Picking-up Sentence Examples

They shouldered the full canteens and, picking up their rifles, started back to the camp.

A case of pure stupidity; picking up a hitchhiking teenager.

The two bikers had started down a slight but long downhill, less than a bike length apart, picking up speed as they rolled along.

Maybe I was picking up Quinn's problem.

No, and neither Quinn nor Martha are picking up their phones.

Tell me that, Dean continued, picking up a large bone and looking at it closely.

But as many times as David Dean considered picking up the telephone, it remained snuggled in its cradle unless Cynthia was answering it.

Weller rose, picking up a form from his desk.

Two men got out and one reached in the back, picking up a case.

Guessing the compass only worked in the mortal world, Gabe emplaced it around his neck before picking up the green emerald – the form a soul took after death – and peering at it.

Deidre studied her, picking up other signs of how different they were.

The translator was not always good at picking up every word, but she didn't need the translation of the unknown word.

Cynthia asked, picking up the brush.

Dean turned to Cynthia who tried to busy herself picking up snack dishes from Fred's evening refreshments.

Added to that was Fred's frequent lies about picking up at tag sales for a pittance, items that to an observant eye, still retained their much-higher new-store price.

I thought I was picking up on some major vibes out there.

You were picking up on my surprise.

Cynthia looked a bit misty-eyed as she rose and began picking up the dishes and turned to her son.

We're picking up information in Maryland and we tagged where the family did in the Wassermann boys.

Carmen was alone in the living room picking up wrapping paper when the men returned.

She started to shake her head, but surely he was picking up on something.

Jonathan didn't know what to think, but he was picking up on Alex's concern.

The children were picking up on my fears.

I was picking up papers in the lobby and happened to notice the article.

Evans, coming on the scene in 1893, travelled in succeeding years about the island picking up trifles of unconsidered evidence, which gradually convinced him that greater things would eventually be found.

Kutusov had now overtaken the French, but fortunately for them he made no effort to close with them, but hung on their flank, molesting them with Cossacks and picking up stragglers.

Ultimately on the 18th of May the march was renewed, but the allies had continued their retreat in leisurely fashion, picking up reinforcements by the way.

In this form, which is found in British field artillery, the goniometric or dial sight is used for picking up the line of fire.

After remaining two days at the Pole to secure sufficient observations to fix the position, Amundsen and his party returned to Framheim in 38 days, picking up the depots in succession and making an average of 23 m.

The air passes down through its regenerator, picking up the heat deposited there, and thereby having its temperature restored and its pressure raised.

A Cornish, army marched straight on London, picking up some supporters in Devon and Somerset on their way, including a discontented baron, Lord Audley, whom they made their captain.

Guessing the compass only worked in the mortal world, Gabe emplaced it around his neck before picking up the green emerald – the form a soul took after death – and peering at it.

I just got my first commission ever, and I think my displays at Kevin's gallery are picking up interest.

By the 1860s most coal carried to London came by steam colliers, with sailing vessels picking up the pieces.

So now I eat a croissant with my coffee every morning, picking up every flake with a moistened forefinger.

Pete, on the other hand who is picking up the bill for dinner, is completely distraught.

Windsor & Eton came away from Eastleigh with a creditable point after picking up a goal-less draw against the promotion hopefuls.

The menu, meanwhile, criss-crosses the Mediterranean, picking up chorizo, harissa, mozzarella & Turkish flatbread along the way.

At 3 hours and 15 minutes, I started getting jumpy, but within 15 minutes I started picking up a weak signal.

Even the 7th choice wicket keeper Dave Lewis got into the act, picking up the prized scalp of John Gray.

As his laptop is picking up a neighbor's signal I assume he has a wireless-enabled laptop.

Harry has for some reason to cross a minefield, picking up a key on his way, to enter his house.

Council tax payers have been picking up the tab for too long.

You can find the answers to things, and you're very quick-witted, picking up ideas and talking faster than other people.

The pellet wire is shackled to the pellet or drum and the dan and picking-up wires shackled together are also shackled to the drum.

On the job training Picking up skills from an experienced colleague was a more common way of learning stagecraft.

He did so by finishing the second race in ninth position and picking up seven points toward his championship tally.

I've been picking up dead triggerfish up off the beach in Cornwall since 1991.

Today's Oxford Mail carries yet another story picking up on the widespread unease that local people feel.

