According to the mint reports a coin of the precious metals loses by wear and tear but one twenty-four hundredth of its bulk in a year.

I know not what I ought to say, nor what will become of me; but I would rather die than lose what lose I shall if she only hears that you have the truth, and that you heard it from my lips, whilst I am a living man.

Deeply can his voice grave every word of direction; not one wilt thou lose!

CHAPTER XLVI THE PIQUE-EN-TERRE LOSES ONE OF HER CREW Ask the average resident of New Orleans if his town is on an island, and he will tell you no.