11.   There are open-topped plastic barrels overflowing with red flannel work shirts, faded denims, evening gowns in rainbow sequins.

12.   Turning up the collar of his faded denim jacket, William Gay lopes across a near-deserted main street and ducks into the local pool hall and cafe.

13.   Wearing faded denims and no makeup, Ms. Gallo still looks the part of a cellar worker.

14.   Missourians in Sunday best and faded denim paused and prayed Thursday before the flag-draped casket of Gov. Mel Carnahan, who died in a plane crash.

15.   The rest stood or sat peacefully at the back in their best faded denim or quilted jackets, soaking up the feedback and manic guitar riffs.