Brookes Busses can work other routes in the summer vac, here we see 18195 on the 29 picking up at the Randolph stop.

The speakers also seemed to find a way of picking up Forth FM whilst the lecturer was trying to speak.

Of his three sons the youngest Colaxais is preferred by an ordeal of picking up certain objects which fell from heaven, - a plough, a yoke, an axe and a cup, - and becomes the ancestor of the ruling clan of Paralatae; from the other sons, Lipoxais and Harpoxais, are descended minor clans, and the name of the whole people is Scoloti, not Scythae, which is used by the Greeks alone.

This civilizing process seems to be picking up steam.

I often amused myself by reading Latin passages, picking up words I understood and trying to make sense.

The princess, picking up her dress, was taking her seat in the dark carriage, her husband was adjusting his saber; Prince Hippolyte, under pretense of helping, was in everyone's way.

After playing out a whole suit and to his partner's delight taking five tricks, Pierre, hearing greetings and the steps of someone who had entered the room while he was picking up his tricks, glanced again at Natasha.

Robbery is not permitted to anybody now a days! shouted the publican, picking up his cap.

You can find the answers to things, and you 're very quick-witted, picking up ideas and talking faster than other people.

I 've been picking up dead Triggerfish up off the beach in Cornwall since 1991.

All seemed to depend on picking up the trump suit.

Today 's Oxford Mail carries yet another story picking up on the widespread unease that local people feel.

What is the procedure for picking up and dropping off your child?

As he grows towards his first birthday, he is picking up new abilities rapidly.

Is your toddler picking up on tensions in the house which are making him feel like life is not that safe and secure and so he needs more reassurances of your presence at night?

If there are tensions at home that your toddler is picking up on, try and resolve them peacefully.

So, whether you wander beyond its range or the monitor loses the signal for some other reason, a rapid beeping sound from the receiver will alert you to the fact that the receiver is not picking up the signal for some reason.

You can find carpet showrooms and stores near you by picking up your local yellow pages and looking up the word "carpet."

If you're a more casual reader and are simply interested in picking up Stephen King's last book at a good price, you're going to have much more luck (as well as an easier time) in finding what you want.

Begin by picking up your local yellow pages or doing a search online for used record shops close to your home.

Below you'll find some recommended shopping stops for picking up water skis.

The names that you know and trust when it comes to considering a pair of shoes for basketball, running, and cross-country also come into play when you consider picking up a pair for your tennis needs.

While you may be tempted to simply pick up the deck with the coolest design -- I'm not stopping you from picking up a rad looking 'board -- it is a good idea to consider what kind of skateboarding you plan on doing.

However, picking up rentals the day before or early morning can allow time for hems to be shortened and shoes to be exchanged.

Buying wood picture frames can also mean heading to the plain wooden frames aisle in your local craft store, picking up a few accessories and paint and making your own from scratch.

Over its lifetime, the battery may lose some of the gumption to keep a full charge, so picking up an extra battery might be beneficial.

They also charge shipping, but customers have the option to wave the fee by picking up the fireworks directly from their warehouse in Orange Park, Florida.

When posting your needs and picking up the items later, please remember to use caution and don't give out too much personal information.

Yet, every year, it creeps up on people who find themselves in the checkout line at midnight on the eve of the holiday picking up whatever is left over to get for that person you forgot.

When purchasing a television from a chain store like Sears or Best Buy, you will have the option of either picking up the television at an actual retail store near you or having it shipped to your home.

There should be no charge for picking up an item at the store.

You will want to gather your kitten care supplies before picking up your new kitten, so you don't have to leave kitty at home alone while you run to the store.

This means you can order from your local store and avoid the shipping charges by picking up locally.

It's widely available, so consider picking up a copy at a local library or bookstore and introducing it to an especially bored child you know.

Many low income kids never receive books, and picking up an extra copy or two can help you share your tradition with needy children in your area.

Kids who aren't interested in history may be inspired to a greater degree of enthusiasm for the subject after picking up an exciting historical novel.

Just picking up waste and litter wherever it is spotted can go a long way to keeping debris and pollutants out of the water.

If you are considering doing some home improvement projects or interior decorating, you may want to digitally experiment with color and layout before picking up that sledge hammer.

