Founded in 1800.] . .‘i‘. 1 f.- ' .'- "a ‘ .. .u my» .1“ ()R n . . .5. ' . . .4 n Entertaining and I nstracttve Home Journal, Especially Devoted to Local News and I ntereSts. ' VOL. XCV.—No 29. NORWALK, CoNN.. FRIDAY. JULY 1 9. 4. 89 S. 3'?!” w I f ( I ‘ . V :3 2‘, A ‘» i— 1'1 )r.‘ . HRH. .. i , .. I. ‘1... .. - Al 3-— .. [$1.00 9. Yea: PRICE Two CENTS L Nonamxflfinzsm. ' THE FAVORlTE HOME PAPE_R_.__ llllltDtlliltlll in all llllllES: llfllllllll lll ilflllllliil. The Sea Serpent. The sea serpent which is now dis- porting himself in the waters off Strat- ford Shoales is a curiosity in his way. He bubbles over with jocoseness and humor. He bumps against lighthouses and then swims away to contemplate with a grin at a safe distance the con- sternation he has caused among the in- mates. He follows Sound steamers and, when he has succeeded in creating havoc among the passengers, winks the other eye, swishes his tail in agoed natured salute and wiggles away for pastures new. Occasionally he in- dulges in a serpentine water dance in return for peanuts and ginger bread. His temper is sunny and happy. The sound of the bell buoy ofi' Green’s ledge is music to his ears, and itis said that C the melody of the merry-go-round piano at Roton Point throws him into fits of glee. AA Katie Valentine’s Funeral. A very large number of people called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Valentine on Butler street yesterday and last evening, to take a last look at Miss Katie Valentine, who met death Wednesday morning, by coming in contact with an electric wire, and to extend sympathy to the parents in their bereavement. Among those who called were twenty-four of the shop- mates of the unfortunate girl. Previous to calling they sent two magnificent floral pieces as testimonials of the high appreciation in which she was held by them. One of the pieces was entitled “Gates Ajar,” and was surmounted by adove. The other was a floral harp with a broken string. The body cloth- ed in a white silk gown looked beautiful as it lay in a white caske‘t covered with flowers, the offerings of her many friends. It is said of her in the factory where she worked, not one enjoyed the love and esteem of all as did “poor Katie,” in fact she was the universal favorite of all. Of a naturally quiet and reserved disposition, she won the friendship of all with whom she came in contact. She was the pride of her parents, and her brothers and sisters looked up to her with a motherly afi'ec- tion. She had a love for music, and was in sympathy with any one that she heard of as being sick or in want. The loss to her parents and friends is an irreparable one. The funeral was attended from St. Mary’s church, at 7 o’clock this morn- ing, Rev. Father McMahon officiating. The pall bearers were Joseph Henry, Richard Fitzgerald, John Doyle, John Henry, Thomas Cole and J. German. The flower bearers were Thomas Rev, nolds, James Hines and Charles Flynn- What Mr. Cooper Says. Rev. Rufus T. Cooper after his ac- quittal in the New Haven city court yesterday, said: “Last April after the charges against me had been made pub- lic, the bishop offered me my choice of two churches, either of which was larg- er than the Epworth M. E. church of New Haven. I declined to accept any change until I he‘d been vindicated. I then retained Attorney Charles Kleiner and instructed him to secure me an im- mediate trial. He was not successful in this ; but I am satisfied that he did his best. He made several demands on Mr. Matthewmau for trial; but was put off on one pretext or another for months. I very much feared that he ' did not intend to bring me to trial but he was finally forced to do so, with the result that I have obtained the vindica- tion I expected. “I will now return to my home in South Norwalk, but will accept a church in the near future.” AisoiShocked. It is now authoritatively stated that Grace, a sister of Katie Valentine who met her death by running against a live electric wire, Wednesday morning, also received a slight shock from the same wire. Both sisters were employ- ed at the Corset manufactory. We‘d- nesdayzmorning, Grace proceeded her sister on her way to weak and had her hat knocked off by the wire and also received a slight shock byztakiug hold of the wire to get. it out of the way. After getting into the factory she told her experience to her shopmates and said, “I’ll bet anything Katie won’t see that wire when she comes along.” She Iittle knew how fatally. the truth of her remark was to be verified. An Exclusive Press Dispatch. Henry Gehrman captured two fair sized snails on the sidewalk in front of his residence yesterday—Daily News. 1649—1895. The following interesting paper was read before the Norwalk Chapter, D. A. R., at its last meeting by Mrs. An- drew Thompson, of South Norwalk: Norwalk’s Old Families. I fear my paper on the old families may be like the play of Hamlet with Hamlet left out, as it is impossible to condense sufficiently for so short an article. _ . _ There is a familiar, though trite say- ing, “As old as the hills.” It is apro— pos, and the best we have by way of comparison, for there is nothing in our history, or environment, that can truly be called old. 