drew itsown life from the plant it clung to. The better it grew, the worsethe plant looked. It often kills the plant, and goes on growing andcurling and blossoming without caring at all about the poor, wither-ing plant. I think its awful selfish, but I like my dodder-whip for all that,and Frank… … A Bolted Door May keep out tramps and burglars, butnot Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds, Coughs,and Croup. The best protection againstthese unwelcome intruders is AyersCherry Pectoral. With a bottle of thisfar-famed preparation at hand, Throatand Lung Troubles may be checked andserious Disease averted.…
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