Keep the rest of the colors in the room warm for a pleasing contrast, or, if there are handpainted tiles in the room, consider picking up one of the accent colors and using it as a solid color for towels and rugs.

You can do this cheaply too by picking up cardboard from a craft store rather than getting the pictures professionally matted and framed.

So whether you're getting ready for a job interview or just picking up your dry-cleaning, a quick glance in your makeup mirror can quickly point out anything potentially embarrassing.

It may be worth picking up one or trying to score a sample at a Mercier counter if you can!

Again, lightly tap the brush to avoid picking up too much color and then take the brush to your eye.

Get photos of everyone picking up shells, and take a few close-up shots of the shells on the sand.

There are huge stressors, for example, changing jobs, getting divorced, or facing imminent danger, and there are everyday stressors, for example, paying the bills, meeting deadlines and picking up the kids from school.

Even if you are lucky enough to have a job, you may find that you're stressed out because you are now picking up all the slack; you are doing your job, plus the job of a co-worker.

Others don't want to spend the time picking up their dress whenever they feel like boogieing down on the dance floor.

This is easily corrected by picking up some gel or cushion inserts.

So when you order or make your chocolate and pink wedding invitations, think about picking up coordinating stationary for the rest of your wedding.

Instead of picking up candy, chocolates, or just sending the guests off with a piece of wedding cake, take the time to provide them with a memento they will remember long after the wedding is over.

For variety, consider picking up a variety pack of mini candy bars and giving guests an assortment of flavors.

Try picking up colorful candles, piping gel, cupcake toppers, or other equipment to save you time and make your cake look great.

Holloway's first job was picking up dead chickens on a farm.

After picking up the habit once again, he and his wife, Demi Moore, have struggled with kicking the addiction.

Several women have gone on to get a divorce shortly after picking up the Oscar for Best Actress.

In a city with far too many shopping, dining, arts, and entertainment options to list, visitors should consider picking up a tour book or consulting their travel agent for suggestions that meet their interests, schedule, and budget.

Also, consider picking up an Alaska guidebook to determine which natural areas you consider must-see sites.

Within days he was working with dogs in the United States, picking up poop and grooming dogs.

Dogs are susceptible to picking up internal parasites that can rob them of their nutrition, leaving them underweight and scruffy in appearance.

Even the dog run gets a quick run over, whether it is picking up poop, replacing pea gravel or just hosing down the cement.

This also involves picking up your dog's paws and lifting up his tail.

Bathing your dog on a consistent basis should also reduce his chance of picking up a fungal infection.

Since it is so light, picking up and distributing large amounts of the mulch is easy and can be done by hand.

If you're picking up the bass guitar for the first time, a bass fretboard chart might be just what you need to keep the beat.

This is an incredibly useful tool to have at hand when you're picking up your instrument for the first time, especially since bass players have to focus almost exclusively on picking out notes instead of chords.

Consider picking up a copy of a jazz guitar book, such as the Beginning Jazz Guitar book from Amazon.com.

While some people are naturally more inclined to picking up musical instruments than others, the one thing that all great players have in common is that they practiced, and practiced, and practiced.

However, that doesn't mean that you won't enjoy picking up their tabs and playing their tunes.

If you're picking up a feed from a light switch, make sure the circuit is off at the electrical panel.

If it's often, you may want to just buy a classic tuxedo and keep it in your closet to avoid the hassle of fittings, picking up the tux, returning the tux, and so on.

It's one thing if you're just picking up a few basics from your local big box retailer, but it's quite another if you're shopping for those garments that demand longevity.

From department stores to specialty shops, picking up tall size polo shirts and keeping your closet stocked with them should be no problem.

If you're interested in starting your own organic garden, you can begin by picking up a few tips for growing organic vegetables.

Yes, senior sex is part of a healthy relationship, but remember your odds of picking up people with the line, "So, you come here often?" and consider a more appropriate moniker.

Many of the military and law enforcement professionals like to use the infrared goggles because they are better at effectively picking up on individuals moving about in dark locations.

After all, who doesn't love picking up an extra accessory, especially when they're relatively inexpensive?

At its core, Guitar Hero for Xbox charges gamers with picking up a plastic guitar instrument.

Another technique for picking up additional speed is known as slipstreaming.

For fans of music games who already don't have the complete kits for Rock Band, picking up the bundle is the best value to get everything you need in one shot.