'Figuratively speaking we have, like the mushroom, grown up in a night, but not, we hope. like that product, to wither under the sun—light of progress, or the east wind of emigra- tion. Other peoples look with pride to feu- dal times, and even ll1'l'lllldthfjdf‘, to the dark ages, dating iron). these an- cient days, their origin as nations. ' What are we, as regards age, in com- parison with the ancient peoples of Asia? China was famous for her ad- vanced thought, and strange philoso- phy, long ages before this continent was known, dating from 2207, B. Japan, a new nation, compared with China, still, dates from an era 007, B. America, much like the precocious daughter, who early in life knows con- siderably more than her mother, signi- fied her. wish for independence. The mother country administered corporeal punishment, and was astonished that it was not taken with that meek and hum- ble spirit, she had endeavored to instill in the colonists. She had debts, why should the colonists not pay them? She was indignant at such ingratitude. As a result, we have a most eventful history. One in which has occurred so much that is revolutionizing, both at home, and labroad, thus shaping public thought, that we may reckon by rapid- ly moving events, rather. than by years, and in such sense we are old. In the first years of existence, by hardship, and privation, we reached early maturity, the keen and concen- trated minds of the men and women who "made history,” were inspired by their very trials, to enlarged ideas, and great endeavors. Theirs was a life of eternal alertness, and stern re- quirement. Even the youth brooded over fast occurring events with a ma— ture thinking. All these causes produced an almost perfect system of government, so much so, that eminent statesmen have declared our constitution “inspired.” And so it was, but the inspiration was not of the moment, but rather instilled by the gradual training of events, and true and upright living, so that when the crisis came, the demand on heart and brain was met almost divinely. We who from the standpoint of to- day, look back, can plainly see the hand of God in every event. We see where he called certain men for special emergencies, from the noble self-sac- rificing, and self-reliant Washington, to the great and tender-hearted Lin- coln. How has be given object lesson after lesson to our varied and ever changing people, training them for the position they are to fill. So this is our part, as “Daughters,” to redeem the ignorant who come to our too hospitable shores,from the deg~ radation of autocratic governments; to teach them to appreciate, and not abuse, the blessing of a free govern- ment. They come with an exaggerated idea of the freedom of America. To many, freedom means lawlessness, and license; so we have organized these patriotic societies, to teach the youth the thrilling stery of the past. We summon the shades of our an- cestors, and they ceme, at our bidding, , from their lowly unmarked graves on ruggard hill-sides, and quiektetrales, and we question them of their deeds. We listen to these voices from the far away, while they tell of the suffering at Valley Forge, the sudden alarum that called to the fray at Bunker Hill, the battle of the Reck’i, in Norwalk, and many a bloody conflict; of the un- furling of the banner of liberty, that all oppressed peoples might gather from all lands, under the bright shining of the new constelation, and. within the protection of its azure stripes. Their great leader, were he summoned, would only reiterate what he so sadly wrote in the long ago, after Bunker Hill. “Unhappy is it to reflect, that a brother’s sword has been sheathed in a brother’s breast, and the once happy and peaceful plains of America are to be drenched with blood, or inhabited by slaves! but can a virtuous man hesi- tate in his choice ? ” As we listen to” these old heroes _of the past, we acknowledge with infinite gratitude that they were men of action, and with regret, that they were con- tent that their, actions should speak for them, rather than their recorded words. We are all more or less familiar with the record of our own town, and the events that have placed her name on the pages of history. To my regret, 1 find the story of the first settlers so in- complete, that I can only outline a faint picture of those early days, an realize that this is an obligation that rests on us, as filial daughters, to. see that the record is as perfect as possible, not allowing deeds, perhaps humble, but heroic, to pass into obhvrou. “For greater love hath noman 'than this, theta man lay down his life for his friflnds.” ot content with congratulating