1.   Hopes are it might stay that way if President Mobutu Sese Seko, known worldwide for his leopardskin hat and lavish lifestyle, agrees to talks with the rebels.

2.   It had appeared that the talks were on track when Mobutu, looking frail in his trademark leopardskin hat, flew into Pointe-Noire eearly Wednesday.

3.   It had appeared that the talks were on track when Mobutu, looking frail in his trademark leopardskin hat, flew into Pointe-Noire early Wednesday.

4.   Mobutu, looking frail in his signature leopardskin hat, arrived on a flight from Kinshasa on a warm, sunny day and immediately got into a waiting motorcade.

5.   The Zairean head of state, wearing his trademark leopardskin hat and a black and white speckled jacket, was believed seeking to negotiate the manner of his resignation.

6.   Wearing his trademark leopardskin hat, he smiled and waved from the car, which got on to the boat by a ramp.

7.   Wearing his trademark leopardskin hat, he smiled and waved from the car, which got on to the boat via a ramp.

8.   Wearing his traditional leopardskin hat, he never tired of acknowledging the cheers of the crowds.

9.   Mobutu was wearing his trademark leopardskin hat and a black and white speckled jacket, and carried his usual cane.

10.   Mobutu, wearing his trademark leopardskin hat and a black and white speckled jacket, was believed to be seeking to negotiate the manner of his resignation.