savedpicture = barypicture; % it was cleared at the end of a.mf
%% but the dimensions set in a.mf remain.

cmchar "Lowercase alpha with rough breathing and grave";
beginchar(a_asprbary,width#,acc_ht#,0);
this_letter; spirit_grave(x_baryctr)<; endchar;

cmchar "Lowercase alpha with smooth breathing and grave";
beginchar(a_lenbary,width#,acc_ht#,0);
this_letter; spirit_grave(x_baryctr)>; endchar;

picture barypicture;
picture pic.iota;
picture savedpicture;