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ACROSS

I, ii. But it doesn't imply that Civil Servannt have good table-manners. 21. 3, 6.) io„ True. of matters that are too deep. it. See t.

is. A mighty man, said the poet. i3. He gets the address.

It. The best performer in rough water? ;6: "Rare and- refreshing trait."

20: Not quite the best..

2c. "I would not have given it for a wilderness of —." (Shakespeare.) :4. It doesn't ring true. (4, 5-) :6. " Mice, where art thou? "

27. " The sparrows' good-night twitter about your cottage —." (Browning.) 25. Dressing.

29. It makes Kent a gay sign,'--all' the way- from China.

DOWN

2. "In — of dreams a god, A slave in dearth of power." (Watson.)

3. Bright and fierce and fickle, said Tennyson.

4. An adroit bird.

Net' the place to put in Sandwich-

6. Material suggestion of a bribed advo- cate. (s, 4.)

7. "'The is silent and aware; It has had its scenes, its joys and crimes." (Browning.) t. Throbbing pabulum 9. More dignified chaps. 15. A copy of " The Four Feathers " gratis?

Osmund. (5. 4.) 18. As belts are twisted.

Iv. A source of •black market supplies.

22. A royal house. 23. It's turn will end in time,—or won't it?

25. Cabbage house. z6.. A . continental sort . of house.