our- selves that we are lineal descendants of patriots, and standing in public places, saying, “I thank thee, Lord, that I am not as other men” who have no revolu- tionary ancestors. - It was said recently, that the better, [meaning I suppose the wealthier] classses, were ii Revolutionary times, Tories, and the patriots “rag- and bob-tail.” Ina measure, this of affairs is correct. In our own town were some who were tones, willing to betray their brothers, but we will draw .the veil of charity over their deeds, for 1t was a time that “tried mcn’s souls,” and some men must be purified as by ersioii . fire. We can forgive them, but, we cannot honor their memory. As for the “rag-tag, and bob-tail,” we honest- ly admit that the patriots who secured for us the freedom ,of- this beautiful June dav, were‘decidedly' rag-tag at Valley Forge, and many another time also. But used as a term of~~ reproach, we do not admit that Washington, Hamilton, Franklin, Hancock, Patrick Henry, the Adams, or any of the sign- ers of “The Declaration of Indepen- dence,” were exactly “bob-tail.” Neith- er were those who sympathized and fought for_ our cause, such as La Fay- ette, Kosciuszko, Baron Steuben, Count De Rochambeau, and others. And in our own town, were patriots as noble hearted as any of these, and St. Paul says, "Not many mighty. not many noble, are called” to do the great things of God. This section of the town being the first settled, is full of interest. We know that environment goes for much inthc formation of character, and the primeval beauty of Norwalk must have had a telling influence upon the people, v. ho With the exception of an occasional black -s_heep, who only served to accent the white ones, were of sterling worth. The christian name of many of them has been handed down from father to son, until the present time, as in the case of the Rev. Thomas Hanford, first pastor, who has a namesake now living, and there are others also, who hear the family Christian name. The minister, the deacon, the “square,” the mighty drum-major, pretty eqally shared the honors in the olden days. The meeting house was the neucles about which centered the interest of the :town ; sometimes forti- fied, always a house of refuge in dau- ger, the sound of the drum calling to safety within its walls. It was the ren- dezvous of the people on “training days,” on voting days, as well as on that bluest of blue days, the New Eng- land Sabbath of ye olden time. . Here we may suppose came the Sen» tions, the Seamers, the Marvins, the Raiments, the Greggories, the Bettscs, the Bowtous, the Lockwoods, and many others who formed the little com- munity. ' With the evolution of time, we are beginning to take a vital interest in the people who walked these streets; who were happy or sad, in these old. homes that are left; and who tilled the fields about us. How astonished they would he, could they stand here to-day, ; see the trolley car flying dark lanes through which they wan-r dercd With their perforated tin lanterns, now lighted by electricity. Should I attempt to give an account» of the old families of N orwalk, it wouldq be but a rehearsal of what the Rev.- Selleck has so recently written and so ably delivered, familiar to you all. I will simply follow the example of the young theological student, who when called to pass his examination said, “you will find the answer to that ques- tion in Watson’s Institute pg. 4 'ii 45.” So I will refer you to Hall, Selleck, Bouton, and others. On the Sea. Nearing Glasgow. DEAR Gazsrrn:—~The City of Rome excursion party left New York prompt- ly at 11 a. m. on Saturday, June 29th amid the cheers of an extraordinary large crowd of friends, filling the Au- chor line’s great pier and also the two adjoining ones. It was estimated that these people numbered from five to seven thousand, while the friends of Rev. Dr. Mains had chartered and gaily decorated with flags and stream- ers, a steam tug, which followed our ship down the bay. The sea was unus— ually smooth, but ere night set in and as the faint outlines of Long Island began to recede, a fog set in, and the dismal fog horn set up its all night dismal tootings. The chief object of discussion on board was the crowd at the pier to see us off. I tried to induce Congressman Hill to believe that it was largely on his account. He had endeavored to conceal the fact of his presence on the ship and Revs._Dr.