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Earthquake chatter has dominated conversation in recent days at the Chaf In, a local coffee shop where some patrons joked that the earthquakes are God's retribution for the town's recent reversal of its 106-year-old ban on liquor sales.

Temblors Rattle Texas Town 2009

"If it's not that, it just seems like the biggest coincidence in history," Patty Hughes said over lunch with friends at the Chaf In. Oil and gas production has been suspected of causing earthquakes in the past, including in Texas, particularly when it involves injecting fluids into the ground.

Temblors Rattle Texas Town 2009

One day Souk returned to his father's camp, and formally notified him of his love for Chaf-fa-ly-a, and demanded her in marriage.

The Great Salt Lake Trail Henry Inman 1868

Next day the chief rode down the river to prepare the camps for moving, and Souk and Chaf-fa-ly-a, being left alone in the camp, had all the opportunity they desired for laying their plans.

The Great Salt Lake Trail Henry Inman 1868

He reared and plunged fearfully, but at length he was conquered, and Chaf-fa-ly-a mounted his back.

The Great Salt Lake Trail Henry Inman 1868

Chaf-fa-ly-a rode the wild horse, and Souk was mounted on a splendid stallion.

The Great Salt Lake Trail Henry Inman 1868

Chaf-fa-ly-a begged him to be calm, and she would make her escape with him and fly to his people.

The Great Salt Lake Trail Henry Inman 1868

Often, however, he thought he detected sadness on the old man's face, and on questioning Chaf-fa-ly-a as to the cause of her father's trouble, the poor girl burst into tears and confessed she was about to be sacrificed for her father's good.

The Great Salt Lake Trail Henry Inman 1868

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The Great Salt Lake Trail Henry Inman 1868

Chaf-fa-ly-a was buoyantly happy, and a golden future seemed opening up before her.

The Great Salt Lake Trail Henry Inman 1868