238. 1, 3, 9, 27, are the weights of the several pieces.

239. A tur-key.

240. It is generally patronized by gobblers.

241. In the ground.

242. He flourishes his fan behind him.

243. 1st, 7.36. 2d, 9.56. 3d, 23.08.

244. C-and-y—candy.

245. Because we can not make them here (hear).

246. A steel pen.

The weapon’s a steel pen, I think,