-». Van Alstyne and Jones and others had had a hard time to discover him, so I could not get Hill to accept the theory that it wasa discovery of his sailing that brought out such a crowd. Early in the morning Messenger Ells came on board with a gorgeous basket of flowers for our Congressman sent by Cashier Price and the officers of the National Bank of Norwalk, to their Vice President. Ells also brought an- other basket to Mrs. Hill, from the Norwalk Ladies’ club, accompanied by the cards of the donors, comprising every member. In all, there are about two thousand souls on board. Five hundred and fif-, teen are Clark tourists or cxcursionists. In event of accidents, the ships saving d equipments would not be able to rescue more than a quarter of them. Our captain took the furtherest northern route as less likely to en- coumer ice or fogs. Sunday and'Mon- day we had fogs, saw little else than sea gulls and spouting grampus. Soon after breakfast the fog lifted and we were as near the New Foundland shore as Wilson Point is to Eaton’s Neck. Cape Race light also loomed up viiite and clear. This sight is not given trans- atlantic passengers once in a hundred voyages. During our two days of fogs no observations could be had and we ran by soundings and it is probable the currents had carried us. further to the northward than our captain had antici- pated. ‘ Tuesday, we sighted four ice bergs. One had a tall spire and looked like a by and the; marble cathedral. Another nearer the ship, looked like the capitol at Wash- ,iugton, with its dome. concealed bya - cloud. These were all soon passed at 8 respectful distance before dark and as we were far above the usual track of shine, no further anxiety as to possible collisions was felt. Wednesday. we met and passed the Rome’s sister ship, the Furnasia. It had left Glasgow on Friday, a day prior to our own sailing. The .ships signalled each other and passed on, we east and the other west. A meeting was held that night and a programme arranged for a proper celej bration of the Fourth of July. The great dining hall was gaily decorated with flags, and red, white and blue papers and hunting, while the stars and stripes and the British jack were draped together over its entrance. , Thursday, July 4th, opened misty and a heavy sea running, but the Lord was good to us, and there was no small boy around with his giant crackers and cannon to wake one up before daylight although daylight comes about 2 a. m. in this high latitude. The weather was cold and ladies’ furs and winter under and outer wear, were donned as a ne- cessity. Dr. W. A. Crofi'ut, formerly of Con- necticut and now of Washington,has 340 among his company and there are 42 members of the Chautauqua Union on board, who gave us a delightful lecture and praise service Sunday eve- ning. About 40 of Crofi'ut’s excursion- ists are from Connecticut. From Nor- walk there are Mr. and Mrs. E, J. Hill, Mrs..M. H. Parsons, Mrs. Leittljohn, of Prospect Hill, who after 21 years residence in the states, visits her native Scotland, and the Gaznrrn’s senior. From Bethel are Mrs. Taylor, a sister of G. G. Durant, whose cottage at, Bell Island was the first erected on its ex- treme point. A Miss Ella Hollister, of Danbury, has rendered valuable aid by her proficiency at the organ and piano, and also gave a really wonderful exhi- biton of skill in swinging the Indian Clubs, at one of our evening entertain- ..ments. Mrs. Parsons convulsed the i audience and received the most enthu- siestic enchore of any one, by a humor-._ family 5' us recitation, called “Kathriua’s Visit to New York.” She is a cousin of ,Dr. Crofl'ut, who gave us a comically com- posed ode on the 4th. Mr. Hill was in- vited to speak on that day butdeclined. An old Scottish gentleman named Cun- ningham, who is returning home, made a delightful address. “The Star Span- gled Banner,” “Benny Blue Flag,” “Red White and Blue,” and last, “My Country "l‘is of Thee,” were sung with patriotic enthusiasm—and no detestable firecrackers. . The greatest intellectual treat, eu- Joyed on the ve age, wasa “talk” by Professor W. T. arris, U. S.Commis- siouer of Education, and one of the most notable scholars and educators of the day. He is a native of Killingly in our state, and so a Connecticut man was selected to present him to the packed audience, in the person of the GAZETTE representative. He gave us the origin of the Scottish race and the causes which led up to their marked characteristics. ., There has been. as always, much sea- sickuess, though the sea has been un- usually smooth throughout. N o gales, no high winds or ;seas. Our company is a rarely bright one. A large element of “schools marms,” mostly from Mas- sachusetts, are on board. . There are an even dozen of noted clergyman, as many lawyers and doctors, and one lady medical practitioner. The ship’s company came from Maine to Califor- nia and from Minnesota to Texas, and a. Jellier or more brainy crowd never crossed theoceau in any one ship. A little before noon on Saturday we met and passed a sister ship the Aucoria. which left Glasgow yesterday. A little later an Allan liner of Boston, loaded With beef, hove in sight, but we soon left her astern. Saturday evening,‘ an- other and last entertainment was given. It proved an occasion of rare enjoy- ment as all the great company have now come to feel a personal interest in each other, or as members of the same family, and many, not only new, but warm and