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Across 4— -This is written in a grave situation. (7) 8— Salesman sends back scarlet painting. (6) 9— Knight gets friend and I confused. (7) 10 and 17 Down—He puts his own stamp on his work. (6-6) 11— I’m getting mail for tax, (6) 12— Suffer from a knock-out punch, as astronomers do. (3, 5) 18— A tester is upset about one written paper. (8) 20 and 2 Down—Make the chaser traipse distractedly in these! (6-7) 21— Failed to contact the young lady editor. (6) 22— Part of the descant at any musical performance. (7) 23— Alter the contents of a purse. (6) 24— Catches parents in disorder. (7) Down 1— This sly creation is alamode. (7) 2— See 20 Across. 3— About a coin of no great age. (6) 5— Unusual praise he associated with a scribe. (8) 6— Keeps on walking and makes a racket in backstreet. (6) 7— Serviceman. (6) 13— That poet having reached the peak, maybe. (2,3, 3) 14 and 15 Down —The dressmaker’s equipment will provide a thrilling feeling. (4, 3,7) 15— See 14 Down. 16— Get back control around Georgia. (6) 17— See 10 Across. 19— Don’t stay on the bus — it’s on fire. (6) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday’s solution Across: 1, Photography; 9, Aim; 10, Overstate; 11, Eclat; 13, Shuffle; 14, Yawned; 16, Starch; 18, Airbase; 19, Satin; 20, Chartered; 21, Ass; 22, Heartlessly. Down: 2, Ham; 3, Trout; 4, Greasy; 5, Assault; 6, Head first; 7, Safety-notch; 8, Telephonist; 12, Lowercase; 15, Exactor; 17, Petrel; 19, Sides; 21, Awl.