61.   All-night sessions were the norm, and Ms. Holly said she had never eaten so much chili.

62.   Bush and McCain took pains before they met to play down any idea that their session would be confrontational even though they could well be heading for a collision.

63.   But he will not be called upon to make any significant declarations or decisions since the session is largely consultative.

64.   But if past legislative sessions are a guide, only about a fifth of the bills filed this session will move through the Legislature and become law.

65.   But Lanny Davis, White House special counsel, said Monday that, despite the outward appearance, the coffee sessions were not fund-raisers.

66.   But second sessions are usually more productive.

67.   But the session was nonetheless rocky.

68.   But the session Tuesday was mainly a listening session for President Clinton to learn what the Republicans wanted, White House officials said.

69.   But the session was a dismal one for First Union and other bank stocks.

70.   But the session was as painful as a root canal.