It's unbelievably fun to run around the house picking up potted plants and dresser drawers and tossing them about the room.

As long as the level does not end by just clicking on the items, you can keep going back in by restarting the mission and picking up the items over and over again until you get enough experience points.

Each weapon you consider picking up will be compared to the one you already have equipped.

You can't beat racing through a city, picking up customers, and being reward for driving recklessly.

Later, you will also have to worry about picking up spills at their table, which will also cause you problems if not taken care of right away.

Also, you must successfully "save and quit" after picking up the skull.

You might want to consider picking up a Wii Classic Controller as well.

In this way, knowing how to play Wii games can be just as intuitive as picking up a real tennis racket or golf club.

While the Playstation 2 port is easily the least polished, it's still definitely worth picking up if you don't have a PC or an Xbox.

The sand can be accumulated by defeating enemies and picking up the residue they leave behind.

When looking into more substantial purchases -- like picking up a new PlayStation 3 -- that extra 10% can go a long way.

There is something refreshing about picking up on a new technique or secret on your own, rather than simply deploying something that you read online.

As they battle for the same small market, Nintendo begins picking up new customers.

If you already own a THQ-made wrestling game, there really isn't much a point in picking up WWE Day of Reckoning 2 other than to get a roster update.

For a luxury gift, consider picking up some Cristal Champagne; a more affordable option would be a bottle of Fragolino sparkling wine.

Gaining an understanding of wine can be as easy as picking up a book, visiting a winery or stopping in at your local wine shop.

Then by around 1900, the bears discovered they could make a living by picking up food in the dumps near the hotels that had been built by that time.

It's best to use wood that has been properly seasoned rather than picking up fresh twigs and branches.

Seemingly picking up where the 9000 series left off, the E Series of Nokia cell phones have extra functionality in mind.

While it may sound a little confusing picking up the right Bluetooth headset, it's not as complicated as you may think.

If they offer stereo playback, you may be interested in picking up a stereo Bluetooth headset that adheres to the A2DP standard.

To provide your hot new mobile phone, you may want to consider picking up a cell phone cover.

Customize your favorite portable QWERTY device by picking up some free Sidekick 3 themes.

There are also other ways to keep tabs on people without utilizing GPS; it's as simple as picking up the right frequency.

You must complete each stage within a certain amount of time, picking up health packs to increase your number of lives.

If you're considering an iPhone but would prefer to use Verizon, picking up one of the Verizon Motorola Droid cell phones is a seriously good alternative.

In this game, the ninja will automatically run from the left side of the screen to the right, picking up speed as he goes.

The child with SLI also often has difficulties learning language incidentally, that is, in picking up the meaning of a new word from context or generalizing a new syntactic form.

During contractions, the normal pattern is for the FHR to slow somewhat, picking up again as the contraction ends.

With subsequent infections, the itchiness begins within hours of picking up the first mite.

It takes a few tools and cosmetic products to create that perfect arch and instead of picking up several different products from a few different brands, an eyebrow kit includes everything you need to perfectly shape your brows.

For a realistic look, consider picking up paper in a single color that features a gradual fade.

I didn't have to worry about picking up any iatrogenic disease because a birth attendant inadequately cleaned his/her hands after checking another patient.

The baby's blood circulates through the placenta, picking up the oxygen and nutrients.

In addition, many women get annoyed if there is difficulty picking up the baby's heart rate and the monitor has to constantly adjusted.

It may be used if it seems like your baby is a little compromised, a problem may be developing, or there is difficulty picking up your baby's heart rate with an external monitor.

With Seasonique birth control pills, you can save money and time worrying about getting your period and then packing and picking up supplies.

If you're not the flowery-type, but you still want to wear a pattern, consider picking up a striped swimsuit from OP.

This is an essential consideration, as the pool is one of the prime sources for picking up verrucas (plantar's warts) and other nasties!

Purchasing the perfect gift for a boy or girl can be particularly difficult-this website understands and gives guidance to parents who are interested in picking up a Rescue Heroes toy.

Save even more money by simply picking up a candle that is wrapped in tulle with a cute personalized votive tag attached.

You could spend hours just browsing through existing topics and picking up tips.

Whatever the reason for the mandated volunteer time, it's sure to be a rewarding experience if one gets to do pretty much anything beyond picking up trash on the side of the highway.

