his taste for mechanics was about this time accidentally awakened on seeing his father making use of a lever to raise a part of the roof of his house — an exhibition of strength which excited his wonder. the winner of the race received 9th place, with the others taking the three following places in order. the man said of the meeting: "i was just again grateful for the opportunity to meet with him, for him to know me, for him to hear my story. [the song was likely "i got it from agnes".] 