lasting friendships, have been formed. Sunday morning dawned bright and clear after a rainy night and at daylight we entered the narrow channel running up to Moville where we left a number of passengers and mails for London- dery. We soon after sailed close to and past the giants causeway, so familiar to the geography student. It is quite like the Palisades of the Hudson. We got a few London papers of Friday and the only American news to be found in them was that the Fourth of July was very rainy in New York, and the rac- ing yacht Def der got stuck on the ways at her a empted launch. There are whole columns of personals as to poi-(l this and Earl that, which probably interest the English people more than anything else. . We_have had such a smooth passage the City of Rome has reduced its time in crossing, a day. We are to be in Glasgow at 3 p. m. to-day instead of that time Monday, which is a delight to all on board. The sail'up the bay or inland sea between Ireland and Scot- hud is most superb. The true emrald green of the fields on the Irish coast, is one of the most delighting sights that or r'greets sea-weary eyes. No wou- d .it sends a thrill of ecstacy to the heart of every true Irishman, as he .sees it again, with visual orbs or in memory. - To-niorrow, Monday, we start for eTrassacks by rail at 7 a. m. Till en, adieu. B. l . DiSERlED HERHUSBiiND Mrs. Joseph Riesterer Takes Her Child and Leaves For Parts Unknown. Her Sudden Departure Unaccount- ed For. Mrs. Joseph Riesterer of Harbor ave- nue has deserted her husband. She left him on Tuesday and took with her their little child and all efforts to find her whereabouts have as yet proved un- avaiiing. It is however, believed, that she is concealed in some house in the immediate neighborhood. A lad named Kelly was seen on Tues— day moving a portion of the household belongings away in a wheelbarrow, and it is alleged into a house near by. The house occupied by the Riesterer's was erected about four years ago and Mr. Riesterer studied every conven- ience and comfort for his wife and child, in the planning of the same. Mr. Biesterer is employed at the Buckley Rubber Works ahd is an officer in sever- al of the German societies in town, holding the responsible office of treas- urer in some of them. He is also treas- urer of the Elastic Web Weavers Union. He was married to the woman who deserted him, about ten years ago. and their little girl who she took with her is nine years old. Her husband says that his wife was granted her every wish, and he can ac- count for her sudden departure in no other way than that she is mentally un- balanced. He is anxmus about her and his child, but has no fear that she has made away with herself. They may, however, be another side to the story in which the husband may be shown to be at fault, but this is not believed by those who best know Ries- terer and speak of him as a faithful husband and one who did every- thing iu his power for the welfare of his A Gaznr'rn representative called upon Mr. Riesterer last evening and succeed- ed in getting him to talk of his wife’s sudden departure. He said that it was true: that his wife had left, but could not assign any good cause for her de- parture, other than that she has gone daft. The story as told the writer by him was in substance as follows. Since last Christmas she had been afflicted with a mania for telling fer- tunes with cards and he had found her at all hours of the day with a pack of cards studying out as she said the for- tune of her friends. She also had of late made a study of palmistry and be- lieved that she could by either method tell what had been and was to be the experience in life of the person who consulted her, in: fact she was of the belief that she was a seeress. Her husband while having no faith in her prophecies made little or no obj ec- tiou to what he termed her nonsense. Later on he noticed that she appeared at times to be “out of her head.” At all hours of the night and morning she would get out of bed and wander about the rooms, saying that there was somebody in the house trying to rob her. She would look every door in the house and as if this were not sufi‘iciem protection had bended wire nails which she inserted in the key holes. . Monday night she imagined that she heard some one prowling about the house. (It may be well to state that Mr. Riesterer rents a furnished room to a man named Ebert.) Her husband knew that it was their tenant and tried to convince her of the fact, and finally did succeed in getting her to retire, but it was only a short time before she was up and about the house again. The next morning, as was his custom Mr. Riesterer got up and prepared his own breakfast before going to work. He came home at noon and entering the dining room a gust of wind caused the door to slam. His wife upbraided him for making so much noise and he in turn retorted that she did not give him a chance to sleep