a3 she was herself, and that she hoped to persuade some of her friends to engage with her in the work of charity.

It was this unexpected proposal that had disturbed the equanimity of the company. While they were all good enough people, as far as the world goes attended church regularly, and never' refused to sign a subscription list for a charitable purpose, stilt they were not practical workers, and did not much relish tbe idea of assisting in a regu-larly-organized effort of charity. They would much sooner have trusted a few dollars to an alms bureau of some kind than to carry it in person to some deserving ones. Then, too, they were devout believers in the saying that charity begins at home, and did not wish to attempt anything that would interfere with tbeir own comfort.

Outspoken Belle Scott soon gave expression to her sentiments on the subject, and if her language was not exactly such as would have pleased an advocate of strict propriety, was

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unmistakable enough to convince her listeners that she was in earnest about what she spoke. She said: *'1 don^t care about figuring as a Lady Bountiful, and don't mean to if I can avoid doing so. I am willing to help the poor, but, gracious goodness, is there any use of my making myself miserable doine so? I will subscribe to a fund, but I am not going to deprive myselt of all.pleasure pimply because there are others, who are not as happy ks I am."

As these remarks seemed to be a direct reply to Helen's proposition, that yoiing lady felt called upon to. answer. She therefore informed the vivacious Belle that-she was not desirous of

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in the capacity she referred to, and that the expedition proposed did not involve any such necessity. Washington City is sufficiently large to move about in without attracting general atteution, and if persons inclined to such work, were not desirous of becoming famous, they "need do no more than to keep their own trumpets silent. As for the sacrafice of enjoyment which Belle seemed tb dread so much, it would be more than counter-balanced by the novelty of the undertaking, and the pleasure they would experience as a result of doing good.

We are not sufficiently versed psychology to be able to state authoritively what the cause was which prompted all the girls and some of the young man to snddenly' abandon *tbe idea of the dance and the* dinned on New Year's day, and decide upon adopting Hellen Smith's suggestion instead. If we were permitted to infer from such disjointed sentences as were occasionally heard in the' din, consequent upon the discussion of the proper manner of distributing certain gifts, we would not be unreasonable if we suggested that the novelty had greater charms for many than the prospect of doing good.

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mode in which they made their ar rangements for the, work before them. The probable and positive contents ot certain pantries were discussed, and the possibility of making purchases in the morning was canvassed. Even Belle, the most strenous in her opposition at first, was now the eager one of tbe party, and urged a visit at once that night to the markets. And while che spoke the French clock on the matle rang out the'hour of midnight, and while "happy New Year's" were being uttered the girls hastily attired themselves for their novel market ing.

Their steps at once took the did rection of tne Washington Market, ansoon they were involved deep in mysteries of bargaining for poultry, meats, vegetables, fruits, and last, but not least, candies for the children, for this wonderful resort provides nearly everything edible. They were well supplied with money,and their gallant escorts, not to be outdone by the fair ladies in liberality, made the most reckless bargains imaginable, and purchased stuff in such quanities that .more than one stall-man was induced toquestion whether they were designed for the poor,coupling the interrogatory with the information that reductious were mt-de in such cases.

Tbe servants at the different habita tions, unaware of the plans of their young masters and mistresses, were filled with consternation in the early morning, when wagon after wagon drove to the door, aad after disgorging miscellaneous parcels, departed. A dreadful fear that an imprompu feast bad-been decided upon seized more than one establishment and threatened a Sudden strike. An explanation, however: satisfied the cooks, wno cheerfully began the work of preparing tbe iood for distribution. ..

CHAPTER II.

That Helen Smith and Belle Scott,

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panions. According to the projected plan we find the two young ladies seated in their carriage early in the morning, surrounded by an indiscriminate pile of good things, embracing nearly all of tbe substantial that contribute to'the comfort of man. Delicacies were not omitted, and more than one bottle of good, chdbrfui wine had found its way into their collection. Neither was medicine forgotten, for among those they intended to call upon they expected to fine more than one poor invalid, who would need somsthing of that character.

If any casual observer had noticed James, the colored coachman, as he Hat on his box and chirped to his horses, he would have easily guessed that this sable dignitery was immens5 ly pleased with bis work upon this day. James, in his humble way, was an earnest Christian, and though not provided witb much surplus mony. was ever ready to extend a helping hand to those who had less than be. Consequently, he was overjoyed at the sim'ple idea of assisting his young mistress her companion in their charitable work. To him was entrusted the task of piloting them to the most wretched of the poor. No difficult matter for James, as his knowledge of the city was immense, having lived in Washington from bis birth.

