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The declarition that I drag a cask. Ans.-Halibut, (haul I but.) What a lady prizes highly after she is betrothed. Ans.-Her-ring. A sharp lance. Ans.-Pike.

An animal and what he becomes when a wolf catches him. Ans.- Lam-prey.

Possessed and a place for boats. Ans. -Haddock.

A fish whose name implies reproof. Ans.-Carp.

Something found in the henhouse. Ans.-Perch.

A sullen look. Ans. -Pout.

Assistance. Ans. -Sucker, (succor.) There is a natural productor which exists from two to six feet from the earth; that is neither, vegetable, animal, male nor female yet commonly exists between both. Is found in the new testament, highly recommended in the old, and serves two purposes-fidelity and treachery. Ans. -A kiss. Kissing is natural and exists from an infant up to manhood-etc. etc. I am neither beast, bird or man, yet I am an animated being. I began my existence in the beginning of the world. I am frail and weak yet I model the destines of nations I am found in all the habitable world. Seldom in front of battle but often follow among the dead and dying. I am found in prisons and palaces, among the rich and poor. I have witnessed the struggles of the gladiator and the death of the martyr. My influence is felt by the king and the beggar. I was with the disciples at the foot of the cross. Can you guess from this who or what I am? Ans. -.1 woman. "ON STANLEY ON."

Were I in brave Stanley's place A word you'd soon descry, Which would bring a tear to every eye. Ans.-On-i-on.

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