'Twas early June, the new grass was flourishing everywheres, the posies in the yard—peonies and such—in full bloom, the sun was shining, and the water of the bay was blue, with light green streaks where the shoal showed.

...he did banquett hym, so that after diner there was conference of both thair armes togethers in divers poyntes nothing atall discrepaunte.

We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy.

Q. All the time that he was on the force? A. I cannot say that; but there were men on with me when I was on the force who were very good Republicans. Q. During all this time you have been on the police force?