Very soon ho brought them to a locality which they never dreamed existed.so near ihe handsome boulevards of the capital, and in such close prox imity to the palatial Government buildings* It seemed among tbe impossibilities that such wretched, squalid shanties could exist so near the handsome residences of the rich. But strange as it was, they found them, and tney also found tbe occupants to be as miserable as the tumble-down concerns which they inhabited.

Divesting themselves of tbe involuntary sensations of disgust that arose witbin them, they courageously filled their large baskets with a variety of things, and made tbeir initial visit. Inexperienced as they were they at once recognized fit objects for spmpathy in the first hut they approached an,old man, nearly bent double with age. responded te their knock, and in stating thsir errand, he, with some embarrassment, invited them inside. They declined entering, pleading tbat they had several other calls to which would fully take up their time. At this a neat tidy woman came to the door, and following her two pretty children, attractive despite their homely grab.

A few kind words accompanied the presentation, and many were the thanks showered upon them for their generosity. Returning to the carriage they procured another lot of provisions, and thus the day was spent, until their supply of provisions brought for distribution was exhausted. Before half a dozeu calls were made, Belle-had declared with great enthusiasm that she had never enjoyed anything more in her life, and that she owed Hellen, oh ever so much, for taking her along. They saw much that they had not expected to witness, and bad many experiences. But among all those they came in contact witb, they had no reason to believe that nny were else than grateful.' Some might* not have deserved charity, but it would have been a difficult shing to seldftt.the worthy ones wben 'all seem ed so needy.

They had one adventure that Bslle made much capital of, and to which she referred in a teasing manner frequently during the day. While in one of the houses, busily "engaged in delivering their present^, a gentleman, entered, whole errand Was nearly sim-* ilar'to theirs, Accompanying him was a boy, who was bending under the weight of a heavily laden basket. The moment the eyes of Helen encountered those of the stranger, a deep blush suffused her face, and the bow which followed, so different from the selfpossessed inclination of Belle, indicated that there was something more than an acquaintanceship between the two. The,merry remarks of Helen's companion poidted to love, and her insin atlons, made in a spirit of miechiev ousness distressed Helen very much. Belle bad no pity, howeve, and repeatedly insisted chat Cupid had but used charii)y as a cloak to secure a meeting for his two victims.

Whether this was true or not it would be dificult for the writer to say, as she does not possess tbe confidence of the wicked little sprite who causes so much trouble. But being a veracious chronicler, it is positively neces sary to state,that Helen was greatly disturbed after the few minutes' con versation with George Carlin. If their talk was strictly upon a charitable subject, then Mr: Carlin had certainly misssed his vocation, and instead of practising law be should have become a minister, for he certainly had the power to move Helen Smith greatly.

On tbeir way home in their now empty carriage, Belle more than once begged Eellen to make a confident of her, but the young lady was' inexora ble, and would only state that Mr. Carlin desired to know of her whether she intended continuing her charitable ministrations. Belle was forcud to rest content with this meager information, but declared between her set teeth tbat'she would know the secret before she closed her eyes that even ing.

CHAITEB III

While the youhg ladies were about tbeir praiseworthy work a pleasant surprise was preparing for tbem. Col Churchill, 'jwho always delighted in pleasing bis young friends, had arranged for an.immense party. He bad no children of his own, out his house had long been a resort for the young people of his circlo of acquaintance, the attraction being his lovely and admirable wife, and filis own genial manners.

Of course Mr. and Mrs. Churchill had numerous calls during the day, and to tbe -greater number of these was an invitation extended to be present at an important gathering, that evening. Nearly all of tbe gentlemen learning that a surprise was intended for their lady friends who had been out on the churity expedition that day, were more than delighted to profess their willingness to^ accept the kind invitation.'

The evening found a large company gathered in the Colonel's parlors. Of course, all the young ladies were there, and among them Helen shone the brightest and fairest of theiA all. Her labors of the day had not impaired her beauty, although she had certainly worked with sufficient energy to have worn out

less resolute girl.

Belle, too, as there, and her mis-chief-making propensity could hardiy be restrained. More than once, in relating their adventures, was she tempted to describe the meeting between Mr. Carlin and Helen after her own fashion, but. she determined to keep her secret until she was thoroughly assured that her suipicioss were correct. ...

Among the very latest ofthe gentlemen to arrive was Mr. Carlin. At his eatrance the inquisitorial eyes of Belle were again turned upon Helen, and once morejshe saw the tell-tale blush enrich her cheek.

Th? two wpre frequently together

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It is scarcely necessary to make- a passing allusion to the enjoyment of tho merry company at Col. Churchill's, Dancing, music and feasting are pleasant things usually. But in this instance they were rendered doubly so, as tbe festivities were given as a reward for good works performed by those enjoying them.

When the party broke up, adhering to her oi iginal resolution to find out

circumstances what could Helen do but answer as she did, "I told him he might ask papa."

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