In the early days troubles were experienced with oscillation from the rod drive and with the transformers, but were overcome later, and these machines performed useful service until superseded by more modern locomotives less costly in maintenance.

the most elaborate conspiracy since the Derby scandal of 1844 when a group of 19th century highbinders arranged for the substitution of speedy Maccabeus for a slower 3-year- old named Running Rein.

When something melts it loses its solidness and becomes a liquid.

It ain't the rifle, Harry, Sam said good-temperedly; it is the eye that is wrong, not the shooting-iron.