Kids get a kick out of a wide variety of community service projects from SPCA adoption days to picking up trash on the beach, so be sure to include them in your decision making.

This is especially true with prisoners who are still relatively young, showing them they have the potential to do something less mundane with their life than picking up trash.

Avoid picking up pajamas with small details that will get lost or look busy.

Alternatively, consider purchasing one large item, like a video gaming system, for the entire family and just picking up stocking stuffers to round out the presents.

Like all influenza strains, H1N1 spreads through direct human contact, including through sneezes and coughs as well as picking up the virus from infected surfaces and then touching your nose or mouth.

If you don't already have it, consider picking up the movie to keep as part of your family holiday traditions.

For the grill master or chef, consider picking up electronic timers, electric carving knives or other fun electronic kitchen gadgets.

Individuals who are experienced with homemade Halloween costumes may feel comfortable picking up a Renaissance costume pattern to make their own, while other interested individuals may need to visit costume retailers.

The main thing is to have fun showing your stuff on the dance floor and maybe picking up some new moves from the other dancers.

It's easy, convenient, and much less stressful than picking up strangers in a crowded nightclub.

Maybe just the surprise of picking up his dry cleaning will show your appreciation.

One more thing about guys, they aren't good at picking up the subtle nonverbal clues about feelings the way girls can.

Perhaps women are picking up your "too quickly to attach need" and feeling uncomfortable with your behavior.

We briefly hooked up again, and some comments were said that ended it.Even though we didn't keep in touch over those numerous years, we were always great friends, picking up like no time had passed.

His limited experience gives him a leg-up on reading social signals, picking up dating cues which would give him confidence to date.

If I have to work really late, will you have a problem with cooking or picking up some dinner for both of us?

You also get multiple handles, one all the way at the very top of the roller, and another on the bag itself; so picking up quickly and leaving shouldn't be a problem.

Prepare a list of questions in advance; be sure to ask about policies for picking up and dropping off children and what a schedule for a typical day is like.

You will also want to be clear about the daycare rates, and whether the provider charges extra when a parent is late picking up a child.

Teaching kids to take care of our planet is as simple as picking up litter or recycling.

Remember, things such as special field trips, or penalty or late fees if you are tardy when picking up your child, can add to the cost you pay.

Those who are versed in one will have little trouble picking up the other.

Backrooms are also a great resource for picking up inexpensive accessories such as lamps, mirrors, ottomans, and end tables.

If your budget is extremely limited, consider picking up a local sales newspaper to see what discount appliances might be featured by homeowners.

Although shopping at a thrift store does require more patience than picking up items at your local mall, it's a great way to build a new wardrobe, redecorate your home, or simply pick up a few toys for your children.

Whether you're shopping for yourself or picking up a gift, here's your chance to get your clothing for less.

Many people think picking up additional grocery items at a food bank is as easy as walking in with a shopping bag.

This is a fun way to spend time with your friends and get ideas for books to read that you may not have considered picking up on your own.

Get in the habit of picking up ads for the stores where you shop and double checking them against your coupon collection to find the best deals.

However, planning a "staycation" or simply picking up some great deals at local retailers and restaurants is possible when using Groupon.

If you're just starting to learn about money management, simply picking up a book or two is a good way to begin.

Just like with the main Journeys shoe store, you'll get the option of picking up a few accessories and clothing items, as well.

When Fred joined her on Earth (he was demoted), Jane/Deb struggled through her "new" life as an attorney, picking up where Jane left off.

The second season debuted in September of 2010, picking up where season one left off.

Jessica Tovey - She won the role of Belle Taylor on Home and Away, picking up numerous Logie Award nominations, and became a celebrity face for American shoe company Skechers.

Whether you do tattoos for fun or for work, picking up a selection of stencils may be the perfect way to widen the images you can offer both your customers and friends.

Check the business section of the paper and start picking up local business magazines.

Even with a high price tag, picking up a Boxster S 550 is going to be a lot cheaper than hunting down an original and restoring it.

General To Do List - This to do list lets you organize all those need to do items in one place from dropping off dry cleaning to picking up groceries.

Sites that offer on-line downloading of instructions, instructional videos, and access to technical support might be a better choice then picking up a bargain system at the local discount warehouse.

In general, picking up on a day-to-day basis will take only a few minutes, while deep cleaning and reorganizing can take hours.

