... high. The paper was taken to the drying loft, the second story of the mill. Multiplewindows opened into the loft, which were positioned to take the best advantage of the wind. Some of the papers ... Encouragethem to be creative! When they seem stumped, ask them to think about the shape, the texture, the color, and the unusual markings. Have them determine which is the top andwhich is the bottom. ... save rags and take them to the village stores. The women could barter the rags forgoods or credit and the stores sold the rags to Crane. One of the local peddlers came upwith the bright idea...