nights by reason of her fears that there were burglars in the house. One word led on to an- other, with the result that he left the house without getting his dinner. Tuesday afternoon Ebert came home and found thesido door through which he had been in the habit of entering the house, locked. As he went around to try the front door, Riesterer came into the yard and both went into the house through the front door. Riester- or was somewhat surprised to find his wife absent but was more stprised to find that a portion of the furniture was also missing. _ - . He proceed to make an investigation and found the walls had been stripped of their pictii'es, the sewing machine, an easy rocker, feather beds, pillows etc., missing. N at until then did he realize that his wife had deserted him. After pondering over her departure for a while he started out to search for her but without satisfactory results. First he went to the house of her father, a Mr. Fisher, living in East Norwalk. The parents claimed to know nothing of her whereabouts and went so far as to say that if she came there, they would not under the circumstances allow her to remain. The father then accompanieer. Riesterer in a further search for the missing woman but without success. . Mr. Riesterer believes that if she is not in hiding somewhere in town, she had gone to New York where she be relatives. + Club Run. ' , The Atalanta Wheel club will meet on the Green, to-morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock, for a run to Weston. Early Closing. Every grocery store and meat market in this city, with but one exceptiou,'will be closed on and after Monday next at 6:30 o’clock, Mondays and Saturdays excepted. Henry Norton Dead. Henry Norton, for twenty-five years the Goshen correSpondeut of the Litch— field Enquirer, died at his home in Goshen on Wednesday, aged 79 years. Boy Drowned. Samuel Colt, aged 16 years, of New Haven, was drowned in West River late yesterday afternoon. The lad was in swimming with some companions, and was seized with a cramp. The Boston Store. This great hive of industry, ever on the alert, announces in another column of to-day’s issue a grand clearance sale that will prove a money saver to all who visit their mammoth store. ' Connecticut Pensions. The following Connecticut pensions have been granted: Original, Robert Ross. Stamford; John Kelley, Noroton Heights; increase, Charles W. Scott, Hartford; reissue, Daniel Hurk, Meri- den; Theodore W.‘ 4 Benton, Long Ridge; Edwin S. Bartlett, Hartford; James McDermott, Torrington; Cor- nelius Elwood, Norwalk; original wid- ‘ ow’s, etc., Mary Walso, deceased, Bridgeport; Benjamin E. Smith, father, East Granby; minor of Martin Walsh, Bridgeport. Good Authority. Mormonism in Norwalk! This press report of the Latter Day Saints having afoothold in the Broad River district of that good old revolutionary town, seems too horrible to be true. Besides ‘it will be difl‘icult. in view of the erratic and frisky reputation that the town has established in the way of elopements _ and other escapades, to make people believe that there is any married man in Norwalk who wants any more wives than he already has.—Danbury Dis— patch. To Answer for Centempt. The Rev. Craudall J. North, presid- ing elder of the New Haven district of the New York East conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, has been cited to appear in the New Haven court Saturday and show cause why he should not be punished for contempt. The clergyman criticised, in an interview at Meriden on Tuesday, the conduct of ,the Cooper scandal in the court, and in efl'ect said that he knew what" the find ing of Judge Cable would be. The clergyman’s utterance’s have caused much commmcnt in legal circles. Bank Statements. We publish in another column the statements of the Central National and Fairfleld County National Banks at the close of business, July 11, 1895. The Central shows individual deposits amounting to $200,268.15 and the Fair- field County $147,422. 57. The Central has undivided profits amounting to $8,451.49 and the Fairficld County 36,- 547.19. On July 18,]1894, The Central reported a surplus fund of $17,700 and this year it has increased to $18,500 showing a gain of 8800. The Fairfield County ii 1894 had a surplus fund of $6,000 and this year it is increased to 857,600. show- ing a gain of $1,600. , Both banks are in a flourishing con- dition and enjoy the confidence of the people. A Smart Cat. Will Gileu of New London threw some lobster meat to his cat. Cats are ‘1 very fond of this delicacy, so what‘was . Will’s surprise to see Grimalkiu lug the meat around the corner. Following her, hefouud that she had placed it carefully in front of a large rat hole,as a bait. Then she lay in wait behind a barrel until anvuuwary rat came out and snapped the bait, when pussy pounced on him and broke his back with a single shake.
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