If you take the time to experiment, you'll soon find that you're naturally picking up on the lessons of good design and how this relates to what you like in a particular jewelry making project.

Children are great at picking up things that may seem too difficult for grownups.

There are tons of beading books on the market, and they are a wonderful source for learning about beading and picking up new techniques.

You might want to start by picking up some beads that will coordinate with one of your favorite outfits or that are your favorite color or your birthstone.

Classes might range from making a Christmas tree ornament to practicing cake decorating, learning to crochet or picking up techniques for bead weaving.

Monet cross stitch patterns offer you the chance to be a great artist without ever picking up a paint brush!

If you're interested in crafting, there are several factors to consider before picking up a new hobby.

Today, the NutriSystem program is strictly available by picking up your telephone or logging on to your computer.

Legends tell us that Milo increased his strength by picking up and walking with a calf every day.

Even daily tasks, such as sweeping, gardening or picking up a grandchild, can count as a form of exercise.

Start the exercise by sliding to the right, picking up one object, then sliding to the left, placing the object just outside the basketball lane to your left.

Slide back to the right, picking up a second object and transferring it to the opposite side.

So much of flirting is in the situation or picking up on a funny scenario.

Since 2004, Erin has been outwitting the bad guys on our television screens, picking up a cult following along the way.

These funds may pay benefits to permanently disabled employees, effectively picking up or reinsuring people after their policies are exhausted.

This comes as a separate deductible and a separate minimum out-of-pocket expense that must be reached prior to the insurance company picking up any of the costs for medication.

There's nothing worse than picking up a few bras and having to return them because they are the wrong size or the underwire jabs you in the rib cage.

The three-quarter length sleeves are adorned with single flowers, picking up the vintage-look lace flowers decorating the neck.

Nightshirts can be bought and enjoyed at any time of the year, and budgetary constraints shouldn't stop you from picking up one or two this season.

Marti quit the band and went into rehab to fight his long addiction to heroin, while the others went their separate ways, picking up on their personal lives.

You could also choose to forego the effort yourself and support the arts by picking up some handmade cards at a craft fair, a specialty shop or any local art gallery.

Also, there's nothing wrong with picking up a pre-printed invitation at a retail or specialty stationary store.

Or compare suppliers on the Internet, and save time from driving around and picking up your supply.

If you are acquainted with your graduate's friends, consider picking up some cards to give to them.

Consider picking up items like vampire coffins, severed heads and other body parts, frightening masks, witch's cauldrons and more.

Consider picking up some wireless outdoor speakers so you can ensure the music will reach the entire backyard without having to crank up the volume.

Diddy has received a lot of negative press as a result of the musicians and rappers who auditioned being asked to do many tasks that wouldn't normally be required of a musical act, like fetching Diddy's dry cleaning or picking up his lunch.

I learned, more important than picking up women, how to show myself in the most flattering light and, from that vantage point, be selective in the quality of woman I spend my time with.

Padma Lakshmi played small roles in Italian television movies and mini-series' before picking up the role of Sylk in Mariah Carey's film Glitter in 2001.

Lisa is Buddy's wife, and she works at the front counter, dealing with walk-in customers and those picking up orders.

You may have to pay for your own transportation to meetings with producers in early stages, but the company will usually start picking up the tab if you make it to the semi-finals and beyond.

Other than working, the stars were allowed to do what they want, which consisted of going to bars, dancing and picking up girls or guys.

If you have a program that concentrates on recording and not publishing, consider picking up WebPod Studio Standard.

You can also gain points and cash bonuses by going "outside" of your restaurant and helping out friends, gathering more ingredients and even by picking up trash!

Soccer uniforms take a beating through fading in the sunshine, playing through rain, acquiring mud stains, and picking up the grass stains that seem to be an inevitable part of any soccer season.

These will leave even the most sarcastic teen girls gleefully running about, picking up the latest trends.

That evening after Destiny and Jonathan were asleep, Carmen was picking up in their room.

Howard had insisted on picking up his little sister that night for safety reasons.

He was picking up the paper and lowering his frame into a chair when he noticed she had stopped.

When picking up her mail at the post office, she often talked to Adrena.

She stood, picking up a plate.

Howie spotted Cummings picking up Jennie Lohr as she hitchhiked to town from her rural Kansas farm.